66-year-old legend confirms he will be in AEW for another "four to five years" after WrestleDream
A 66-year-old legend spoke to the media after WrestleDream 2024. He confirmed that he will continue in AEW for the next few years.
Tony Schiavone has become the voice of AEW since the company's inception in 2019. He has since served the role of a commentator for Dynamite, Rampage, and Collision. Schiavone is a veteran in the wrestling business and has previously worked at WWE, WCW, and Jim Crockett Promotions.
After WresteDream concluded, Tony Schiavone addressed the media during the post-show press conference. He also addressed the media rights deal with Warner Bros. Discovery and the company's recent agreement with Fox Sports Mexico. He also said that this deal will allow him to continue with the company for another "four to five years."
“We’re very very excited about our renewal with Warner Brothers Discovery and Fox Sports Mexico,” Schiavone stated. “We’re very very excited about that. I’m personally excited that my long-time career is going to continue for at least another four to five years or so. I’m honored to be here.” [H/T Wrestlingheadlines.com]
Check out the post-show media scrum below:
Lio Rush signed with AEW after WrestleDream
Lio Rush has been an exciting prospect on the independent scene for quite a while now. He has wrestled for several promotions and also made appearances for AEW in the past. He was present ringside at WrestleDream last night.
Following the conclusion of the show, Lio Rush announced that he had signed with All Elite Wrestling. However, he was soon interrupted by The Hurt Syndicate who were looking for Tony Khan.
A frustrated Rush confronted them resulting in MVP asking him if he was free this week on Dynamite. After the former said he was, MVP and Shelton Benjamin walked away to find Tony Khan.
It will be interesting to see what MVP was planning to discuss with Tony Khan after WrestleDream.