Original: Michael Sean Coulthard ( born December 8 , 1968 ) better known by his stage name Michael Cole , is best known for commentating on WWE Friday Night SmackDown for nine years , from its launch in 1999 until 2008 .
Simplified: Michael Sean Coulthard ( born December 8 , 1968 ) better known by his stage name Michael Cole , is an American former news journalist and the current play-by-play announcer for World Wrestling Entertainment 's Raw .