Tony Schiavone began his professional wrestling career in 1983 with Jim Crockett Promotions as a broadcaster. Despite taking a few years off from the industry, he has had a long and continuous career in wrestling. Schiavone holds Vince McMahon in high regard as a broadcaster, recognizing his skills and contributions to the profession.
Tony Schiavone has worked with various promotions, including AEW, MLW, and a brief period in WWF, as well as his notable time with WCW. In a recent episode of What Happened When, he shared his thoughts on Vince McMahons abilities as an in-ring interviewer and commentator.
Schiavone praised McMahon as one of the best announcers in the business, pointing out his partnership with Jesse The Body Ventura as one of the greatest commentary teams in wrestling history. He compared their dynamic to other legendary pairs like Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby Heenan, emphasizing McMahons deep understanding of promotion due to his role in the company.
Schiavones own experience with McMahon was short, spanning from April 1989 to April 1990, during which he served as the play-by-play announcer for major events like SummerSlam and the Royal Rumble alongside Ventura. He also believes Vince McMahon should enjoy his life instead of trying to repair his reputation. Regardless, Schaivone will always give credit where its due and thats unlikely to ever change.
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