John Charles Layfield (born November 29, 1966) is a retired American professional wrestler and a current commentator/host for mixed martial arts promotion Vyper Fight League. Layfield is best known by his ring names, Bradshaw, John "Bradshaw" Layfield or JBL from his time in World Wrestling Entertainment, where he is the longest reigning WWE Champion in SmackDown history with a reign lasting 280 days. Layfield's main gimmick as John "Bradshaw" Layfield (JBL) – a wealthy