Joe Tessitore will not appear on this Friday’s SmackDown from Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. ESPN confirmed Tessitore will call the Berinchyk vs. Keyshawn boxing match at The Theater at Madison Square Garden.
Michael Cole is expected to handle the announcing duties.
Friday’s SmackDown features several Elimination Chamber qualifying matches. Jacob Fatu, Braun Strowman, and Damian Priest compete in a triple threat match for a men’s chamber spot. Chelsea Green faces Naomi in a women’s qualifying match.
Additionally, Tiffany Stratton defends the WWE Women’s Championship against Nia Jax.