Big changes are coming to the commentary teams of WWE’s Raw and SmackDown shows. According to a report by Variety, Michael Cole and Wade Barrett will be moving to Monday Night Raw, while Kevin Patrick and Corey Graves will be making the move to SmackDown. However, Cole will also be joining the SmackDown team, creating an interesting dynamic.
The decision to shake up the commentary teams comes as WWE looks to improve the quality of their broadcasts. The report states that WWE is particularly high on Kevin Patrick and believes that pairing him with the experienced Michael Cole will help him grow and enhance his skills behind the microphone. Cole, who has been a mainstay at the WWE commentary table for 25 years, brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the team.
Wade Barrett, who took over the SmackDown commentary duties in October 2022, will be making the move to Monday Night Raw. Barrett replaced former NFL star punter Pat McAfee, who had been receiving positive reviews for his work on the commentary team. It will be interesting to see how Barrett adapts to the new environment and if he can continue to bring his unique perspective to the Raw broadcasts.
These changes will go into effect on August 7th, giving the commentators some time to adjust and prepare for their new roles. It will be exciting to see how the new pairings gel together and if they can bring a fresh energy to the commentary booth.
The announcement of these changes came just hours before the WWE SummerSlam premium live event in Detroit. Fans attending the event can expect an action-packed card featuring some of the biggest names in professional wrestling. The final card for the event can be found here.
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