JBL discusses Vince McMahon's plans for Pac in WWE
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 2:30 PM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026
In a recent podcast, WWE Hall of Famer JBL recalled Vince McMahon's vision for the late wrestler Pac, also known as Neville. JBL stated that McMahon aimed to transform Pac into a superhero character modeled after Mighty Mouse. This concept was ultimately abandoned as Rey Mysterio already filled a similar role in WWE. JBL praised Pac’s wrestling talent and noted his significant social media impact during his early WWE career. Following Pac’s exit from WWE in 2017, there were reports that McMahon was displeased with his departure right before a 'WWE Raw' show.
- •JBL reminisced about Pac's potential in WWE.
- •McMahon wanted Pac to embody a Mighty Mouse character.
- •The plan was scrapped due to Rey Mysterio's existing role.
- •Pac gained high social media visibility during his WWE tenure.
- •He left WWE in 2017, which reportedly upset McMahon.
- 2:30 PMWrestling Inc — JBL Recalls Vince McMahon Wanting To Turn Pac (AKA Neville) Into Mighty Mouse In WWE
"WWE Hall of Famer JBL has spoken about the late wrestler Pac and how Vince McMahon wanted to model him after the Mighty Mouse character.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
WWE•Oct 12, 2026, 4:11 PMOmega is back in New Japan, Mox teases a return, and Ospreay’s still in a title scene
WWE•Oct 12, 2026, 4:04 PMAEW's Kenny Omega & Jon Moxley Set For NJPW In-Ring Returns
WWE•Oct 12, 2026, 3:48 PMReport: El Hijo De Fishman Reaches Restitution Agreement With Gerardo Pineda's Family
WWE•Oct 12, 2026, 3:44 PMBackstage Report On TNA Debut Of Ben Bishop
WWE•Oct 12, 2026, 3:05 PMKairi Sane and Asuka reunite (sort of)
WWE•Oct 12, 2026, 2:23 PMAEW’s MJF posts throwback picture with ex-US Champ amid WWE hiatus