We noted earlier on the site that JBL announced via a post on Twitter that he was stepping away from his weekly broadcasting role on SmackDown to dedicate more time to at-risk youth and communities in Bermuda. He made it clear that he will continue his relationship with WWE by appearing on marquee events. Tom Phillips and Corey Graves thanked JBL on Twitter by writing the following:
John, you'll be sorely missed on Tuesdays. Explore your passion to the fullest. Thank you for everything, @JCLayfield! https://t.co/tFkkhpzUBt
— Tom Phillips (@TomPhillipsWWE) September 2, 2017
Proud of you Tom! I saw your talent at NXT and knew you were the guy-A huge honor to call Wrestlemania with you!! Smackdown is in good hands https://t.co/ToDLKWg7fB
— John Layfield (@JCLayfield) September 2, 2017
This makes me proud & breaks my heart. Congrats @JCLayfield & mostly THANK YOU, for being a friend & all you've helped me with. https://t.co/i7LLMuUjyM
— Corey Graves (@WWEGraves) September 2, 2017
You are the future @WWEGraves -the future is very bright!! So proud of you. Very talented, a good man. You are what is right about this biz. https://t.co/vNrmMAQAuE
— John Layfield (@JCLayfield) September 2, 2017
