Shane Douglas has praised the professionalism of fellow ECW alumni Joey Styles during their tenure in the extreme promotion.
Speaking on a recent edition of his “Franchise University” podcast, Douglas commented on Styles, who often called ECW pay-per-view events on his own. He said,
“This, by no means, is to smear or besmirch anybody else in the industry – Jim Ross, Lance Russell, and Gordon Solie were all phenomenal, but watching Joey … how professional he approached this job [even] in the dressing room walking around.
“I remember him talking with Taz about the Kata Ha Jime [Tazmission] and in his commentary on Barely Legal, you’ll hear him just throwing these words that I’d never heard before. He’d done his homework, like a straight-A student in class.
“He brought with him a corporate attitude — he had worked for big companies in New York City. He brought that with him, and Joey’s delivery was so informative, but at the same time, so disarming. It wasn’t like, ‘I’m a bean head who’s gonna hit you in the head with all these big words.’”
Following the demise of ECW, Styles joined WWE in 2005 and would remain in roles on and off-screen until his departure in 2016.
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Shane Douglas, a former professional wrestler, recently praised the professionalism of his fellow ECW (Extreme Championship Wrestling) alumni, Joey Styles. Douglas commended Styles’ approach to his role as a commentator during their time in the extreme promotion.
In an episode of his podcast, “Franchise University,” Douglas expressed his admiration for Styles, who often called ECW pay-per-view events on his own. He emphasized that his comments were not meant to discredit other industry veterans such as Jim Ross, Lance Russell, and Gordon Solie, who were all exceptional in their own right. However, Douglas highlighted the unique qualities he observed in Styles.
Douglas recalled witnessing Styles’ professionalism both inside and outside the dressing room. He mentioned a specific instance where Styles engaged in a conversation with Taz about a wrestling move called the Kata Ha Jime (Tazmission). Douglas also pointed out Styles’ commentary during the Barely Legal event, where he used terminology and phrases that were new to him. This demonstrated Styles’ dedication to his craft and his commitment to thorough research.
According to Douglas, Styles brought a corporate attitude with him to ECW, having previously worked for big companies in New York City. This mindset translated into his delivery as a commentator, which was both informative and disarming. Douglas appreciated that Styles didn’t overwhelm the audience with complex jargon but instead presented the information in a digestible manner.
After ECW’s closure, Styles joined WWE in 2005 and held various roles both on and off-screen until his departure in 2016. His contributions to the wrestling industry have been highly regarded, and his professionalism continues to be recognized by his peers and fans alike.
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Joey Styles’ professionalism and dedication to his craft have left a lasting impact on the wrestling industry. His ability to deliver informative commentary while maintaining a relatable and approachable demeanor has made him a respected figure among fans and fellow professionals.