Jerry Lawler And Lita Removed From Pre-Show Panel

The WWE pre-shows will be light on legends in the near future … because Jerry Lawler and Lita have been removed from the panel of hosts.

The Wrestling Observer reports that both have now been taken off of regular weekly programming — which includes the pre-shows for Raw, Smackdown Live and pay-per-view events.

This move comes as WWE started to officially phase out the 30 minute pre-shows for both RAW and Smackdown Live from the WWE Network and other social media platforms and are now airing 10 minute pre-show specials before TV going forward.

Lawler resumed announcing on SD after his suspension was lifted in July. Later that month he was shuffled to the pre-show panel after the WWE Draft.

Following the recent decision by the powers-that-be, The King has been retweeting unhappy fans.

As for Lita, it was reported earlier this year that she was shifting from her backstage producer role and would become an on-air presence for the pre-shows. No word as to what she’ll be doing next.

Lawler and Lita joined Booker T and Renee Young on most panels but they were absent from the TLC pay-per-view. Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer adds that the two are now on a Legends deal and are no longer employed full time by WWE.

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet , WrestleView and  wrestling-online.com