Michael Cole
American wrestling commentator and journalist (born 1966)
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Michael Sean Coulthard (born December 8, 1966),[1] better known by his stage name Michael Cole, is an American professional wrestling commentator and former news journalist. He is the current play-by-play announcer for WWE's SmackDown brand and the vice president of announcing since 2020.[2] Cole also guest refereed a couple of dark matches and competed in his first match against Jerry Lawler at WrestleMania XXVII. In 2010, he became a heel, and turned face again in 2012.
| Michael Cole | |
|---|---|
 Cole in 2010 | |
| Born | December 8, 1968[1] Syracuse, New York[1] |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | Michael Cole |
| Billed height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) |
| Billed weight | 176 lb (80 kg) |
| Debut | 1997[2] |
Awards and accomplishments
change- The Baltimore Sun
- Non-Wrestling Performer of the Year (2010)[3]
- World Wrestling Entertainment / WWE
- Slammy Award (4 times)[4]
- "Oh My" Moment of the Year (2009)[5]
- "And I Quote..." Line of the Year (2010)
- Most Regrettable Attire of the Year (2011) Dressing as Triple H
- Favorite Web Show of the Year (2013) – with John "Bradshaw" Layfield and Renee Young for The JBL & Cole Show
- Slammy Award (4 times)[4]
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter
- WrestleCrap
- Gooker Award (2011) Antics throughout the years[9]
References
change- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Michael Cole's IMDB Profile". IMDB.com. Retrieved 2008-07-25.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "WWE profile". WWE. Retrieved 2008-08-31.
- ↑ Eck, Kevin (February 14, 2011). "2010 Awards". The Baltimore Sun. Archived from the original on October 26, 2020. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
- ↑ "What is a Slammy?". WWE. February 23, 2008. Archived from the original on November 16, 2018. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
- ↑ Martin, Adam (December 15, 2009). "Full list of 2009 Slammy Award winners". WrestleView. Archived from the original on August 7, 2022. Retrieved August 6, 2022.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Meltzer, Dave (January 30, 2012). "Jan 30 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: Gigantic year-end awards issue, best and worst in all categories plus UFC on FX 1, death of Savannah Jack, ratings, tons and tons of news". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Campbell, CA. ISSN 1083-9593.
- ↑ Meltzer, Dave (January 23, 2013). "The 2012 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Annual Awards Issue". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Campbell, California. ISSN 1083-9593.
- ↑ Meltzer, Dave. "March 1, 2021, Wrestling Observer Newsletter 2020 awards issue, Elimination Chamber". Figure4Weekly. Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
- ↑ Reynolds, RD (December 26, 2012). "All Things Michael Cole: The 2011 Gooker Award Winner". WrestleCrap.com. Archived from the original on November 24, 2024. Retrieved November 24, 2024.