With Booker T becoming the new Smackdown GM, there seems to be an open spot as color commentator for the show. WWE is reportedly considering two former superstars for the position.
According to WrestleNewz.com,
WWE officials have had at least some discussions about using JBL and Mick Foley on SmackDown as commentators now that Booker T is working as the General Manager.
The feeling is that JBL has a much stronger shot at getting the job than Foley, despite Foley recently working with WWE on TV and JBL being occupied with other projects. The source that reported this news to us believes that we will see JBL back on WWE TV before 2013, as a commentator or some other kind of role.
Seth’s Opinion
JBL was a much better commentator than Mick Foley, as both held the position in the past. I would also argue that JBL is better shape, but that should not matter as a commentator. WWE is lacking color commentators with Jerry Lawler as the only true one. As most people are not fans of Lawler as commentator, WWE would be wise to add JBL and or Foley as color commentators. In addition, just as Lawler occasionally gets in the ring (whether or not that is good is a completely different story), JBL would again be a better choice to occasionally get in the ring. What do you think? Should WWE give the job to JBL or Foley? Or someone else?
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My vote is for JBL. I loved his commentary. He was one of the only good things about WWE in 2006.
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I’m not sure Foley would want to return. In his book, he wrote how Vince would always shout in his ear and he ended his Smackdown stint after only 15 shows I think. It was not a temporary job…Foley wrote he thought he could be doing it for 10 years. So I think Foley has decided that announcing is not for him. And as much as I’d like to see Foley back, I’d rather him have an on-camera role like GM or a manager.
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I completely agree. I recall reading reports of Foley not enjoying the commentary job. Also, I like the idea of him having an on camera role like GM or a manager. Can you imagine Foley as a manager? That would be interesting. Not sure who they would pair him up with.
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Foley with Santino?
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JBL back in the seat, he was great heel commentator and would be welcomed return.
Foley however, I’d love to see return in a GM role, he was great back in the day as Comissioner.
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Actually, I’d want JBL as a face commentator to annoy a heel Cole.
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I’m old enough to remember when Foley was the Commissioner…that was when WWE was great.
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It would probably go that way, although its difficult to establish whether Cole is a face or heel the way he switches from hating and kissing WWE Universe ass
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Eh, it’d be much easier for him to be a heel. Even when he was a “face” all these years, the fans hated him.
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I’d love it to be JBL! I felt he did a pretty damn good job on commentary during his Smackdown days, was enjoyable, made sense, a few wise (and off the cuff) remarks, but he did the job well! I’d be quite happy to see the “Wrestling God” return. Oh, and if he does, I hope he still berates Michael Cole as often as he used to 😉
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I would MUCH rather JBL getting the job. Don’t get me wrong, Foley is a legend in my eyes but JBL is much more interesting and I’d rather listen to him.
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JBL- YES YES YES!
Foley- Eh
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JBL would be best for the job foley wouldn’t be a disaster though. Cole and JBL had great chemistry when together and would love to see Foley manage Ryder that would make Ryder relevant again that they could push him into a rivalry with Cesaro for the US title.
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