WWE Planning Bigger Role for Stephen A. Smith With Major Payoff

TLDR

According to WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select, WWE is pleased with Stephen A. Smith's current involvement and is actively looking to expand his role, with both WWE and ESPN sources encouraged by how things are progressing. The report indicates there is an expected payoff to Smith's involvement coming this summer, likely as part of a tie-in with WWE programming ahead of a major premium live event on ESPN. Smith, who previously called out Paul Heyman and has close relationships with TKO officials, is seen as valuable for crossover appeal rather than as an in-ring competitor.