Notable WWE personality Michael Cole is preparing to modify his professional wrestling duties. After years of juggling multiple roles, he is now stepping back from overseeing the announcer team to concentrate on announcing itself.
Renowned wrestling news source PWInsider has reported that Cole is reducing his off-camera responsibilities as the manager of the WWE announcers to sharpen his focus as the primary announcer for Monday Night Raw and WWE’s Premium Live Events.
Sue Cundari is set to succeed Cole in the managerial capacity. She has been a part of WWE since 1995 and holds the position of Director of On-Air Talent Operations. Cundari’s lengthy tenure and extensive experience with the company position her well to take on this task.
“PWInsider.com has been informed by several sources about organizational shifts within WWE regarding the management of announcers. Michael Cole, who managed the role for an extensive period, is reducing his management commitments to dedicate himself more to his announcing role, particularly as WWE Raw’s central commentator and live pay-per-view events.”
“This decision, instigated by Cole, did not encounter any resistance from the company.”
“It’s widely known that Sue Cundaro, a WWE stalwart who has previously collaborated with Cole, will now take over the responsibilities that were once his.”
Cole’s history with WWE dates back to 1997, and just one year later, he became the leading commentator, succeeding Jim Ross on WWE Raw. Later, he became the voice of WWE SmackDown since its inception in 1999.
With his new focus strictly on on-air tasks, Cole is setting himself up to continue as the iconic voice of WWE, while Cundari manages the behind-the-scenes work involved with the announcer team.
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FAQ Section
When did Michael Cole start with WWE?
Michael Cole started with WWE in 1997.
What role did Michael Cole hold before stepping back?
Before stepping back, Michael Cole was managing the WWE announcers on top of his duties as a lead announcer.
Who will be taking over Michael Cole’s management duties?
Sue Cundari will take over Michael Cole’s previous management duties for WWE announcers.
Conclusion
Michael Cole’s recalibration of his professional endeavors within WWE marks the end of an era of his managerial role but sets the stage for his heightened focus on announcing. This transition reflects his commitment and dedication to his craft as an announcer, a role that many WWE fans across the globe are familiar with and have come to admire. With Sue Cundari stepping into her new managerial bootstraps, the company’s announcing operations remain in experienced hands, assuring a smooth progression in the ever-evolving landscape of WWE broadcast talent.