WWE Hires New SmackDown Ring Announcer

WWE are set to debut a new ring announcer on SmackDown, with former Top Rank Boxing announcer Mark Shunock joining the team.

Shunock will be going by the name ‘Mark Nash’ going forward, and posted the following to X/Twitter to announce his new role:

“Stepping into a new ring with @WWE. Thrilled to join Friday Night SmackDown. Mark "Nash" will see you tomorrow night at @TheO2. #WWE #WWESmackDown #SmackDown #RingAnnouncer”

Aside from announcing Top Rank Boxing, Shunock has also served as the in-arena announcer for NHL team the Las Vegas Golden Knights. As Shunock himself stated, he is set to make his debut tonight as SmackDown head’s to London’s O2.

Lilian Garcia had been handling announcing duties on the blue brand on a temporary basis after Alicia Taylor moved over to RAW in early 2025. Garcia returned to the company following the departure of Samantha Irvin in 2024. Although she will no longer be full-time ring announcing Garcia is set to stay with the company, and will continue to announce for Saturday night’s Main Event.

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