8 Things WWE Wants You To Forget About Michael Cole

5. Bullying At The Hands Of John Cena

Those who remember John Cena's infamous "match" against Michael Cole on a 2012 edition of Raw will instantly remember the discomfort that accompanied it. Despite being the top babyface of a company which has preached an anti-bullying message for years, Cena saw fit to drag an unwilling Cole to the ring, belittle him, strip off his clothes, cover him in barbecue sauce, and cause him general misery. Forget the fact that Cena was a face and Cole was a heel. Although WWE were clearly trying to show the dastardly announcer finally getting his comeuppance, most instead focused on the fact that a much larger, more physically capable superstar was beating up and humiliating a non-wrestler in front of a huge audience.