Jonathan Coachman
Sportscaster and professional wrestler
Born
August 12th, 1973
52 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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Became a prominent sportscaster after a career in professional wrestling. Began wrestling career in the late 1990s with World Wrestling Federation (now WWE), where contributed as a commentator and interviewer. Transitioned to sports broadcasting, where gained recognition as an anchor and host on ESPN. Developed a strong presence in the sports media landscape, earning accolades for insightful analysis and engaging presentation style.
Worked as a commentator for WWE
Hosted shows on ESPN
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