JBL didnt hold back when addressing the recent situation involving Tama Tonga posting backstage rehearsal footage, making it clear he believes WWE had every right to issue a major fine and even suggested termination would have been justified. Reports surfaced that Tama Tonga was hit with a significant fine after posting rehearsal footage from a prior episode of SmackDown, raising concerns internally about backstage privacy and protecting company content. Speaking on the Something to Wrestle podcast with Conrad Thompson, JBL made it clear he backed WWEs decision immediately. After learning about the situation, JBL said he fully supported disciplinary action and made it clear he would have taken it even further under similar circumstances. JBL went on to explain that during his time in WWE, sharing backstage material without approval wasnt treated lightly. He described it as one of the most serious violations a performer could commit, especially when it involved exposing company operations. He also pointed out that theres a major difference between talent releasing material on their own and WWE choosing to show behind-the-scenes footage through official programming. According to JBL, the company has the right to control how sensitive content is presented to the public. Despite his strong stance on discipline, JBL also acknowledged that generational differences may have played a role in the situation. He suggested that younger wrestlers today might not fully understand how serious certain actions can be, particularly when it comes to protecting company information. Even with his strict viewpoint, JBL didnt believe the punishment should follow Tama Tonga long-term. Instead, he argued that once the fine is issued, the matter should be considered closed something he credited Vince McMahon with enforcing during his leadership years. JBLs comments add to the discussion about how WWE handles internal discipline and the growing challenges that come with social media access behind the scenes. While the fine appears to have settled the immediate issue, the situation shows how closely WWE guards its production process and backstage operations. Do you think WWE handled the Tama Tonga situation the right way? Please share your thoughts and feedback in the comment section below. G Add as a preferred source on Google
