WWE has issued the following statement to CBSSports.com on the contract status of Smackdown LIVE! play-by-play commentator Mauro Ranallo:

“Mauro Ranallo remains under contract with WWE until August 12, 2017.”

Sources at CBS Sports indicate that Mauro will NOT appear on camera again for WWE during the remainder of his contract.

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