The voice of WWE pays tribute to his former broadcast partners
Summary
– Michael Cole mentioned Jim Ross and Taz during the broadcast of John Cena’s final match
– The commentary team acknowledged the voices who called significant moments in Cena’s career
– Jerry Lawler and Corey Graves also received shout-outs from the lead announcer
Michael Cole took a moment to honor the voices of the past during the historic broadcast of Saturday Night’s Main Event. The lead announcer sat alongside Wade Barrett to call the final match of John Cena’s legendary career in Washington, D.C. Cole ensured that the men who helped soundtrack Cena’s rise were not forgotten on this monumental evening.
The voice of WWE gave a specific shout-out to Taz, who was on the headset when Cena made his debut against Kurt Angle in 2002. He also acknowledged the legendary duo of Jim Ross and Jerry “The King” Lawler for their contributions to Cena’s prime years. This was a notable move considering Ross and Taz have spent recent years working for rival promotion AEW.
Cole also mentioned his current colleague, Corey Graves, during the tribute segment. The acknowledgement served as a classy gesture to bridge the gap between the eras of the franchise player. It proved that company lines do not erase the history shared between the men behind the desk.
Michael Cole acknowledging Taz and Jim Ross as voices of John Cena’s career was such a classy, beautiful touch. #SNME pic.twitter.com/FkolERAizh
— ChanMan (@ChandranTheMan) December 14, 2025
