WWE SmackDown Commentary Team Changes Amid Absences, Multiple Callers Rotate

The WWE SmackDown commentary team has seen several recent changes primarily due to scheduling conflicts and planned breaks. Michael Cole and Corey Graves were initially announced as the SmackDown announce team for the coming months, but Corey Graves missed the September 12th SmackDown due to his role as lead announcer for the WWE-AAA Worlds Collide event held the same night. With Michael Cole also absent, the commentary duties for that SmackDown event in Norfolk, Virginia, were handled by NXT commentators Vic Joseph and Booker T. Joe Tessitore, who usually partners with Wade Barrett on SmackDown commentary, has limited availability due to his college football commitments, and Barrett is currently on a pre-planned break. Meanwhile, WWE star Andrade has reportedly left the company, with no clear details on whether he requested his release or was cut, marking the end of his second WWE run that began in January 2024. The evolving commentary lineup reflects WWE's adaptation to talent schedules and external event commitments, while Andrade's departure adds to recent roster changes.