This past Friday WWE SmackDown Many noticed that Michael Cole, the leading voice of WWE for several decades, was absent from this week’s broadcast. He was replaced by WWE NXT and WWE Main Event play-by-play commentator Vic Joseph. For those wondering if Cole’s absence will be long-term, the good news is, no, it won’t.
By: PWInsider Elite, Cole was on vacation this week. It is unclear what his leave status is or how soon he will return to his decorated post.
For almost 30 years, Cole has been the eyes, ears and voice of some of WWE’s most memorable moments. As of this report, he is the longest-tenured and active on-air talent for the Stamford-based company. And he does not want to leave that coveted role soon.
Recently, the veteran commentator expressed his desire to continue working until the wheels fall off. However, he continues to recognize that all adults must eventually remove the headphones. In his interview with OutKick, Cole said he actively seeks feedback from Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque, making sure his calls remain clear and informative, and that he, as well as others backstage, would let him know if there ever was one. “slipping”. As he mentioned in the interview, he wants to finish his career at the highest level. Cole is currently under a multi-year contract.