WWE Hall of Famer John “Bradshaw” Layfield made a bold statement during his guest-hosting appearance on Something to Wrestle With, suggesting that fellow wrestler Fit Finlay could be the greatest heel in the history of professional wrestling. JBL spoke with profound respect for the Northern Irishman’s wrestling skills and persona.
While discussing some of the most iconic villains in wrestling history, JBL placed Finlay in a highly esteemed category.
Fit Finley“I was thinking about it today, about the greatest heels… You had Yusuf İsmail… Gorgeous George, then Blassie and Piper. I think Finlay fits into that category, and none of them were better,” JBL declared.
Without hesitation, JBL expressed his belief in Finlay’s unparalleled heel abilities: “Finlay, to me, I think could be, I don’t know anybody better, could be the greatest heel of all time. And there ain’t a doubt in my mind.”
JBL based his claim on his extensive personal experience: “I saw him day after day, night after night. I saw him in the ring. I saw the way he acted around fans. He could be the greatest heel of all time, and if he’s not, there’s nobody better.”
JBL also reflected on how Finlay influenced the development of his own legendary JBL persona: “That’s where I got the… why I learned how to be a heel. That’s where JBL was born. Was learning from Dave [Finlay].”