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.

AEW Dynamite Results – March 18, 2026 – Will Ospreay In-Ring Return, “Timeless” Toni Storm vs. Marina Shafir, Darby Allin vs. Gabe Kidd Coffin Match
WWE NXT Notes: Sean Legacy Not Medically Cleared & Elio LeFleur Replaces Him in NXT Tag Titles #1 Contender Tourn., Wren Sinclair Wins WWE Speed Women’s Title, Birthright Advances in NXT Tag Titles #1 Contender Tourn., NXT N.A. Title Match & More Set for NXT Stand & Deliver, 3/24 Show Card
Various: Mistico Set for 4/17 Maple Leaf Pro Multiverse Event in Las Vegas, Ted DiBiase Jr. Welfare Fraud Criminal Case & Trial Update, Indies/Misc.



