On the latest episode of the “WHW” podcast, Tony Schiavone discussed a wide range of topics, including what he would want the end of his career to look like.
The AEW announcer noted that he doesn’t see himself ever retiring and thinks he has one more contract with the promotion in him.
“I would say, ‘Hi everybody, welcome to another episode of [makes croaking sound]. Yeah [when Thompson asked if he would die in the seat.] That doesn’t mean I’m gonna be 80 when I do it. I don’t think I’m slowing down. I just don’t think I’m slowing down. I’m really honored that Tony would allow me to do play-by-play again at this stage in my life. Right now, I’m 66. I turned 66 on November 7th. I still got…realistically, I think I’ve got one more contract in me, if Tony will go with that, and then we’ll see what happens,” Schiavone said.
Schiavone continued, “I just don’t envision myself retiring. That’s why, when we started doing [AEW Collision], and this is before Tony put me on the broadcast team, Tony told me, he said, ‘We’re gonna start doing a Saturday show.’ He said, ‘You don’t have to come.’ He said, ‘We’re can have two different crews. I’m the only one who’s gotta come.’ I said, ‘Tony, I’m going to be here every day for you. I’ll be here on Wednesdays, and I’ll be here on Saturdays.’ It’s a case of just being away two nights out of the week. He said, ‘Okay.’ But then I got to thinking, it’s like, if I’m not doing it, what am I gonna do? Just sit at home and do nothing? That’s not me at all.”
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Tony Schiavone, the popular announcer for All Elite Wrestling (AEW), recently discussed his career and future plans on the “WHW” podcast. Schiavone revealed that he doesn’t see himself retiring anytime soon and believes he has one more contract left with the promotion.
At 66 years old, Schiavone expressed his gratitude for being given the opportunity to do play-by-play commentary again at this stage in his life. He mentioned that he doesn’t feel like he’s slowing down and is honored that Tony Khan, the founder and president of AEW, has allowed him to continue in his role.
Schiavone’s dedication to his work was evident when AEW started doing a Saturday show called AEW Collision. Initially, Schiavone was told that he didn’t have to come and that two different crews could handle the broadcasts. However, he insisted on being present for both Wednesday and Saturday shows because he couldn’t envision himself retiring or sitting at home doing nothing.
The veteran announcer’s passion for his job shines through as he expressed his commitment to being there for Tony Khan and the AEW team. Schiavone’s dedication and love for wrestling have kept him going strong, and he doesn’t plan on stopping anytime soon.
Fans of AEW can look forward to seeing Schiavone continue his role as an announcer for the promotion. While he may not have a specific timeline for when he will retire, it’s clear that Schiavone wants to keep doing what he loves for as long as possible.
In conclusion, Tony Schiavone’s recent comments on the “WHW” podcast shed light on his career aspirations and future plans. Despite being 66 years old, Schiavone doesn’t see himself retiring and believes he has one more contract left with AEW. His dedication and passion for wrestling are evident, and fans can expect to see him continue his role as an announcer for the promotion.