Michael Cole thinks top WWE name is incompetent

WWE veteran announcer Michael Cole took a shot at a top name during tonight's episode of SmackDown. The name in question is RAW GM Adam Pearce.

Cole is one of the most respected veterans in the pro wrestling business. He has been a mainstay in WWE for more than two decades at this point and is a sure-fire future WWE Hall of Famer.

Michael Cole made his return to SmackDown during tonight's edition of the blue brand that emanated from the Uber Arena in Berlin, Germany. During the in-ring segment featuring Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens, Cole uttered the following words:

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"I'm so glad to be back on SmackDown with a competent GM."

On October 13, 2023, WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H promoted Adam Pearce to GM of the red brand. Nick Aldis was introduced as the SmackDown General Manager. While many feel Pearce has been the RAW GM since then and has done quite well as the on-screen authority figure so far, Cole doesn't seem to agree with the assessment.

Pearce is heavily featured on WWE TV on a regular basis and can be seen interacting with top superstars every week. He has butted heads with several big names in the recent past, including Drew McIntyre and Chelsea Green.

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What was your immediate reaction to Michael Cole's shot at Adam Pearce?

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