10 Reasons Why JBL Is WWE's Most Controversial Figure
8. His Horrendous Commentary
Believe it or not, JBL was actually a decent commentator in the early days. Attentive, authoritative, and genuinely funny at times, he was a welcome break from the norm, and built a sizeable following among those sick of Michael Cole and his ilk. Unfortunately, Bradshaw's announcing took a dramatic U-turn a few years into his new role, and he became an unwanted distraction on the shows he commentated, actively detracting from their overall presentation.
A big, boorish blowhard, Bradshaw thought nothing of brutally burying competitors and colleagues alike. From tearing The Ascension to pieces soon after their arrival to completely ruining Sting's long-awaited WWE debut by screaming his lungs out, the man's crimes are many, and SmackDown should be an infinitely more watchable show now that he's gone.
It was often said that JBL was "the voice of the company" during his run as an announcer. His words were really Vince McMahon's, and if Bradshaw expressed an opinion, it was usually in-line with what the Chairman was thinking. This makes sense, as JBL would typically target those outwith with sphere of WWE's handpicked top stars, but it doesn't compensate for years of awful announcing.