Quick Thought on JBL and Mauro Ranallo

So one of the biggest stories going on in recent weeks has been the Mauro Ranallo vs. JBL issue. While we don’t know all the details yet, it seems that JBL kept yelling at/insulting/tormenting Ranallo, who has bipolar disorder, to the point where Ranallo had a major issue and is likely gone from the company as a result.

Without getting into the full bullying debate, I’d say there’s a difference between some low level hazing (for example, NFL rookies having to buy the doughnuts or pick up the shoulder pads etc.) and treating someone like garbage every single day. This would seem to fall into the latter category as there’s a very firm line between treating someone a bit rough for a day or two, patting them on the back and saying glad to have you aboard and this stuff, which seemed to go on for a long time.

JBL has a LONG history of this kind of thing and allegedly Vince loves it, which is a major part of the problem. Joey Styles punched him in the face over it but how many people over average size who aren’t wrestlers or athletes of some kind are going to punch a loud mouthed 6’6 wrestler with a reputation for being tough when they’re being supported by the king of the wrestling business?

This is nonsense and something that people shouldn’t have to put up with. Ranallo was just there doing his job and yeah he would seem to go a good bit over the top at times but that doesn’t mean you have to berate him, often in public. Talk to him backstage in private or something but don’t treat him like this. Vince needs to get over himself as well (yeah I know) as this is nonsense and shouldn’t continue. I don’t think JBL will be fired at this point but if the story keeps getting picked up, that very well may change.