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JBL critiques WWE's reboot of ECW on latest podcast episode

Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 4:30 PM

Last updated Jun 20, 2026

JBL critiques WWE's reboot of ECW on latest podcast episode

Summary

WWE Hall of Famer JBL shared his thoughts on the original ECW and its WWE reboot during a recent episode of 'Something to Wrestle.' He acknowledged his limited involvement with ECW, only participating in the One Night Stand events. JBL expressed disappointment in WWE's approach to the reboot, claiming it did not respect the essence of the original ECW and hindered his potential involvement. He mentioned realizing the passion of ECW fans during his first One Night Stand appearance, reflecting on what could have been if he had participated in the original. JBL's comments highlight his perspective on the legacy of ECW and the challenge of reviving iconic wrestling brands.

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Key Details

•JBL discussed WWE's 2006 ECW reboot on 'Something to Wrestle.'
•He felt the reboot failed to capture ECW's true essence.
•JBL acknowledges his limited engagement with ECW before 2005.
•He expressed regret over not participating in ECW during its peak.
•JBL's comments reflect ongoing discussions about wrestling legacies.

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WWE HOFer JBL shares his thoughts on the original version of ECW, as well as WWE's attempts to reboot it, which even JBL admits was poorly done
— Wrestling Incby staff@wrestlinginc.com (Eric Mutter)

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