Rich Brennan Talks His WWE Release, Commentating Smackdown & NXT, Corey Graves, Byron Saxton, More




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Summary: WrestleZone Radio Exclusive Interview May 17, 2016 Host: Nick Hausman Guest: Rich Boccini (aka Rich Brennan) Description: This WrestleZone Radio exclusive features Nick Hausman interviewing former WWE Smackdown & NXT commentator Rich Boccini (aka Rich Brennan). Some of the topics of discussion include: - What led to his WWE release and whether he was surprised - Mauro Ranallo transitioning in to his role as WWE Smackdown commentator - What it's like to be produced via headphones while trying to commentate matches - Who was producing him? - WWE producers trying to get him to break on camera - Not being allowed to use certain words and terms on WWE TV - Having more freedom to call the action in NXT as opposed to Smackdown - WWE NXT no longer be considered a developmental territory - Whether the NXT Championship or the Intercontinental Championship is more important - All of the NXT talent that has been called up to the main WWE roster - Who he thinks he gelled with best on commentary - Helping to get Corey Graves in to a commentary role - Why the WWE is so mean to Byron Saxton on camera - Some calls he made that riled up people on Twitter - His plans for the future - More... Be sure to subscribe to WrestleZone Radio on iTunes for more great pro wrestling audio exclusives presented by WrestleZone. You can follow Nick & Rich on Twitter: Nick- @WZRebel Rich- @RichBoccini