Adnan Virk and WWE have parted ways a month after he joined the Monday Night Raw announce team.
“WWE and Adnan Virk have mutually agreed to part ways,” a statement on WWE.com reads. “WWE thanks Adnan for his work.” An announcement has not been made on who will replace Virk on the Raw announce team.
Virk, also a member of MBL Network through 2021, joined WWE on the April 12 edition of Monday Night Raw. “I’m elated to be joining the premier sports entertainment company in my new role with WWE,” Virk after the announcement was made. “As a kid who grew up idolizing WWE Hall of Famers like Bret Hart and Ric Flair, the opportunity to call modern legends like Drew McIntyre, Bobby Lashley, Randy Orton, Charlotte Flair and so many others alongside Corey Graves and Byron Saxton is truly humbling.” However, fans had been vocal on social media with critiques of Virk’s announcing style.
Corey Graves, Byron Saxton and Virk replaced commentators Tom Phillips and Samoa Joe, with Phillips transitioning to host 205 Live and Samoa Joe being released three days later, along with The IIconics Billie Kay and Peyton Royce, Mickie James, Chelsea Green, Tucker, Kalisto and more.
PWInsider and Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com report there were more WWE employees released today aside from Virk, with divisions being folded and high-ranking officials among those cut.
WWE Monday Night Raw airs Mondays at 8 p.m. ET on USA Network.
Source: WWE.com
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