All Elite Wrestling (AEW) today confirmed that it has signed renowned commentator Tony Schiavone to a full-time, multi-year agreement. Schiavone, widely considered to be one of the most important voices in professional wrestling, joins AEW’s television broadcast team of Jim Ross and Excalibur. Schiavone will also serve as a senior producer for AEW events. In addition to his work with AEW, the versatile Schiavone will continue his role as producer for the University of Georgia Football and Baseball Network and will call the play-by-play for the Atlanta Braves’ Triple A team, the Gwinnett Stripers.
“Tony ‘The Silver Tongue’ Schiavone was the lead voice of pro wrestling at a time when it was dominating the globe,” said Cody Rhodes, EVP of AEW. “It’s a pleasure to have him join AEW as a senior producer and member of the broadcast team. It doesn’t hurt that he’s a UGA fan either. I think Tony is one of the most underrated lead men with the narrative of pro wrestling there’s ever been. I’m thrilled to get into the studio with him. Let’s welcome Tony to All Elite Wrestling.”
The latest episode of Being the Elite, in addition to Tony Schiavone news, announced AEW will be headed to Charlotte, North Carolina at the Bojangles’ Coliseum on November 6 for AEW on TNT Episode 6. Tickets go on sale Friday, September 6 at 5 PM BST.
The episode also announced SCU (Christopher Daniels, Frankie Kazarian, and Scorpio Sky) will take on Luchasaurus, Jungle Boy, and Marko Stunt at All Out on August 31 in Chicago.
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All Out takes place at the Sears Center in Chicago on August 31st at 8 PM (1 AM BST the next day). The “Buy In” preshow will be available on AEW YouTubeChannel at 7 PM (12 AM BST the next day). The show is available for pre-order in the US and Canada through B/R Live streaming service and Fite TV for the rest of the world. Here’s the All Out card, as of today.
- AEW World Championship Match: Chris Jericho vs. “Hangman” Adam Page
- Kenny Omega vs. PAC
- Escalera De la Muerte (Ladder Match) for the AAA World Tag Team Titles: The Young Bucks vs. The Lucha Brothers (c)
- The winner receives a first-round bye in AEW World Tag Team Championship Tournament Match: Best Friends vs. The Dark Order
- Cody w/ a person of his choice vs Shawn Spears w/ Tully Blanchard
- Darby Allin vs. Joey Janela vs. Jimmy Havoc
- Riho vs. Hikaru Shida
- SCU (Christopher Daniels, Scorpio Sky & Frankie Kazarian) vs Luchasaurus, Jungle Boy & Marko Stunt
- AEW Women’s World Championship unveiled
- “The Buy In” – Winner gets a shot at AEW Women’s Championship – 21-Woman Casino Battle Royale: Ivelisse, Teal Piper, Brandi Rhodes, Jazz, Nyla Rose, Britt Baker, Allie, Yuka Sakazaki, Big Swole, Sadie Gibbs, TBA
- “The Buy In” – Private Party vs Angelico & Jack Evans
Here are the cards for the 6 first episodes of AEW on TNT:
Wednesday, October 2 – Premiere Episode – Capital One Arena, Washington, DC
- Jon Moxley appears live
- Cody Rhodes vs. Sammy Guevara
- The Young Bucks and Kenny Omega vs. Chris Jericho and two mystery partners
- The first-ever AEW Women’s Champion will be crowned
Wednesday, October 9 – Agganis Arena, Boston
- Jon Moxley vs. Shawn Spears
- AEW World Tag Team Championship Tournament Match: The Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson) vs. Private Party (Marq Quen & Isiah Kassidy)
Wednesday, October 16 – Liacouras Center, Philadelphia
- First-ever AEW World Championship defence: Hangman Page or Chris Jericho vs TBA
- First-ever AEW Women’s World Championship defence
Wednesday, October 23 – Petersen Events Center, Pittsburgh
- AEW World Tag Team Championship Tournament Semi-finals
- Jon Moxley in action
Wednesday, October 30 – Charleston Coliseum, Charleston
- Chris Jericho in action
- Jon Moxley in action
- AEW World Tag Team Champions Tournament finals
Wednesday, November 6 – Bojangles’ Coliseum – Charlotte, NC
- TBA
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