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Jonathan Coachman

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Career Highlights

World Wrestling Federation – Jonathan Coachman:

World Wrestling Entertainment – The Coach (heel):

World Wrestling Entertainment – The Coach:

  • Janaury 5, 2003 – RAW: Jonathan Coachman single-handedly ruined several matches on the card with his racist commentary..
  • Janaury 26, 2003 – RAW: Bill Goldberg beat The Coach in a NO DQ match, which was basically a handicap along with Mark Henry..
  • April 5, 2004 – RAW: Christian defeated Tajiri with a little distraction from The Coach..
  • April 12, 2004 – RAW: Tajiri defeated a Five Star Ninja (Al Snow) to win a match with The Coach at Backlash!
  • April 18, 2004 – Backlash: The Coach defeated Tajiri with help from Garrison Cade..
  • April 19, 2004 – RAW: Garrison Cade w/The Coach defeated Tajiri..
  • May 17, 2004 – RAW: The Coach interviews Eugene, and is purposefully hurtful in an attempt to scare Eugene away..
  • ~~~Suddenly the Rock appeared and encouraged Eugene to stay on RAW because all of his friends (the fans) love him so much..
  • May 24, 2004 – RAW: Eugene Dinsmore & Chris Benoit (surprise partner) defeated Garrison Cade & The Coach..
  • May 31, 2004 – RAW: Eric Bischoff orders The Coach to apoligize to Eugene it was all another set-up to embarass Eugene..
  • June 13, 2004 – Bad Blood: Eugene Dinsmore defeated The Coach after hitting the Rock Bottom and People’s Elbow..
  • July 5, 2004 – RAW in Winnipeg: The Coach participated in Eugene’s game of “Musical Chairs” won by Chris Jericho..
  • July 11, 2004 – Vengeance: Tajiri & Rhyno (Mystery partner) defeated Garrison Cade & The Coach..
  • July-August 2004: The Coach has the uneviable task of hosting the least entertaining segments in WWE history (RAW Diva Search)..
  • August 30, 2004 – RAW: La Resistance & The Coach defeated Rhyno & Tajiri in a “Handicap” match..
  • October 18, 2004 – RAW: Shelton Benjamin beat Christian, Hurricane, Tajiri, Rhyno & The Coach in a 6-WAY..
  • October 19, 2004 – Taboo Tuesday: Eugene Dinsmore defeated Eric Bischoff in a “Hair vs Hair” match..
  • ~~~The Coach came down and tried to get Bischoff out of the stipulation, but Vince McMahon came down to enforce it..
  • ~~~Vince McMahon also punished the Coach for trying to screw the fans by forcing him to wear a dress!

World Wrestling Entertainment – The Coach:

  • November 15, 2004 – RAW: Randy Orton defeated The Coach (who was under the impression he would wrestle Jim Ross)..
  • November 22, 2004 – RAW: Rhyno defeated The Coach (who was again under the impression he would wrestle Jim Ross)..
  • December 28, 2004 – WWE Live Event: “Superstar” Billy Graham appears for a live interview and knocks the Coach out cold!
  • January 16, 2005–Live Event: La Resistance defeated William Regal & The Coach (sub for Eugene) to WIN the TAG TEAM titles!
  • January 30, 2005 – Royal Rumble: The Coach entered at #20 but was eliminated by Ric Flair..
  • February 1, 2005–WWE Super Show in Hawaii: The Coach did a special interviewed Don Muraco..
  • February 25, 2005–Live Event @ MSG: The Coach interviews Superstar Billy Graham, who knocks the Coach on his ass!
  • April 30, 2005–Northeast Wrestling: The Coach made a rare indy appearance for charity for a young boy who is battling cancer..
  • ~~~In a funny moment, Coach was playing a heel and said he changed his mind about donating his paycheck to the young boy..
  • ~~~The young boy, not realizing it was part of the act, jumped in the ring and attacked The Coach in an unscripted moment!
  • May 23, 2005 – RAW: Viscera did a strip tease for Lilian Garcia, who looked like she was finally warming up to him..
  • ~~~The Coach came down and begged Viscera to stop and approached Lillian, except Viscera gabbed him and Samoa Dropped him!

World Wrestling Entertainment – The Coach (ECW):

  • June 6, 2005 – RAW: The Coach took part in the losing end of the anti-ECW Crusaders vs ECW brawl to end the show..
  • June 12, 2005 – ECW One Night Stand: The Coach sat in the balcony as part of an anti-ECW crusade led by Eric Bischoff..
  • ~~~Bischoff’s boys were shocked when Steve Austin showed up after the main event to throw a beer bash in honor of ECW..
  • ~~~Steve Austin, surrounded by ECW, challenegd the anti-ECW crusaders sitting in the balcony to come to the right for a fight!
  • ~~~The anti-ECW crusaders came down and squared off with ECW in a huge brawl which ended with ECW standing TALL!!
  • June 27, 2005 – RAW: The Coach & Christy Hemme hosted the first installment of the DivaSearch introducing the finalists..

World Wrestling Entertainment – The Coach vs Steve Austin:

  • October 17, 2005 – RAW: The Coach was named the NEW lead announcer on RAW after Jim Ross was publically fired last week!
  • ~~~Later on that night, Steve Austin called out Vince McMahon to confront him about Jim Ross getting fired the week before..
  • ~~~Stephanie McMahon came out instead and set up a match between Austin & The Coach on PPV for JR’s remployment..
  • October 24, 2005 – RAW: The Coach acted tough and called out Steve Austin, but Stephanie drove Austin’s truck into the arena!
  • ~~~Stephanie & The Coach laughed at the fans until Mick Foley made an appearance! Carlito then attacked Mick Foley!
  • October 31, 2005 – RAW: Vince McMahon announced that Steve Austin was in an accident (he quit) and The Coach won by forfiet!
  • ~~~Vince then said The Coach would still compete at Taboo Tuesday, but against Smackdown! #1 Announcer Sho Funaki!
  • ~~~The Coach order Goldust to beat Funaki up and then challenged any other SD! wrestler —- enter BATISTA!
  • ~~~Batista came down and fought with The Coach & Goldust until Big Van Vader came down and destroyed Batista!
  • November 1, 2005 – Taboo Tuesday: Batista defeated Jonathan Coachman w/Goldust & Big Van Vader in a Street Fight!
  • ~~~Fans Chose The Stipulation Of Match: 1) Verbal Debate, 2) Arm Wrestling, or 3) Street Fight (91%)..

World Wrestling Entertainment – The Coach:

  • December 5, 2005 – RAW: Vince McMahon led a series of “Trial of Eric Bischoff” skits which all took place in a real court room..
  • ~~~The Coach represented Eric Bischoff, and Mick Foley represented the prosecution, and of course Vince was the judge!
  • December 19, 2005 – RAW from Afganistan: Ric Flair defeated The Coach to retain the Intercontinental title!
  • December 27-30, 2005–Live Event (RAW crew): Shelton Benjamin & Tatanka defeated Carlito Cool & The Coach..
  • January 22, 2006–Live Event in Asheville, North Carolina: The Coach Interviewed Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat..
  • January 23, 2006 – RAW: The Coach defeated Jerry Lawler in a Royal Rumble Qualifier with helpful distraction from the Spirit Squad..
  • January 29, 2006 – Royal Rumble: The Coach entered at #7 but was immediately eliminated by The Big Show..
  • February 27, 2006 – RAW: The Coach hosted a boring “Face-to-Face Confrontation” between WWE Champion John Cena & Triple H..
  • April 24, 2006 – RAW: Candice Michelle defeated Torrie Wilson and Victoria and Maria in a Bikini Contest hosted by The Coach..
  • ~~~The prize was the chance to make out with The Coach, but Big Vis showed up to save the save and got to kiss Candice!

World Wrestling Entertainment – Vince McMahon’s Executive Assistant:

  • May 29, 2006 – RAW: Vince McMahon introduced Jonathan Coachman as his new “Executive Assistance” (sort-of General Manager)..
  • July 24, 2005 – RAW: Shawn Michaels defeated Jonathan Coachman by DQ when Umaga interfered and destroyed Shawn Michaels..
  • September 18, 2006 – RAW: Jonathan Coachman was in charge while Vince & Shane McMahon tended to injuries from Unforgiven..
  • October 2, 2006 – RAW: The Coach was in charge and was over-run by Triple H & Shawn Michaels who took control of RAW..
  • October 30, 2006 – RAW: John Cena defeated Jonathan Coachman (The fans voted The Coach-74%, King Booker & The Big Show)..
  • November 5, 2006 – Cyber Sunday: Rated RKO (Edge & Randy Orton) defeated DX (Triple H & Shawn Michaels)..
  • ~~~Fans Chose The Referee for the Match: 1) Vince McMahon — 2) Eric Bischoff (60%) — or 3) Jonathan Coachman..
  • November 13, 2006 – RAW: Jonathan Coachman placed a bounty on the head of Shawn Michaels and Triple H…..
  • January 1, 2007 – RAW: Umaga & Armando Alejandro Estrada & Johnny Nitro & The Coach defeated John Cena by DQ..
  • January 22, 2007 – RAW: John Cena was beaten up by Cade & Murdoch, Haas & Benjamin, Viscera and then The Great Khali..
  • ~~~John Cena then defeated Jonathan Coachman by DQ when Umaga & Armando Alejando Estrada interfered and destroyed Cena!
  • March 26, 2007 – RAW: Jonathan Coachman tried to kiss up to Steve Austin saying “bald is beautiful” so Austin gave him a Stunner!
  • April 27, 2007–Northeast Wrestling: Jerry “The King” Lawler beat Romeo Roselli & Jonathan Coachman in Handicap match..
  • May 7, 2007 – RAW: Bobby Lashley was banned from laying a hand on Umaga or The McMahons so he beat up Jonathan Coachman!
  • May 14, 2007 – RAW: Bobby Lashley defeated Jonathan Coachman w/Vince McMahon & Shane McMahon & Umaga..
  • June 11, 2007 – RAW: The Coach pointed a Vince McMahon towards his limousine, which exploded and claimed Mr. McMahon’s life!
  • July 16, 2007 – RAW: Jonathan Coachman hosted a face-to-face segment with Bobby Lashley and WWE Champion John Cena

World Wrestling Entertainment – Jonathan Coachman:

  • August 6, 2007–RAW: Jonathan Coachman was removed from his position and became William Regal’s assistent..
  • ~~~Jonathan Coachman later signed for documents that were to be served to Vince McMahon detailing a Paternity Suit..
  • August 13, 2007–RAW: Stephanie McMahon (upset with dad) revealed that the illegitimate child was a WWE Super Star!
  • August 17, 2007–SmackDown!: Vince McMahon & Jonathan Coachman appeared backstage trying to find Vince’s “illegitimate child”..
  • August 18, 2007–Saturday Night’s Main Event: Vince McMahon & The Coach tried to find out who Vince’s “illegitimate child” was..
  • ~~~Jonathan Coachman’s investigation narrowed it down to Eugene, WWE Diva Melina Perez, and Stone Cold Steve Austin!
  • ~~~Stone Cold Steve Austin came out and tormented Vince McMahon and gave him a low-blow and a beer bash Stunner!
  • August 20, 2007–RAW: Vince McMahon & Jonathan Coachman continued their intense “Illegitimate Child” investigation..
  • August 21, 2007–ECW on Sci-Fi: Vince McMahon & Jonathan Coachman continued their intense “Illegitimate Child” investigation..
  • August 24, 2007–SmackDown!: Vince McMahon & Jonathan Coachman continued their intense “Illegitimate Child” investigation..
  • August 26, 2007 – SummerSlam: Vince McMahon & Jonathan Coachman continued their intense “Illegitimate Child” investigation..
  • August 31, 2007–SD!: The Coach paraded some hot women who Vince McMahon slept with to make up for the fiasco on RAW..
  • September 21, 2007–SmackDown!: Vince McMahon & Jonathan Coachman attended the Theodore Long-Kristal Marshall wedding..
  • ~~~Hornswoggle showed up and made a scene and ended up getting chased out of the arena but Vince McMahon & The Coach..
  • September 24, 2007–RAW: Jonathan Coachman was prepared to strip John Cena of his title but “Mr. McMahon” prevented it..
  • ~~~”Mr. McMahon” (later revealed to be Hornswoggle) booked the main event: John Cena beat The Coach in a Tables match..
  • October 15, 2007–RAW (England): Jonathan Coachman chased Hornswoggle throughout the building and then under the ring..
  • ~~~Jonathan Coachman pulled out an explosion detonator but it malfunctioned so he crawled under the ring to check the line..
  • ~~~Hornswoggle popped out from under the ring and pushed the detonator to “blow up” Jonathan Coachman under the ring!
  • October 22, 2007–RAW: Umaga w/Jonathan Coachman vs. Hornswoggle didn’t happen because Triple H attacked Umaga..
  • October 29, 2007–RAW: Hornswoggle defeated Jonathan Coachman with special guest referee Mick Foley..
  • November 2, 2007–SmackDown!: Mick Foley defeated Jonathan Coachman with Mr. (Hornswoggle) McMahon as the referee
  • November 12, 2007–RAW: Hornswoggle defeated Jonathan Coachman (dressed as The Great Khali) during a training session..
  • December 3, 2007–RAW: Hornswoggle defeated Carlito Cool & The Coach in a Handicap match with help from the APA!
  • December 17, 2007–RAW: Mr. McMahon had an emotional breakdown and was harassed by both Jeff Hardy and Triple H..
  • ~~~Triple H defeated William Regal & Jonathan Coachman in a Handicap match which was ordered by Vince McMahon..

World Wrestling Entertainment – Jonathan Coachman:

  • January 4, 2008–SmackDown!: Jonathan Coachman replaced JBL as an announcer and went back to his semi-babyface gimmick..
  • January 22, 2008–ECW on Sci-Fi: Kelly Kelly beat Layla El and Lena Yada in a Best Body Contest hosted by Jonathan Coachman.
  • April 2008: Jonathan Coachman was replaced on SmackDown! color commentary by the legendary Mick Foley!
  • May 2008: Jonathan Coachman (WWE contract expires soon) was hired for an anchor position at ESPN..
  • March 28, 2016 – RAW: The Coach returned on RAW involving a segment with the New Day.
  • January 22, 2018 – RAW: The Boogeyman was part of a backstage segment with Kurt Angle, The Brooklyn Brawler, Harvey, Teddy Long, The Coach & Brother Love.
  • January 29, 2018 – RAW: The Coach has signed a new WWE deal and will replace Booker T on the announce team.

    Ian Daniels wrote: I have noticed that you have some incomplete information about Jonathan Coachman. I live in Wichita Kansas and used to work with Coach. He was the sports anchor at KAKE 10, the local ABC affiliate and also moonlighted as a part time PA announcer at Wichita Wranglers baseball games (AA Affiliate of the KC Royals), where I worked with him.

 

Updated: February 3, 2024 @ 6:33 am

Social Media

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Trained By

Debut

1999

Birthday

August 12, 1973

Hometown

Originally McPherson, Kansas
Billed from Wichita, Kansas

Gender

Male

Height

6'3"

Weight

235 lbs

Finishing Move(s)

Favorite Move(s)

Notable Feuds

Steve Austin,
Jim Ross,
Jerry Lawler,
Tajiri,
Rhyno (2004),
Val Venis (2004),
Eugene (2004),
John Cena (2006),
DX (2006),
Hornswoggle (2007)

Status

Living