Adam Pearce marks 30 years in wrestling, remains Raw GM

Adam Pearce marked three decades in professional wrestling on Wednesday, posting on social media that his career, which began in 1995 and formally in-ring in 1996, has taken him around the world and he hopes for another 30 years. The 47-year-old, who serves as the on-air general manager of WWE Monday Night Raw and as a producer for the show, wrote, "30 years ago today my professional journey began. It has allowed me to visit places and experience cultures in our world I never wouldve otherwise, and to meet so many people. Some likeminded, some so different, ALL sharing a same passion. Grateful for every step, misstep, and restep. Heres to the next 30."

Pearce has worked in many roles across the industry, including stints as a competitor in the United States, Mexico, Japan and Australia, a five-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion, a Ring of Honor performer and booker, and as a coach and producer. He began working with WWE in a guest coaching capacity in 2013 and was signed full time in 2015. He moved into an on-screen authority role in 2020 and was named general manager of Raw in late 2023. Pearce has not been a regular in-ring performer since 2014, though he made brief in-ring...