“Many times, I would be on live television and have no idea what the next match is, and I'd have no clue who was coming out next. The last person to know is always the announcer, and it's always your fault if you make a mistake - even if you didn't know. I was always on top of everything and never said the wrong name or the wrong town.”

American ring announcer and retired professional wrestler

Brandi Alexis Runnels, known professionally as Brandi Rhodes, is an American ring announcer and retired professional wrestler. She is best known for her work in WWE and for serving as chief brand officer and executive vice president of All Elite Wrestling, where she also appeared as a wrestler. Her career spans both performance and promotion in professional wrestling. In AEW, she held an executive role while continuing to appear on screen, a combination that made her a visible figure in the company. Her public profile comes mainly from her work in wrestling and the business side of the sport.