UPDATED: Jimmy Smith Comments On New Role As Raw Play-By-Play Voice, Responds to Fans

UPDATE: Jimmy Smith has issued a statement on his newly-announced role as the play-by-play voice for Raw and responded to some fans who are skeptical of the move. As noted, WWE announced on Wednesday that Smith will take over the spot vacated by Adnan Virk when he exited the company this week.

Smith wrote:

“Hey guys, well it’s been a busy day. Apparently @WWE liked my work so far. I know I’m stepping into a new world (I WAS a Mr. Perfect and Bruiser Brody fanatic however) but know I’ll do everything I can to honor the athletes and fans. Watch Monday and judge my work for yourself.”

Smith responded to several fans and others who expressed some concern about his new role, as you can see below:

Hey guys, well it’s been a busy day😳. Apparently @WWE liked my work so far. I know I’m stepping into a new world (I WAS a Mr. Perfect and Bruiser Brody fanatic however) but know I’ll do everything I can to honor the athletes and fans. Watch Monday and judge my work for yourself

— Jimmy Smith (@jimmysmithmma) May 26, 2021

Understood. You tell me what you think Tuesday

— Jimmy Smith (@jimmysmithmma) May 26, 2021

I will TOTALLY take the over on that bet

— Jimmy Smith (@jimmysmithmma) May 26, 2021

You bet!

— Jimmy Smith (@jimmysmithmma) May 26, 2021

Thanks!!

— Jimmy Smith (@jimmysmithmma) May 26, 2021

ORIGINAL: WWE has officially announced their new play-by-play man for Raw in Jimmy Smith. The company announced the news via a press release, and you can see the full announcement below.

The move comes after Adnan Virk exited the company in a mutually-agreed parting of ways. Smith had been rumored as the replacement, but it was not confirmed until now.

JIMMY SMITH JOINS WWE® MONDAY NIGHT RAW®
WWE® (NYSE: WWE) today announced that Jimmy Smith will debut as the play-by-play voice for Monday Night Raw starting this Monday, May 31 at 8/7c on USA Network.

Recently, Smith served as an analyst for NXT, where he hosted NXT TakeOver pre-show panels and worked on special projects for the black and gold brand. He is also the daily host of SiriusXM’s Unlocking the Cage and was the host of American Ninja Warrior on G4.

Smith will be joined at ringside for every Monday Night Raw by analysts Corey Graves and Byron Saxton.