text: Michael Sean Coulthard ( born December 8 , 1968 ) , better known by his stage name Michael Cole , is an American professional wrestling commentator , currently signed to World Wrestling Entertainment .
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 .