Over the past 5 years, Excalibur has develop into one of the recognizable voices for AEW, particularly after excelling within the lead play-by-play position on “AEW Dynamite” in addition to being a dependable option to work alongside skilled skills corresponding to Jim Ross, Taz, and Tony Schiavone.
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In a latest look on “AEW Unrestricted,” Excalibur went into element about his relationship along with his broadcast companions, particularly explaining how his friendship with Taz has grown each on- and off-screen.
“Taz has develop into, at the very least for my part, a very good buddy. I do not know if you had him on right here, what he would say, however I do not need to put phrases in his mouth. However, to me, someone that’s, I imply, not solely a buddy however a mentor as nicely. The relationship that we had that form of actually blossomed on [AEW] ‘Darkish,’ I do not assume it might have been potential with out the time we spent in Jacksonville the place we’d be filming, and Taz and I’d be commentating ‘Darkish’ matches till 3-3:30 within the morning,” he stated.
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Excalibur additionally had excessive reward for ROH commentator Ian Riccaboni, who he was paired up with for the primary time at All In. He defined how they had been capable of have instantaneous chemistry regardless of each of them being play-by-play announcers.
“Ian and I are each play-by-play guys and it is robust as a result of as a play-by-play man, you all the time need to take the lead, however I believe when he and I labored collectively, we now have a very good rhythm. It is like taking part in with two level guards.”
The AEW commentator expressed gratitude towards followers who used “AEW Darkish” to maintain themselves entertained all through the pandemic and stated that it was rewarding to be a part of one thing significant.
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