Joe Tessitore Joins RAW Announce Team, Michael Cole Shifts to SmackDown – Veteran broadcaster Joe Tessitore has officially joined WWE as part of the “WWE Raw” announce team, marking a significant shift in WWE’s broadcast lineup. This announcement was made during the “Countdown to SummerSlam” kickoff show, where Michael Cole introduced Tessitore and revealed that he would be taking over commentary duties on Raw starting September 2. Cole, who has been a mainstay on WWE programming for years, will be moving over to “WWE SmackDown,” which is set to transition to USA Network on September 13th.
Tessitore expressed his excitement at joining WWE and working alongside Michael Cole, highlighting the thrill of walking out in front of the SummerSlam crowd. He also complimented Cole, calling him a “living legend,” and shared his enthusiasm for this new chapter in his broadcasting career.
While WWE’s initial press release suggested that Tessitore would be joining Corey Graves and Wade Barrett on SmackDown, the updated plan now places him on Raw, with Cole taking over SmackDown duties. Additionally, Pro Wrestling Insider has reported that Cole and Pat McAfee are expected to be the broadcast team for Raw when it moves to Netflix in 2025, though this detail was not mentioned in the official announcement.
Joe Tessitore, known for his extensive work in sports broadcasting, particularly in college football, boxing, and Monday Night Football for ESPN and ABC, will continue his duties with these networks while also fulfilling his new role with WWE. His experience in combat sports commentary and his dynamic presence on television make him a fitting addition to the WWE announce team as the company continues to evolve its broadcast strategy.
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Joe Tessitore Joins RAW Announce Team, Michael Cole Shifts to SmackDown
