JBL on commentary

Insect Overlord

SimonQuinlank wrote: »

JBL is getting quite unbearable on commentary.He should be sat down and forced to watch old Smackdown episodes from 2006 and figure out what made him entertaining back then,and why he's become so crap and annoying now.

SimonQuinlank

He's a rambling,disinterested parody of his old self at this stage,don't know how anyone could think otherwise.

Adiboo

JBL is the closest WWE has come to an actual entertaining commentator in years. Dunno what it is you're watching.

CSF

Yeah I really like JBL aswell. His references to popular sports culture are usually impeccably timed.

gimmick

Split from Raw thread.

glenjamin

The JBL that came back a year ago is different to the JBL of today. All the announcers are sh!te. They're all to scripted and forced. At least JBL is still better than Cole and Lawler.

Jason Todd

glenjamin wrote: »

The JBL that came back a year ago is different to the JBL of today. All the announcers are sh!te. They're all to scripted and forced. At least JBL is still better than Cole and Lawler.

I'd agree. He's not as good as he once was, but he's still miles more entertaining than the other two when he wants to be.

MitchKoobski

He's about 1/3 of the commentator he used to be, but he's still better than Cole or Lawler by a mile.

Reebrock

He was great a few years ago because he seemed less contrived. I have little doubt he has strict guidelines now... gone are the fun little put downs and inside references, gone is the belief he could smack Michael Cole upside the head at any moment... he's still fab though.

SirDelboy18

JBL is decent - better than the others. CM Punk easily my favourite from the past few years. When he did commentary he was fantastic.

glenjamin

If he was given more freedom like he and Lawler used to be he'd be awesome. Same goes with Regal if he gets the chance.

chopperbyrne

Think he's great.

"Shut up Cole!"

sockmo

The funny thing about JBL as the "heel commentator" is that you tend to agree with everything he says haha

jaykhunter

I actually found he's been talking garbage over the last few months and have stopped enjoying his commentary. I think it is cool to have a guy who's plugged in to events outside America (sporting and otherwise) but I think it's gotten a bit over the top, heading towards 'amusing himself' territory. I did enjoy Cole sticking up for himself and attacking JBL over some points but I think it detracts from the match. Not half as good as he used to be but still miles ahead of the insanely grating Lawler. In an ideal world commentators would pay attention to the match, call the moves and make insightful & colourful comments about the storyline. WWF/Jesse Ventura is my perfect heel announcer.

grames_bond

jaykhunter wrote: »

I actually found he's been talking garbage over the last few months and have stopped enjoying his commentary. I think it is cool to have a guy who's plugged in to events outside America (sporting and otherwise) but I think it's gotten a bit over the top, heading towards 'amusing himself' territory. I did enjoy Cole sticking up for himself and attacking JBL over some points but I think it detracts from the match. Not half as good as he used to be but still miles ahead of the insanely grating Lawler. In an ideal world commentators would pay attention to the match, call the moves and make insightful & colourful comments about the storyline. WWF/Jesse Ventura is my perfect heel announcer.

+1000 even now - when jesse came back as guest host of raw and to commentate on the main event with vince he was a class above totally!

LOTD

JBL is a very good commentator, I like how he is playing a heel as sockmo points out you tend to agree with him. I think the three man commentary team is overkill, I think King is the odd one out. I'm not a huge Cole fan, but him and JBL work together. King as heel during the 90's was gold because he was so vicious and over the top.

SimonQuinlank

If they could put him and Cole together and give Lawler a painting of a spitfire and a handshake,I think they might be able to recapture the fantastic chemistry they had going in 2006.

Mick Murdock

He has made Michael Cole a lot better, they have great interactions. I don't skip as much of Raw now that he's on commentary.

They're possibly worried about his long term commitment to it so they're keeping Lawler around?