5 WWE Superstars who you didn't know were part of the announce team once

The WWE has been witness to several excellent play-by-play as well as colour commentators who’ve provided the high-octane matchups with that ‘big fight‘ feel.

From Jim Ross to Corey Graves—varying personas, distinct styles—truly phenomenal just like the WWE Universe likes it.

Nevertheless, WWE has often featured a select few unlikely members in the announce team over the years. Now, although some of them may have been better off staying away from commentary duties, others proved to exceed expectations.

Today, Sportskeeda brings fans a few WWE Superstars who you may not know were part of the announce team…Spoiler alert! A few surprises lie ahead—

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#5 Shawn Michaels

Shawn Michaels worked the commentary desk for quite some time in WWE

Don’t be surprised, kids.

Perhaps the younger generation of fans may be unbeknownst to the fact that Mr. Wrestlemania himself has donned the microphone and headset, during his athletic prime nonetheless.

Shawn Michaels served as a part of the announce team on RAW alongside Vince McMahon and on occasion with Gorilla Monsoon, several times during the 1990s, with the most prominent of them coming being from December of 1994-February of 1995.

Furthermore, on 13 July 1998 with Jim Ross, and on the July 20th and August 24th editions of RAW with Ross and Jerry Lawler the very same year, Michaels helmed the headset with pride, providing fans with the perspective of a true blue-blooded performer in his prime. It's safe to say, his work on the announce team was an absolute success.

#4 Mr. Perfect

Mr. Perfect tried his best at being perfect on the commentary team

It was April 8th, 1996 episode of RAW when Vince McMahon analyzed the action underway inside the squared circle alongside none other than ‘Mr. Perfect’ Curt Hennig.

Hennig was one of the most popular professional wrestling stars back in the day and considering that the fact he devoted his valuable time to the announce team truly stood out. Although more realistic, edgy characters were starting to take over from the likes of Hennig and members of the old guard at the time, he was still a valuable asset to the company.

Given how close the WWE was to eventually break through into the magical time that was the Attitude Era, Hennig transitioning to the commentary for the night, shortly after which, he left the promotion for WCW (World Championship Wrestling) was a surefire sign, alluding towards the significant change and evolution of WWE that was to ensue.

#3 Ted DiBiase & Dok Hendrix

‘The Million Dollar Man’ Ted DiBiase was one of the most intriguing characters during the Hulkamania era of the WWE. However, with Hogan out of the promotion in 1993, Vince McMahon and co. were scouting the next big Superstar, or rather flag-bearer for the WWE.

Meanwhile, several young performers such as Shawn Michaels seemed to be making huge strides in the business, and it was an unusual time in the world of professional wrestling as the war between the WWE and WCW started heating up. While the Monday Night Wars ergo the television rating wars between the WWE and WCW only officially commenced on September 4th, 1995, the industry had already begun feeling the rumblings that were on the cards.

Ted DiBiase helmed the commentary desk with Vince McMahon and Dok Hendrix (Michael Hayes) on August 14th, 1995—in an episode that wasn’t very well-received by fans, largely owing to DiBiase and Hendrix not providing enough energy to the broadcast, as they seemed rather uneasy as commentators, albeit for a night. Furthermore, Hendrix aka Hayes also worked the commentary table for the December 20th, 1999 episode of RAW alongside Jim Ross.

#2 Al Snow

Al Snow is a veteran of the sport and a criminally underrated performer, having held the Hardcore, European and Tag Team titles in the old WWF.

Nevertheless, it was back in September of 2003 that Snow helmed the commentary desk alongside ‘The Coach’ Jonathan Coachman. It was rather befitting that the Ruthless Aggression saw a ruthless competitor such as Al Snow work the announce table, even though it was for hardly a week.

In 2003, Al Snow served as an announcer for the September 22nd and September 29th editions of Monday Night RAW. Snow stayed with the WWE until his departure from the promotion in 2008.

#1 Terry Taylor

Terry Taylor now serves as a trainer down in NXT for the WWE

The man born Paul Worden Taylor III, who currently serves as a trainer in WWE’s NXT brand, once graced the squared circle as a competitor, not only in the WWE but also in the NWA and WCW.

Better known as Terry Taylor, he helmed the announcer table with Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler for the March 8th, 1999 episode of Monday Night RAW. The combination of Taylor, Cole and Lawler wasn’t too well-received by the WWE Universe.

Perhaps that was the reason why the WWE decided to go with the trusted combination of Ross and Lawler in the days that followed. Nevertheless, one has to give Taylor props, for at least putting his best foot forward.

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