WWE’s Michael Cole To Change Appearance For Raw After Losing Bet

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WWE commentator Michael Cole will now have to change his appearance for an upcoming show after losing an NBA-related bet.

On the May 19 Raw episode, Michael Cole and Pat McAfee revealed their bet surrounding the NBA Eastern Conference Finals.

The duo noted that if the Indiana Pacers beat the New York Knicks in their best of seven series, Cole would have to call Monday Night Raw wearing a tank top.

If the Knicks won however, Pat McAfee would have to call Raw in a full suit.

The Pacers ultimately won the series 4-2, securing their victory in game six on May 31.

With the Pacers now set to face Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2025 NBA Finals, this Eastern Conference Final result means that it’ll be Michael Cole who has to change up his WWE Raw attire.

The next opportunity for Cole to wear a tank top on air would be the June 2 Raw episode, the go-home show ahead of Money in the Bank on June 7.

The final ladder match qualifiers will take place on this episode, with CM Punk, AJ Styles and El Grande Americano to face off for the last spot in the men’s match, and Stephanie Vaquer, Liv Morgan and Ivy Nile to compete for the last spot in the women’s bout.

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Michael Cole and Pat McAfee make a bet ahead of the NBA Eastern Conference finals:

If the Pacers win, Michael Cole will call Monday Night Raw in a tank top

If the Knicks win, Pat McAfee will wear a full suit pic.twitter.com/qmSI4TOyv4

— WrestleTalk (@WrestleTalk_TV) May 20, 2025

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