WWE veteran Michael Cole recently spoke about how he had struggled in the company for a decade, detailing an embarrassing aspect of his career.

    Michael Cole is considered to be one of the most recognizable voices in the pro wrestling industry, taking on the role of a commentator in the Stamford-based promotion. Cole recently explained how he was intended to be a replacement for the WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross.

    Speaking in an interview on What's Your Story? With Steph McMahon, Cole explained that he had struggled to find his specific style as a commentator for almost a decade, emulating Jim Ross in the beginning. He said:

    You can check out his comments below:

    From the very start, Michael Cole knew that he was being prepared to replace Jim Ross.

    In the same interview, the WWE veteran stated that it was tough to fill the void left behind my Jim Ross. He said:

    Cole is now a stalwart of the company, and is likely to continue in the role for years to come.

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    Published on 25 July 2026 by sportskeeda

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