Jonathan Coachman Offers Advice to Corey Graves After Emotional Twitter Rant

Corey Graves stirred up plenty of discussion recently after taking to X/Twitter to express his frustration over being moved from WWE’s main roster commentary team to NXT. In a heartfelt post, Graves opened up about his disappointment, calling attention to the realities of his career shift. Now, former WWE commentator Jonathan Coachman has weighed in with some advice for Graves.

In a tweet addressing the situation, Coachman shared his perspective on the challenges of the wrestling business and the commentary world. “So Corey is upset for being bumped from the main announce roster. Happened to JR 5 times. Happened to Cole multiple times. Happened to me multiple times,” Coachman began.

He continued, “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.”

Graves, who retired from in-ring competition in 2014 due to concussion issues, has been a key figure in WWE commentary for over a decade. He’s called some of WWE’s biggest moments alongside names like Michael Cole. Despite his demotion to NXT, Graves’ passion for the business and his exceptional talent remain undeniable.

It’s unclear whether WWE will address Graves’ public frustration, but Coachman’s advice serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of the wrestling industry and the importance of adaptability.