ESPN Is Pleased And Enthusiastic About The Possibility Of Stephen A. Smith Getting Involved With WWE

Skylar RussellApril 30, 2026, 2:07 pm

ESPN is excited about the possibility of Stephen A. Smith in WWE.

WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select is reporting that sources from the company are “pleased” and “enthusiastic” about the possibility of Smith getting involved with WWE.

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ESPN sources are "pleased and enthusiastic" about the possibility of TV personality Stephen A. Smith getting involved with WWE's partnership, @WrestleVotes Radio on @FightfulSelect has learned.

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Smith was cursed by Danhausen on Friday, April 17. Since then, Smith’s New York Knicks have struggled with the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. A week after the curse, the popular ‘ESPN First Take’ host refused to apologize to Danhausen.

WrestleVotes on Fightful Select is also reporting that Stephanie Vaquer is expected to be sidelined for the foreseeable future. Learn more by clicking here.