Professional wrestling is a form of sports entertainment that has captivated audiences for decades, and the WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) has been at the forefront of the industry for many years. One of the most crucial elements of any wrestling show is the commentary team, who provides play-by-play analysis and color commentary throughout the event. In this article, we will take a closer look at the current WWE announcers, who have become integral parts of the overall WWE experience.
Smackdown
Michael Cole
Michael Cole is one of the most recognizable voices in WWE history. He began his career as a backstage interviewer in the late 1990s before transitioning to the commentary booth in 1999. Cole's commentary style is characterized by his professionalism and his ability to adapt to the ever-changing landscape of professional wrestling. He is currently the lead play-by-play announcer for Friday Night SmackDown and has a net worth of $4 Million.
Wade Barrett
Wade Barrett is a former WWE wrestler who transitioned to the commentary booth in 2020. He has had an illustrious career with the company, becoming the first King of the Ring in almost four years in 2015. After taking a few years off, he made his way as a color analyst in 2020 on NXT, and after serving NXT with his impeccable commentating abilities for two years, Barrett currently serves as the color commentator for Friday Night SmackDown and has a net worth of $7 Million.
RAW
Corey Graves
Corey Graves is one of the newer additions to the WWE commentary team, but he has quickly made a name for himself as one of the most entertaining and insightful announcers in the business. He was determined to make it big in the WWE and even won the NXT tag team championship with Neville, but due to multiple concussions, he unfortunately had to give up his in-ring career. But that didn’t stop him, and he made his way to NXT as a commentator before transitioning to the main roster in 2016. His commentary is characterized by his snarky wit and insider knowledge of the industry. He currently serves as the color commentator for Monday Night Raw and has a net worth of around $3 Million.
Kevin Patrick
Kevin Patrick is a former sportscaster who joined WWE in 2021 as a backstage interviewer and commentator for NXT. He quickly impressed fans and management with his professionalism and enthusiasm, which led to his promotion to the main roster in 2022. Patrick now serves as the lead play-by-play announcer for Monday Night Raw and has net worth fo $1 Million.
NXT
Vic Joseph
Vic Joseph is a relatively new addition to the WWE commentary team, having joined the company in 2019. He has quickly become a fan favorite thanks to his polished commentary style and his ability to call matches with precision and excitement. He formerly worked as a part of The Cleveland Browns network and 92.3 The Fan and is currently serving as the lead play-by-play announcer for WWE's secondary program, NXT. He has a net worth of around $1 Million.
Booker T
Booker T is a former WWE superstar and six time world champion who has been a part of the company's commentary team for many years. During his in-ring tenure, he has entertained the audience with some great matches with Stone Cold Steve Austin, John Cena, and The Rock, just to name a few, and he has channeled that same liveliness and fun to the commentary table as well. He is known for his lively commentary style and his ability to entertain the audience with his jokes and stories, and he currently serves as the color commentator for NXT. He has a net worth of $5 Million.
WWE has a talented and diverse team of announcers who bring a variety of styles and personalities to the commentary booth. Whether it's Michael Cole's professionalism, Corey Graves' insider knowledge, Vic Joseph's polished commentary, Kevin Patrick’s enthusiasm for the industry, Wade Barrett's no-nonsense analysis, or Booker T's entertaining stories and jokes, each announcer brings their own unique flavor to the overall WWE experience, and fans of professional wrestling can expect to hear more from these talented announcers for years to come.
