History of Michael Porter (wrestling) in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 8, 2025

Michael Porter was a professional wrestling ring announcer and internet radio host. While specific details about his career are not provided, his involvement in professional wrestling highlights his role as a personality within the sports entertainment industry. As a ring announcer, he was responsible for introducing wrestlers and hyping matches, contributing to the overall atmosphere of wrestling events. His work as an internet radio host suggests a broader engagement with wrestling fans and the dissemination of wrestling-related content.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

January 14, 1951: Michael Porter's Birth

On January 14, 1951, Michael Porter, born Kim Michael Porter, was born.

1969: Career Start

In 1969, Michael Porter began his career in the San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento region, guided by promoters Roy Shire, Louie Miller, and Terry Garvin.

1988: WWF Ring Announcer

In 1988, Michael Porter started working as a house show ring announcer for the World Wrestling Federation (now World Wrestling Entertainment), primarily on the west coast.

1991: WrestleMania VII Security

In 1991, Michael Porter worked security at WrestleMania VII, which was held at the Los Angeles Sports Arena.

1993: End of WWF Announcing

In 1993, Michael Porter's time as a house show ring announcer for the World Wrestling Federation ended.

2002: United Wrestling Alliance Announcer

In 2002, Michael Porter announced for the United Wrestling Alliance in Marysville, California.

2003: United Wrestling Alliance Announcer

In 2003, Michael Porter announced for the United Wrestling Alliance in Marysville, California.

2004: WrestleShoot Radio Show Debut

In 2004, Michael Porter's pro wrestling interview program, Michael Porter's WrestleShoot, debuted as a weekend radio show on Marysville, California, radio station KMYC-AM 1410.

2005: WrestleShoot Radio Show

In 2005, Michael Porter's pro wrestling interview program, Michael Porter's WrestleShoot, continued to air on Marysville, California, radio station KMYC-AM 1410.

2006: Pro Championship Wrestling Announcer

In 2006, Michael Porter announced for Pro Championship Wrestling in Oroville, California.

2007: Devil Mountain Wrestling Announcer

In 2007, Michael Porter announced for Devil Mountain Wrestling in Martinez, California.

June 22, 2008: WrestleShoot Relaunch on Blog Talk Radio

On June 22, 2008, Michael Porter relaunched his radio program Michael Porter's WrestleShoot on internet radio using Blog Talk Radio, after co-hosting Cloverleaf Radio and The Dark Match.

2008: Devil Mountain Wrestling Announcer

In 2008, Michael Porter announced for Devil Mountain Wrestling in Martinez, California.

October 23, 2010: Michael Porter's Death

On October 23, 2010, Michael Porter passed away. He was an American professional wrestling ring announcer and internet radio host.

2010: Death of Michael Porter

In 2010, Michael Porter passed away. His show WrestleShoot remained a featured program until his death.

October 23, 2012: WrestleShoot Return

On October 23, 2012, two years after Michael Porter's death, Michael Porter's WrestleShoot returned to Blog Talk Radio with Mike Summers and Paula Jo Schaber as hosts and producers.

August 5, 2013: WrestleShoot Ends on BTR

On August 5, 2013, Michael Porter's WrestleShoot ended its five-year run with Blog Talk Radio with its final program by re-airing the pilot from 2008.