Alicia Taylor Makes Her WWE NXT Debut

There’s a new announcer in WWE and her name is Alicia.

Professional drummer Alicia Warrington revealed Wednesday on social media that she is now a member of the NXT announce team. She is going under the name Alicia Taylor and will serve as a host at NXT live events.

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 pic.twitter.com/Cb4RRli6hG

— Alicia Warrington (@MzWarrington) December 5, 2018

Warrington made her hosting debut at Thursday’s show in Dade City, Florida.

Welcome to NXT @MzWarrington #nxtdadecity pic.twitter.com/t4HAM9tTZU

— garry sponseller (@dxmillion) December 7, 2018

We have the NXT hosting debut of @MzWarrington here in Dade City, FL. pic.twitter.com/kTxqoOwmsY

— JJ Williams (@JJWilliamsWON) December 7, 2018

Welcome to @WWENXT @MzWarrington #NXTDadeCity pic.twitter.com/iFqioTfCxn

— Kyle (@FLWrestlingFan) December 7, 2018

Warrington has played drums for several notable musicians including Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez, Kelly Osbourne, Kate Nash, Chris Rene, Katy Tiz, Tracy Chapman, Colton Dixon, and Lillix. Here is a compilation of performance footage from her YouTube channel.

Warrington also hosts a YouTube series featuring interviews with wrestlers called “Heavy Wrestle.” Many names have appeared on her show, including Mick Foley, Jake “The Snake” Roberts and John Hennigan.

Following her announcement, Foley congratulated Warrington on joining the NXT announce team.

I am so excited for my friend @MzWarrington – the newest member of the @WWENXT announce team! HUGE congratulations Alicia! https://t.co/iSZZsM1h30

— Mick Foley (@RealMickFoley) December 5, 2018