John Layfield

“We knew that AJ Styles might be the best in the world. We didn't realize that until he got to WWE.”

“I wrestled all over the world, in carnivals and tents in Europe and in Japan over 50 times.”

“If we lose Saudi Arabia because of sanctions or by avoiding them, they're going to China; they're going to Russia.”

“I told myself after my football career was over that if I ever started making good money again, I would invest it wisely.”

“If we had an immigration policy, sanctuary cities would not be the symptom that manifests itself.”

“I buy companies I want to own. I buy companies that make a lot of money, that don't have a lot of debt, and that I can understand.”

“Rugby is just a ball. I would be much more versed to coach American football, but you need 22 players and all of the equipment. With rugby, all you need is some green grass, a ball, and a bunch of kids who want to run into each other really hard, which they enjoy.”

“When I started, guys were hazed, and for good reason.”

“To me, you get into this business to make money and to make a name for yourself. And the fact that you're on the indies for 15 years is not a badge of honor.”

“Money goes where it's rewarded. Money goes where it is needed the most.”

“I just don't think our best are in politics. I think these guys are inept.”

“Ron Simmons had a lot to do with Rock's success.”

“Why is it a badge of honour to say you spent 15 years in AA ball?”

“You can't be critical of Dana White.”

“The problem is the for-profit colleges. These guys are absolute criminals.”

“Shawn Michaels I just think the world of. I would love the opportunity to be in a meaningful match with him.”

“The major thing of our government is to protect the people.”

“Presidential scandals have traditionally and historically no effect on the market.”

“Look what we did with Cuba. You isolate a country, and all you do is impoverish that country.”

“When I first retired, I had short-term memory loss, and I started reading about neuroplasticity in the brain, about how the brain can regenerate itself, and I don't know if it can or not.”