Tony Schiavone Turns 69 as AEW Commentary Veteran
The All Elite Wrestling commentator, a fixture of the promotion's broadcast team since 2019, marked his 69th birthday.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Wrestling
All Elite Wrestling shared a social media post wishing commentator Tony Schiavone a happy birthday on his 69th birthday. Schiavone has been the main commentary voice of AEW since joining its broadcast team in 2019.
Why it matters
Schiavone's longevity reflects more than three decades in professional wrestling, spanning Jim Crockett Promotions, WWF and WCW before AEW. His continued role on the commentary desk keeps a long-tenured broadcaster central to the promotion's shows.
Schiavone has worked in pro wrestling for over three decades, first appearing for Jim Crockett Promotions in 1983 and joining WCW in 1990. His AEW tenure began in 2019, and the extraction does not detail his contract terms.
The players
Tony Schiavone
Veteran professional wrestling commentator who has called matches for Jim Crockett Promotions, the WWF, WCW and AEW over more than three decades.
All Elite Wrestling
Professional wrestling promotion founded in 2019 by Tony Khan, headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida.
The details
AEW posted on its social media channels to mark the occasion, and Schiavone is slated to call commentary for the Full Gear pay-per-view in Phoenix, Arizona. Schiavone worked a year in the WWF before moving to WCW.
Timeline
1983: Schiavone first appears for the Jim Crockett promotion.
1990: Schiavone joins WCW.
2019: Schiavone joins All Elite Wrestling's broadcast team.
November 7, 2026: Schiavone celebrates his 69th birthday.
November 2026: Schiavone scheduled on commentary for Full Gear in Phoenix.
Legacy Lineage
Schiavone's career spans the Jim Crockett Promotions era, the WWF and WCW period, and the rise of AEW, making him one of the few broadcasters to work across these major American wrestling companies. His presence on AEW commentary links the current promotion to the longer history of the industry.
Fans watching Full Gear can expect Schiavone on commentary for the event in Phoenix. The extraction does not indicate any change to the broadcast lineup beyond his scheduled role.
The takeaway
Schiavone's three decades of wrestling broadcasting, from regional territories to national promotions, illustrates how long-tenured commentators provide continuity for fans across eras of the business.
What happens next
Schiavone is scheduled to work the commentary desk for the Full Gear pay-per-view in Phoenix, Arizona, in November 2026.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Sportskeeda.
