10 Things You Learn From Watching 1990 On The WWE Network

10. Hearing Tony Schiavone Commentate Over WWF Action Is Still Weird

Tune into any World Championship Wrestling pay-per-view on the WWE Network from the early-1990's onward, and you'll be met with the familiar tones of Tony Schiavone's voice. As WCW's lead play-by-play announcer during the 'Monday Night Wars', Schiavone became synonymous with the promotion, but he also plied his trade in the WWF from 1989 through the early months of 1990.

At the 1990 Royal Rumble, Schiavone was there on commentary duty alongside Jesse 'The Body' Ventura, and it just feels strange. Tony does an excellent job, making it surprising that the WWF didn't do everything they could to keep him, but his style is so associated with WCW that it's bizarre to hear him narrate classic WWF action.

The fact Tony Schiavone called a Royal Rumble pay-per-view feels strange, more so from a long time fan perspective rather than any judgement on his performance. Also, Ventura wearing Mickey Mouse ears just adds to the unique feel of the event!

Schiavone would be gone from the company by April of that year, settling into his more familiar role in WCW.