JBL Issues Apology For Threatening Cody Rhodes

John “Bradshaw” Layfield posted a series of tweets on Thursday night aimed at Cody Rhodes, one of which said he’d kill him. JBL also targeted Cody’s late father, Dusty Rhodes.

JBL issued an apology this morning.

Was having fun with Cody last night and said I’d kill Cody Rhodes, I obviously didn’t mean that literally. It was a very poor choice of words, I go way back with him and his family and I just was talking smack in a pro wrestling sense. I apologize for that poor choice of words.

— John Layfield (@JCLayfield) November 30, 2018

Layfield said he was celebrating his birthday and that he had one too many drinks.

It was my birthday and the Cowboys beat the Saints, surely that’s a reason to have one too many! Have a great day everyone!

— John Layfield (@JCLayfield) November 30, 2018

I go way back with Dusty, tagged with Murdoch/Dusty’s old partner. I didn’t mean disrespect to Dusty. It’s what happens when elation from a Cowboys win, my birthday, talking smack and booze mix. https://t.co/SruBKEsTko

— John Layfield (@JCLayfield) November 30, 2018

I go way back with Dusty, tagged with Murdoch/Dusty’s old partner. I didn’t mean disrespect to Dusty. It’s what happens when elation from a Cowboys win, my birthday, talking smack and booze mix. https://t.co/SruBKEsTko

— John Layfield (@JCLayfield) November 30, 2018

Actually is was definitely a ‘best day ever’!!! And today, I plan on having another best day ever! Don’t start with me young lady! https://t.co/8qYRn4qyZB

— John Layfield (@JCLayfield) November 30, 2018

JBL also tweeted saying Cody is a tool, not in his league and that he could beat him any day in a match (even though he’s retired). You can check out JBL’s rant here. The most offensive tweets have since been deleted.