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Over the years, many an in-ring performer has made the transition to becoming a wrestling commentator or analyst.
To name a few; Gorilla Monsoon, Lord Alfred Hayes, Jesse Ventura, Jerry Lawler, Tazz, Booker T and Jbl are just some of the names to have had prolonged spells behind the desk after their in-ring days came to an end. Then there’s others such as Roddy Piper, Dusty Rhodes, Mr. Perfect and Ted Dibiase who have had shorter runs calling the action.
The use of such names to talk viewers through the action playing out on their screens has always brought a certain sense of credibility and legitimacy to the action. After all, these guys have supposedly been there and done it themselves, so who better to comment on what’s playing out in the squared circle?
To be a great, memorable commentator one needs to obviously be good on the mic,...
Over the years, many an in-ring performer has made the transition to becoming a wrestling commentator or analyst.
To name a few; Gorilla Monsoon, Lord Alfred Hayes, Jesse Ventura, Jerry Lawler, Tazz, Booker T and Jbl are just some of the names to have had prolonged spells behind the desk after their in-ring days came to an end. Then there’s others such as Roddy Piper, Dusty Rhodes, Mr. Perfect and Ted Dibiase who have had shorter runs calling the action.
The use of such names to talk viewers through the action playing out on their screens has always brought a certain sense of credibility and legitimacy to the action. After all, these guys have supposedly been there and done it themselves, so who better to comment on what’s playing out in the squared circle?
To be a great, memorable commentator one needs to obviously be good on the mic,...
- 6/25/2015
- by Andrew Pollard
- Obsessed with Film
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