11 Facts About Andy Shepherd

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Andrew Shepherd is an English sports broadcaster, professional wrestling commentator, presenter, producer and writer.

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Andy Shepherd is best known for his time in WWE where he served as the play-by-play commentator and former ring announcer on NXT UK.

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Andy Shepherd was a national level athlete, representing Leicestershire at the English Schools Athletics Championships for the 100m.

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Andy Shepherd has worked behind the camera, producing TV shows for Fulwell 73 and Big Talk Productions.

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Andy Shepherd is known in-front of the camera for his work on UKTV's Dave, fronting their coverage of David Haye's comeback fights and Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series as well as Channel 5's BAMMA coverage.

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In June 2018 Andy Shepherd returned to be the ring announcer for the two night WWE United Kingdom Championship Tournament.

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The day after the tournament, it was announced that a WWE United Kingdom brand would launch, NXT UK, which had its first television taping the following month, in which Andy Shepherd serves as ring announcer and has done since until the 5 March 2020 episode.

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On 12 March 2020 Andy Shepherd was promoted to play-by-play commentator on NXT UK, replacing Tom Phillips joining the NXT UK commentary alongside Nigel McGuinness.

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In September 2020 Andy Shepherd hosted Bellator MMA's Euro Series 8 and 9 broadcasts from Milan, Italy.

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Andy Shepherd had previously fronted their Bellator 200 broadcast for Channel 5.

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In November 2022 Andy Shepherd was a ringside broadcast host during Floyd Mayweather Jr.