Why WWE Fans Love Michael Cole Now

While the retirement of Vincent Kennedy McMahon offers up the chance for genuine change across a wide array of WWE matters, it also throws up the likelihood that Michael Cole is only going to remain a firm favourite amongst fans.

As part of the aforementioned double act with Pat McAfee, Cole was naturally not leaning as heavy in the Vince-isms so often associated with WWE commentary over the decades. This new attitude and approach for Michael has started to shine through across recent months with McMahon in charge, so one has to only think his energy and exuberance will only become even more prevalent now that Vince has been forced to walk away from WWE under a cloud of shame and controversy.

Already in the immediate aftermath of VKM's WWE exit, Cole has been quick to bandy around previously banned words like "wrestler" and "wrestling fans" on TV, and here's hoping that means no more "local medical facility" and an outright refusal to say "championship belt".

So, if you're loving what you've been seeing and hearing from Michael Cole lately, you should be extremely excited at what lies on the horizon for the veteran broadcaster.