Tony Schiavone, the AEW announcer, recently shared his thoughts on Ric Flair’s debut in the promotion. During an episode of the “WHW” podcast, Schiavone discussed various topics and expressed his excitement about Flair’s arrival on Dynamite. Schiavone revealed that he had a conversation with Sting, who will be accompanied by Flair on his journey to retirement at the Revolution pay-per-view next year.
Reflecting on Flair’s debut, Schiavone described the experience as surreal and expressed his thrill at being a part of it. He recalled a humorous exchange with Sting, where they reminisced about their past encounters. Schiavone mentioned that he had interviewed Sting at TBS Studios and jokingly teased him about being out of breath during the interview. Schiavone expressed his admiration for both Sting and Flair, stating that he feels honored to be associated with them in some way.
Furthermore, Schiavone expressed his desire for Sting to make his last match appearance as Surfer Sting, with his iconic blonde hair spiked up. He believes that many fans would love to see this nostalgic version of Sting and hopes to convince him to embrace the Surfer Sting persona for his final match.
For more details on Tony Schiavone’s reflections on Ric Flair’s “surreal” AEW debut, you can check out the full article on Wrestling Headlines.
Sources: WHW podcast, Wrestling Headlines