Michael Cole’s total net worth stands at $2.5 Million
Biography of Michael Cole
Michael Sean Coulthard, known as Michael Cole, was born on 8 December 1968, in Syracuse, New York State, USA. He has made a name for himself as a professional wrestling commentator, voice actor, host, and professional wrestler within the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Corporation. His work as the commentator for the weekly show “Raw” and various other WWE main events has significantly contributed to his current net worth.
Michael Cole has amassed a net worth of about $2.5 million through his successful career in the wrestling industry till mid-2016. Prior to his involvement with the WWE, he worked as a journalist and has also appeared in various web shows and video games. His ongoing career is expected to further elevate his wealth.
Michael Cole’s Net Worth: $2.5 Million
Cole commenced his career with CBS Radio, reporting news related to the 1988 US presidential campaign of Bill Clinton. He also covered important events such as the Yugoslavian Civil War and the Oklahoma City bombing. His reporting extended into the 90s, encompassing coverage of political issues and presidential campaigns.
In 1997, Michael joined the World Wrestling Federation after receiving recommendations and subsequently adopted the stage name Michael Cole. Initially, he contributed with voice-overs for promotions and also served as a backstage interviewer. His role grew when he became the third announcer on the show before temporarily being replaced by Jerry Lawler. Following this, he resumed commentary in 1999, during Jim Ross’s medical absence. Upon the inception of the new promotion “SmackDown!”, Cole became the show’s main commentator and continued in that role for several years. He also participated in certain storylines of the show, often playing a minor role. He had the opportunity to commentate on significant events such as the 2006 Royal Rumble. Cole was later appointed as the Managing Editor of WWE.com, following the company’s decision to expand its online reach.
In 2008, after the annual draft that involved trades between each WWE show, he returned to “Raw” and during this period, he wrestled for the first time with Jerry Lawler. Subsequently, Cole took on the role of commentator for the new “WWE NXT.” He gained prominence for serving as the spokesperson on “Raw” during the Anonymous General Manager storyline in 2010. Cole also engaged in a feud with Jerry Lawler, participating in a few matches and involving other prominent figures such as Bret Hart and “Stone Cold” Steve Austin. One of the remarkable moments of Cole’s career was his commentary during Jerry Lawler’s on-air heart attack. Presently, he continues to serve as a commentator for “Raw” alongside JBL.
Aside from his involvement in wrestling, Michael Cole has provided his voice for video games, notably WWE titles such as “WWF Smackdown! 2: Know Your Role,” “WWE ‘12,” and “WWF No Mercy.” He has also made appearances on the show “Fox & Friends” and voiced a character in the film “Scooby-Doo! Wrestlemaina Mystery.”
Professionally, he is married to Yolanda, and they have two adopted sons. One of his sons is employed at the WWE for the television production team. Cole has expressed his fondness for Twitter and revealed that South Africa is his favorite country to visit.
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| Net Worth | $2.5 Million |
| Date Of Birth | December 8, 1968 |
| Place Of Birth | Syracuse, New York State, USA |
| Profession | Wrestling commentator, show host, voice actor, former journalist |
| Education | Syracuse University |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Yolanda Cole |
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| Movies | “Fox & Friends”, “Scooby-Doo! Wrestlemaina Mystery”, “Chock-A-Block” (1981) |
| TV Shows | “WWE Raw” (1993-), “Nickel Mountain” (1984), “Saturday Night’s Main Event” (1985-1992 , “SmackDown!”, “WWE NXT” |
| # | Trademark |
|---|---|
| 1 | Wearing nice suits and having well quaffed hair |
| # | Quote |
|---|---|
| 1 | The coalition has hit the ring like a swarm of hornets! |
| 2 | Stop the pain! |
| # | Fact |
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| 1 | Has been employed by WWE since 1997. |
| 2 | Graduated from Syracuse University was a degree in broadcast journalism. |
| 3 | Was a heel commentator for two years. |
| 4 | His mother is a School Nurse. |
| 5 | Studied at the school for broadcast journalism, Syracuse University, New York. |
| 6 | Worked for a local radio station in Houston, Texas, before being hired by CBS radio news, which took him to different places around the world, such as Mexico City & London. |
| 7 | Worked for CBS radio before coming to the WWF (now WWE). |
| 8 | Commentator for WWF, regular on WWE Smackdown! (1999) and WWE Sunday Night Heat (1998). |
