Michael Cole
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 | |
|---|---|
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| Ring name(s) | Michael Cole |
| Billed height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) |
| Billed weight | 176 lb. (80 kg) |
| Born | 8 December 1968
(aged 57)[1] Syracuse, New York[1] |
| Debut | 1997[2] |
Awards and accomplishments
- 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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Michael Cole's IMDB ProfileIMDB.com. Retrieved 2008-07-25.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 WWE profileWWE. Retrieved 2008-08-31.
- ↑ Eck, Kevin. 2010 Awards. The Baltimore Sun (February 14, 2011). Retrieved September 25, 2020.
- ↑ What is a Slammy? (February 23, 2008)WWE. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
- ↑ Martin, Adam. Full list of 2009 Slammy Award winners. WrestleView (December 15, 2009). Retrieved August 6, 2022.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Meltzer, Dave. 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 (January 30, 2012). Campbell, CA.
- ↑ Meltzer, Dave. The 2012 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Annual Awards Issue. Wrestling Observer Newsletter (January 23, 2013). Campbell, California.
- ↑ Meltzer, Dave. March 1, 2021, Wrestling Observer Newsletter 2020 awards issue, Elimination Chamber. Figure4WeeklyWrestling Observer Newsletter. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
- ↑ Reynolds, RD. All Things Michael Cole: The 2011 Gooker Award Winner. WrestleCrap.com (December 26, 2012). Retrieved November 24, 2024.