Just goes to show Vince was the reason Cole was so insufferable on TV. The guy is charismatic and a great conversation. After 20+ years, I'm now a Michael Cole fan.

@ayooooo8191

Жыл бұрын

It’s a lot of guys in that business that had so much charismas but was forced to be corny.

@gtpforever

Жыл бұрын

I mean think about it, if you had an old guy screaming in your ear in the back and you couldn't react to that screaming you'd probably be insufferable as well. 😂

@ooogyman

Жыл бұрын

I remember there were two instances when I realized that Vince was the problem. The first was when Cole had to call Lawler's heart attack. Cole's professionalism combined with his heart and ultimate enthusiasm when he announced Lawler would recover at the end of the show absolutely won me over as a Cole fan. The second was Cole's call at Beast in the East. Finally hearing Cole building up the matches as he saw them, building up wrestlers, even mentioning their work in Japan prior to WWE was a revelation. Having been a fan of Cole's work with Tazz when they called SmackDown - their call of Eddie Guerrero's (RIP) championship win over Brock Lesnar is still one of my favorite calls of all-time - I realized right then that all the insufferable, repetitive shilling during their regular matches had to be due to Vince. I'm so happy that we finally get to see an unleashed Cole on a regular basis.

@Josh-X

Жыл бұрын

Cole miners unite

@sheriffdraws8789

Жыл бұрын

You're a Cole Miner 😁

It's just so crazy to me how iconic a voice can sound in your head. Like some people have such distinct voices, maybe it's just WWE nostalgia for Cole's voice lmao

@johnmcclain2145

Жыл бұрын

Ross and Lawler

@pbskids4000

Жыл бұрын

@@johnmcclain2145 I'm assuming you were more of a RAW guy than SmackDown

@theshield2207

Жыл бұрын

COULD IT BE!??

@JANIKOWSKII

Жыл бұрын

@@theshield2207 oh my !!!

@tzarp4345

Жыл бұрын

The most iconic WWE announcer voice is Jim Ross

I'm so happy for Michael Cole. For so many "smart" fans, Vince dictated how he wanted Cole to sound (which was essentially like himself). During the Smackdown Six Era Tazz and him were the best tandem in all of wrestling. Pat bought so much energy back to the booth and you could see it in Cole and here it from the broadcast booth as well.

@SogenOkami

Жыл бұрын

No doubt. Watching old 1990s matches vs 2016 matches and its clear it was the same person, different voice. Watching Cole in the early 2000s Smackdown was a totally different experience.

@goodday2760

Жыл бұрын

@@SogenOkami Guess who was boss in the 90s, Maggot enabler?

@goodday2760

Жыл бұрын

And tell me, maggot enabler, who was in charge in 2005? In 1995? In 1985? Oh, I forgot. The delusion that those were never Vince's vision, but this diarrhea is.

@deon3133

Жыл бұрын

@@SogenOkami Vince owned the company since the 80s lol

@juicyfartsofjimcornette1154

Жыл бұрын

Vince McMahon Jr. >>> Mark Madden >>> Michael Cole Deal with it!

I love Cole. When Pat joined Smackdown he became a lot better, and since Vince FINALLY left WWE he's been even better

@loganwagler7997

Жыл бұрын

Theres been stories of vince literally screaming into the ear piece while the commentator is supposed to be talking…SIMULTANEOUSLY. Im surprised he hasnt left to be a big time showhost yet tbh, late 90s you can see this guy lookin like a season 1 tim mcgee, evolution did this man great

@JANIKOWSKII

Жыл бұрын

@@loganwagler7997 Michael Cole was solid on smackdown from 2002 -2008 raw made him into a joke for a while smh

@JANIKOWSKII

Жыл бұрын

@@loganwagler7997 yea bro that man deserves his flowers

@loganwagler7997

Жыл бұрын

@@JANIKOWSKII craziest part is him having to work with jbl all those years and never requesting to be raws third guy or somethin

@Chris420x1

Жыл бұрын

It's mostly been better only because of Vince being gone

The reason people like Pat and the team, is because the show isn’t scripted and it’s honest where everyone can speak their mind. Plus you never know when someone (usually AJ) will say something controversial. Keep up the good work 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

@bpdhoplite

Жыл бұрын

Connor being an absolute stooge outta nowhere too

@KegOfMeat

Жыл бұрын

Pats the only likeable one on the shoe and even then that’s a stretch.

Cole is the best person to come on this show. Easy conversations every time

@mcq31mc

Жыл бұрын

And he loves PBR. A man of true value

@lanceupperrcut

Жыл бұрын

Agreed, I was always a Michael Cole hater (don't love him on commentary, but nowadays I know a lot of that was on Vince, not on Cole) but I gotta say, I love him on this podcast. I don't even watch podcasts at all, but I watch Pat and the boys. Cole is always a welcome addition.

@goodday2760

Жыл бұрын

@@lanceupperrcut Yes yes, believe what the dirtsheets tell you. You don't wanna end up looking 'not smart'!

Michael Cole Is Hands Down A First Ballot WWE HOF.💯

@dmoney8602

Жыл бұрын

If only someone cared

@thamerkules8081

Жыл бұрын

@Robert Reital I mean tbf the show is on once a week 😂unless he was on house shows but idk I never seen a house show

@8722jojo

Жыл бұрын

@@thamerkules8081 52 weeks in a year. 52 X 25 = 1300 shows

@ski8615

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂. yeh who ain’t that’s shits dead. Micheal cole couldn’t tie J Rs boots

@kydd2541

Жыл бұрын

@@ski8615 Yeah You Sound Dumb As Hell, 25 Years & Only Missed 2 Days Of Work. On Top Of That How Many Times Has JR Switched Commentary Jobs Over The Past Decade? Cole Still Works For The Top Wrestling Company In The World. Michael Cole Is The Most Consistent Commentator Period, Meanwhile WWE Has Replaced His Partners Over 17 Times Over The Years, Michael Cole Is The Goat, Go Have A Seat In The Hater Section Please.✌🏾

Michael Cole just genuinely somes like an awesome person. Seeing him here, along with how Pat has talked about him on the show, I feel like he really cares about Pat and the people he works with. Makes it even more cool how much I hated him when I was a kid when when he played the heel.

@Later_Nerd

Жыл бұрын

I have never been a WWE fan so I've never heard of him. But the dude is extremely charismatic. You can tell he has a very quick wit too. Cool dude. Wanna hear more from him.

as a lifelong WWE fan i never knew Michael Cole was this cool

@INCNetski

Жыл бұрын

He had strings but now he's free.

@hamiamsandwitch6571

Жыл бұрын

You know he covered a war right

@78zappaf

Жыл бұрын

You missed out when Cole and Tazz had a radio show on Howard 101 on Sirius Radio. You'd be shocked. It didn't last due to Vince, was a really great show!

@TJAvant95

Жыл бұрын

Yea…you’re not a lifelong fan

@runpullfourskinz6796

Ай бұрын

​@@hamiamsandwitch6571 he also covered Waco

Dude, Cole is amazing on commentary now that he doesn't have to listen to Vince anymore, and he's going free reign now, and brings the emotion to his delivery.

Damn, never heard Cole have a normal conversation in my 10 years of watching wwe 😂

I love how Cole is so good at portraying himself as an absolute assholr on TV but gets genuine and right down to business off air

I gotta be honest, nobody has elevated Micheal Cole's announcing skills like Pat did, those 2 together was amazing, and to think, this was at the end of Vinces run! God I would love to see those 2 together again now Triple H is in charge

@mkhanman12345

Жыл бұрын

Idk about that. I liked cole with king and tazz

@jamesjenkins8364

Жыл бұрын

@@mkhanman12345 Cole carried Tazz, Coles heel run with king was special, they didn't end it right though

@bigdaddydalt9347

28 күн бұрын

You’re in luck my friend!

cole enjoying a shot of Jack in a PBR has just raised my respect level for him by 100%

@Matt-cr4vv

Жыл бұрын

Dude has always gotten a bad rap as a person because he does his job as he’s asked to. Which most everybody does just not on a public scale.

@metalhead95123

Жыл бұрын

@@Matt-cr4vv give him a shot now without Vince in his ear. His commentary has evolved leaps and bounds in the past few months

@MPHswayze

Жыл бұрын

@@metalhead95123 he just rambles about indies more "he was the PBW champion, he won the JWJGP Cup" lmao

Hope to hear Pat and Cole back on commentary again ASAP!

People seem to forget that Cole was the one behind the headset for early NXT commentary. A lot of the early commentary felt genuine

Cole has did his thing. Remember in 98 99 I hated when he replaced the king on wwf. Now he is by far the best in the wrestling universe. First time seeing him in an actual interview lol it’s weird

@southbeachtalent

Жыл бұрын

He's the play by play guy.. didn't he replace J.R?

@goodday2760

Жыл бұрын

@@southbeachtalent He replaced the whole wrestling business with "JOHN CENA IS THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME JOHN CENA IS THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME JOHN CENA IS THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME"

@eg4325

Жыл бұрын

@@southbeachtalent yeah I think ure right about that. Well jr I meant lol

I used to hate cole when I was a kid but man growing up these people who gave me and others memories are all great people. What a goat of a commentator 🙏

@Dbridgeman03

Жыл бұрын

That was the plan for him for alot of his career, from dweeb, to heel.

@eg4325

Жыл бұрын

Same lol when he would fill in for king or jr I would be pissed. He’s the best now

@zacktyler485

Жыл бұрын

I was watching a WWE show from back in the day he was such a nerd the blonde tips and all lmao like when he first came around and was doing backstage interviews

@03jayez86

Жыл бұрын

@@zacktyler485 hell yeah bro , those were the days 😂

@MTNDrew07

Жыл бұрын

I find it funny how the people I hated the most as a kid I actually admire the most now. Cole, Edge, Cena and HHH!

For the past five years I couldn’t care less about college game day. Ever since Pat joined I literally have made it a staple of my Saturday morning. He really has added a lot of entertainment to that show

This was one of the best show they've had in a while. Cole was brilliant, and on top of Coach P's breakdowns made it almost a supershow.

Cole speaks for the people!!! Gameday use to be my favorite as a kid and kinda just got tired of it! Ever since they signed you Pat my alarm is set every morning at about 10:45/11am to make sure i get atleast an hour of gameday in!! Finally watchable again!

I've always liked Michael Cole. I've always had sympathy for him for the stupid things he's been through throughout his entire career. Since the change, he's definitly been happier & people are starting to see what people like me have seen & heard for years.

11:21 This was GREAT!!! I need to pop in here more often! 13:25 DAMN! Only TWO shows missed in 25 years?! Cole you CRAZY!!!

Attitude era will always be near and dear to my heart

@MediCali951

Жыл бұрын

And cole wasn’t there

@LILFATTY303

Жыл бұрын

@@MediCali951 he was the first smack down commentator in 99 that was the peak of the attitude era

@JANIKOWSKII

Жыл бұрын

@@LILFATTY303 right what is this kid talking about lol

@Telecasterluvr

Жыл бұрын

@@MediCali951 cole been there for like 25 years

@LIFEWITHTHEJONESES1

Жыл бұрын

@@LILFATTY303 he clearly was born after the attitude era making a silly statement like that

Can't wait until Pat returns. Him and Cole together are awesome.

@juicyfartsofjimcornette1154

Жыл бұрын

Pat would be better off with Joey Styles or Mike Tenay if you can get those two to come out of retirement.

We miss Pat on Smackdown!!!!!!!

When cole first started he was tasked with replacing Jim Ross, a somewhat impossible task, and yet cole is here seemingly with a job well done

@DutchChattahoochee

Жыл бұрын

and becoming the best damn wrestler in all of wwf no mercy!

@goodday2760

Жыл бұрын

Translation: I have no standards.

I swear Cole and McAfee are the best bromance in wrestling full stop.

Pat is honestly an inspiration. The man is always grinding and looking forward to the next thing to advance his career and life. Truly paving his own path for himself and others. He's one of those guys where it just feels like he has 30 hours in a day with the amount of things he accomplishes every single week.

Pat is going to be an awesome dad, congratulations. We miss you on Smackdown! Understand that it's too much travel, maybe when the football seasons are over.

If Cole is saying the speculation of Pat return is January, that can only mean he’s going to be a surprise entrant in the Royal Rumble 🎉

@michaeloptv

Жыл бұрын

There is….that rumor 😨

@thewhisperinggeek4303

Жыл бұрын

You were sort of right lol

@NewfieGamerChannel

Жыл бұрын

@@thewhisperinggeek4303 I was extremely disappointed not to be jamming to Seven Nation Army for a McAfee entrance for the rumble itself. Listening to him on commentary was a breath of fresh air. Would've been better if he was an entrant in the Rumble and pull a Cole and Lawlor from years ago lol

Cole doing the 🤷🏻‍♂️ after that Game Day quote got me 😂😂😂😂

@Doctorme4

Жыл бұрын

Heel Cole making a brief appearance.

Watching this & hearing about Pat talk about working in the WWE being his dream, it flashed in my head that George Kittle will almost certainly make the crossover to WWE, once he retires from football. Just imagine it for a second: You have someone that is quick & creative with the mouthpiece (witty / funny). Kittle is 6'4 tall and 250lbs , meaning he is the prototypical size for a wrestler. And if you've ever seen him play, he's surprisingly acrobatic - he can fly through the air with the kind of grace that should not be possible from a 250 lb man. He has always been a fan of the WWE. This is the era of crossover athletes, celebrities, and musicians in the WWE - even moreso than the 80s / 90s, when you'd see Mr. T. so Kittle seems only logical.

@lampini

Жыл бұрын

Oh yeah kittle absolutely has a future in it if he wants it

@Speedyreedy1218

Жыл бұрын

Which is sad.

It’s funny how much younger Cole seems post Vince. (And also wearing casual clothing.) But for real, the emotion Cole has been putting out on commentary since Vince left, it’s been amazing to see new life in his commentary.

@MPHswayze

Жыл бұрын

S'marks with daddy issues just will not stop Vince Bad'ing

@goodday2760

Жыл бұрын

@@MPHswayze VDS

JR and the King were THE commentary duo of the Attitude Era but I've always loved Michael Cole and Tazz. While JR and the King had these personas going with them (the good old boy and the horny heel) Cole was the everyman of the commentary crew and I think that's why we all like and relate to him. He laid down the matches as accessible as possible so people call follow along. I'm so glad that he's still around as the senior commentator to the others. It wouldn't be the same without Cole.

no matter what people say i’ve always loved Michael Cole and whenever he is done. WWE and Wrestling will never be the same

Would love to see Espn announce Lee Corso last game be OSU/Michigan game and him wear the Brutus head gear 1 more time and go out where it all started. It would be an great send-off for Lee for what he has done for Gameday.

@terrypowers7806

Жыл бұрын

And a Michigan win would just top it all.

Love getting to see Cole out of character as it was. Hope he can do a longer spot next time!

Michael saying what everyone is thinking, college game day truly has new life with the addition of mcafee, 100% more watchable with him on there

It’s pretty cool to see cole just be himself

@samg873

Жыл бұрын

He's actually really nice and cool on TV now

Love the show. Love this episode! Congrats to you and your family!

Triple H really has done wonders for WWE. I mean, nothing will compared to the past when he was a wrestler alongside Stone Cold, Undertaker, John Cena, Randy Orton, Kane to name a few but WWE has really gone up and there's some good stories. My favorite being The Miz's battle with Lumis, that's really hilarious

@royalty843

Жыл бұрын

The bloodline has me feeling Ucey

@barrymccockiner773

Жыл бұрын

@@royalty843 one of the best storylines in a LONG time

@Lee-km7qq

Жыл бұрын

HHH's booking has been pretty meh honestly. The storylines are at least interesting, but they aren't any better than the stuff Vince was putting out.

@dmdudes2

Жыл бұрын

honestly if there was ever a time for that to happen again its coming up a lot of people i know who havent watched wwe since they were kid have started giving it looks bc of people like pat and logan. Ideally those people will see someone they fall in love w when watching for those guys and start to follow more and more

@dmdudes2

Жыл бұрын

and w triple h properly setting ip the company to be funny to be serious and to be badass again giving everyone something to buy into

As long as he doesn't say ITS BOSS TIME.

@Speedyreedy1218

Жыл бұрын

He was saying Game Time for HHH periodically in 00, 02 as well. Thankfully he stopped.

Can we just discuss that Pat Mcafee definitely has all the ADHD.

I like the old setup alot better. It was more cozier. Sometimes simple but effective isn't so bad after all.

As much as I've heard Cole's voice every week, I've never heard him just talking normally

Cole is the man !!!! Got a rush of nostalgia hearing Cole talk about Rey mysterio on smackdown again man Cole ages like fine wine and just like wine he pairs with almost everything he was good with , tazz jbl and now patt glad to see he can be himself finally

@goodday2760

Жыл бұрын

Oh sweetie I'm sure you'll be a great butt smoocher one day. Keep working on it, complimenting Maggot Cole is good practice!

It’s great to see a behind the scene look of Michael Cole on your show. Cole is the man, he does a great job with the WWE. I really thought you, Pat, and Michael had the good chemistry at ringside. The both of you brought the energy like Jim Ross and The King. I hope you come back soon Pat!

We need cole on the show every week

Cole is a certified legend The cometary GOAT Miss the hell out of Pat This guy is greatness on a another level Lots of fun life sucks without you Fam

@homeoftek5844

Жыл бұрын

Cole is a certified G And a bonefied stunt And you can't...teach...that

@brianbenoit6883

Ай бұрын

Sure...If you don't count Heenan, Monsoon, Ventura, McMahon, J.R., Lawler, Graves, McAfee, Schiavone, Coach, Styles, Tazz or Mauro Ronallo. I mean...take those guys out of the equation and Cole could probably rank in the top 10.

It’s great to see the crossover promotion and to see, one of the best examples in the wrestling business, representing in the main stream.

WWE needs Pat back!!! ❤️💪🏼

Cole is the man. Loves the business, seems like a good dude off the mic

What if Pat is a surprise entry in the Royal Rumble?

Pat McAfee is the ultimate bro

Cole should do more interviews I feel like I know his personality a little more.

Michael Cole needs his own podcast immediately!

Michael Cole is a DUDE! Respect brother! 🤜💥🤛

@goodday2760

Жыл бұрын

That's not how doodoo is spelled.

The GOAT WWE commentator! (Not a slight to J.R. he holds a special place in my heart )

@tawmydukes

Жыл бұрын

hes great but not JR

@tawmydukes

Жыл бұрын

JR was allowed to be himself way more than Cole

@goodday2760

Жыл бұрын

@@tawmydukes The maggot could've quit whenever he wanted.

Best moment in Michael's Cole career was when Stone Cold Steve Austin beat him up on an episode of Smackdown in 2001!

Pat hurry back,I love having you there you make it so much more fun 😊

Cole was on the first Raw is War i ever Watched March 1998 my first ever WWF i ever saw was October 1997 Bad Blood Kane's debut that got my Attention Immediately.

Man to think how long it has been since Michael Cole was just some backstage interviewer on Raw and Smackdown to now being one of the most recognized people in WWF/WWE and yes I put the old name before that new crap

@johntruxal432

Жыл бұрын

The panda is gonna get u...☠️

@FedUpVet

Жыл бұрын

@@johntruxal432 no clue what you are referencing but ok. Also are pandas immune to .308 asking for a friend

@johntruxal432

Жыл бұрын

@@FedUpVet wwf is the world wildlife fund , the reason why it's called the wwe and not the wwf...the wwf logo is a panda bear. Just say you don't know professional wrestling since you are unaware off the wwf issue/lawsuit that created the name wwe...

Congrats Pat!!! 🎉🎉🎉 keep on going brother & keep the same team with you that’s been loyal since one day !! Your show is an amazing inspiration!!!

Cole is now the OG

Looking forward to seeing Pat n Michael back again on commentary

Wrestling fans can never hate on you Pat, you really gave us everything for over 2 years. Can't wait to see you back in that announce chair this winter, should be a good build

Thank you Cole!!

It would be cool to see Pat Mcafee return in the 2023 Royal Rumble that would be cool if he does or not

free gump already

@notthechannel2

Жыл бұрын

Free hat

@Mcgriddles90210

Жыл бұрын

Free hat

@burtreynolds8030

Жыл бұрын

Free Fidel

@JRoundAbout

Жыл бұрын

Ayyeeeeeeeee way to go gumpyyyy

@nigeldean3726

Жыл бұрын

Free hat

How do you make people love someone more? Take him away. Pat coming back will be huge.

@Lee-km7qq

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, HHH loves Pat too so I'm sure he'll do something fun with him. Just like the Adam Cole stuff.

I can't wait to see y'all hopefully back together soon!!!

Them now being together again on raw has made for some amazing calls and moments. You can tell Cole is really having fun and Pat is trying his hardest to break him it’s awesome.

Michael Cole is a fuckin stud. Great guest, love the diversity of people you bring on to the show.

@goodday2760

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I love that he's not discriminating against people with low IQ scores here.

I'm not the biggest Michael Cole fan as an announcer, but I respect that man, his longevity speaks for itself

@goodday2760

Жыл бұрын

It speaks to the peacefulness and patience of the people he's stepped on for so long.

Cole is amazing. He gives 150% no matter what he's asked to do. As much as people despised "heel Cole" (I loved most of it. Some of the events were.. ugh.. but Cole was brilliant.). Cole put everything into it. And yes he had me dying. Cracking up. Tuning in when I otherwise wouldn't (him and santino.. were gold especially at that time). I'm sure he would rather forget that time. But man does he deserve some major praise. It shows his loyalty, dedication and everything else . I'd love to hang with Cole

I gotta say after 20 years, Cole finally found his Jerry Lawler.

Michael Cole is such a professional

@goodday2760

Жыл бұрын

Suck up revisional.

I love the clear gas station cup that used to hold ice and sauce 😁 now it's watery sauce 🤣

I remember when Cole did only interviews and made his way to commentary, I had my doubts. I was a J.R and King fan, a Schiavone and Brain fan. No doubts now. Cole is a great commentator.

Listen Michael Cole is a goat bc before WWE he was a live reporter in war areas

Cole is so talented. Everyone was freed by the end of Vince's reign.

And to think one of their first proper interactions, Pat thought Cole was gonna fire him for wearing shorts at Mania 😂😂😂

WWE NEEDS PAT MCAFEE BACK!

You know you're growing up when Michael Cole has become a favorite.

Still want matches to be called by the ref out loud and make the wrestlers in the ring decide who is put over by the quality and tenacity of the sell. That and maybe more hands tied matches every now and then.

JR will always be the best to me, but Since Vince left Michael Cole has been even better as he’s been himself.Personally to me he’s a Jets & Mets fan.

Vince was the voice during the 80s with Mean Gene.

I love Cole and pats relationship!

Seeing Pat in the Royal rumble would be amazing! ;)

This is the wholesome content i didn't expect to see but am glad it's here. Two good mates continuing to be two good mates.

Cole and Pat were a great duo to Smackdown reminded me of Tazz and Cole.

i have a lot more respect for maggle hes been great since working with pat and being more himself these past couple years

Cole is a genius. I miss him and pat on smackdown

Nine and a half minutes into the video they get to the content of the headline.

Michael Cole is a wwe legend. Truly underrated

Cole needs to be on the show more often!

@juicyfartsofjimcornette1154

Жыл бұрын

*Mark Madden needs to be on the show more often!* Fixed.

7:25 Cole shootin 😂😂😂😂😂

Cole for the broadcaster AND WWE Hall of Fame, the instant he retires (which i hope is many long years away).

I knew Cole was far better than they let him be when WWE had that one Japan show with Brock Lesnar - Beast in the East? Vince wasn't there, and you could tell. Once Pat showed up, he finally got to show that potential, and he's been great ever since.

@chriskay1449

Жыл бұрын

The irony of that Japan show was that the guy who was there in Cole's ear in place of Vince was John Lauranaitis as he produced that entire show.

@goodday2760

Жыл бұрын

A molehill next to a mountain. Whoop dee f**king doo.