In a move no one saw coming, Mauro Ranallo announced the following this afternoon:
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.” — Mauro Ranallo (@mauroranallo) June 22, 2017
It is expect Ranallo will replace Tom Phillips, and join Nigel McGuinness and Percy Watson.
NXT tapes this Friday at Full Sail University, and it is expected Ranallo will debut at the tapings.
Ranallo is still expected to be in New York for Saturday night’s Bellator show at Madison Square Garden.
Stay with PWPNation for more as it develops.