Corey Graves has found himself in the spotlight following a post on X earlier this week, where he expressed frustration about being moved to the NXT commentary team. In a follow-up post, Graves stated he would have more to say during this week’s NXT, but he did not appear as promised. His brother, Sam Adonis, later clarified in his own post that the situation is not part of a storyline.
According to Wrestling Observer Radio, Graves learned weeks ago that Wade Barrett would be replacing him on SmackDown. Sources backstage have reported that Graves was unhappy when informed of this decision.
Some within WWE speculate that Graves’ recent post, which has since been deleted, may be an attempt to get himself fired. However, insiders suggest that if this is Graves’ goal, WWE is unlikely to comply with this tactic.
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What Did Corey Graves Say?
In his post, Graves recalled being told that he could no longer wrestle, and dedicating his life to his “dream adjacent” and becoming a “pretty f***ing awesome” commentator. Graves shared that he was told “you’re not famous enough for your job,” that some have seen as a nod to Joe Tessitore and Pat McAfee. Both Tessitore and McAfee had established high-profile careers outside WWE before joining, unlike Graves, who has been a dedicated part of WWE but now feels relegated to NXT.
With Graves being replaced as the commentator of this week’s WWE Speed, questions remain about the future of the man once considered the heir apparent to Michael Cole. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Corey Graves as his role with WWE remains unclear.