Unfortunately, the finish to the historic WrestleMania 37 main event between Sasha Banks and Bianca Belair was spoiled when Michael Cole mistakenly said the current AEW star had kicked out and needed to be corrected by Corey Graves. And now, while speaking on The Sal Licata Show, the veteran WWE commentator has revealed he was “embarrassed” by this and actually apologized to both women afterwards.
“I had a massive screw-up in the WrestleMania where Sasha Banks and Bianca Belair headlined WrestleMania. The first time two African-Americans had had headlined women had headlined the main event at WrestleMania. And I screwed up at the finish. It was just, I was embarrassed by it. I apologized to both of the women afterward. They understand that things happen. The fans have never to this day let me forget about it. But it is something I regretted. I’d love to have it back if I could, but it’s just one of those moments you’re in the heat of the moment.” – Michael Cole
59-year-old Cole, real name Sean Coulthard, is one of WWE’s most enduring voices, having joined the company in 1997 after a career in journalism at CBS Radio. Initially, as a backstage interviewer, Cole eventually progressed to lead play-by-play commentator, calling countless legendary moments across Raw, SmackDown, and premium live events, including over 20 WrestleManias. Additionally, Cole served as Vice President of Announcing from 2020 to 2024, helping shape the broadcasting team.
