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ESPN Star Stephen A. Smith to Get Significant WWE Role: Report

ESPN Star Stephen A. Smith to Get Significant WWE Role: Report

Summary

ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith is expected to take a major role in WWE, possibly as a manager or authority figure. Fans have shown mixed reactions, with some expressing dislike for his involvement in professional wrestling.

Key Facts

  • Stephen A. Smith, known for his expressive ESPN commentary, is likely to have a significant on-screen role in WWE.
  • This role might include being ringside or managing WWE wrestlers during major events.
  • WWE and ESPN have a partnership that Smith’s involvement would further develop.
  • Smith previously hinted at joining WWE during WrestleMania appearances.
  • Some WWE fans reacted negatively to Smith’s presence at WrestleMania 42, booing him.
  • Smith’s attitude fits a “heel” role, which means a character who is meant to be disliked by fans.
  • ESPN colleague Pat McAfee also had a WWE presence but retired after WrestleMania 42.
  • There is speculation that Smith might appear at the WWE SummerSlam event in August 2024 in Minneapolis.
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