WWE Rumors: JBL Return, Chris Benoit/MVP

• JBL has been trying to get Vince McMahon to let him return to the ring on SmackDown. The former WWE Champion and current SmackDown announcer politicked by saying that the brand needs him with the injuries to Rey Mysterio, Undertaker, and Booker.

However, McMahon denied his request because he wanted to see a “full medical release.” One source says that the reason Vince doesn’t want JBL back in the ring is because he has become such an important fixture to the broadcast side of SmackDown, making Michael Cole much better at what he does.

• Chris Benoit has taken on MVP as somewhat of a “personal project.” Benoit feels at the age of 40 that he should give back to his profession by trying to guide a guy’s career that could help carry the company in the future.

MVP has become extremely popular backstage as he is said to be a hard worker that is always trying to learn more from the veterans of WWE.