Veteran Wrestling Announcer Bob Caudle Dies at 95

Bob Caudle, the longtime voice of Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling and a cornerstone of professional wrestling broadcasting for decades, died peacefully in his sleep at the age of 95. His son, Mike Caudle, confirmed the news on Sunday, noting the passing occurred overnight.

Caudle, a Charlotte, North Carolina native, began his broadcasting career in the 1950s in Wilmington before moving to Savannah, Georgia, where he hosted a local wrestling show. He later returned to North Carolina as a weatherman at WRAL-TV in Raleigh, the station that taped NWA Atlantic Coast Wrestling programs. In that role, Caudle transitioned to wrestling announcing, becoming the play-by-play voice for what evolved into NWA Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling under Jim Crockett Promotions.

For over three decades, Caudle hosted syndicated shows including All-Star Wrestling, Wide World Wrestling, and World Wide Wrestling. His calm, professional delivery defined an era, allowing wrestlers to take center stage without overshadowing the action. He collaborated with commentators such as David Crockett, Johnny Weaver, Tony Schiavone, and Jim Ross, including color commentary for NWA and WCW pay-per-views in the...