Mauro Ranallo was unable to work WWE NXT TakeOver: XXX, with Corey Graves taking his place in the commentary booth. It seems there is more to this story than initially thought.
According to a report by PW Insider, Mauro Ranallo is no longer working with WWE. He is officially done with the company and has not signed a new contract.
Ranallo finished with the company at some point over the last several weeks with one source believing the departure happened shortly after Takeover XXX. There had been word internally that Ranallo was leaving and/or was done over the last week but details were hard to come by.
Wade Barrett made his return to NXT reticently and reports have suggested he is currently in talks with WWE about becoming a full-time commentator.
Ranallo is currently still working in boxing and MMA. We will have to see if he decides to work in any other wrestling promotion.
