Did Michael Cole finally end his spat with female WWE star on SmackDown?

Michael Cole has been the voice of WWE for the last 27 years. He has been a stalwart behind the microphone who has been dictating the thrill and drama of the ring. Although Cole never had much of an involvement in the ongoing storylines, he was once entangled in a compelling yet acrimonious relationship with a top female superstar on SmackDown.

The name in question is Bayley. The on-screen animosity between both was one of the most engrossing things on the blue brand, which has been going on since 2020. They often used to be involved in verbal sparring with each other. However, it looks like the veteran commentator may have finally laid to rest his long-standing spat with The Role Model.

This comes after what transpired on the latest edition of SmackDown. Michael Cole seemed quite pleased after Bayley defeated Tiffany Stratton on the blue brand this week. The 55-year-old stated that it was about time something went right for the former WWE Women's Champion, with his voice resonating with emotions and glee.

Cole, who once shared an acrimonious past with The Role Model, now seemed quite satisfied with the latter's victory. It looks like Michael buried the hatchet with Bayley after their long-standing rivalry. The fact that he had a sense of joy and relief at her victory was seemingly the culmination of his grudges with the former Damage CTRL member.

It will be interesting to see whether WWE shows the conciliating relationship between Michael Cole and Bayley on the latter's storylines in the coming weeks. Regardless of what goes on television, the two share a very good relationship behind the scenes.

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WWE Superstar Bayley revealed why she went after Michael Cole

Michael Cole's on-screen rivalry with Bayley has been one of the most riveting things in WWE. However, it began when the world was locked inside their homes owing to the COVID-19 pandemic and the company was hosting the shows from empty arenas.

During an interview with Under the Rope, The Role Model revealed why she targeted the veteran commentator. She stated that it was a time when things were quite weird, as the arenas were empty and Michael Cole was the only person as a spectator with the latter being on the commentary desk.

The former Damage CTRL member, who was a heel back then, decided to tease the 55-year-old, which began as part of the fun. Bayley called it a random thing that came out of nowhere and had no specific purpose. It only served as entertainment to fill time back then.

This eventually became a storyline later, with WWE putting the spotlight on the on-screen rift between Michael Cole and The Role Model.