WWE confirms big changes coming to Raw, SmackDown & NXT imminently

WWE has confirmed exciting changes coming to Raw, SmackDown and NXT shows, effective immediately.

Triple H, WWE’s new Chief Content Officer, has made alterations to the commentary teams for Raw, SmackDown and NXT.

The move is Triple H’s latest attempt to put his stamp on WWE shows since taking over from Vince McMahon in July.

As noted, Triple H has made several changes to WWE shows, the latest of which have now been revealed in a new report.

Variety is reporting on several commentary team changes made by Triple H, which WWE has now confirmed.

Above are the make-ups of the next commentary teams for each of WWE’s shows, including NXT and Premium Live Events.

The changes will see Jimmy Smith removed from his Raw announcing role, which he was put last year, with the former MMA announcer being replaced by backstage interviewer Kevin Patrick.

Interestingly, Fightful Select is reporting that Smith is “finishing up” with WWE now that he isn’t working as the lead commentator for Raw.

The alterations also see Wade Barrett move up from NXT to SmackDown, with tomorrow night’s show being his first appearance on the main roster since leaving WWE in 2016.

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Smith has now commented on leaving WWE, confirming that he is finished with the promotion after being axed as the commentator for Raw in a statement on Twitter.

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!

The aforementioned report has also revealed the changes that Triple H is