WWE Hall of Famer JBL recently addressed Chris Jericho WWE return rumors, sharing his perspective during a conversation with VideoGamer.com. The former champion reflected on Jericho’s career longevity, his own respect for top stars, and memories of missed in-ring opportunities that resonate with fans and industry insiders alike.
JBL Reflects on Logan Paul’s Impact and Character Work
During the interview, JBL spoke highly of Logan Paul, the WWE standout and member of The Vision, noting his impressive adaptation to professional wrestling. JBL’s admiration stems from his personal interactions with Paul and the way Paul maintains his persona both onscreen and behind the scenes.
“I love Logan Paul. I think he’s fantastic. I think the guy’s a future world champion and I think he’s just doing an incredible job… I’ve got a lot of respect for Logan Paul, I’ve met him in person a few times. Very nice, respectful guy. I’m a big fan of his.”
– JBL, WWE Hall of Famer
The Hall of Famer elaborated on the Paul brothers’ multi-million-dollar success and unwavering commitment to their chosen characters. He suggested that maintaining this consistency, rather than breaking character for public relations, adds to their appeal.
“I think if you look at the Paul Brothers, Jake and Logan Paul, these guys have made hundreds of millions of dollars, they don’t change, whether it’s a character or not, or whether it’s themselves or whether it’s a manipulated PR plan, whatever it is, it’s fantastic. But they’re not coming out and going, ‘oh guys, that was just me playing’. When you do that, I think it takes away from it.”
– JBL, WWE Hall of Famer
JBL humorously touched on the video game rankings, questioning whether Paul should be rated above him in the upcoming WWE 2K25 release.
“I don’t know if he should be rated higher than me.”
– JBL, WWE Hall of Famer
AAA Guerra De Titanes Experience and Praise for Creative Minds
JBL also spoke passionately about his commentary role at the December 21st AAA Guerra De Titanes event, hailing it as one of the best wrestling shows he has ever witnessed. He praised the creative direction led by Jeremy Borash and the Undertaker, commending their brilliance and the talented team behind the scenes, including Dorian Rodan and Konnan.
“Sometimes you see a show and it makes you realize how much and why you love this business and that was that show to me. I was blown away by it. I can’t remember seeing a better show. It’s been years! That show was from top to bottom, one of the best wrestling shows I’ve ever seen. I think Jeremy Borash and Undertaker, who are the two driving forces behind creative over there, they’re brilliant. And I’m not using that word lightly. Brilliant guys. And they just did a remarkable job. But they also have remarkable talent. Dorian Rodan, who’s been there for AAA with his family, Konnan, these guys are a wonderful team. They have a great nucleus down there. They have great talent. They have got great people behind the scenes. I think a lot of great things are going to come out of there.”
– JBL, WWE Hall of Famer
Defining Roles: Commentary Versus Production
On whether he seeks involvement beyond commentary in AAA, JBL emphasized his continued focus on the ringside role, observing talent preparations and being available for communication regarding match commentary. While he enjoys producing and mentoring, he asserted that the current team excels without his direct involvement.
“Just commentary. If they ask me, I sit down there at ringside. The way I like to do commentary is I like to sit at ringside during the day and I’ll watch guys preparing their matches. I watch guys going over rehearsals. I watch guys doing things. I’m there in case somebody needs to talk to me and tell me something. I want the talent to come up and talk to me and tell me the things that they need to get across in commentary. And the good ones always do. Sometimes I have to pull it out of some people, because they don’t know that it’s okay to do that. But I’m not asked to do production. They don’t need me. They do a great job themselves. An incredible job. But I’d be happy to help. I’ve been a producer before. I love producing matches. I love helping young guys. So if they ask me, I’d be more than happy to do it.”
– JBL, WWE Hall of Famer
Looking Back on Missed Rivalries with Chris Jericho
The conversation turned to memories of rivalries that never materialized, particularly due to the WWE brand split. JBL expressed a desire to feud with Chris Jericho and Triple H during the peak of their heel personas on SmackDown and Raw, respectively. He reminisced about their time in Japan in the early 1990s, highlighting Jericho’s talent even in those formative years.
“I do, and there’s a couple of rivalries missed, but because the brand split was one of them, I remember at WrestleMania one time, I did an interaction with Triple H and I just remember how well it went. I thought, man I’d love to wrestle Hunter right now. He was the top heel on Raw and I was one of the top heels on SmackDown. And I just always wanted to have that clash and we never did because of the brand split and always thought that was an opportunity I would love to have had. Because Hunter was so freaking good. But Jericho’s the same. I remember in the early 90s, I went to work for Genichiro Tenryu in Japan. And it was my first time stepping up in companies and Chris was there working the junior heavyweight tournament. And I remember thinking that this guy was going to be one of the greatest because what they were doing, you talk about stuff that was insane. I don’t know how those guys lived through those tours. They were doing so much crazy stuff, but I just remember how talented Jericho was when I first saw him and everything he’s done since, he’s constantly reinventing himself. I have the utmost respect for Chris, and I think he’s fantastic. I don’t know where he is going now, but I would love to have had a run with Chris. I had a couple matches with him. I think I had a Royal Rumble match or something with him in MSG. But I’d love to have had a long run with Chris because I thought he was fantastic and still is.”
– JBL, WWE Hall of Famer
Weighing In on Chris Jericho WWE Return Rumors
When prompted specifically about Chris Jericho WWE return rumors, JBL commented on Jericho’s enduring relevance after three decades in wrestling. He noted that Jericho remains a prominent figure whose future directions, be it in WWE or elsewhere, continue to generate industry buzz. JBL admitted his preference to see Jericho in WWE, partly for his own viewing convenience, and praised Jericho’s consistency and adaptability.
“I was talking about the early nineties, so 30 years later, he’s still one of the biggest names in wrestling about where he is going to go. That’s pretty cool and that’s why I have so much respect for Chris. I have no idea where he is going to go. I’d love to see him in WWE selfishly, because I don’t watch much AEW, not because I don’t like it but I love betting on sports, so I watch a little bit of wrestling, I watch most of it on clips on social media to keep up with it. But I love watching sports and so I don’t watch just a ton of wrestling, even though I keep up with it. So I’d love to see him on WWE just because it’d be easier for me to watch him and he’s going to be great wherever he goes.”
– JBL, WWE Hall of Famer
The Enduring Influence of Wrestling Icons
JBL’s energetic discussion touches on several key entities and influential figures in wrestling. From his chance encounters with talent like Genichiro Tenryu in Japan, to the creative leadership of Jeremy Borash and the support of seasoned professionals like Konnan, JBL’s reflections highlight how legacy and adaptability remain central to success in the sport.
The interview underscores the excitement and high regard that surrounds Chris Jericho WWE return rumors, illustrating how stars like Jericho continue to innovate and inspire, and revealing how industry veterans like JBL still look forward to what comes next for these enduring icons.
