WWE: Corey Graves breaks silence after being demoted to NXT - "you're not famous enough"

Corey Graves expressed his frustration with WWE’s recent commentary team restructuring following RAW’s move to Netflix. The changes saw Michael Cole and Pat McAfee assigned to RAW, while Joe Tessitore and Wade Barrett moved to SmackDown as a pair.

Graves, who previously worked alongside Michael Cole on SmackDown, has been repositioned to NXT, joining Vic Joseph and Booker T. The shift occurred during last week’s New Year’s Evil special, with reports indicating this arrangement will continue.

Taking to social media, Graves shared his perspective:

Imagine chasing your dream. Then being TOLD (not deciding) that you’re no longer physically able to pursue your dream. Then you dedicate your life to something ‘dream adjacent’ and being pretty f**king awesome at it. And then, when it’s time to enjoy the fruits of your labor, being told you’re not famous enough for your own job. Just in case you’ve wondered where I’ve been.

NXT champion Oba Femi sets sights on main roster stars

New NXT Champion Oba Femi discussed his future aspirations on Busted Open Radio following his victory at New Year’s Evil:

As far as dream matches go — I’ve said this on record before — I’d love to wrestle GUNTHER, you know Cena, Randy, those guys. But the fact that I carry this only my shoulder right now, that means I have an obligation to NXT. I’m carrying the brand right now and the person who carries the brand should carry the brand. As lovely as it would be to go up there and do all that, NXT is on my mind now. I want to elevate NXT to that level where it’s a third brand and not just developmental.