In a recent interview with “The Ringer,” Michael Cole shared the experience of receiving instructions from Vince McMahon during WWE commentary, highlighting instances where the former WWE Chairman made “inappropriate” remarks.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On the role of the commentator: “Ninety-five percent of the people that have ever stepped foot in that ring, haven’t gotten over without a commentator explaining their story to the fans.”
On being the lead announcer for RAW: “There have only been four people that have been in this chair for an extended amount of time. Gorilla Monsoon, Vince McMahon, Jim Ross, and Michael Cole.”
On Vince McMahon being in his ear: “I’m not going to lie. There have been times where he has said things to me that were inappropriate. I would go back to Gorilla after the show and get in his face and tell him, ‘That was bull**it.’ He respected that I did that. Over the next few years, people still didn’t accept me because they looked at me as being a puppet for Vince. And I think some of that probably was true. Listen, I’m not a rebel. I’m here to make money and take care of my family and provide myself a good living. And when your boss asks you to do something, you do it. I still think, at that time, I was a hell of a good announcer.”
