10 Wrestling Facts We Didn't Know Last Week (March 25)
8. Michael Cole Told Mauro Ranallo He Wants Him At 'Mania
Ask most regular viewers of WWE programming, and they'll tell you that Mauro Ranallo has been like a breath of fresh air on SmackDown. Since debuting on the show earlier this year, the former MMA announcer has brought an air of authority to the program. Better yet, his distinctive voice differentiates the show from Monday Night Raw, which can only be considered a good thing.
Previously, Ranallo had acknowledged that Michael Cole was responsible for getting him in the door at WWE. Speaking to Ring Rust Radio this week, the SmackDown anchor told of Cole's wish to have his friend work on the WrestleMania card alongside him. Some fans would be forgiven for expecting Cole to be ultra-competitive, especially considering it took him years to finally secure the slot of top announcer in the promotion from Jim Ross.
That doesn't appear to be the case. Instead, Cole seemingly wants to make the production and presentation aspects of WWE television better. According to Ranallo, he views it as a good thing that the newcomer has managed to bed in so quickly. Nonetheless, there's still a fair chance that Mauro won't be present during the main show, although he could be handed the 'Kickoff' portion.