Michael Sean Coulthard, 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. 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.