During a recent participation in the “Something To Wrestle With” podcast, JBL shared his thoughts on The Hollywood Ending match which included Mariah May and Toni Storm. The match was showcased at AEW Revolution 2025.
Here are a few notable remarks from the podcast:
Discussing The Hollywood Ending starring Mariah May and Toni Storm, JBL said, “I didn’t watch the match. But, I did take a look at the social media summaries, watched them all. That’s primarily how I stay updated. I don’t usually take the time to watch the matches, but I do make a point of keeping track of the social media snippets. When Eddie [Guerrero] and I were battling, we knew we needed a big event. The setting was the Staples Center. It had to be big. Some might argue Eddie bladed a little too deep, but I don’t agree. He had something known as a business blade. He handled it like a pro. Like us, they also might have needed something on similar lines, but I’m not certain.”
He went on to say, “I don’t really mind it. It’s shocking; it’s grisly. Especially when it involves women, because that’s not something we see often. Hence, people are discussing it. The talk of the town trend isn’t necessarily bad for them; as long as people are speaking about it, I think it’s a good sign. AEW has been struggling to catch much attention lately. The public sentiment has switched. Previously touted as the golden ticket of the internet, things have a way of bouncing back at you. You become the internet’s preferred target when the favor tips. I feel it looks like the current scenario for AEW. But in my opinion, I think the buzz they were aiming for has been generated. Whether it’s good or bad, I am not certain about but personally, I don’t seem to have an issue with it.”
Reflecting upon the bloody encounters he had with Eddie Guerrero, he shared, “It was done for a concrete purpose. It wasn’t a mere spectacle of bloodshed but a planned event delivering a ton of color. We hoped it’ll be a catalyst to spark conversation within the wrestling realm. It was a well-calculated move since Smackdown was short of entertainers at that time. Fortunately, it did the trick.”
About Toni Storm he remarked, “When you see her knocked out in that photograph, it looks grim. But that’s what it’s intended to be. I think it worked.”