As noted, JBL announced on Twitter that he will be stepping down from SmackDown commentary to dedicate more time to at-risk youth and communities in Bermuda. He will continue his work with WWE by appearing on special events, such as Tribute to the Troops and WrestleMania.Below is WWE’s official announcement covering JBL’s tweet:
JBL to step away from the SmackDown LIVE broadcast team
In a tweet posted Friday evening, JBL announced that he is stepping back from his weekly role as SmackDown LIVE announcer to focus on his new role as a Beyond Sport Global Ambassador. The longest-reigning WWE Champion in SmackDown history will continue his more than 20-year relationship with WWE by appearing on events such as WrestleMania and WWE Tribute to the Troops – which JBL inspired in 2003.
After much consideration, I will be stepping back my weekly role as Smackdown Announcer to dedicate more (cont) https://t.co/An7zuYRFmV— John Layfield (@JCLayfield) September 1, 2017
WWE admires JBL’s continued determination to make a difference in the lives of at-risk kids in Bermuda and around the world.
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