WWE Announcer Removed From SmackDown

After a surprise addition to NXT, it looks like WWE has made a permanent change to the company’s announce teams with one commentator the odd man out.

The announce desks have seen quite the changes in the last few months in WWE. Joe Tessitore joined the company as Raw’s lead announcer but with the Monday night show starting its multi-billion dollar deal on Netflix, Michael Cole and Pat McAfee have taken over duties on WWE’s flagship show.

At NXT New Year’s Evil, Corey Graves returned to the brand where he made his name as he joined Vic Joseph and Booker T on commentary. Graves was a part of SmackDown’s commentary team on January 3 but it seems that might be his last appearance on the show for now.

Corey Graves Missing From WWE SmackDown

The January 10 edition of SmackDown saw Tessitore and Wade Barrett take on commentary duties in a two-man booth meaning Graves could be resigned to NXT for now.

However, Pat McAfee could have another hiatus from his WWE duties later in the year as he balances this job with his role on ESPN’s College Game Day. That could leave a spot open for Corey Graves to rejoin Michael Cole on Raw.

SmackDown saw Paul Heyman make a huge announcement after Roman Reigns had reclaimed the ula fala from Solo Sikoa on Raw. Heyman told Cody Rhodes to his face that Roman Reigns will be part of the 2025 Royal Rumble as he looks to reclaim the WWE Championship he lost at WrestleMania 40.