In a bit of surprising news, Mauro Ranallo is headed to NXT to do join the commentary team. It would be the first time he has announced a WWE show since March 7. Considering his contract is reportedly up in August, the move has caught many off guard. He broke the news on his Twitter feed today:
https://twitter.com/mauroranallo/status/877980050380824576?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wrestlinginc.com%2Fwi%2Fnews%2F2017%2F0622%2F627359%2Fmauro-ranallo-set-to-work-wwe-nxt%2F
Here’s what Ranallo had to say on Instagram:
THE NXT CHAPTER BEGINS!
WWE and I mutually agreed to end my responsibilities on SmackDown having nothing to do with rumors about disputes. As I remained under contract with WWE, we discussed a variety of options. Despite originally agreeing to part ways, there was always a desire to continue working together. We have come to terms on a new agreement that benefits both WWE and me, and I am thrilled to announce I will now be part of the NXT broadcasting team.
A few minutes later, Triple H also chimed in on the move:
.@mauroranallo and @WWENXT…#LikeAGlove#MegaPowers#WeAreNXT https://t.co/B8vBxKLzdc
— Triple H (@TripleH) June 22, 2017
Ranallo will be taking over play-by-play, which leaves Tom Phillips out of the equation. But since he’s already working Smackdown, the move is similar to when Corey Graves gave up his NXT spot to Nigel McGuinness.
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