5 social media posts that got WWE Superstars in a lot of trouble

#1 Michael Cole's slur

Cole apologized after using a homophobic slur against Josh Matthews

As a commentator and broadcaster, you would think that Michael Cole would be a bit savvier when it comes to social media.

Unfortunately for the voice of Monday Night RAW, even he has messed up on Twitter, with his most egregious of errors coming at the expense of Josh Matthews.

In 2011, the former Tough Enough finalist sent out a simple tweet, but Cole responded in an awful manner, using a homophobic slur.

As the news quickly gained traction, WWE very quickly ordered Cole to delete the post, before issuing a public apology.

I apologize to any and all who were offended by my tweet toward young Josh Mathews. It was obviously not meant the way it was taken.

— Michael Cole (@MichaelCole) March 26, 2011

Though Cole was a heel at the time, embroiled in a feud with fellow announcer, Jerry Lawler, the language he used was clearly too far.

Luckily for Cole, it seems that this hasn't impacted his career, as he has become one of WWE's longest-tenured stars.