In a heartwarming display of camaraderie, WWE’s newest ring announcer, Alicia Taylor, has been greeted with open arms by her SmackDown colleagues, including Corey Graves, who has even proposed a musical collaboration with the 43-year-old veteran. Taylor made her main roster debut on the May 10 episode of SmackDown, replacing Mike Rome, and has since received a warm welcome from the WWE universe.
Corey Graves, a fellow commentator and former 24/7 Champion, took to social media to congratulate Taylor on her impressive debut, even going as far as to suggest starting a band together. The Saviour of Misbehavior extended an invitation to Wade Barrett to join as the guitarist, and Taylor responded enthusiastically, expressing her openness to the idea.
In a recent Digital Exclusive interview post-SmackDown, Taylor spoke candidly about her emotional farewell to NXT, where she had formed close bonds with colleagues, including Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels, who bid her a heartfelt goodbye. She also praised Jade Cargill’s impressive presence in the ring and confessed her admiration for Randy Orton’s wrestling style.
Taylor’s transition to SmackDown has been met with excitement from fans, who are eager to see her bring her unique energy to the blue brand. Her charismatic presence and experience as a ring announcer are expected to boost the show, much like Samantha Irvin has done on Monday Night RAW.
Triple H, WWE’s Chief Content Officer, also welcomed Taylor to the SmackDown family, solidifying her position as an integral part of the team. As Taylor settles into her new role, fans can expect to see her bring her signature flair to the ring, entertaining audiences worldwide.
With her music background as a drummer, Taylor’s potential collaboration with Graves could lead to an exciting new project outside of the WWE ring. For now, fans can look forward to seeing Taylor’s dynamic personality shine on SmackDown, as she becomes an integral part of the brand.
