WWE HOFer JBL Identifies Greatest Commentator Of All Time - Wrestling Inc.

John "Bradshaw" Layfield successfully transitioned into color commentary after a Hall of Fame pro wrestling career, using his in-ring expertise to call matches inWWE. Falling back on that experience, JBL made his case for his former traveling partner, Michael Cole, as the greatest commentator of all time while speaking on "Something to Wrestle.""He's called more matches, he's called more WrestleManias, he's called more than anybody," JBL said. "Michael, to me, is the GOAT the absolute, 100% GOAT."At the same time, JBL acknowledged Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler, calling them legendary, but the best of their era instead of all time. "No offense toJR. I think Michael andJR are neck-and-neck. I'd give Michael the edge. For one, I worked withMichael, and for two, Michael [has had] longevity. I think Michael is, to me, I think, the greatest of all time."JBL also pointed out how many other play-by-play commentators struggled under Vince McMahon and eventually departed the company, while Cole was able to find long-lasting success.His days as a backstage interviewer saw Cole more passive and reactionary to the wrestlers, without a heel or babyface identity, but once he got on commentary he eventually became an antagonist."People have conflated Michael with his character so much, that tells you what a great heel he was," JBL also added about Cole's depiction as a heel on commentary. "Michael was a terrific heel!"If you use any quotes from this article, please credit "Something ToWrestle," and provide a h/t toWrestling Inc. for the transcription.