5. The Announce Team Breaks Down The 4th Wall
You've heard this term before: the 4th wall. What it describes is pulling back the proverbial curtain, seeing behind the scenes and discussing within earshot of the fans the things that go on backstage and throughout the wrestling business. Last night on RAW, Michael Cole, Jerry Lawler, and JBL crossed a line, in my opinion, with regards to their 4th wall. Prior to the show going live, the crowd in the arena was very, very hot. And of course they were chanting for the absent CM Punk. Cole and his fellow announcers took it upon themselves to make snide comments regarding the chants and the lazy live crowd, all the while pointing the unspoken finger towards CM Punk and his absence. Their behavior was completely unprofessional and childish. And of course the video of this sad event that had surfaced on YouTube entitled "michael cole & jerry king l..." has already been removed by the WWE today. But...this is completely unacceptable from all three men. Had it not been for all that Punk has done for the WWE over the past 3 years, its arguable that the WWE itself could be in real trouble at this point in time. Punk went on to hold the WWE title, captivate the fans, and become one of the most prolific acts in the history of the WWE during that time. And had he not been so committed and in love with his job, these unprofessional announcers could have very well been without a job come last night. Punk has done more than his fair share for the company, and he and his legacy deserve to be treated better by the voices of the WWE.