One big thing: Tony Schiavone receives prestigious broadcasting award
Tony Schiavone, All Elite Wrestling’s (AEW) veteran announcer, was presented with the Gordon Solie Award by the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame on July 19, 2024, in Waterloo, Iowa.
Why it matters
This award recognizes Schiavone’s significant contributions to professional wrestling broadcasting, cementing his status as one of the industry’s most respected voices.
By the numbers
• Schiavone’s career spans over 4 decades
• He has been with AEW since August 2019
• Currently works on both AEW Dynamite and Collision
The backstory
• Schiavone gained fame as the voice of Jim Crockett Promotions and WCW from the 1980s to 2001
• After a hiatus from wrestling, he joined AEW in 2019
• He has since become a cornerstone of AEW’s broadcast team
What they’re saying
AEW shared a video of Schiavone receiving the award, tweeting:
“Last Friday night, #AEW’s own @tonyschiavone24 was presented with the Gordon Solie Award by the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame in Waterloo, Iowa”
The big picture
This award not only honors Schiavone’s past achievements but also highlights his continued relevance in modern wrestling. It underscores AEW’s commitment to blending respected industry veterans with new talent.
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