ECW Icon Tommy Dreamer took a moment on his “Busted Open After Dark” podcast to praise the return of Corey Graves to the Monday Night Raw commentary desk. Graves was back at the announce table for last night’s broadcast, filling in for Pat McAfee, who was presumably absent due to commitments related to the NBA Finals.
Dreamer was highly complimentary of Graves’ performance and his chemistry with lead announcer Michael Cole. “Nice to see Corey Graves back,” Dreamer began. “I thought he did a wonderful job. Him and Michael Cole have such a great synergy and chemistry together.”
He particularly highlighted Graves’ ability to effectively portray a heel announcer, a role that has become increasingly rare in modern wrestling commentary. “And he’s one of the few guys that actually plays a heelish role,” Dreamer noted.
Corey Graves served as a full-time color commentator for both Raw and SmackDown for several years before Pat McAfee joined the SmackDown team and later moved to Raw. Since then, Graves’ appearances on the flagship shows have been more sporadic.
His return last night was met with positive feedback from many fans online who, like Dreamer, enjoy his on-screen chemistry with Michael Cole and his distinct heel-leaning perspective. Dreamer’s comments reflect a clear appreciation for the art of commentary and the specific dynamic that Graves brings to the broadcast.
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