Corey Graves turned to social media after not appearing at the 2025 Royal Rumble premium live event. During a recent conversation with Chris Van Vliet, Graves revealed he had received medical clearance to compete, though he opted to maintain his commentary role.
In a significant development from his social media presence, Graves shared a photo on Instagram wearing his ring gear, leading to discussions about his potential future plans. This post follows his recent comments regarding a situation where he stated he was told he wasn’t “famous enough” as a commentator.
Before transitioning to commentary, Graves competed in WWE NXT until medical issues led to his departure from in-ring competition. Despite receiving clearance to return to action, he has continued his role behind the commentary desk for the past two years.
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