10 of the Worst signings in Pro Wrestling history

Terrible Contract Signing #9: Mike Adamle

Mike Adamle

Mike Adamle spent six years playing for the National Football league. While that is quite an accomplishment, Adamle was better known as a broadcaster.

He acted in this role for the NFL, and then was part of a short-lived television program called American Gladiators, where everyday competitors were pitted against body builders and former football players.

Adamle was hired for an announcer position with WWE in 2008, mostly because of his broadcast experience but also because Vince McMahon was a fan of his during his NFL days. For whatever reason, Adamle was terrible at announcing, often mixing up the names and finishers of the different wrestlers.

He transitioned into the General Manager of Raw, but again he fell flat and was released after less than a year into his contract. WWE tried and failed to find a role for Adamle, and thus his contract signing was considered to be a poor decision.

Adamle, during his stint as RAW GM, even went to promote some high profile matches, terming them as 'Adamle originals'. Neither did the branding work nor did his stint.