Episode 539: Could The WWF Close?

Could the WWF really have closed its doors? On this episode of Something to Wrestle with JBL, John Layfield takes us back to 1996, when the company's future looked uncertain and the fear inside the locker room was real. John shares his firsthand stories and perspective on a turbulent year, explaining why talent worried about their livelihoods and what it felt like to work for a company facing an uncertain tomorrow. It's a candid look at life in the WWF before anyone knew what was waiting around the corner. Plus, the guys head to PigFest for a hilarious journey through getting Big Man Tater ready for his big wrestling match! From locker room anxiety to the chaos of preparing Tater for battle, this episode delivers big stories and even bigger laughs. THIS WEEKS SPONSORS AMAZON MOVEMBER - For every eligible product sold in November, up to $2 is donated to the Movember Foundation to support men's health. Visit https://www.amazon.com/b?node=223476965011&ref_=MOV26_pod SPRING SLEEP - eXciteOSA is an FDA-cleared, prescription-only device for primary snoring and mild obstructive sleep apnea. Go to springsleep.com/WRESTLE and unlock 20% off with the code WRESTLE. STEVEN SINGER - Go now to http://ihatestevensinger.com to find out why Steven Singer is the most hated jeweler in America by most other jewelers. CASH APP - Download Cash App today and make your money work for you. Click here to get started: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/eohggy50 #CashAppPartner Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card (https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement ), Sutton debit flex card (https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/debit-flex-card-agreement-sutton ), and Bancorp debit flex card (https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/debit-flex-card-agreement-bancorp ). Savings provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Parents and legal guardians can open a sponsored account for teens 13-17. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. BLUECHEW - When you buy two months of BlueChew Gold, you get the third FREE with promo code WRESTLE. You will also receive an additional 10% OFF + Free overnight shipping on your first order. Visit HTTP://BlueChew.com for more details and important safety information WHATNOT - Get up to $20 off your first eligible purchase. Search Whatnot in the app store and take a shopping trip live. Terms apply.