Biography of Greg Hamilton (a.k.a.: Greg Hutson)

Greg Hutson (born July 24, 1979), better known by his ring name Greg Hamilton, is an American professional wrestling ring announcer and television host currently working for WWE as the ring announcer for SmackDown, 205 Live and pay-per-view events. Prior to signing with WWE, Hutson worked as an event and entertainment host for organizations such as CBS, FOX and NBC.

Hutson graduated from Hamilton High School 1997. His career in hosting began in 2001 after finding an online job listing to be a host for Carnival cruise line. He remained with Carnival for five year, becoming cruise director at 24. It was while in this position that a San Antonio television producer approached him about guest hosting on “Great Day S.A.” A month later, Hutson was invited to audition to take over the hosting position on a permanent basis. He was successful and went on to co-host with Kristina Guerrero, now of “E! News.” During this time he also hosted a weekly segment at Fox35 in Orlando called “Hot in Hollywood,” reporting on entertainment news

After over a year with Great Day S.A., Hutson became host of American Idol Experience, a live stage-show version of the Fox show “American Idol” at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. While in Orlando, he also performed in-arena hosting for the NBA’s Orlando Magic. Prior to joining WWE, Hutson also hosted annual events with the Miss America organization.

Full name: Greg Hamilton

Born: July 24, 1979

Birthplace: Hamilton, Ohio, USA