source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter

-- Raw announcer Mike Adamle was going to start working with J2 Strategic Communications -- a media training company in Chicago -- but one day after his WWE hiring was announced, he pulled out, citing other commitments including his WWE commitments. WWE is reportedly paying Mike Adamle $300,000 per year for his weekly work on Raw (talent receive additional money for working pay-per-views). That translates to about $6,000 per show. $300,000 is close to what a high-end mid-carder makes on their downside guarantee. $300,000 is also equivalent to three or four entry level WWE contracts, or giving developmental contracts to 12 wrestlers from the indy scene.

I heard he is there to take the role of Mean Gene Okerlund

Well just so you all know:

Mean Gene is still in the WWE, but on WWE 24/7 as well as the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies!

I wish Mean Gene would have his own show like that one he used to have saturday nights at 11:00 pm i think

Yeah, that's called WWE Confidential!

I LOVE THAT SHOW!

Oh, and ratedrko1, if you want to see it again, then go to either amazon.com or to cduniverse.com or walmart.com and get The Best of WWE Confidential Vol. 1 on DVD!

and it also has 4 Extra Matches, and if you ask me, then I will tell you what they are!

Everytime I see him I expect Larry Cszonka beside him, after all those years of hosting the original American Gladiators.

I like him. He's a bonafide announcer/interviewer, and he adds a bit of legitimacy to the spot.


Todd Grisham used to be terrible.