WWE has announced via WWE.com that announcer Tom Phillips has made company history at WrestleMania 33 by becoming only the fifth individual to occupy the lead commentator's position for the event.
The only four other individuals to do so are Vince McMahon, Jim Ross, Gorilla Monsoon, and Michael Cole.
Below is a post from WWE's official Twitter account marking the occasion, as well as WWE's comments via their official website:
Only 4 men have called Lead at #WrestleMania: Vince, Gorilla, JR & Cole. Tonight a 5th joins...congrats @TomPhillipsWWE! pic.twitter.com/57aqwsdX2v
— WWE (@WWE) April 2, 2017
"Tom Phillips is having his very own WrestleMania Moment.
Before the first bell even tolls at The Showcase of the Immortals, the SmackDown LIVE commentator has joined an elite club of lead calls for WrestleMania. Phillips will be only the fifth man to occupy the lead commentator spot for WrestleMania, joining the rarified company of Mr. McMahon, Jim Ross, Gorilla Monsoon and Michael Cole.
WWE.com offers its congratulations to Tom Phillips on joining the club!"
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