In an exclusive digital interview with WWE’s Twitter handle, Alicia Taylor, the 43-year-old WWE star, opened up about her nerve-wracking debut on the latest edition of Friday Night SmackDown. The former NXT ring announcer, who recently made the transition to the main roster, shared her thoughts on her emotional farewell from NXT and her impressions of some of the biggest names in the wrestling world.
Taylor, who signed with WWE in December 2018, revealed that she was overcome with emotion on her last night in NXT, saying that her colleagues tried to make her cry. Despite the sentimental goodbye, Taylor was thrilled to take the next step in her career, joining the SmackDown team as a ring announcer.
During the interview, Taylor praised WWE legends Triple H and Shawn Michaels, whom she described as close friends and mentors. She credited Michaels with doing a “great job” in making NXT a household name, saying that she was always close to both Triple H and Michaels.
Taylor also expressed admiration for rising star Jade Cargill, saying she was “pretty impressed” by the AEW wrestler. She also gushed about Randy Orton, stating that she loves watching him perform in the ring.
The WWE Hall of Famer, Shawn Michaels, took to Twitter to congratulate Taylor on her new role, saying that she was an “irreplaceable part of NXT” and wishing her all the best on her new journey.
Taylor’s debut on SmackDown marks an exciting new chapter in her career, and fans are eager to see what the future holds for the talented ring announcer. With her infectious personality and warm on-screen presence, Taylor is set to become a fan favorite on the blue brand.
As she navigates her new role, Taylor will undoubtedly bring her unique energy and enthusiasm to the SmackDown team, and fans can’t wait to see what’s in store for this talented WWE star.
