AEW has actually announced the shocking signing of Paul Wight, much better called Huge Program from WWE (and also the Titan from WCW).
Wight will initially be doing commentary on the brand-new AEW Dark: Altitude YouTube series, yet considering his arrival comes one week prior to Shaq contends in an AEW ring probabilities are excellent that the former Big Program will be doing some wrestling in AEW quicker instead of later.
Right here’& rsquo; s the complete news release AEW sent revealing the signing:
As 2021 tone up to be the year for AEW’& rsquo; s greatest programs yet, today the promotion introduced that battling tale Paul Wight signed a long-term offer, adding yet an additional globally regarded name to AEW’& rsquo; s lineup of celebrities, legends, as well as upcoming skill. Wight will have a substantial function within AEW, and on top of his return to the ring, he will act as a commentator on AEW’& rsquo; s most recent program, AEW Dark: Altitude.
Complementing AEW Dark on Tuesdays, AEW Dark: Elevation will air on Mondays at 7 p.m. ET on AEW’& rsquo; s YouTube network, and will showcase AEW’& rsquo; s established and rising stars, in addition to the top independent wrestlers within the sector, completing against each various other in the ring in quest of victories. AEW Dark: Altitude will additionally keep continuity with AEW DYNAMITE, AEW Dark, AEW pay-per-view programs and streaming events, with victories and losses factoring right into each wrestler’& rsquo; s placing in the company.
With new wrestling shows now readily available 3 nights each week, AEW remains to solidify its placement as the fastest growing and also hottest promotion in professional fumbling.
“& ldquo; It & rsquo; s been amazing to view what AEW has built in simply a number of years,” & rdquo; said Paul Wight. & ldquo; AEW Dark is an extraordinary platform to sharpen the skills of up-and-coming wrestlers, yet I also love that recognized AEW talent can develop out their personalities and also showcase themselves in new ways on Dark. It’& rsquo; s no overestimation when they say that AEW is boundless.”
“& rdquo; & ldquo; Paul Wight is just one of one of the most recognizable and excellent specialist athletes on the planet,” & rdquo; stated Tony Khan, CEO, GM as well as Head of Creative of AEW. “& ldquo; He wished to come to AEW due to the fact that he believes that we’& rsquo; re the very best promotion in wrestling, as well as we believe that he has a whole lot to provide us, both in the ring as a wrestler, as well as additionally outside the ring as an analyst, host and ambassador for AEW.”
“& rdquo; & ldquo; Paul is among one of the most knowledgeable celebrities in all of wrestling, as well as he’& rsquo; s eager to work with our diverse roster,” & rdquo; included Khan. & ldquo; He can benefit as well as lead our young talent with his mentorship, and his professional discourse on AEW Dark: Altitude will inform and amuse our fans, and also inform the more youthful wrestlers on the lineup. Furthermore, Paul gets in AEW as a certified wrestler, and he’& rsquo; s significantly expecting studying our ability firsthand from the discourse desk to prepare for his return to the ring!”
& rdquo; Already a monumental day for AEW, be sure to listen to AEW DYNAMITE tonight on TNT at 8 p.m. ET/ 5 p.m. PT for extra news bordering Wight’& rsquo; s finalizing, the new AEW Dark: Altitude show, and also the identification of Wight’& rsquo; s commentary partner.