4 Ups & 4 Downs From AEW Rampage: Road Rager (June 17)

3. That Commentary

Excalibur Taz Chris Jericho
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He's not pictured, but William Regal and Chris Jericho are gold together.

The veteran pair bounced off one another like a comedy double act who just adore taking the p*ss out of their real-life mates. This fan got a big pop out of Regal saying he invented a submission hold Jon Moxley locked in, and the banter that ensued.

When Jericho said, "He'll take credit for it either way. Who you gonna ask? Johnny...Johnny Saint?!", Regal replied: "I've got him on speed dial". It was all so charming and silly, but crucially didn't overwhelm the match between Moxley and Dante Martin one bit.

Regal and Jericho picked their spots, and set about the task of colouring up the commentary without diverting too much attention away from the opener. They enhanced it, which good announcing should always strive to do.

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