• Another Commentator Released From WWE
According to PWInsider, WWE has released Nigel McGuinness. His most recent work in the company was as a Commentator on NXT Level Up.
As we noted yesterday, RAW Commentator Jimmy Smith has been released from the company as well.
Below is what Jimmy tweeted about it:
“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!”
Below are the updated commentary teams, ring announcers & interviewers in WWE:
RAW
Commentary: Kevin Patrick & Corey Graves
Ring Announcer: Mike Rome
Interviewers: Byron Saxton & Cathy Kelley
NXT
Commentary: Vic Joseph & Booker T
Ring Announcer: Alicia Taylor
Interviewers: McKenzie Mitchel
SmackDown
Commentary: Michael Cole & Wade Barrett
Ring Announcer: Samantha Irvin
Interviewers: Kayla Braxton & Megan Morant
Premium Live Events
Commentators: Michael Cole & Corey Graves
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• ON THIS DAY IN WCW HISTORY (October 7, 1989) – NWA PRO Wrestling
On this day in 1989, Ted Turner’s World Championship Wrestling aired an episode of their weekly TV show ‘NWA PRO Wrestling’.
This episode featured pre-taped matches & storyline segments on the road to the ‘NWA Halloween Havoc 1989’ PPV.
The card can be found below:
Norman the Lunatic vs. Tommy Angel
The Midnight Express vs. Joe Cruz & Gene Ligon
The Fab. Freebirds vs. Santiago & Greg Evans
Ric Flair vs. Dick Slater
The Steiner Brothers vs. Riddle & Cruel Connection
