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Mauro Ranallo To Host New CBS Reality Series “Beyond The Edge”

Former WWE SmackDown and WWE NXT commentator Mauro Ranallo, who is currently an announcer for Showtime Sports, will be the host of a new CBS reality series titled “Beyond The Edge”, scheduled to premiere on Wednesday, March 16th at 9pm Eastern. The series will feature nine celebrities trading their worlds of luxury to live in  Continue Reading »

Mauro Ranallo Discusses His Broadcasting Career, Mental Health, Documentary & More

In an interview with The Jim and Sam Show on Sirius XM Radio, WWE NXT commentator Mauro Ranallo discussed the release of the Bipolar Rock N’ Roller documentary, his broadcasting career, mental health and more. The interview is available in full below:

Mauro Ranallo Opens Up On Mental Health, Almost Quitting WWE & More

WWE NXT commentator Mauro Ranallo was a guest on the MMA Hour earlier this week to promote the May 25th premiere of his documentary on Showtime which looks at his battle with being bipolar and more. Ranallo went deep into his mental issues during the interview, as well as the different breakdowns that have occurred  Continue Reading »

Documentary On Mauro Ranallo’s Battle With Mental Illness To Premiere On Showtime Next Month

Showtime sent out the following: SHOWTIME® ANNOUNCES RAW AND REVEALING DOCUMENTARY CHRONICLING SPORTSCASTER MAURO RANALLO AND HIS LIFELONG BATTLE WITH MENTAL ILLNESS BIPOLAR ROCK ‘N ROLLER Premieres During Mental Health Awareness Month On Friday, May 25 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME NEW YORK – April 30, 2018 – Prolific combat sports broadcaster Mauro Ranallo  Continue Reading »

Mauro Ranallo Thanks Frank Shamrock For Saving His Life Over The Weekend

In a post on  his official Twitter account, WWE NXT commentator Mauro Ranallo thanked UFC legend Frank Shamrock for saving his life over the weekend, when Shamrock performed the heimlich manuever. Please learn the Heimlich maneuver. @frankshamrock saved my life with it tonight. ? — Mauro Ranallo (@mauroranallo) January 15, 2018

Mauro Ranallo – WWE NXT Update

Mauro Ranallo, who announced yesterday that he will be joining the NXT announce team, is expected to begin his duties at tonight’s WWE NXT tapings at Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida. For those wondering how hectic Ranallo’s weekend will be, he is then scheduled to fly to New York City to call the  Continue Reading »

Mauro Ranallo To Join WWE NXT Announce Team

In a post on his official Instagram account, Mauro Ranallo announced that he had come to terms with the WWE on a new deal that will see him call the action on NXT. THE NXT CHAPTER BEGINS! WWE and I mutually agreed to end my responsibilities on SmackDown having nothing to do with rumors about  Continue Reading »

Mauro Ranallo & Mike Goldberg Join Bellator MMA As Commentators

Bellator MMA sent out the following: BELLATOR SIGNS VETERAN MMA COMMENTATORS MIKE GOLDBERG AND MAURO RANALLO BOTH SET TO CALL THE ACTION FOR BELLATOR NYC ON SATURDAY, JUNE 24 AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN LOS ANGELES — Bellator has signed longstanding MMA commentators Mike Goldberg and Mauro Ranallo to multi-event broadcast agreements beginning with Bellator NYC:  Continue Reading »

Mauro Ranallo – WWE Update

In an update on Mauro Ranallo’s standing with the WWE, Ranallo confirmed in a story posted by Tufayel Ahmed of Newsweek that he has agreed to mutually part ways with the company but will still remain under contract through August 12th simply stating, “WWE and I have mutually agreed to part ways. It has nothing  Continue Reading »

Mauro Ranallo Update

RIZIN Fighting Championship, the Japanese mixed martial arts promotion, have announced that Mauro Ranallo will be calling their April 16th event, which will air live on the FITE TV app at 2AM Eastern. For those wondering, Ranallo’s WWE deal allows him to continue taking assignments outside of the company, including his return to boxing commentary  Continue Reading »

Mauro Ranallo Reportedly Not Returning To WWE

WWE SmackDown Live commentator Mauro Ranallo will not be returning to work with the WWE and will be effectively seeing out his contract, according to a report from CBS Sports who cite sources close to the situation. Ranallo has missed the past several weeks of WWE television while dealing with depression issues and has since  Continue Reading »

Mauro Ranallo Announces That He Will Miss WrestleMania 33

WWE SmackDown Live commentator Mauro Ranallo announced on his official Twitter account that he will not be commentating at this Sunday’s WrestleMania 33 pay-per-view, but offered his congratulations on the news that Jim Ross will be returning to the commentary desk at the biggest pay-per-view of the year. While it breaks my heart that I  Continue Reading »

Mauro Ranallo – WWE SmackDown Update

Speaking through his official Twitter account, WWE SmackDown Live commentator Mauro Ranallo provided the following update as to why he has been off television recently. “Feeling love from everyone. I am stronger. I want to wish my @WWE family another AMAZING #WrestleMania #KeepUpTheGoodFight #MentalHealth”

Mauro Ranallo Comments On Missing WWE SmackDown Live In Recent Weeks

Speaking through his official Twitter account, WWE SmackDown Live commentator Mauro Ranallo commented on missing the show in recent weeks. I'm deeply touched by your tweets of support. My doctor wants me to stay off social media for now but I wanted to thank you. ???? — Mauro Ranallo (@mauroranallo) March 24, 2017

Mauro Ranallo To Announce WrestleMania 32 Kickoff Show

Speaking through his official Twitter account, WWE SmackDown commentator Mauro Ranallo announced that in addition to him appearing on the WWE NXT Takeover: Dallas pre-show panel this Friday night, he will also be announcing the WrestleMania 32 kickoff show prior to the main show this Sunday. I'm on @WWENXT Takeover panel & I am blessed  Continue Reading »

Pre-Show Panel Confirmed For WWE NXT Takeover: Dallas

WWE have announced that Mauro Ranallo, Renee Young and WWE Hall of Famer Lita will comprise the pre-show panel for this Friday’s WWE NXT Takeover: Dallas live special on the WWE Network. The pre-show airs at 9:30pm Eastern, with the main show starting at 10pm Eastern.

SmackDown Announcer Change For This Week

WWE taped a few matches that will air on SmackDown this Thursday at 8pm Eastern on the USA Network. For those wondering, on hand to call the action will be Mauro Ranallo and Jerry “The King” Lawler. There is no word as of writing as to why WWE made the switch to not include Byron  Continue Reading »

Mauro Ranallo Discusses Being WWE SmackDown Commentator, His Role At WrestleMania 32 & More

Ring Rust Radio sent out the following: We had WWE SmackDown Announcer MAURO RANALLO on the show this week, and it was a great episode with plenty of exclusive content. YouTube interview: https://youtu.be/hTYNK49lYxw Blog Talk Radio Episode: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ringrustradio/2016/03/22/ring-rust-radio–mar-22-w-wwe-wrestlemania-32-chatter-mauro-ranallo–part-1 WWE SmackDown Announcer MAURO RANALLO Interview Transcription Ring Rust Radio: Earlier this year, you were signed by  Continue Reading »

Mauro Ranallo Confirmed As Host Of Inside MMA

WWE SmackDown commentator Mauro Ranallo is set to become the new host of AXS TV’s “Inside MMA”, as he will replace Kenny Rice beginning on Friday, March 25th, according to a report from Sports Illustrated. Speaking on the announcement, Ranallo had the following to say, “I’m blessed to be doing WWE on a weekly basis  Continue Reading »

Mauro Ranallo To Commentate On WWE Fastlane Kickoff Match

Speaking through his official Twitter account, WWE commentator Mauro Ranallo confirmed that he will be commentating on the WWE United States Championship during tonight’s WWE Fastlane kickoff. Guess who's calling @KalistoWWE vs @VivaDelRio on #WWEFastlane Kickoff at 7:30ET @WWENetwork ,https://t.co/0JuMC0iFfT, YouTube & more! ???? — Mauro Ranallo (@mauroranallo) February 21, 2016