Kizzo 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2004 Credit Wrestlezone.com/insiders It seems as if Tony Shivonne and WWE are about to finish negotiating a deal in which Shivonne would become some kind of commentator on their programs. One reason our source reported, the WWE was looking was because Jerry The King Lawler is looking for some time off and they would like a new face at the table. THIS IS THE GREATEST ANNOUNCEMENT IN THE HISTORY OF OUR GREAT SPORT Well glad to see Tony back.....but I don't see J.R. and Tony working together.....two PBP guys do NOT work.... But I doubt this is true though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Winter Of My Discontent Report post Posted September 17, 2004 I call bullshit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
St. Gabe 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2004 seconded Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Der Kommissar 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2004 Assuming this is actually true, that would be awesome. I have always liked Schiavone, and assuming he is still a passable announcer, then it would be nice to have some new blood commentating Raw. Even though it would just be plain bizarre to have Raw open up, then hear Tony Schiavone's voice. EDIT: Though, I third the bullshit call for now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Enigma 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2004 Tony Schiavone does the Braves radio show here around Atlanta, and I guess he'd need something to do during baseball's off-season. This reminds me of when Bischoff was threatening to fire J.R. in late-2002 and he said, "Don't forget J.R., I've got Tony Schiavone's phone number on speed dial." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Trivia247 Report post Posted September 17, 2004 If it wasn't bad enough our own commentators in the WWE talk about the main event angles during matches, now the King of the Flair ass kissers will be on. Christ. I pray its not true Please Jeebus I wish 4 thee to send Schivoni away far far far away Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kizzo 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2004 It would be weird having RAW open up with Schivonee and another announcer(maybe Mark Madden).....and have Bischoff come down the aisle to open up the show.... Bizarre.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DeathBecomesYou Report post Posted September 17, 2004 I wouldn't mind it, as long as Lawler's gone for a while i'll be happy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razazteca 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2004 If Hogan is going to Smackdown then Tony Schiavone has to follow him right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krankor 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2004 IF this is true I'd say Schiavone would end up on Smackdown. I have a feeling that Heidenreich is going to eventually tie Michael Cole up and throw him in the trunk of his car. Then Heidenreich will just drive off and never return again. After tonight, we know Tazz can't call the show himself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fökai 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2004 According to Meltzer, Schiavone HATES the entire industry as a whole (not in a personal way, but in a business sense). This could not be more of a bullshit rumor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1234-5678 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2004 Credit Wrestlezone.com/insiders It seems as if Tony Shivonne and WWE are about to finish negotiating a deal in which Shivonne would become some kind of commentator on their programs. One reason our source reported, the WWE was looking was because Jerry The King Lawler is looking for some time off and they would like a new face at the table. THIS IS THE GREATEST ANNOUNCEMENT IN THE HISTORY OF OUR GREAT SPORT Well glad to see Tony back.....but I don't see J.R. and Tony working together.....two PBP guys do NOT work.... But I doubt this is true though. They can't even spell his name close to right. How can it be a legitimate news item? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest INXS Report post Posted September 17, 2004 This is WrestleZone..the site that reported that Viscera had died and the site that said that Owen Hart was the Higher Power.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndrewTS 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2004 Well, he's better than Grisham... Would Tony even take a WWE job where he'd be lower on the totem pole than Ross? I can't see him doing Heat/Velocity, and Cole's sadly no worse than him at this point. What's Tenay doing these days? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2004 What's Tenay doing these days? Main voice of TNA. And you know, I always liked Schiavone's voice, if he was inspired, he could call a match quite well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLAGIARISM! 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2004 That guy's voice was hilarious. Without terrible WCW angles to shill, it may be wasted I fear. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Black Lushus 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2004 I'd take him over Michael Cole anyway...i actually enjoyed the match last night without hearing Cole drone on and on... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperJerk 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2004 If this was true, I'd want him on Smackdown. SPINNAROONIE, TONY~! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redbaron29 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2004 I'm not sure Tony would even work in this atmosphere. Then again Smackdown might actually work for him. I can see him calling with Tazz, although I'm not sure anything would be as entertaining as Tony and Brian were. Either way, I think the whole story is boulderdash. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Loss Report post Posted September 17, 2004 Yeah, that's gonna put a lot of butts in seats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Use Your Illusion 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2004 Remember when he used to call a spinebuster a 'sidewalk slam'. Ah, that takes me back. UYI Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nl5xsk1 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2004 OMG!!!!!1 TOny Shivonne is going to lead a WCW invasion!!!111one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Evolution Report post Posted September 17, 2004 I have no issue with Schiavone coming back to wrestling, if this is true. I've been seeing some weird WWE announcers hosting like the PPV pre-show and Todd Grisham, seeing Schiavone's face would actually be a breath of fresh air, even if that air would get stale eventually. Grisham is one of those guys that gets stale as soon as his name disappears off the screen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2004 I'm not sure anything would be as entertaining as Tony and Brian were. I'll assume this "Brian" you speak of is Bobby Heenan, unless Brian Knobbs did in fact sit in at the announcers' booth for some thigh-slappin'-good commentary. Remember when he used to call a spinebuster a 'sidewalk slam'. I remember when he called ME a sidewalk slam. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCMaximo 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2004 I'm not sure anything would be as entertaining as Tony and Brian were. I'll assume this "Brian" you speak of is Bobby Heenan, unless Brian Knobbs did in fact sit in at the announcers' booth for some thigh-slappin'-good commentary. Best commentary team EVER! Tony: Alright fans, some hot cruiserweight action for you, Psychosis vs Lizmark Junior, don't forget the encore presentation of Bull right after the show tonight only on TNT Brian: LET'S GET NASTY! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razazteca 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2004 Tony: Welcome to Smackdown folks, we will open the show with the exciting tag team match of RVD & Rey Mysterio vs FBI Tazz: You know over in NYC I seen these boys..... Tony: HOLD THE PHONE BOYS I JUST GOT WORD THAT HULK HOGAN IS IN THE BUILDING! OMG THIS IS THE GREATEST MOMENT IN THE HISTORY OF PRO WRESTLING! HULK HOGAN IS IN THE BUILDING FOLKS! LET'S GO TO THE FOOTAGE OF HOGAN'S LIMO ENTERING THE BUILDING Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Metal Maniac 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2004 If they put him back on TV, I'll watch wrestling with the sound off, so help me God. Remember folks, this is the same guy that once said "Benoit has got the chair!" as Benoit PULLED A TABLE FROM UNDER THE RING. What a tool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Highland 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2004 Was he the one that would call it an "international object"? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Enigma 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2004 Was he the one that would call it an "international object"? No, that was Gordon Solie. And Solie was under orders to say that because WCW back then thought "foreign object" was offensive to foreigners. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Placebo Effect 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2004 Can't we give two-week bans or something to people who post "news" from sites like this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
