In a move sure to electrify the wrestling world, WWE has officially announced that ESPN broadcaster Joe Tessitore is joining their commentary team. Tessitore, known for his dynamic voice in college football and boxing, will bring his energetic play-by-play skills to WWE, joining the ranks of Corey Graves and Wade Barrett starting this summer.
Tessitore’s impressive resume includes calling NFL games on Monday Night Football and narrating the quirky, golf-themed reality competition “Holey Moley.” He will continue his role at ESPN while stepping into the WWE universe, a testament to his versatile broadcasting prowess.
WWE CCO Paul Levesque took to X to express his excitement, stating, “Joe is an absolute pro with incredible energy behind the mic, and is the perfect addition to our already star-studded announce team.”
The exact date of Tessitore’s WWE debut remains under wraps, but his arrival hints at potential shake-ups in WWE’s commentary lineup, especially with new TV deals on the horizon. “SmackDown” is set to move from Fox to the USA Network in September, while “WWE Raw” will stay on USA until it transitions to Netflix in 2025. This leaves fans buzzing about where Tessitore will make his grand entrance.
Following in the footsteps of commentary veterans like Jimmy Smith and Kevin Patrick, who brought their talents to WWE from other sports, Tessitore is poised to make his mark. With his extensive background and high-octane commentary style, he’s ready to avoid the pitfalls and bring something special to WWE.