WWE announces major broadcast change with huge ESPN favorite famous for college football joining commentary team
WWE has announced that ABC/ESPN college football broadcaster Joe Tessitore will be joining the company.
Tessitore who is known for his college football announcing will be joining WWE as a play-by-play broadcaster beginning this summer.
The veteran broadcaster is set to work alongside commentators Wade Barrett and Corey Graves.
The team of Pat McAfee and Michael Cole will stay intact.
WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque had nothing but nice things to say about the addition of Tessitore.
“Whether it’s a world title fight that’s got the globe buzzing or a college football rivalry that’s grabbed the nation’s attention, Joe’s voice provides that big event feel each time he is behind the microphone," Levesque said.
“We’re excited for Joe to join legendary WWE broadcaster Michael Cole and our esteemed announce team, bringing his signature energy and meticulous preparation to our WWE telecasts each week.”
Tessitore is just as excited as Levesque to join the announce team.
“It’s an honor to be a part of WWE the recent success and trajectory are undeniable,” said Tessitore.
Tessitore went on to praise both announce teams and WWE's production after being present for Wrestlemania XL.
Fans have rushed to social media to share their thoughts on WWE's newest addition.
"The perfect fit. Looking forward to him calling WWE weekly. He’s actually a wrestling fan so it makes it even better. Welcome, Joe!" one fan raved on X.
"As an avid ESPN watcher this guys the real deal man. What a signing," said a second admirer.
"WWE CONTINUES TO WIN!" commented a third.
"Great addition to the team!" wrote a fourth.
"Excited to see this!" a fifth fan said.
Tessitore is set to remain in his role at ESPN and ABC and will continue to call college football games.
The 53-year-old broadcaster has plenty of experience calling big events.
He has called ESPN and ABC Saturday Night primetime games, the College Football Playoff, and more.
While working at ABC Tessitore has had the opportunity to call some Monday Night Football, NFL Pro Bowl, and Wildcard Playoff games.
Tessitore has also commentated premier fights of Tyson Fury, Deontay Wilder, and Terence Crawford, among many others.
It is unknown the exact date Tessitore will begin calling WWE matches but he is expected to join the team in late summer.