Ranking Every WWE NXT Commentator From Worst To Best

There is no denying that Corey Graves being forced to retire from active competition in 2014 as a result of the many concussions he suffered was extremely unfortunate. But every cloud has a silver lining, and what came from him hanging up the boots was an amazing opportunity to become the best commentator NXT has ever had.

Graves had such unlimited potential as a wrestler, mostly because he looked like a star and his mic skills were well above average. Thankfully, those talents translated quite well behind the booth when he joined NXT's commentary team at TakeOver: R Evolution in December 2014.

Unlike Alex Riley and Brad Maddox, he wasn't (and isn't) overly obnoxious as a heel commentator. In fact, he's actually hilarious, exuding enthusiasm and charisma every time he puts on a headset. His unwavering love for Eva Marie on NXT was also amazing, as well as his hatred for 'The Drifter' Elias Sampson.

WWE immediately took notice of how well Graves had progressed as an announcer in such as short span of time. Before long, he was serving as an analyst on the Raw pre-show before becoming a full-time commentator on Monday nights in addition to 205 Live. He sadly had to step away from NXT earlier this year, but he leaves behind a legacy that might never be topped.