ESPN Star Stephen A. Smith to Get Significant WWE Role: Report
ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith is reportedly expected to take on a significant on-screen role in WWE, potentially as a manager or authority figure, as part of the growing partnership between ESPN and WWE. Smith has already generated strong fan reactions, both positive and negative, including being booed at WrestleMania 42, which could be leveraged in a heel role. The timing and nature of his involvement remain unclear, but speculation suggests a possible appearance at SummerSlam in August.
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By Matthew CoudenContributing WriterShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.With his expressive outbursts and hot take rants on ESPN, there's no denying that Stephen A. Smith is one of their more polarizing figures on screens.That seemingly plays perfectly into the world of professional wrestling, and WWE is reportedly looking to further capitalize on the relationship between ESPN and WWE with Smith.
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