Who Is Corey Graves? Age, Biography and Wiki
As of 2025, Corey Graves is 41 years old. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where his passion for wrestling began at an early age. Before transitioning into commentary, Graves had a successful wrestling career as a professional wrestler, known for his unique persona and charisma. His biography is well-documented, and you can find more about his journey on his Wikipedia page.
| Occupation | Wrestlers |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | February 24, 1984 |
| Age | 41 Years |
| Birth Place | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Pisces |
| Country | U.S |
Popularity
Corey Graves's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Corey Graves stands tall at approximately 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm). His athletic build is complemented by a weight of around 215 pounds (98 kg). Over the years, he has maintained a fit physique, indicative of his dedication to fitness and health.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
While Corey Graves has been relatively private about his personal life, he has been openly dating Carmella, a fellow WWE superstar. The couple has been spotted together at various events, showcasing a strong bond. Prior to his relationship with Carmella, Graves was married to Amy Polinsky, with whom he shares three children. Currently, he appears to be enjoying a happy partnership with Carmella.
On February 11, 2022, Graves subbed in for Pat McAfee on an episode of Friday Night SmackDown.
On the April 4 episode of Raw, after Graves' wife, Carmella, was attacked by her tag team partner, Zelina Vega, for losing the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships at Wrestlemania 38, Graves consoled her at ringside, eventually sharing a kiss between the two.
As McAfee was hired by ESPN for its College GameDay coverage, Graves temporarily returned on the September 9 episode of SmackDown as a color commentator which this arrangement lasted until the end of the college football season.
Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Corey Graves has an estimated net worth of around $2 million. His earnings primarily stem from his role as a commentator for WWE, where he has built a reputation as one of the leading voices in professional wrestling commentary. Additionally, his previous wrestling career and various endorsements contribute to his financial success.
Professional wrestling Legend and WWE Hall of Famer Arn Anderson, has also praised Graves stating "He obviously has the in-ring background, he has a cool look, it feels like he's 'inside baseball' enough and up on his stuff where 'smart fans' can enjoy his work, he checks Vince's boxes".
"Just his appearance alone made you pay attention and he appealed to a younger crowd and I think you have to have a mix of different announcers that cover and check different boxes just like you have talent and Corey was a guy that was opinionated.
I don't how much of those opinions were his own and those projected for him to have, but he fits in with that younger demographic and you're always wanting to grab that, that's for sure."
Career, Business and Investments
Corey Graves began his wrestling career in 2000, performing on the independent circuit before signing with WWE in 2011. After sustaining injuries that led to his in-ring retirement, he seamlessly transitioned to a commentator role. Known for his quick wit and knowledge of wrestling, Graves has been pivotal in enhancing the viewing experience for fans.
Graves has also been involved in various business ventures, including merchandise sales and appearances in wrestling-related media. His investments in fitness and health-related businesses align with his passion for promoting well-being.
Keenan also made appearances for NWA Upstate, Independent Wrestling Association Mid-South, Cleveland All-Pro Wrestling, and Full Throttle Wrestling. On April 26, 2002, in NWA East / Pro Wrestling eXpress, Keenan and Mad Mike won the NWA East Tag Team Championship by defeating The Premiere Players.
Keenan was part of the Union of Independent Professional Wrestlers promotion in both of its incarnations. He won the UIPW Keystone Cruiserweight Championship. Beginning in 2005, he appeared regularly for Far North Wrestling (FNW), and on November 2, 2007, he won a Battle royal to win the FNW Heavyweight Championship.
He defeated Samoa Joe and Rikishi by countout on August 23, 2007 to win the Ballpark Brawl Natural Heavyweight Title. On February 24, 2008, Keenan won Absolute Intense Wrestling's Heavyweight Championship by winning a 30-Man gauntlet match.
Social Network
Corey Graves is quite active on social media platforms, where he engages with fans and shares insights into his life and career. You can follow him on:
Following the 2016 WWE draft, it was announced that Graves would be joining the Raw commentary team. On July 25, on the first post brand split episode of Raw, Graves began serving as a color commentator alongside Michael Cole and Byron Saxton.
On November 29, Graves joined the commentary team for the Cruiserweight division's WWE Network exclusive show, 205 Live, alongside Mauro Ranallo and Austin Aries. Despite being drafted to Raw, Graves continued to provide color commentary for NXT until the February 1, 2017 episode.
On the pre-show for NXT TakeOver: San Antonio, Graves announced he would be leaving NXT after that event, with Nigel McGuinness taking his place on commentary.
Education
Corey Graves attended the prestigious Cleveland State University, where he pursued studies that contributed to his knowledge of sports and entertainment. His education has played a crucial role in shaping his career, both in wrestling and as a commentator.
Graves returned to SmackDown as color commentator with Kevin Patrick joining in as play-by-play commentator on August 11, 2023. On February 2, 2024, Graves transitioned into the lead commentator role on SmackDown, serving alongside Wade Barrett who replaced Kevin Patrick.
On August 26, Graves returned to Raw to be a commentator with Michael Cole as Pat McAfee took a hiatus from WWE to return to College GameDay.
