WWE news: Triple H hires American musician Alicia Warrington as new NXT announcer

The 38-year-old has revealed the deal via her Twitter account.

Warrington will not be competing in the ring, instead she is set to swap her drum sticks for the announce team on NXT.

She wrote: “BEYOND excited to announce – I am now working w the @WWE.

“I am your host #AliciaTaylor newest member of @WWENXT Announce Team.

“It is a complete honor to be a part of THE BEST in sports entertainment. Looking forward to 1st #NXT loop this weekend & meeting the #NXTuniverse.”

The lifelong wrestling fan has performed with music stars such as Kelly Osbourne, Lillix, Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez and Tracy Chapman.

Warrington also hosts a Youtube channel called “Heavy Wrestle”.

She will be known as Alicia Taylor in NXT.

And she will begin her duties immediately tonight at the live event in Dade City, Florida.

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