Joe Tessitore will make his WWE Raw debut as the lead announcer on tonight’s show.
Things confirmed for tonight’s Raw include Zelina Vega vs. Shayna Baszler, WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Jade Cargill & Bianca Belair celebrate their title win, and American Made (Julius Creed, Brutus Creed, & Ivy Nile) vs. Alpha Academy (Otis, Akira Tozawa & Maxxine Dupri). Unholy Union (Alba Fyre & Isla Dawn) vs. Damage CTRL (IYO SKY & Kairi Sane) to crown new #1 contenders for the Women’s Tag Team Titles are also set.
Finally, the WWE Intercontinental Championship Number One Contenders Tournament continues with Ilja Dragunov vs. Dragon Lee vs. Dominik Mysterio and Sheamus vs. Bronson Reed vs. Ludwig Kaiser.
Tessitore has previously called the NFL’s Monday Night Football and College Football Playoff games. WrestleVotes reports those in the company are fired up for his arrival. The account wrote:
“Many within WWE, especially on the production side, are fired up for Joe Tessitore’s debut tonight on RAW. A proven sportscaster with years of experience, including Monday Night Football, Top Rank Boxing, and multiple BCS bowl games, Tessitore brings a professional tone WWE has been seeking. He’ll work closely with Michael Cole in the early stages, with Cole being a strong supporter of Tessitore.”
Many within WWE, especially on the production side, are fired up for Joe Tessitore’s debut tonight on RAW.
A proven sportscaster with years of experience, including Monday Night Football, Top Rank Boxing, and multiple BCS bowl games, Tessitore brings a professional tone WWE has…
— WrestleVotes (@WrestleVotes) September 2, 2024
