.Nëro Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 February 24, 2021 – As 2021 shapes up to be the year for AEW’s biggest shows yet, today the promotion announced that wrestling legend Paul Wight signed a long-term deal, adding yet another universally regarded name to AEW’s roster of stars, legends, and upcoming talent. Wight will have an extensive role within AEW, and on top of his return to the ring, he will serve as a commentator on AEW’s newest show, AEW Dark: Elevation. Complementing AEW Dark on Tuesdays, AEW Dark: Elevation will air on Mondays at 7 p.m. ET on AEW’s YouTube channel, and will showcase AEW’s established and rising stars, as well as the top independent wrestlers within the industry, competing against each other in the ring in pursuit of wins. AEW Dark: Elevation will also maintain continuity with AEW DYNAMITE, AEW Dark, AEW pay-per-view shows and streaming events, with wins and losses factoring into each wrestler’s ranking in the company. With new wrestling programming now available three nights per week, AEW continues to solidify its position as the fastest growing and hottest promotion in professional wrestling. “It’s been amazing to watch what AEW has built in just a couple of years,” said Paul Wight. “AEW Dark is an incredible platform to hone the skills of up-and-coming wrestlers, but I also love that established AEW talent can build out their personalities and showcase themselves in new ways on Dark. It’s no exaggeration when they say that AEW is boundless.” “Paul Wight is one of the most recognizable and impressive professional athletes in the world,” said Tony Khan, CEO, GM and Head of Creative of AEW. “He wanted to come to AEW because he believes that we’re the best promotion in wrestling, and we believe that he has a lot to offer us, both in the ring as a wrestler, and also outside the ring as a commentator, host and ambassador for AEW.” “Paul is one of the most experienced stars in all of wrestling, and he’s eager to work with our diverse roster,” added Khan. "He can benefit and guide our young talent with his mentorship, and his expert commentary on AEW Dark: Elevation will educate and entertain our fans, and also educate the younger wrestlers on the roster. Furthermore, Paul enters AEW as a licensed wrestler, and he’s very much looking forward to studying our talent firsthand from the commentary desk in preparation for his return to the ring!” Already a monumental day for AEW, be sure to tune in to AEW DYNAMITE tonight on TNT at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT for additional announcements surrounding Wight’s signing, the new AEW Dark: Elevation show, and the identity of Wight’s commentary partner. Credit :- Official AEW Site Nero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senex Beast Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 Bizarre news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generations Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 He'll help Cody beat Shaq tonight and join the Nightmare Family. Also, AEW already doing so much of what they shit on WWE for, tbh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 Bro I just noticed his new Twitter handle yesterday and everything. WHAT THE *Censored*?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nerd Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 Lol At 49 what do they expect him to do...? I’m genuinely curious how and why this even happened? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 Just now, The Nerd said: Lol At 49 what do they expect him to do...? I’m genuinely curious how and why this even happened? It says he will be a commentator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generations Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 They can't call him Big Show...but they can say "Go Big Show" and pretend they are just plugging Cody's show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senex Beast Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 It feels like The Giant is returning to WCW as with Sting and that's kinda cool except that it's been almost 25 years since his wwf debut and he's been part of that company's roster most of the time. In a parallel universe, WCW never folded and Tony Khan with the VP's are just a new group that took over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nerd Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 4 minutes ago, Fight Me. said: It says he will be a commentator. A commentator????????? Lol Ohhhhhhhh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 4 minutes ago, Generations said: They can't call him Big Show...but they can say "Go Big Show" and pretend they are just plugging Cody's show. Perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaperThinWalls Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 9 minutes ago, Fight Me. said: It says he will be a commentator. From the press release: Quote Paul enters AEW as a licensed wrestler, and he’s very much looking forward to studying our talent firsthand from the commentary desk in preparation for his return to the ring!” He’s commentating and will wrestle some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 No yeah, I just think those in-ring appearances will be rare. I like how nobody's noticed the announcement of the new show AEW Dark: Elevation. I would've announced it beforehand or later lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 Oh *Censored*, he's gonna debut during the Shaq match, ain't he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generations Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 He has no business in a ring. There's no one he could give a rub. Like...what would the point be? Luchasaurus? Archer? They don't need that. Maybe having someone like MJF beat Big Show would do something for him. But...meh. If he's doing commentary, that's fine. More power to him. I just don't see the point in anything more substantial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kman Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 Dear oh dear! Is anyone even remotely interested in seeing Big Show wrestle in 2021? Hes had go away heat for the best part of 15 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senex Beast Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 Commentator and part time wrestler then. I thought the new show would be like their own WCW Thunder but two dark shows? Is Dark even successful as it's own show on youtube? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generations Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 Quote Already a monumental day for AEW, be sure to tune in to AEW DYNAMITE tonight on TNT at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT for additional announcements surrounding Wight’s signing, the new AEW Dark: Elevation show, and the identity of Wight’s commentary partner. His partner will probably be Renee or something. This second Dark show sounds pointless, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 6 minutes ago, Luchador LXXXV said: Commentator and part time wrestler then. I thought the new show would be like their own WCW Thunder but two dark shows? Is Dark even successful as it's own show on youtube? It does big numbers but I mean it's free on YouTube so yeah lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 Just remembered Big Show was the "hidden main event" of WrestleMania last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senex Beast Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 The bloated roster will be used more and so that's good but these dark shows are pretty much WWE Main Event and 205. Most fans only watch the main shows and same with mostly just watching Dynamite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glennsoe Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 AEW following in wcw's footstaps by signing over the hill wrestlers.. What's next..."buying" Tna's legends title??? (Remember it??) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kman Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 You think they'd be mad enough to book him against Shaq? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaperThinWalls Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 13 minutes ago, Kman said: You think they'd be mad enough to book him against Shaq? Sure. If Shaq and Show pitch it, Tony will do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Counting Lights Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 Damn, the reactions here vs reddit are polar opposites lmao. I'm not crazy about seeing Show wrestle in 2021, but I think the dude is gonna bring a lot of value backstage. He's a legend and could really help out any potential big guys AEW shows interest in. He shouldn't be winning any titles, but if he shows up to have the occasional match, I can deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaperThinWalls Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 A good amount of SquaredCircle likes pretty much whatever AEW does, so that doesn't surprise me much if that's the case. lol They have tons of old timers like Arn, Tully, Jake, and JR, but I'm pretty hard pressed to notice any difference they've made to the product. The younger talent are set in their ways and don't seem to care much for these old timers' guidance, so I don't think it matters much. It's all superficial and window dressing to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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