From WWE.com:

Self-proclaimed “wrestling god” John Bradshaw Layfield just can’t seem to keep his oversized Stetson out of other people’s business lately. Whether he’s interfering in a match with Batista & Undertaker, meddling with Rey Mysterio or offering Chris Jericho an intimate look at the bottom of his cowboy boot, the former WWE Champion appears starved for attention—and trouble.

JBL’s latest transgression came Monday night when he announced that he’s mounting a comeback and returning to Raw to confront Y2J. The trouble all started when the former Champion-turned-commentator kicked Jericho in the face just as he was poised to capture the WWE title from Randy Orton at Armageddon. Jericho retaliated the following night with a few choice put-downs that only helped to motivate JBL.

“I’m back because of the pure audacity of Chris Jericho questioning whether I can still do what I did for so many years,” fumed an irate JBL. “I can’t stomach it. I’m coming to Raw, and I’m going to run roughshod over Raw just like I did over SmackDown.”

It’s hard not to view JBL’s comeback as an attempt to relive his glory days, to bask once again in the warm glow of the spotlight. And while it’s easy to question the man with the Texas-sized ego, JBL rejected nostalgia as a reason for his return and insisted he’s primed to unleash fury on the Raw locker room.

“You’re gonna see the best JBL you’ve ever seen in your life,” he stated emphatically. “People who doubt that can line up, cause I’m gonna kick more *ss than you can carry off in a dump truck.”

While his ring prowess has yet to be proven, that infamous JBL ego remains as healthy as ever.

“There’s no comparison between me and anybody else,” he bragged. “My comeback will be like the Beatles and Elvis getting together and headlining a card tomorrow at Madison Square Garden.”


From WWE.com(2):

After 20 months at the SmackDown announce desk, John Bradshaw Layfield is returning to the ring ready to throw punches instead of verbal barrages.

Believe it or not, his extensive championship-laden résumé speaks louder and more forcefully than the opinionated SmackDown commentator ever did on Friday nights. The self-proclaimed “wrestling god” is the second-longest reigning WWE Champion of the past decade, holding the title in 2004-05. He is also a three-time World Tag Team Champion as a member of the APA with Ron Simmons.

Renowned for his rugged toughness over the years, JBL held the now-retired Hardcore Title 18 times during his career and competed in some of the most-brutal matches in WWE history – a Barbed-Wire Steel Cage Match and a Texas Bull-Rope Match.

After the APA disbanded in 2004, the patriotic JBL arrived on SmackDown, winning a “Great American Award” and soon after, the WWE Championship. The Texas tycoon created a Cabinet of Superstars to support and protect him inside and outside the ring. Their influence, combined with JBL’s in-ring tactics, helped the Wall Street maven hold onto his title for a then-record 10 months.

In 2006, JBL added more gold to his trophy case, winning the United States Championship at WrestleMania 22 – very fitting for a man who bleeds red, white and blue, and is widely regarded as the innovator of WWE’s annual Tribute to the Troops tour. However, his title reign was short-lived as Bobby Lashley defeated the tycoon in May 2006, and in the same night, Rey Mysterio defeated JBL in a stipulated World Championship Match that forced the millionaire to retire from in-ring action until now.

As Tazz left the SmackDown announce team to join ECW, JBL found a new home broadcasting with Michael Cole. He also expanded his business influence on Wall Street, making weekly appearances on the Fox News Channel and Fox Business Channel, and has started several entrepreneurial efforts. Since then, other than some run-ins with the likes of Batista, Undertaker and Rey Mysterio, JBL has attacked SmackDown Superstars with his words alone through the announcers’ headset. Again, until now.

During Chris Jericho’s accidental contact with JBL at Armageddon and further insulted the former WWE Champion on Raw, Y2J has become Enemy No. 1 for the “wrestling god.”

As the self-proclaimed diety of the ring, will JBL rain down heavens of pain and punishment onto the Second Coming for his infraction? If past performance is any indication, look for the former WWE Champion to cash in, adding to his already success-filled legacy.

Wow, I thought he would only do one match. So he is going to wrestle for raw now for good? That is great news. Nice info.

No, he is returning full on Raw. I have no clue how that will affect his commentator status in Smackdown! though. But its great that he is back.

I dont know either, but I think he is better of in Smackdown wrestling, so its all right there. Plus, Smackdown has good superstars, but not as many good as Smackdown!.

Yeah, they need more. but its ok, he is returning. Raw is getting many greats back. Shawn came, Jericho, now JBL.

They are thinking of bringing Cryme Time back as well.

Well, ahould be exciting to watchJBL in action again.

Well cryme time should be great. I also heard that Sunny and RVD are also possibilities. If so, RVD should head to Smackdown and add more entertainment there. Sunny could stay on Raw.

But anyways JBL did get involved in to many feuds and he said he missed the action.

Yeah, after nearly a year, he had to miss his passion. And he got involved any chance he could. nd as a commentator, you shouldnt. But now he has a feud with Jericho.

Y2J Save.us from JBL..

The only thing I've ever liked about him is that he insults the crowd....

He insults a lot,lol. But he is powerful, those clotheslines from hell are extremely strong.

Yeah, I think he was great. he is the longest reighning champion in Smackdown history.

Yeah, very confident, though he does have a long title reigh, he didnt compete for the title a lot and he had help from his cabinet, but he was smart and all.

It doesnt even matter, he was a succesful champ.

JBL is a decorated champion, he will now try to be the best on raw.

With the departure of JBL from Smackdown!, now Tazz is the commentator.