RAW lead commentator in the wake of
Wrestling News Observer s
Jimmy Smith will be taking over the
RAW play-by-play role after WWE s announcement that it had mutually agreed to part ways with Virk, who was hired for the position last month.
Smith, 43, who previously worked as an analyst covering Bellator and UFC, is reported to have been working with WWE Vice President of Announcing and
Friday Night SmackDown lead commentator
Michael Cole in preparation for the role, according to Meltzer.
Smith has also appeared on WWE broadcast recently, initially appearing on the pre-show panel for
NXT TakeOver: Stand & Deliver.
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