Kevin Patrick, the former lead announcer for WWE SmackDown, recently spoke out about his departure from the company in an interview with Rick Ucchino on 700WLW. Patrick joined WWE in March 2021 and quickly became a familiar voice for fans tuning into SmackDown.

Despite his departure, Patrick expressed nothing but gratitude and fondness for his time with WWE, emphasizing the positive relationships he formed during his tenure. He conveyed his deep appreciation for the experiences and opportunities he had while working with the organization.

“Absolutely loved my time with WWE. Nothing but love for everybody there. I’ll look back on my time there brilliantly, and I know I’ll go visit friends when WWE is in town, I’ll go say hi to everybody. I left very amicably with everybody there,” he stated.

Since parting ways with WWE, Patrick has embarked on a new journey as the host of MLS 360 on Apple TV. Describing his new role as his “dream job,” Patrick expressed enthusiasm and passion for his latest endeavor, highlighting the alignment between the show’s format and his personal interests.

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“Everything about this show screams me, and I hate to say it like that because it sounds egotistical, but it’s my dream job. It’s absolutely my dream job to be bouncing around the grounds, bouncing around through the goals, bringing you all the live updates. It’s me to a tee for anyone that knows me really well. It’s what I’m all about. So it is the dream job and it’s something that was so important for me to go all in on this,” he enthused.

Patrick’s transition to MLS 360 represents an exciting new chapter in his career, allowing him to pursue his passion for sports broadcasting in a role that resonates deeply with his interests and talents. As he embraces this new opportunity, fans can anticipate witnessing Patrick’s trademark enthusiasm and expertise shine through in his latest venture.

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Steve Carrier

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