Former WWE commentator Jonathan Coachman has some advice for Corey Graves.
Graves publicly airing his feelings about being shifted over to NXT to join Booker T and Vic Joseph in a now deleted post on X:
“Imagine chasing your dream. Then being TOLD (not deciding) that you’re no longer physically able to pursue your dream. Then you dedicate your life to something “dream adjacent” and being pretty f—–g awesome at it. And then, when it’s time to enjoy the fruits of your labor, being told you’re not famous enough for your own job. Just in case you’ve wondered where I’ve been.”
He followed up with:
“I’ve got a lot to say.
Don’t miss #WWENXT tonight on @TheCW
TONIGHT.”
…and then was summarily removed from last night’s show, sent home by WWE.
In response to the controversy, Coachman wrote on X:
“So Corey is upset for being bumped from the main announce roster. Happened to JR (Jim Ross) 5 times. Happened to (Michael) Cole multiple times. Happened to me multiple times,” he began.
Coachman then praised Graves’ work but also criticized him airing professional dirty laundry in public on social media.
“He is right he is really good at his job. But playing in the sandbox a little bit better might not hurt next time. Embrace whatever role you have and understand that you are lucky to have it. There are only 3-5 of these jobs at the highest level. Who knows maybe they asked him to be a part of a 3 man booth. We know he doesn’t like that. lol. Sorry had to. Last line a joke. The rest it’s the wrestling business. It happens,” concluded Coachman.