WWE announces major changes to commentary teams

WWE today announced Raw, SmackDown, NXT and Premium Live Events will all have new commentating teams starting with this week.

Smackdown

Friday Night SmackDown will see the commentary table headed by Michael Cole with Wade Barrett doing color commentary.

Samantha Irvin will be the ring announcer, and interviews will be conducted by Kayla Braxton and Megan Morant.

Raw

On Monday Night Raw, Corey Graves will still be providing his colorful insights and will be joined by Kevin Patrick on play-by-play.

Mike Rome will continue to announce from the ring, and Byron Saxton will transition from the commentary booth to backstage interviews.

Also joining Saxton in backstage interviews is none other than Cathy Kelley in her return to WWE.

NXT

Over on NXT, Vic Joseph will be assisted by six-time World Champion and WWE Hall of Famer Booker T.

Alicia Taylor will still provide her exceptional voice to ring announcing, and McKenzie Mitchell will once again be conducting interviews.

PLE (PPV)

On the Premium Live Event side, Michael Cole and Corey Graves will come together again to announce from the booth.

Pat McAfee will return to the WWE announce booth following his commitments to ESPN’s College GameDay.

Just wanted to say, now that the story is officially out, that my time with the WWE is officially done. Had a lot of fun and met some great people. Really and truly blown away by the acceptance from the WWE fans! You folks make it work every week and your enthusiasm was amazing!

— Jimmy Smith (@jimmysmithmma) October 6, 2022