Mike Adamle

Michael David Adamle (born October 4, 1949) is an American former professional football player and sports broadcaster.

For much of 2008, Adamle worked for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) in a variety of roles, including interviewer, play-by-play commentator, and General Manager of Raw.

Born in Moline, Illinois, Adamle grew up in Kent, Ohio and graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School in 1967.

After two seasons with the Chiefs, Adamle was traded to the New York Jets on February 16, 1973, for defensive end Jerry Philbin.

[7] Just before the start of the 1975 season, the Jets shipped Adamle to the Chicago Bears along with a 1976 4th round draft pick and defensive tackle Ron Rydalch in exchange for running back Carl Garrett.

[6] The Bears waived him prior to the 1977 season to make room on the roster for wide receiver John Gilliam, ending his professional football career.

[8] After retiring from playing football professionally, Adamle joined NBC Sports, where he was both a studio host and sideline reporter for various events.

[9] In 2001, Adamle returned to sideline reporting when he joined KNBC's Fred Roggin on NBC's primary XFL broadcast team.

In July 2006, Adamle became a color commentator for the Professional Bull Riders (PBR)'s Built Ford Tough Series (another event which NBC has split rights).

The following week on Raw, during an in-ring segment with Shane McMahon and Orton, Adamle resigned from his position as general manager.