How WWE can book Stephen A. Smith in ultimate ESPN crossover
ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith has been increasingly linked to a potential crossover with WWE, following comments from WWE talent and reports of discussions with WWE leadership. Smith previously revealed that WWE CEO Nick Khan approached him, but he felt hesitant to commit. The ongoing on-air mentions and crowd reactions suggest a storyline involving Smith could be in development.
- ▪Stephen A. Smith was booed during Night 1 of WrestleMania while shown in the crowd.
- ▪WWE performer Danhausen has repeatedly referenced Smith on WWE programming, including placing and lifting a curse.
- ▪A report from Fightful Select stated ESPN is supportive of Smith's potential involvement with WWE.
- ▪Smith admitted that Nick Khan spoke to him about WWE, but he did not feel courageous enough to participate.
- ▪ESPN is the broadcast partner for WWE's premium live events, strengthening the possibility of a crossover.
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Joseph Staszewski How WWE can book Stephen A. Smith in ultimate ESPN crossover By Joseph Staszewski Published May 5, 2026, 1:36 p.m. ET Is there a WWE crossover in Stephen A. Smith's future? WireImage Stephen A. Smith has always seemed like someone who wanted to try his hand at being in WWE, and he could get his chance. A recent report from Fightful Select said that ESPN is “pleased and enthusiastic” about Smith getting involved with the partnership with the “Worldwide Leader” being the home of WWE PLEs. Smith, who said last month that WWE CEO Nick Khan talked to him about WWE but he wasn’t courageous enough to make the jump, was booed while being shown in the crowd during Night 1 of WrestleMania.
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