Michael Cole is set to debut a more relaxed attire on WWE shows, but this change isn’t voluntary. Recently, Cole and Pat McAfee made a bet on the NBA playoff series between the New York Knicks and the Indiana Pacers. If the Knicks won, McAfee would wear a full suit during WWE programming. However, since the Pacers advanced, Cole must appear on “Monday Night Live” wearing a tank top.
Tyrese Halliburton helped lead the Indiana Pacers to a decisive 125-108 win over the Knicks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals on May 31. Pascal Siakam secured the series and earned the Eastern Conference Finals MVP with an impressive 31-point game in the series-clinching match.
With the series concluded, fans should expect Cole to soon ditch the tank top look on WWE TV. While the Indiana Pacers head to the NBA Finals, Cole will be bringing a fresh, casual style to the commentary desk.
Fan Take: This playful bet between Cole and McAfee adds a fun, human element to WWE programming, showing that even announcers can engage fans in unique ways. It’s a reminder that WWE storytelling extends beyond the ring, keeping fans entertained across multiple sports and entertainment platforms.
