Tom Phillips on NXT departure
WWE Smackdown Live commentator Tom Phillips issued the following tweet this week confirming his departure from the NXT commentary team.
As reported earlier this week, Mauro Ranallo agreed to terms on a new deal with WWE to join the NXT commentary team starting with the TV tapings this past Friday.
It has been one of the great joys of my career to be a part of NXT since 2012. I am eternally grateful for the opportunity!
— Tom Hannifan (@TomHannifan) June 23, 2017
WWE returns to New Zealand and Australia
WWE.com is reporting that the company will be returning to New Zealand and Australia this September with four live events slated to feature RAW stars.
Official details is as follows.
“Seth Rollins, Dean Ambrose, The Miz, Sasha Banks, Emma and Raw’s Superstars head Down Under, as WWE Live come to Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena Thursday, 14 September, Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena Friday, 15 September, and the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on Saturday, 16 September.”
