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Longtime WWE host and broadcaster Scott Stanford has announced that he has parted ways with the company. His departure marks the end of a 15-year run as a familiar face on WWE's studio programming and pay-per-view kickoff shows.

Stanford took to social media on Wednesday to make the announcement. He shared a video and a heartfelt message about his time with the company.

The Departure Announcement

In a post on his X account, Stanford confirmed it was his last day with WWE. He made it clear that he was leaving on good terms and expressed his gratitude for his long tenure.

"When you walk out of the studio on your last day @WWE! 15 year run... nothing but love!" Stanford wrote. "Hope to make it back one day!" He also tagged Triple H, Stephanie McMahon, and Paul Heyman in his post.

A Fixture Of WWE Programming

Stanford joined WWE in 2009 and quickly became a staple of the company's broadcast team. He began as the host of the international recap show, WWE Bottom Line, and later served as a play-by-play commentator on WWE Superstars. However, he became most known for his role as the anchor of WWE's studio programming.

Roman and Seth celebrate in the ring during the WWE show at Zenith Arena on may 09, 2017 in Lille, France. PHILIPPE HUGUEN/AFP/Getty Images

For years, Stanford was the face of shows like This Week in WWE, Afterburn, and the modern post-show talk shows, Raw Talk and SmackDown LowDown. He was also the lead host for countless pay-per-view kickoff show panels, where he served as the steady hand directing traffic between analysts like Booker T, JBL, and Peter Rosenberg.

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A True Sports Broadcaster

Unlike many wrestling personalities, Scott Stanford maintained a dual career throughout his WWE tenure. He is an Emmy-winning sports anchor for WPIX in New York City, a role that lent a high degree of professionalism and credibility to WWE's broadcasts.

Stanford's polished, traditional sportscaster style provided a perfect balance to the more chaotic world of professional wrestling.

Stanford's departure comes after WWE has made several changes to its supplementary programming, including the cancellation of SmackDown LowDown earlier this year. Fans will miss his familiar voice and presence, but his parting message leaves the door open for a potential return in the future.

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