Stephen A. Smith discussed for on-screen WWE role this summer

7 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 1

A possible debut could come at SummerSlam on 1-2 August at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, with ESPN said to be enthusiastic about expanding his involvement.
Potential roles include a storyline, hosting duties or comedy segments, while Pat McAfee's uncertain WWE future could create an opening for another high-profile ESPN crossover figure.
Smith attended WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas and was loudly booed, a reaction that could suit a villain role as WWE deepens ties with ESPN under parent company TKO.

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