As part of the WWE Draft, several names were moved to the main roster across Raw and SmackDown, including Ilja Dragunov, Lyra Valkyria, Blair Davenport, Kiana James, Carmelo Hayes, Baron Corbin, and Dijak.
There is another NXT name going up to the main roster, which is Alica Taylor, who has done ring-announcing duties for the brand over the last few years. It was first reported by Corey Brennan of Fightful Select that Mike Rome was going to NXT and trading places with Taylor. She is slated to be part of the SmackDown brand imminently.
This move marks the first time that WWE’s main roster will have two black women as ring announcers. Shawn Michaels, who oversees NXT, confirmed the news with a post on social media that included footage of him telling the locker room about the move.
An irreplaceable part of the soundtrack for countless unforgettable #WWENXT moments, and now she's bringing her unending passion to #SmackDown.
@AliciaTaylorNXT, thank you for everything you've brought to the #NXTUniverse… and congratulations on your next step! #WeAreNXT pic.twitter.com/3d4IIgaruD
— Shawn Michaels (@ShawnMichaels) May 8, 2024
Another star is expected to be called up soon. For more on that, click here.
