4 Ups & 3 Downs From AEW Dark (Jan 21)

2. Welcome Back

Excalibur Taz
AEW

Taz was back in the AEW announce booth again last night. He did a predictably great job, sounding engaged, excited, and energetic, having long since eschewed the over-explanations that once blighted his WWE and TNA/Impact work.

This should prove to be a great signing for AEW, as Taz has evolved into one of the sport's better commentators since transitioning from the ring to the booth. He'll make for a great Tony Schiavone substitute whenever the ex-WCW man is unavailable as well and is clearly relishing the opportunity to be working with a major wrestling organisation again. Good for him; he's doing a tremendous job.

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for eight years and is currently WhatCulture's Wrestling Channel Manager. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.