Jonathan Coachman

Jonathan Coachman brings decades of experience as a sports analyst and professional wrestling personality, adept at public speaking and engaging audiences across diverse platforms. After gaining early experience as a correspondent for Larry King Live’s coverage of Owen Hart’s death in May 1999, Jonathan Coachman commenced a distinguished career in sports broadcasting and professional wrestling. On January 13, 2000, he began his World Wrestling Federation (WWF) tenure as an interviewer, commentator, and presenter for SmackDown!, regularly interacting with industry figures like The Rock. He expanded his sports reporting portfolio as a sideline reporter for XFL in 2001.

He took on significant on-screen managerial responsibilities, being appointed Executive Assistant to Mr. McMahon on May 29, 2006, and later named Interim General Manager of Raw on June 18, 2007. Coachman further broadened his commentary experience by replacing John ‘Bradshaw’ Layfield on SmackDown! commentary on January 4, 2008, before making a significant career move.

Simultaneously, he expanded his broadcasting reach with NBC Sports Group, serving as play-by-play announcer for the World Long Drive Championship and a commentator for PGA Tour Live on NBC Sports Gold, both in 2018. Coachman continued his diverse broadcasting career as the pregame host for XFL in 2020. After concluding his tenures with WWE and XFL in 2021, he joined CBS Sports, where he continues to contribute as of 2021. Demonstrating his ongoing versatility in sports analysis, Jonathan Coachman currently serves as an analyst for the Professional Fighters League (PFL), cementing his reputation as a dynamic and experienced voice across major sports entertainment and broadcasting platforms.