WWE is the home to some of the most talented workers, inside and outside the ring. A recent incident saw a renowned modern-era WWE commentator’s public outburst regarding his position in the company. However, it is believed that it could all be a high-profile storyline.
As the year 2025 began, WWE made makeshift changes to their television programming. SmackDown shifted to a three-hour format, bringing an extra hour of excitement. On the other hand, RAW made its monumental move to Netflix. In doing so, WWE changed their commentary desks on both shows.
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However, this change left out heel commentator Corey Graves from both shows. He had a public outrage towards the company on social media, which garnered major attention. While many believed it to be a real-life incident, others speculated that it is nothing but a one-on-a-kind onscreen storyline.
Was Corey Graves’ public rant towards WWE an onscreen storyline?

There had been speculations that Corey Graves’ outburst was part of a WWE storyline. However, a new report by Dave Meltzer in the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter clarified the situation. A WWE higher confirmed to him that Corey Graves’ situation was very much real.
Meltzer further stated that the WWE regime was not happy with the events that unfolded and the attention the presentation of the media gave it. His sources added that the company wants the Graves situation to blow over unless they decide to make it a storyline that has not been done with an on-air WWE talent.
The report stated, “He may be telling everyone it’s a work. And it may turn into one. But it was a total shoot when it was happening. It’s very clear that whatever it was, WWE was not happy with how it turned out, the way it was covered, and the reaction to it because they wanted it done away with.”
Corey Graves has not been seen on WWE television programming since the incident except for the one-night stint on the commentary desk at WWE NXT a week before. Moreover, there has been no statement released by either Graves or WWE in regard to the matter. With the situation getting messier than expected, there is a huge possibility that Corey Graves might be on the verge of exiting the company.
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