Rich Bocchini has been a staple of Major League Wrestling broadcasts since MLW: One-Shot in 2017, serving as one of the promotion’s most trusted and recognizable voices.
Across his tenure with MLW, Bocchini has played a central role in shaping the on-screen presentation—balancing the call of the action with in-depth interviews and storytelling that pull back the curtain on the fights, rivalries, and personalities that define the squared circle. Whether guiding viewers through the chaos in the ring or sitting down with a who’s who of competitors to uncover the truth behind the drama, his presence has helped give MLW its distinctive voice.
A veteran television and radio broadcaster, Rich is widely known for his work in both professional wrestling and professional hockey. He previously appeared across WWE television programming, lending his voice to many cornerstone moments of the NXT brand. His résumé includes play-by-play duties for SmackDown, Main Event, and Superstars, as well as calling the WWE Network’s first-ever live special from Madison Square Garden. He also contributed behind the scenes at the WWE Performance Center and in production for NXT live events.
Outside of wrestling, Rich spent nearly 15 years in professional hockey as both a broadcaster and media relations director for teams in the American, Central, and United Hockey Leagues. He called three CHL All-Star Games and was honored as CHL Communications Executive of the Year in 2009. His hockey résumé even includes stints as a practice goaltender and occasional assistant equipment manager—often tasked with unpacking gear in the early morning hours.
Rich has also called arena football and minor league baseball, served as the public address announcer for Major League Soccer’s Houston Dynamo, and currently works as an anchor and producer for The Sports Flash Network. He is a freelance voice-over artist and a graduate of Rhode Island College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications with a concentration in Public Relations.
