Alicia Taylor, a familiar face to NXT fans since 2019, recently made the jump to the main roster, debuting as the ring announcer on Friday Night SmackDown. After a successful run in NXT, Taylor shared her excitement about the new chapter in her WWE career.
Excited for the Future on SmackDown
In a post-show interview, Taylor described her debut as “incredible.” She admitted to feeling nervous before the show, but her determination and excitement shone through.
“I’m glad I got through one of them,” Taylor said with a laugh, “I couldn’t tell if it was the caffeine or the nerves, but I was ready to go!”
Taylor’s transition wasn’t just met with fan approval. NXT veterans like Triple H publicly endorsed her before her SmackDown debut.
This further solidified her talent and WWE’s confidence in her ability to thrive on the bigger stage. Now settled on SmackDown, Taylor reminisced fondly about her NXT experience, acknowledging the special bond she formed with colleagues like Triple H and Shawn Michaels.
“The other night [at] NXT, my last NXT, they tried to make me cry,” Taylor revealed. “They brought a little tear, it was special. NXT is a place where I grew close to Triple H and Shawn. Shawn’s done an amazing job leading NXT, and it’s all very special.”
Despite the bittersweet goodbye to NXT, Taylor’s focus is firmly on the future. With her infectious energy and clear passion for the industry, there’s no doubt she’ll continue to excel on SmackDown.
