WWE Announces New Television Role For Aiden English

WWE star Aiden English is best known for his time on Smackdown Live as Rusev’s sidekick and “Rusev Day” teammate, and perhaps no one has been able to match English’s mic skills when it comes to literally singing the praises of his tag team partner.

Following the official split of Rusev Day on the Blue Brand, Aiden English has had a limited role on Tuesday nights, as Rusev has gone on to excel in singles competition and is the current United States Champion.

WWE.com announced this week that Aiden English will be joining the 205 Live commentary team from now through WrestleMania season, and below is the company’s official announcement.

Beginning tonight on WWE 205 Live, SmackDown Superstar Aiden English joins Vic Joseph and Nigel McGuinness as a guest commentator through WrestleMania season. English will still compete on SmackDown LIVE, but he’s seizing the opportunity to show off his abilities at the announce table.

WWE 205 Live General Manager Drake Maverick explained his decision behind the addition of The Drama King.

“The McMahons have been shaking things up on Raw and SmackDown LIVE, so I’m going to follow suit,” Maverick said. “Aiden English is an active Superstar and is very opinionated, and I believe those opinions and perspective will add to the current commentary team, only adding to the entertainment value of The Most Exciting Hour of Television.”
Senior Director of On-Air Talent and Raw commentator Michael Cole also praised the move.

“We wanted to do something special for WrestleMania season, and Royal Rumble week kicks off the Road to WrestleMania,” said Cole. “We’ve been working with Aiden at the WWE Performance Center to see if he has the chops, and it turns out he’s pretty good.”

Don’t miss Aiden English’s debut as part of the WWE 205 Live announce team tonight!

It remains to be seen how WWE intends to utilize English following WrestleMania, and if he will return to Smackdown or potentially move to Raw.

It’s always possible that WWE could be testing English out as an announcer should the company be looking into transitioning him from the ring to the commentary booth in a full-time capacity.