Corey Graves Makes Major Announcement During WWE NXT Takeover: R-Evolution Pre-Show

During the WWE NXT Takeover: R-Evolution pre-show on the WWE Network, Corey Graves took the opportunity to officially announce his retirement from active competition in the ring at the recommendation of WWE doctors due to injuries.

Graves further said, however, that he will still be with NXT, working as an announcer. Graves will join the announce team beginning at tonight's event.