Can we remove Taz from commentary, and replace him with Don Callis? (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 months ago by Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world to c/squaredcircle@lemmy.zip

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Every AEW show, Taz just seems to cause CONSTANT non-stop awkward moments, and bickering without payoff.

Meanwhile, everytime Don Callis is on commentary, he's the star of the show. At least the commdntary portion of the show.

And can we all admit that for as bad as Tony Schivone was in WCW, he's pretty great in AEW.

And as much as I hate to admit it, Excaliber is a top notch commentary, and there's a reason he's lead announcer.

........but Taz needs to go.

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[-] hellothere@sh.itjust.works 8 points 2 months ago

You clearly have lost your mind, Sir.

[-] Neon_Carnivore@lemmy.zip 6 points 2 months ago

Over my dead body.

[-] Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

What is it this week with people asking for things to come to murder as the solution to conflict resolution? You.....Vince telling Shane he'd have to stab him in the heart if he wanted his idea approved.......I'm sure politics will have some of this before November.

[-] Neon_Carnivore@lemmy.zip 2 points 2 months ago

Bruh, I'm simply saying I wouldn't want such a change, unless I'm dead, in which case, I wouldn't care. Because dead people tend to care about very little. If you wish to elevate this to attempted murder, all I can say is:

I fight dirty, I hug and kiss!

Now, all that silliness out of the way:

If I had to replace Tazz, it would be with Matt Menard before Don Callis. Not because Carny Hot Dog is bad at commentary, I just like Hot Dog Man as a heel manager that occasionally does commentary much more than as a full-time commentator. I also really like Tazz on commentary, mainly for the same reasons you listed for disliking him. He's also aware that the IWC likes his silly/awkward moments, and he leans into that, much in the same way Jericho's Learning Tree gimmick is rooted (pun intended!) in the criticism he's getting.

[-] Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Matt Menard

I.....uh......who?

Edit: Oh, you mean daddy magic! I can never decide if I love him, or if he's annoying.

[-] GeekFTW@lemmy.zip 1 points 2 months ago

2 attempted assassinations, already there lmao.

But god that Vince-Shane bit was fucking messed rofl.

[-] Brain@lemmy.zip 2 points 2 months ago

And can we all admit that for as bad as Tony Schivone was in WCW, he's pretty great in AEW.

He was great in the early Nitro years though. It wasn't until the last couple of years that he openly hated WCW and it showed.

........but Taz needs to go.

Maybe we could just pull a JR on him, bring him out sometimes. I'm not a big fan of the three person booth personally and if I were to kick somebody out of the nest, it's probably Taz.

[-] cupcakezealot@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 2 months ago

can we compromise and put veda scott on commentary? :)

[-] Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

.........also yes.

[-] hellothere@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Oh, and to people downvoting Op, downvotes are for off topic, not disagreement!

Instead, comment why you disagree.

Edit: god dammit.

[-] Neon_Carnivore@lemmy.zip 3 points 2 months ago

"What are you gonna do, stab me?" lmao

[-] hellothere@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 months ago

Ikr 😂

[-] GeekFTW@lemmy.zip 3 points 2 months ago

Lmao bound to happen!

[-] hellothere@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 months ago

I blame you.

My evidence? None what so ever! 😂

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