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JBL: I Almost Killed Shane McMahon!
6 Sep
Summary
- JBL recalled delivering a brutal Clothesline From Hell to Shane McMahon.
- Ron Simmons feared they would be fired after the dangerous move.
- Both wrestlers aimed for realistic, hard-hitting performances.
JBL, also known as John Bradshaw Layfield, revealed he almost fatally injured Shane McMahon during a WWE event. While speaking on 'INSIGHT with Chris Van Vliet,' JBL recounted the infamous 'Clothesline From Hell' maneuver he delivered to McMahon. He stated that McMahon himself had urged him to hit harder than ever before.
JBL described the immense force of the clothesline, admitting it was harder than any he had delivered previously. Ron Simmons, JBL's tag team partner, recalled being certain they would be fired immediately after the impact. Simmons vividly remembered seeing a part of Shane's neck vanish due to the sheer velocity of the hit.
Despite the alarming nature of the incident, Shane McMahon was reportedly pleased with the segment. Simmons expressed relief that McMahon was uninjured and able to continue. Both wrestlers attributed their intense, realistic in-ring style to their training and a commitment to portraying authenticity.
Simmons further explained that his wrestling mentor, Hiro Matsuda, taught him to strive for the most realistic portrayal possible in the ring. He emphasized that even a single impactful move should look genuine. This philosophy guided his and JBL's approach, which some labeled 'stiff' but they considered 'as real as it can get.'
