mrbananagrabber
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Post by mrbananagrabber on Jan 8, 2016 12:41:57 GMT -5
Just finished watching the season finale (hopefully not the final ever episode anyway) of Breaking Ground, and I was surprised to see Michael Cole behind the scenes with HHH and Regal etc discussing the wrestlers and the show itself.
Has he always done this? Anyone know what role he plays? I always thought he was just an announcer/interviewer etc but does he have a role in developmental?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2016 12:46:17 GMT -5
Just finished watching the season finale (hopefully not the final ever episode anyway) of Breaking Ground, and I was surprised to see Michael Cole behind the scenes with HHH and Regal etc discussing the wrestlers and the show itself. Has he always done this? Anyone know what role he plays? I always thought he was just an announcer/interviewer etc but does he have a role in developmental? I've seen him in that ESPN NXT special with a group of people evaluating talent and what their status with the company. I think he is an advisor or something |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2016 12:48:31 GMT -5
Cole's gained some power backstage in the company these past few years last I heard. His opinion is paid attention to.
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Post by Just call me D.j.m. on Jan 8, 2016 13:06:14 GMT -5
I believe he is also the producer for the commentary team on the Takeover specials.
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Post by Magic knows Black Lives Matter on Jan 8, 2016 13:08:05 GMT -5
Getting ready whenever there's a shitty match so he can bang on a gong.
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Steveweiser
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Post by Steveweiser on Jan 8, 2016 13:31:21 GMT -5
He produces the announcers, much like Vince does for him on the main roster.
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Post by 2coldMack is even more baffled on Jan 8, 2016 13:38:51 GMT -5
The notion of Micheal Cole having any say in talent evaluation is terrifying.
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Post by wisdomwizard on Jan 8, 2016 13:52:55 GMT -5
The notion of Micheal Cole having any say in talent evaluation is terrifying. No. No it isn't. He gave us Mauro Renallo. That alone says he knows how to run things like Hunter. |
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Post by jabronidrive on Jan 8, 2016 14:04:58 GMT -5
Cole is very good when left to his own devices, like Beast in the East for example. I'm fine with it.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2016 14:05:05 GMT -5
The notion of Micheal Cole having any say in talent evaluation is terrifying. Cole himself doesn't suck. He's told to say stupid ass things by Vince. |
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Post by Zone Was Wrong on Jan 8, 2016 14:42:04 GMT -5
Cole is very good when left to his own devices, like Beast in the East for example. I'm fine with it. This^ |
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Post by Aboutreika18 on Jan 8, 2016 14:45:28 GMT -5
I gained a lot of respect for Cole after finding out how much Vince micro-manages the commentary.
Anyone who can put up with that crazy bastard shouting down their earpiece for well over a decade must be made of sterner stuff than the average individual.
Someone as tough as Mick Foley lasted mere months in that role.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2016 15:54:57 GMT -5
For a while now, Cole has seemed like a guy who's more than an announcer. I wouldn't be surprised to see him move behind the scenes and out of the booth completely in the next few years. He does seem to have a mind for things, and he seems like he's part of WWE's inner circle/brain trust.
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Post by Andy Martin on Jan 8, 2016 16:44:24 GMT -5
I gained a lot of respect for Cole after finding out how much Vince micro-manages the commentary. Anyone who can put up with that crazy bastard shouting down their earpiece for well over a decade must be made of sterner stuff than the average individual. Someone as tough as Mick Foley lasted mere months in that role. Foley also wasn't very good, though. |
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Post by Welfare Willis on Jan 8, 2016 17:28:24 GMT -5
Getting ready whenever there's a shitty match so he can bang on a gong. That gong must be worn to hell from Raw. |
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Post by stealthamo on Jan 8, 2016 17:37:01 GMT -5
Getting ready whenever there's a shitty match so he can bang on a gong. He's also providing helpful advice to people during their matches.  |
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Post by Crappler El 0 M on Jan 8, 2016 17:42:44 GMT -5
He has worked with NXT since forever in a number of key roles, more than just helping to teach and produce the broadcasters. Also, his son has a job in the production department of WWE.
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Post by wisdomwizard on Jan 8, 2016 19:07:07 GMT -5
I believe he is also the producer for the commentary team on the Takeover specials. I think we can pretty well guess whom may be replacing Kevin Dunn when HHH takes over. |
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Post by RIHT on Jan 8, 2016 19:14:13 GMT -5
"You've gotta be kiddin' me!"
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Crappler El 0 M
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Post by Crappler El 0 M on Jan 8, 2016 19:17:48 GMT -5
It's shocking that someone who's been working for WWE for almost twenty years would have a role behind the scenes. Just kidding. It's not.
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