Mauro Ranallo got a little help securing his new job as the lead announcer on SmackDown. Renee Young helped Ranallo land the job, noting that while Ranallo isn’t someone who fits Vince McMahon’s “type” as an announcer Young pushed for him to get the job.
Ranallo confirmed the news on Twitter, posting:
True story! #OhCanada https://t.co/SKUFfdjKS2
— Mauro Ranallo (@mauroranallo) January 12, 2016
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