Michael Cole is one of the most senior members of WWE, having started his career in the promotion back in 1997 as a backstage interviewer. Over the years, Cole would slowly transition from this role to commentary, even stepping into the ring and becoming involved in several storylines. With Steph McMahon" podcast, Cole looked back at his journey into the WWE and getting accustomed to the heavy travelling schedule. Cole then added that his wife was still at home during this period and didn't want him on the road anymore. While working with CBS, Cole had worked with Todd Pettengill, who opened the door to WWE for him.