from gray to rainbow, and according to JR, the building shook. Coachman was charred and unable to move. SmackDown commentator and departure (2008) On the January 4, 2008 episode of SmackDown!, Coachman would replace John "Bradshaw" Layfield, who rejoined Raw the previous week, on commentary alongside Michael Cole. Later that year in June, Coachman's contract expired after he decided not to renew it. Return to WWE Part-time appearances (2016–2018) On March 25, 2016, Coachman made a special appearance during WWE's live event held at Madison Square Garden. On the March 28 episode of Raw, Coachman returned to WWE TV for the first time in almost 8 years, cutting a promo with The New Day. Coachman would also announce that SportsCenter would be live leading up to WrestleMania 32 on April 3. On the January 22, 2018, episode of Raw 25 Years, Coachman would appear in a backstage segment with Raw general manager Kurt Angle and other past WWE talent, Harvey Wippleman, The Brooklyn Brawler, Theodore Long, Brother Love and The Boogeyman. Raw commentator and Pre-show host (2018) On January 29, 2018, Coachman re-signed with WWE, joining the Raw commentary team alongside Michael Cole and Corey Graves, replacing Booker T as color commentator. On September 10, Coachman would leave the Raw commentary team, being replaced by Renee Young, with Coachman becoming the new pre-show panel host for pay-per-views. Coachman also serves as pregame host for the 2020 incarnation of the XFL. Sports broadcasting career ESPN (2008–2017) In 2008, Coachman left WWE to begin a career with ESPN. Starting in mid-2015, Coachman began presenting highlights of WWE's best moments of the week on ESPN and having weekly sitdown interviews with WWE wrestlers on SportsCenter. In October 2017, Coachman announced via his Periscope that his contract at ESPN had expired, thus confirming his departure from the network. NBC Sports Group (2018–present) As WWE has a television deal with NBCUniversal, in 2018, he was named play-by-play announcer for the NBC-owned World Long Drive Championship. Coachman is also a commentator for PGA Tour Live, which is an NBC Sports Gold subscription service providing additional coverage of golf tournaments. Personal life Coachman and his wife Amy have two children. Amy is a former college athlete, and a personal trainer. Other media In addition to his WWE assignments, Coachman called various sports events on College Sports Television, a cable and satellite network owned by CBS, including football,