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JBL's Reevaluation (2015)

His name is JBL and Cageside Seats readers have reported back on what they love and loathe about the former WWE Champion. Here's the full evaluation.

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What you loved:

  1. JBL Show - Still, one of the most entertaining pieces WWE puts out for fans.
  2. Heel Announcer - When he sticks to this role, it fits his style really well.
  3. Isn't Lawler - I'll just leave it at that.
  4. Versatile - He can work a physical angle, spout historical facts, promote the product, and work as a face or heel at any time.
  5. Favorite Announcer - For some of you, he is currently the best WWE has to offer.

Best comment comes via SouthofHeaven64:

"Brings a sense of history and focus when he’s allowed to (comparing Harper & Rowan to Hansen and Brody always brought a smile to my face)."

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What you loathed:

  1. Random Style - He has yet to pin down a style as an announcer. He puts on whatever cowboy hat the WWE needs at the time.
  2. Catchphrases - "Flyin' Uso, Maggle!", "The bull is twerkin'!" - Please stop, they're awful. Also, he joins in with crowd chants, that's really annoying, why do announcers do that now?
  3. Shilling - We'll just blame Vince on this one, but he becomes quite annoying when it's time to push product.
  4. Heel or Face - Which are you? He usually has a heel-ish edge, but then goes out and buries The Ascension, what?
  5. Tries Too Hard - Natural reactions are when JBL is at his best. The shouting, catchphrases, and jokes usually fall flat.

Best comment comes via ReverendKain:

"Unfortunately, he devolves into Shouty Interjection Man far too often in a three-man booth."

On to the poll! With 344 votes, JBL's average score is 2.9, last year he received a 3.2

Thanks, Cagesiders! We'll be back Sunday to recap, with updated poll scores and the best comments of the week.

Until then!

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