Longtime WWE On-Air Personality Exits Company After 15-Year Run

Originally posted on Athlon Sports
By Fernando Quiles Jr. | Last updated Jul 9, 2025 7:38 PM ET

A mainstay on-air talent for WWE has departed from the company.

WWE has seen its share of commentators, announcers, and hosts come and go. There are some that have longer staying power than others, such as Michael Cole, a future Hall of Famer. While Scott Stanford didn't have the name recognition of Cole, he secured his spot as a WWE on-air personality for 15 years.

Stanford announced on his X account that he has wrapped up his time with WWE. He posted a video of several WWE staffers giving him a sendoff during his final day with the company. Stanford is hopeful that he will be back with the promotion one day.

When you walk out of the studio on your last day @WWE ! 15 year run... nothing but love! Hope to make it back one day! @TripleH @StephMcMahon @HeymanHustle pic.twitter.com/2UcnLZlXhb
— Scott Stanford (@scottstanford1) July 9, 2025

Stanford made his WWE debut in 2009. He served as the host for "Bottom Line," replacing Jack Korpela. Stanford was promoted to a play-by-play commentator role on "Superstars."

Once WWE introduced pre-shows for "Monday Night Raw" and "SmackDown," Stanford transitioned back to being a host. Stanford contributed to WWE programming both online and on TV, hosting "This Week in WWE" and "Afterburn," which he had been a part of since 2013.

WWE reportedly tried out several on-air hopefuls, such as former TNA Wrestling interviewer and host Sam Leterna. While WWE was reportedly impressed with Leterna, there's no word on whether or not she'll be brought in to fill the void left by Stanford.

Outside of WWE, Stanford is a longtime sports anchor in New York City. He worked at WNYW-TV, WNBC-TV, and PIX11. He served as a post-game reporter for New York Yankees and New York Giants games.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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