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The John Layfield Show with John Layfield

John Layfield is most noted for being the WWE’s longest reigning world champion in Smackdown’s television history as JBL, the ultra rich bad guy. John has performed on all six continents in front of over 20 million live people and is watched every week by almost half a billion people worldwide.

John got his start wrestling in a bar against an 800 pound brown bear, he didn’t do too well. John went on from that Wild Kingdom loss to play three years of professional football, before officially entering the world of professional wrestling.

John has worked on Wall Street as an investment banker for several years and now also works for Fox Business Network as an on air personality. John has written a bestselling financial book, “Have More Money Now”. John has also hosted his own radio show, visited over 60 countries and all 7 continents, swam with great white sharks in Africa, been to the war zones in the Middle East to visit our troops eight times and been invited to the White House and Buckingham Palace.

Archived Shows

• The John Layfield Show – What I have warned about for months looks to be happening, the world is starting to have problems that can no longer be pushed down the road.

  Greece is failing, what that means to the world. “First Gay President” is magazine cover for President Obama, the debate for president has gone from economy to social issues-though most Americans want it to be on economy. JP Morgan has an ‘issue’ in London that no one is sure how big it is, or if it is that important-though we do know it is at least a $2 billion loss. Miami Heat lose Bosh and LeBron can’t hit a free throw down the stretch. EPL has one of greatest finishes in sports history.

  
• The John Layfield Show – Is vote on Sarkozy a harbinger for what will happen in US election?

  France and Greece voted against austerity, or was it against incumbents? Our election will be about philosophical differences in how to deal with debt and economy. Or will it just be about Mormonism and ‘spiking the football’?

  
• The John Layfield Show – Fraud has a name and I start naming those in government that are wasting money

  When the GSA wasted hundreds of thousands of government money and had the chance to stand up for themselves-they declined. Fraud always has a person behind it, I am doing my best to name folks who are causing the waste. You can no longer hide, it is not a rounding error-it is theft and you have to answer for it.

  
• The John Layfield Show – Eric Holder gets his ID robbed and Bubba wins with a pink driver

  Eric Holder Attorney General doesn’t think there is a problem with voter fraud-well a white male (Mr Holder is black) just went in and registered as Mr Holder and now has his voter card and can vote as Mr Holder. I offer a solution for all of this mess. Bubba Watson breathed some life into a game I love but a game that is played by, for the most part, robots that are boring. Bubba won the Master’s with a pink driver and a ton of charisma, awesome for golf.

  
• The John Layfield Show – WWE Hall of Fame and Wrestlemania. Romney's VP pick could send shockwaves through political system.

  Wrestlemania is an event only WWE could put on and the Hall of Fame where I inducted Ron Simmons was greatest honor of my life. Also, who Romney chooses for VP could send shockwaves through the election. Does Tiger have it?

  
• The John Layfield Show – Trayvon Martin a senseless tragedy and the fallout.

  Trayvon Martin was a senseless shooting, the fallout was a bunch of inappropriate comments from many. Also, Tebow and Manning, NFL has to love the huge media surrounding them right now after having to suspend New Orleans coach for a record full season with no pay.

  
• The John Layfield Show – Choosing a President and Peyton choosing a home.

  I endorse a presidential candidate and explain why, also Peyton Manning biggest free agency bid in history. New ‘Terrorist Sports League’? Wait till you see what we are building in Guantanamo Bay!

  
• The John Layfield Show – Ron Simmons to HOF, Gov Christie vetoes Gay Marriage and how to fix education system

  My best friend Ron Simmons is going into WWE HOF and I couldn’t be happier! Gov Christie vetoes gay marriage vote, why I think government has no business in marriage anyway. How to fix our education system and what’s really wrong with it.

  
• The John Layfield Show – Whitney, Santorum surge and Obama Budget

  The doctors who are giving these guys prescription meds should be treated for what they are a street corner drug dealer. Pres Obama’s budget is just like every other budget for last 12 years-does nothing now but passes on debt burden to next politicians or generations.

  
• The John Layfield Show – Apple and Facebook change the world and Manning/Coughling=HOF?

  Apple’s textbook will change the way kids learn and Facebook’s IPO points out how wealth doesn’t always create jobs. NY Giants won an incredible Super Bowl-did Manning and Coughlin punch their ticket to HOF?

  
• The John Layfield Show – Why does no one focus on jobs? Here's how to create them

  Politics major in minor things and ignore what matters-jobs. I explain here how to create millions of them.

  
• The John Layfield Show – Presidential Election, who will be tallest midget? And Keystone Pipeline explained

  America is forced to deal with choices they don’t want, but someone has to win. Joe Paterno’s legacy discussed.

  
• The John Layfield Show – A new rule for government spending I propose, and biggest waste in government I have heard--recently.

  We have a quick fix and pay for it over next decade, new rule-you have to pay for program in time frame that it happens. No more kicking can to future generations. Radio Marti, Fat Albert, Cuba intervention program gets this week’s award as biggest waste in government.

  
• The John Layfield Show – Newt versus Obama, does America really win with this choice?

  All our fixes, all our schemes are short term-and it is all due to politics. Now one side admits what America already knows that they aren’t great, they are just better than the other side.

  
• The John Layfield Show – Why government should not be in car business. Herman Cain wasted America's time.

  Why are we paying $75,000 per extra electric car sold of taxpayer money- when they cost under $40,000 and someone else is buying the car? Herman Cain and America-who won or lost?

  
• The John Layfield Show – Supercommittee Superfailure, did we really expect anything else? Immigration and Keystone XL a real plan.

  Our politicians are the worst in history, did we expect them to do something for the common good? What is a real immigration policy and what are real numbers on Keystone XL pipeline and dangers.

  
• The John Layfield Show – Penn State terrible scandal and what happens to PSU now. Waterboarding and Gitmo debate.

  PSU scandal is horrible, what is the fallout? And, debate on Gitmo and why I say to close it.

  
• The John Layfield Show – Politics and sex scandals is normal, college athletics and sex scandals are not.

  Politics love a scandal and so do hypocrites. Is Penn State guilty? If so, throw the book and the whole library at them. Iran says they have a bomb close and Israel says they are close to bombing Iran-why does this not get news?

  
• The John Layfield Show – 7 Billion people now on earth-what does that mean to our future? More troops going to Middle East.

  The key to world’s future is sustainability, what that means. Big buildup of troops to Middle East starting-why this is happening. Tim Tebow made fun of-was it justified?

  
• The John Layfield Show – Two wars just ended, what next?

  Gaddafi dead, Iraq withdrawal and what this means for the Middle East and the US. Along with lowest rated World Series in history and why baseball doesn’t care.

  
• The John Layfield Show – Cuba drilling for oil 50 miles off of our coast, we get all the negative and none of positive. We have no energy plan and it shows.

  Drilling for oil just 50 miles off of our coast and it is a communist oil rig doing it? Crazy. It shows what happens in a country that is gridlocked politically and has no long term plans because of that gridlock. Also, Greece and the problems overseas along with a host of sports news.

  
• The John Layfield Show – Three greatest eras of our history and which one we are in

  We have had three great eras of history since the dark ages, all have made folks super rich. We are currently in the third, find out the other two. And, the NBA is about to kill the golden goose if not careful.

  
• The John Layfield Show – Wall Street Protests, is this the start of something bigger?

  This week John Layfield takes on the Wall Street protests, the Detroit Lions, Al-Awlaki, and Chris Christie.  In a show that reveals “what’s really going on in our government and why [John Layfield] think[s] it’s going to get worse,” John chastises the government for making the rich richer (and the poor poorer!), and calls them out for currently running against the very policies they created in the first place!

  “I’m not sticking up for the rich,” says John Layfield, going onto explain interest rates and why the animosity shown toward bankers and politicians might not be entirely just.  Are you a home owner?  Are you concerned–or just plain confused!–by the economy?  Do you wonder why the rich, who don’t need financing, are the ones to get financing?  Ever wonder why poverty in America is higher now than it’s been in years?  John’s got the answers!

  “Governor Rick Perry just lost the race!” says John Layfield.  Why?  Why do you think??  Herman Cain has also been accused of being a racist, as has the Tea Party in general!  Do these accusations have any roots in fact–or are they just plain mean?

  “The one thing that could change the race this week is Governor Chris Christie.”  Why?  And would he stand a chance in 2016 if he loses in 2012?

  Was the assassination of Al-Awlaki illegal?  Of course!  But is John Layfield sad it happened?  Not a bit!  But how can America break International Law and get away with it?  Maybe.  If they follow John’s plan.

  “These guys are out of this world!” says John.  Who’s he talking about?  An unbelievable football team!  But are they “the team to beat?”  And what about basketball?  Can everyone’s collective egos be sorted out in time for the NBA championships?

  In the last segment, John Layfield takes on a “dingbat troublemaker” and her frivolous lawsuit!  You’re going to want to stay tuned to the very end of this episode!  John’s here to tell it like it is and he’s not going away!

  
• The John Layfield Show – Handicapping the presidential race and Michael Vick

  Host John Layfield starts off this episode with a bang, asking: “Is Michael Vick really being targeted by officials?”  Michael Vick sure seems to think so!  But what does John Layfield think?  (And what do you think??)  John also promises to give his opinion on every Republican candidate, delivering his predictions for the upcoming election.  And do you want the inside scoop on John’s meeting with Tony Blair at a private breakfast?  Of course you do!

  Who can beat Obama?  Is Obama beatable?  And, if so, who can beat him?  John Layfield handicaps each of the Republican candidates:  Mitt Romney, Rick Perry, Herman Cain, Ron Paul, Rick Santorum, Jon Huntsman, Michele Bachmann, Sarah Palin, and Chris Christie.  As John points out: So much of the upcoming election depends on the economy.  So who does he think has a good chance at winning–or at least not looking foolish!–in 2012?  You might be surprised by his answers!

  “Clinton had a Republican Congress and he got a lot done.  Reagan had a Democrat Congress and he got a lot done,” says John Layfield, addressing a few of the public’s comments and concerns about the Presidential Congress.  Does Congress even matter?  What does matter?  Leadership.  But how…?

  “There’s certain emotions about this Tea Party,” John Layfield says, addressing the vilifying of the Tea Party by the public and mainstream media.  But are they really even a factor…?  The Tea Party claims to be a revolution, but are they really?  Well, at least they’re talking about debt!–and John’s talking about them!

  But what’s going on in the Middle-East?  And how will what’s going on over there affect what’s going on over here?  More than you’d think!  Relations, trade, oil-dependency, and gridlock are all terms that come up when talking about this provocative subject.

  This episode is everything you’ve come to expect from The John Layfield Show–Politics and Sports talked about with passion, intelligence, and a little humor.  Tune in!

  
• The John Layfield Show – Obama/Boehner using Ricky Bobby of Talledega Nights theory on how to get along

  Michelle Bachmann says gay marriage is number one issue facing our country in the next 20 years, really? Over terrorism, no jobs and debt? Two $100 million QBs are hurt. Was Mayweather knockout a cheap shot? Obama and Boehner-two school kids who love to call each other names.

  
• The John Layfield Show – 9/11 Tributes=Awesome. Jobs plan is anything but.

  The jobs plan is a plan for re election, what the government is doing right and why this is short sighted. NFL first week of the season was awesome along with Serena melting down at US Open. What the government got right recently, now I want them to expand it.

  
• The John Layfield Show – 9/11-ten years later. 3 Steps to solving national debt

  9/11 ten years later, what have we learned? 3 steps to solving our entire national debt. President Obama’s job speech and why I think he is stuck in a tough spot.

  
• The John Layfield Show – Steve Jobs-CEO of the century. Bernanke speaks and say nothing. How to fix college football

  Steve Jobs resigned as CEO of Apple last week, imo, the best CEO of the last hundred years. Bernanke spoke at Jackson Hole and said nothing, I think he is whistling past the graveyard. And how to fix college football once and for all.

  
• The John Layfield Show – Libya. Now what? And, chances of a double dip recession

  We are close to success in Libya, what does that mean? And, what are chances of double dip-the main fear that keeps our President up at night. A Rod and gambling-a history.

  
• The John Layfield Show – “Unprecedented", these times are exactly what we have seen before!!

  We have gone through this, only an ignorant politician would say these times are unprecedented. Also, debate and Rick Perry-what happens now. UFC, should be biggest sports franchise in the world, my advice. And more!

  
• The John Layfield Show – US Downgrade, what it means

  Years of mismanagement of government has resulted in the first ever downgrade in US debt, and the reaction? Blame the credit agency. Why blame them, did they run up unsustainable debts?

  
• The John Layfield Show – Debt ceiling explained and top 5 list

  The debt ceiling debate is over and the real debate begins, what this means to us. Also, free agency going crazy in NFL and my Top 5 Sex Scandals of our generation.

  
• The John Layfield Show – Children in DC tragedy, Curse of 27 and Are you ready for some football?

  Debt ceiling debacles are all created by immature children who can’t get along and risk the nation’s reputation because of their inadequacies. The NFL can do it, why can’t they? And, answers from listeners about Miz and Alberto del Rio-two of wrestling’s biggest stars.

  
• The John Layfield Show - 071811

  What happens to poor untalented clowns?