Michael Cole

For other people named Michael Cole, see Michael Cole (public relations) and Michael Cole (actor).

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	(1968-12-08) December 8, 1968 (age 56)[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

• 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
• Wrestling Observer Newsletter
  • Worst Gimmick (2011)^[6]
  • Worst Television Announcer (2001, 2009–2012, 2020)^[6][7][8]
• WrestleCrap
  • Gooker Award (2011) Antics throughout the years^[9]