WWE commentator Corey Graves hasn’t competed in years, but the former NXT Tag Team Champion isn’t opposed to a one-off return to the ring.
In a recent interview with “Steelers Takeaways“, Graves spoke about possibly returning to the ring after being medically cleared in 2020. He said,
“The transition in a weird way saved me from what could have been. Instead of grieving over the loss of my dream as an in-ring performer, it gave me something new to focus my energy on while staying in the business. I found a new mountain to climb. In hindsight it really helped me deal with that loss.
“I have a clean bill of health now, thanks. I actually got medically cleared a couple of years ago to perform in the ring again. I flirted with the idea and am waiting for a potential opportunity if it presents itself. More of a one-time ting like McAfee has done – not as a full-time in-ring performer.”
Graves currently calls the action on WWE SmackDown with Kevin Patrick and Michael Cole. His last official match for WWE took place at a March 2014 WWE NXT live event.
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Corey Graves, the popular WWE commentator, has expressed his openness to a one-off return to the wrestling ring. Although he hasn’t competed in years, Graves revealed in a recent interview that he was medically cleared in 2020 and is waiting for a potential opportunity to step back into the squared circle.
Graves, a former NXT Tag Team Champion, shared his thoughts on his transition from an in-ring performer to a commentator. He stated that this change actually saved him from grieving over the loss of his dream as an in-ring performer. Instead, it gave him a new focus and energy while still staying in the wrestling business. He found a new mountain to climb and believes that this transition helped him deal with the loss of his in-ring career.
The WWE commentator also mentioned that he received a clean bill of health a couple of years ago, allowing him to perform in the ring again. However, he clarified that he is not looking for a full-time return as an in-ring performer but rather a one-time opportunity, similar to what former NFL player Pat McAfee did. McAfee had a one-off match in WWE and received praise for his performance.
Currently, Corey Graves can be seen calling the action on WWE SmackDown alongside Kevin Patrick and Michael Cole. His last official match for WWE took place at a March 2014 WWE NXT live event. Despite his absence from the ring, Graves has remained connected to the wrestling industry through his commentary work.
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In conclusion, Corey Graves, the former NXT Tag Team Champion turned WWE commentator, is open to a one-off return to the wrestling ring. Although he hasn’t competed in years, Graves was medically cleared in 2020 and is waiting for the right opportunity. While he has found success as a commentator, the desire to step back into the ring remains, and fans will eagerly await the possibility of seeing Graves in action once again.