The wrestling world continues to buzz about Vince McMahon’s next move, and WWE Hall of Famer JBL has a bold prediction that might surprise fans. While many assume the former WWE Chairman will fade into retirement, Bradshaw believes the wrestling patriarch’s story is far from over.
JBL’s Bold Prediction for McMahon’s Future
During a recent interview, JBL was presented with three possible scenarios for McMahon’s future: quiet retirement, a WWE return, or joining another wrestling promotion. The Acolytes legend didn’t hesitate with his answer.
“Two. I would say two, that he finds himself in another promotion somewhere. I see it’s interesting. I don’t know how he can keep himself from it. He loves to work… and he loves wrestling.”
This perspective offers fascinating insight into McMahon’s psyche from someone who worked closely with him during WWE’s most successful era. JBL’s certainty suggests he’s witnessed firsthand the obsessive drive that built WWE into a global empire.
The Operator Who Can’t Stop Operating
JBL’s analysis goes deeper than simple speculation. The former WWE Champion believes McMahon’s fundamental nature makes retirement impossible.
“Vince is not going to go quietly into the night and being a passive investor somewhere… I don’t see that happening. He’s an operator, and I mean that in a good way. He’s a guy that loves to run things.”
This assessment paints McMahon as someone whose identity is inseparable from wrestling promotion. After decades of micromanaging every aspect of WWE programming, the idea of passive involvement seems antithetical to everything McMahon represents.
Why WWE Isn’t an Option
Perhaps most tellingly, JBL acknowledged the reality that many wrestling insiders already know. McMahon’s bridge to WWE appears permanently burned.
“I don’t think there’s probably a spot for him in WWE.”
With Triple H firmly established as Chief Content Officer and WWE thriving under new creative direction, McMahon’s return would create more disruption than value. The company has successfully moved beyond his shadow, making any comeback scenario virtually impossible.
The Wrestling Itch That Won’t Go Away
JBL’s most intriguing insight centers on McMahon’s relationship with talent and the creative process. The Hall of Famer believes this connection will ultimately drive McMahon back to the business.
“He wants to deal with wrestlers, in my opinion. And I can see somehow in the next 10 years, I hope he lives a long time, because I think it’s gonna be very interesting having him around… I can see him doing something with the wrestling company somewhere, just to show he can still do it.”
This suggests McMahon’s potential return wouldn’t just be about power or money. Instead, it would represent a personal mission to prove his creative genius remains intact.
The Unexpected Comeback Nobody Saw Coming
JBL’s prediction carries weight because it comes from someone who understands both McMahon’s personality and the wrestling business’s unpredictable nature. While McMahon faces mounting legal challenges and WWE continues flourishing without him, the former champion sees something others might miss.
The wrestling industry has always been built on shocking swerves and unexpected returns. If JBL’s prediction proves accurate, McMahon’s next chapter could be his most surprising yet. The question isn’t whether he’ll return—it’s which promotion will be bold enough to take the gamble, and what that partnership might mean for professional wrestling’s future landscape?
