11 WWE Superstars Who Could Become Commentators
When their in-ring careers end, these guys could do wonders behind the desk.
Over the years, many an in-ring performer has made the transition to becoming a wrestling commentator or analyst.
To name a few; Gorilla Monsoon, Lord Alfred Hayes, Jesse Ventura, Jerry Lawler, Tazz, Booker T and JBL are just some of the names to have had prolonged spells behind the desk after their in-ring days came to an end. Then there's others such as Roddy Piper, Dusty Rhodes, Mr. Perfect and Ted DiBiase who have had shorter runs calling the action.
The use of such names to talk viewers through the action playing out on their screens has always brought a certain sense of credibility and legitimacy to the action. After all, these guys have supposedly been there and done it themselves, so who better to comment on what's playing out in the squared circle?
To be a great, memorable commentator one needs to obviously be good on the mic, but then there's a certain charisma, a certain eloquence, and a certain believability to convey the actions in front of your eyes. A good commentator or analyst has to be able to get over the importance of what is happening in the ring, why it is happening, and the future consequences of what's going on.
It takes a unique performer to put all of this together, but here's 11 WWE performers who could effortlessly transition to the broadcast booth in the future.
11. Damien Sandow
Damien Sandow is a performer who should be destined for great things - but for some reason he regularly seems to be left floundering in the lower part of the card.
Regardless of how Damien Sandow is used these days, one thing still remains: whenever he has a microphone in his hand, he delivers.
The last time that Sandow was really taken seriously was when he feuded with Cody Rhodes over the Money in the Bank briefcase. After that he'd unsuccessfully cash in his MITB contract and watch his career nosedive. Sure, the whole Mizdow shtick was hugely entertaining, but just when you thought he could use his break up with The Miz as a launching pad... here he is, imitating Randy Savage.
Sandow is a good in-ring performer, but he's an excellent talker; well-spoken, passionate, to the point, and is articulate in how he constructs his dialogue. He can also switch up his verbiage depending on if he's on the heel or face side of the fence.
Whilst his in-ring career may have stalled, there could be a far rosier career as a commentator ahead for Damien Sandow.