A big piece of news regarding WWE’s television commentary teams was announced during the “Countdown to WWE SummerSlam 2024” pre-show on Saturday, August 2, 2024.
During the show, legendary ESPN analyst Joe Tessitore appeared alongside Michael Cole for a special announcement.
Live inside Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland, OH., the site of WWE SummerSlam 2024, Cole announced his move to WWE SmackDown, with the show moving to USA Network starting in September.
Additionally, it was announced that Tessitore will take over and start as the new lead commentator for WWE Raw beginning on September 2, 2024, in Denver, CO.
Denver, CO., Sept. 2, legendary ESPN analyst Joe Tessitore takes over as lead commentator for #WWERaw.
Michael Cole moves to the #SmackDown commentary team, with the show moving from FOX to USA Network in September as well.#SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/BiMLt2cz6P
— Matt Boone (@MattBoone0709) August 3, 2024
