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
Ring name(s)Michael Cole
Billed height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Billed weight176 lb. (80 kg)
Born8 December 1968
     (aged 57)
[1]
Syracuse, New York[1]
Debut1997[2]

Awards and accomplishments

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Michael Cole's IMDB ProfileIMDB.com. Retrieved 2008-07-25.
  2. 2.0 2.1 WWE profileWWE. Retrieved 2008-08-31.
  3. Eck, Kevin. 2010 Awards. The Baltimore Sun (February 14, 2011). Retrieved September 25, 2020.
  4. What is a Slammy? (February 23, 2008)WWE. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
  5. Martin, Adam. Full list of 2009 Slammy Award winners. WrestleView (December 15, 2009). Retrieved August 6, 2022.
  6. 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.
  7. Meltzer, Dave. The 2012 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Annual Awards Issue. Wrestling Observer Newsletter (January 23, 2013). Campbell, California.
  8. Meltzer, Dave. March 1, 2021, Wrestling Observer Newsletter 2020 awards issue, Elimination Chamber. Figure4WeeklyWrestling Observer Newsletter. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
  9. Reynolds, RD. All Things Michael Cole: The 2011 Gooker Award Winner. WrestleCrap.com (December 26, 2012). Retrieved November 24, 2024.