WWE reportedly recently dropped SmackDown lead commentator Kevin Patrick from their SmackDown commentary team, according to SESCoops’ Aaron Varble.
Varble reported that his sources stated that WWE officials have yet to name a replacement for Patrick and the reason for the change was due to WWE officials feeling that things were just not working out with Patrick as the lead commentator.
Varbel also reported that Patrick will be moving to a backstage interviewer role for the SmackDown brand going forward.
The Wrestling Observer’s Dave Meltzer and PWInsider’s Mike Johnson reported that their sources confirmed Varble’s report about Patrick’s removal from SmackDown’s commentary team. Johnson reported that his sources stated that WWE officials made this decision on Monday evening.

Viewership for WWE RAW Show on Netflix – Dec. 1, 2025 – RAW Failed to Chart in Global Top 10 for Second Straight Week
TNA Impact! Results – Dec. 11, 2025 – Jake Something vs. Cedric Alexander vs. Ryan Nemeth vs. Dezmond Xavier vs. BDE vs. Jason Hotch, Dani Luna vs. Indi Hartwell Dog Collar Match
AEW Collision Winter Is Coming 2025 Results – Dec. 13, 2025 – Claudio Castagnoli vs. Konosuke Takeshita and Kevin Knight vs. “Speedball” Mike Bailey in Continental Classic Matches, Mark Briscoe vs. Daniel Garcia




