What makes a commentator good?

[Snowman1]

We all agree that wrestling commentary isn't anywhere close to what it should be, between the Cole/Lawler, Tenay and Taz, and even the lackluster NXT pairings.

So, what are some specific examples of what makes for good commentary? What do they need to look for when searching for new commentary teams? What do the current announcers need to improve on?

Discuss.

 

[CM Punk]

Someone calling the match, not promoting the WWE App. Giving updates on the current storylines in the matches. Someone who is neutral on all talents like Jim Ross, rather than having a heel and face commentator. Something like that.

 

[Nano]

I want to see Jim Ross back. They should basically change everything.

 

[Pop Tatari]

Someone who makes thoses memorable moments even more memorable,Jim Ross calling that HITC match between Foley and Taker. The way he said"my god he is broken in half" really made me feel compelled and rooting for Foley. Ross draws you in and he calls the moves and has a great knowledge of the industry.Also he can be funny at times.

 

[Farooq]

The way they sell stuff, connect to the fans at home, and how they call a match. The way JR called surprising moments like Kane coming out on his debut to tombstone The Undertaker, he was screaming and yelling. It felt like he was really surprised to see Kane, and in complete shock. They also need to stop with the constant WWE App, it just annoys people and makes them feel like robots. The Twitter feeds of the fans are fine by me, as long as they're legit tweets. And they need to call the moves correctly in the match, I remember Micheal Cole calling a submission move by CM Punk the Anaconda Vice, when it didn't even look like the move at all. I think those are the three aspects of what makes a good commentator in my opinion.

 

[Senhor Perfect]

Clone Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby Heenan

/thread

 

[Farooq]

Clone Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby Heenan

/thread

Mike Adamle>>>>>

 

[Senhor Perfect]

Mike Adamle>>>>>

Jeff Harvey? :idk:

 

[Trip in the Head]

I think the Heel/Face commentator pairing is good. I also think there should be a third "tweener" one to act as a kind of buffer between the other two. And they should know the names of the moves being performed and the CORRECT NAMES OF THE WRESTLERS (its Eva Marie JBL, not MARIA)

I always saw Jim Ross as a Face commentator though. Did I miss something? He was always my favorite because he knew the move's names. ALL OF THEM, lol. And his catchphrases were awesome.

Micheal Cole's surprised reactions are ok. Like at the end of SummerSlam (What the HELL!?) But then again anybody could just say that I suppose. I am getting really tired of his "vintage" whoever though.

I generally laugh at Lawler. Sorry, but its true. Maddox as an announcer on NXT > RAW GM Maddox IMO.

 

[Danielson]

Getting the amount of heat cole did two wm's ago.

 

[Trip in the Head]

Getting the amount of heat cole did two wm's ago.

I wasn't following wrestling for a few years. Now I'm curious, what exactly are you talking about?

 

[Danielson]

I wasn't following wrestling for a few years. Now I'm curious, what exactly are you talking about?

He was just amazing

 

[Trip in the Head]

Oh cool

EDIT: WOW, what a friggin difference. I have never seen Cole like that before.

 

[Danielson]

Oh cool

EDIT: WOW, what a friggin difference. I have never seen Cole like that before.

He did that for about 3 months on raw, nxt, and smackdown. It was great.

 

[Shadie T]

Entertaining. Ross selled stuff so well it was entertaining. AJ and JBL were hilarious on Smackdown commentary.