Matt Polinsky
Biography
Matthew Polinsky (born February 24, 1984) is an American sports commentator, university professor, and retired professional wrestler. He is signed to WWE, where he performs as a commentator under the ring name Corey Graves; also providing English commentary in its sister promotion, Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide.
As a former in-ring competitor, he is a one-time NXT Tag Team Champion. In 2014, Polinsky announced his official in-ring retirement due to his concussion issues and revealed that he would be joining NXT's commentary team with immediate effect. In 2021, he won the WWE 24/7 Championship despite still being retired. Polinsky is also known for his work on the independent circuit under the ring name Sterling James Keenan.
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
64
Gender
Male
Birthday
1984-02-24
Place of Birth
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Also Known As
Corey Graves, Matthew Polinsky, Sterling James Keenan, Sterling Keenan
Known For
Kingdom of Gladiators
E:60 – WWE: Behind The Curtain
WWE Elimination Chamber: Perth
NXT All Star Panel
ROH: Buffalo Stampede
ROH: Tag Wars 2006
WWE Elimination Chamber Press Event 2024
WWE Elimination Chamber 2024: Perth - Kickoff
NXT TakeOver: The End
NXT Takeover: Brooklyn II
NXT Takeover: Toronto
WWE Extreme Rules 2021
The Authentic Untold Story of ECW
NXT: From Secret To Sensation
NXT TakeOver: Rival
NXT TakeOver: Unstoppable
Wrestlemania's Greatest Moments
WWE Money in the Bank 2019
The Main Event
ROH: Redemption
A Future WWE: The FCW Story
NXT's Greatest Matches Vol. 1
ROH: Retribution - Round Robin Challenge II
My Way: The Life and Legacy of Pat Patterson
ROH: In Your Face
WWE Crown Jewel 2021
NXT Takeover: San Antonio
Saturday Night's Main Event XXXVII
WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2024 Post-Show
WWE Day 1 2022
WWE NXT Live: From San Jose 2015
NXT.TakeOver.Brooklyn.III.Pre.Show
NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn III
WWE NXT Stand & Deliver 2025
WWE NXT Battleground 2025
WWE/AAA Worlds Collide 2025
NXT The Great American Bash 2025
AAA Triplemanía XXXIII
WWE/AAA Worlds Collide 2025: Las Vegas
WWE Hall Of Fame 2022
WWE WrestleMania 38: Saturday
WWE WrestleMania 38: Sunday
WWE Countdown to Crown Jewel
Bray Wyatt: Becoming Immortal
WWE Clash in Italy
AAA Noche de Los Grandes 2026 - Week 1
WWE Night of Champions 2026
AAA Guerra de Titanes 2025
WWE Elimination Chamber 2023
WWE Hell in a Cell 2020
WWE SummerSlam 2026: Saturday - Countdown
WWE SummerSlam 2026: Saturday
WWE SummerSlam 2026 Saturday Post-Show
WWE SummerSlam 2026: Sunday
WWE SummerSlam 2026 Sunday Post-Show
WWE Fastlane 2018
WWE Clash at the Castle 2024
WWE WrestleMania Backlash 2022
AAA Verano de Escándalo 2026 - Week 3
AAA Verano de Escándalo 2026 - Week 2
AAA Verano de Escándalo 2026 - Week 1
AAA Rey De Reyes 2026 - Week 1
WWE Royal Rumble 2019
AAA Ola de Calor 2026