Coach Leaving WWE For ESPN

Firewalkwithme · 11-05-2008 5:38pm #1

Not sure if this was mentioned before or if it's true but....

The reason Jonathan Coachman was pulled from him Smackdown announce duties were due to him interviewing for an anchor spot with ESPN. Coachman has been hired by ESPN, and he is expected to finish with the company shortly. It was reported earlier today that Coachman's contract was soon to run out, and that he could be considering a more full time position with the MSG Network.

Credit: Pwinsider.com

Mr.Nice Guy · 11-05-2008 7:30pm

Hmm surprised at this news. Was never a fan of him as an announcer but he served the WWE well in other capacities and was a great professional.

I'll remember him most for his interactions with The Rock and for his ass whoopings at the hands of Stone Cold.

Brolly · 11-05-2008 8:02pm

I'll miss Coach - thought he had some great & funny bits over the years.

jiminywimilybob · 11-05-2008 8:50pm

I tought it was bound to happen eventually..Dont think there was anything else for him to do unless he could have done something for WWE.com

chopperbyrne · 11-05-2008 9:28pm

I enjoyed his commentary with Kevin Kelly (I think?) on Heat.

They should have been given ECW to commentate on and let Tazz stay on Smackdown, because Tazz and Cole worked very well together.

orestes · 12-05-2008 12:32am

Was never a big fan of him on commentary but I always liked his character, shame to see him go but all the best for him in the future

Lita Forever · 12-05-2008 1:02am

Eh, I'm not too bothered by this. Coach was a good character and had some funny moments, but as most everyone said his commentary left a lot to be desired. One of my favorite quotes from Coach was from the pre Summerslam 2003 Heat..." Kane tombstoned Shane McMahon's only mother". Lol. Best of luck to him in the future.

Brolly · 12-05-2008 8:16am

Lita Forever wrote: »

One of my favorite quotes from Coach was from the pre Summerslam 2003 Heat..." Kane tombstoned Shane McMahon's only mother". Lol. Best of luck to him in the future.

I liked Jerry the King's fumble at Backlash - the atmosphere is absolutely erect........eh electric!:D

Kane-N-Nite · 12-05-2008 12:58pm

I'll never forget the escapades he got up to with DX in 2006. Ah, Good times.

Kane-N-Nite · 12-05-2008 2:08pm

Dave Meltzer is reporting that despite internet reports, Jonathan Coachman has not signed with ESPN to become an anchor. Coach did an interview with ESPN, but is still under contract to WWE.

http://www.gerweck.net/

Fozzy · 12-05-2008 2:17pm

Yeah, JR said that in his blog yesterday too

5ForKeeps · 12-05-2008 2:35pm

Never liked the Coach myself. He is no Todd Pettengill, remember him from the WWF Mania days on Sky One Saturday mornings back in the day. I think your man, can't think of his name will have a bigger role to play in the WWE in the future. He presents Afterburn i think???

Kane-N-Nite · 12-05-2008 2:36pm

Josh Matthews?

de5p0i1er · 12-05-2008 6:14pm

I hope it works out for him.

Coach Leaving WWE For ESPN

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