Insight with Chris Van Vliet Todd Grisham Explains "It's Christian", Yelled At By Vince McMahon, Ruthless Aggression Commentary
Dec 18, 2025
Todd Grisham is a former WWE commentator turned combat sports broadcaster, known for his work in boxing and kickboxing. He shares hilarious stories about his intense early days in WWE, from hazing rituals to getting yelled at by Vince McMahon for calling John Morrison a poet. Grisham also reveals how the infamous line, 'It’s Christian,' came to be and discusses the transition from wrestling to calling major boxing matches. Plus, he shares his views on the Paul brothers' impact on the sports world and reminisces about memorable celebrity cameos.
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Audition Binder Launched His WWE Break
- Todd Grisham auditioned for WWE by researching every wrestler and bringing a binder to call matches live for his audition.
- Michael Cole called him after and he waited months before being offered the job, which launched his WWE career.
Commentary Should Drive The Story
- WWE commentary is storytelling, not literal play-by-play, and should progress future storylines.
- Todd says focus on impact and emotion rather than naming every move in the ring.
Hazed As The New Guy
- Early in WWE Todd was hazed after a locker-room prank labeling him 'wrestling's fake' led to a staged ring ambush and a wedgie from Batista.
- He took it in stride and eventually earned respect by showing up consistently.