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• Live Feed Mania – WWF Smackdown 01/09/01

WWF @ Oakland, CA – Arena – January 9, 2001 (14,325; sell out) We’re on the road to the Rumble, let’s hack into the satellite feed and see if there’s anything on! Tony Chimel reminds us to not record this show or you will be subject to persecution. Welp, nice knowing you Richard Land. Dark […]...2025
• Two WWE Hall of Famers accused of abuse in amended Ring Boys lawsuit

Photo by Michael N. Todaro/Getty Images Three new plaintiffs were added to the suit against WWE and Vince & Linda McMahon, alleging that former ring announcer Mel Phillips and now Pat Patterson and Koko B. Ware abused teens recruiting for ring crew duty in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Yesterday (April 29), an amended version of the “ring boys” lawsuit against WWE and Vince & Linda McMah...2025
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• Three More Ring Boys Join Lawsuit Against WWE And McMahons, New Allegations Against Mel Phillips and Pat Patterson
TRIGGER WARNING - SEXUAL ABUSE A new filing in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland expanded on claims of negligence against WWE, Vince McMahon, and Linda McMahon in regard to alleged sexual abuse from former WWE ring boys. The new filing adds detailed allegations from three additional plaintiffs, identified as John Does 6, 7, and 8. The updated complaint brings new allegations of...2025
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• What the World Was Watching: WWF Wrestling Challenge – November 7, 1993

Jim Ross and Bobby Heenan are commentating a new taping in Glens Falls, New York. According to thehistoryofwwe.com, the taping took place on October 19. Tony Chimel is the new ring announcer for the show, replacing Mike McGuirk. Opening Contest: Crush (w/Mr. Fuji) (23-4-2) beats Scott Taylor via submission to the head vice at 1:22: […]...2025
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• AEW Name Hopes For Role In John Cena WWE Retirement Tour

John Cena’s retirement tour is underway in WWE and former ring announcer and current AEW name Tony Chimel is hopeful for a role. Chimel joined WWE in 1999 and would […]...2025
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• Tony Chimel Says AEW Would Likely Let Him Work John Cena’s Retirement Tour
AEW has several former WWE personalities, including Tony Chimel, who was a longtime announcer on SmackDown during the Ruthless Aggression era and into the early 2010s. Interestingly, Chimel has now ......2025
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• Three More Ring Boys Join Lawsuit Against WWE And McMahons, New Allegations Against Mel Phillips and Pat Patterson
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• WWE and the wrestling world remember Darren ‘Droz’ Drozdov
Bully Ray’s Twitter Yesterday (June 30) we learned the sad news that former WWE wrestler and writer Darren ‘Droz’ Drozdov died recently at age 54. Though his actual wrestling career was brief, Droz’s football background and especially his optimism & persistence after an in-ring accident left him paralyzed influenced many in the business. WWE’s memorial touches on the former, while this sta...2023
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• Wrestling World Reacts To The Passing Of Darren 'Droz' Drozdov
Former WWE star Darren "Droz" Drozdov passed away at the age of 54 on June 30. Drozdov had a memorable WWE run during The Attitude Era, and he was featured with the Legion of Doom (Animal & Hawk) and Prince Albert at different points. In October 1999, his career was tragically cut short when he fractured two vertebrae in his neck when he slipped during a powerbomb by D'Lo Brown. Due to the injury,...2023
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• Three More Ring Boys Join Lawsuit Against WWE And McMahons, New Allegations Against Mel Phillips and Pat Patterson
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"AEW has several former WWE personalities, including Tony Chimel, who was a longtime announcer on SmackDown during the Ruthless Aggression era and into the early 2010s."

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"These include Tony Chimel, a […] The post Surprising Fact Regarding Old-School WWF Royal Rumble Video Game appeared first on Wrestlezone."

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"Former WWE ring announcer Tony Chimel made an appearance on the newest edition of Brian Hebner’s Refin’ It Up podcast to discuss a wide range of topics."

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• Remember Him? Former WWE Announcer Tony Chimel Gives Update On His Life And Career

It’s a job. There have been all kinds of people throughout WWE’s history, many of whom have never wrestled a match. These are people who offer a variety of different skills and can become memorable in their own way despite not wrestling.... The post Remember Him? Former WWE Announcer Tony Chimel Gives Update On His Life And Career appeared first on WrestlingRumors.net....2024

• AEW Collision poll results, Rhea Ripley, Ricochet, Madcap Moss, Taz, Sam Houston, Rikishi, Tonga Kid, Tony Chimel, Andy Douglas, Dusty Rhodes
By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor... The post AEW Collision poll results, Rhea Ripley, Ricochet, Madcap Moss, Taz, Sam Houston, Rikishi, Tonga Kid, Tony Chimel, Andy Douglas, Dusty Rhodes appeared first on Pro Wrestling Dot Net....2023
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• Wrestling World Reacts To The Passing Of Darren 'Droz' Drozdov
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• WWE and the wrestling world remember Darren ‘Droz’ Drozdov
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• Former Ring Announcer Tony Chimel Recalls How The Scene Felt Backstage When Owen Hart Passed Away
One of the saddest moments in professional wrestling occurred in May 1999 at WWE’s Over the Edge pay-per-view. That event is primarily remembered for the tragic passing of Owen Hart, who was set to challenge The Godfather for the Intercontinental Championship that night. As Hart descended from the rafters on a harness, the equipment malfunctioned, causing […] The post Former Ring Annou...2023
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• Tony Chimel Reflects On The Scene Backstage In WWE When Owen Hart Passed Away
During a recent episode of “Monday Mailbag with Mike Chioda,” former WWE ring announcer Tony Chimel recalled the night that Owen Hart passed away. Hart lost his life in May 1999 at WWE’s Over the Edge pay-per-view, where he was set to challenge The Godfather for the Intercontinental Championship. The equipment malfunctioned as Hart was […] The post Tony Chimel Reflects On ...2023
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• Tony Chimel Says AEW Would Likely Let Him Work John Cena’s Retirement Tour
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• Tony Chimel Details His Role At AEW House Shows
Former WWE ring announcer Tony Chimel made an appearance on the newest edition of Brian Hebner’s Refin’ It Up podcast to discuss a wide range of topics. During the podcast, Chimel detailed the roles he takes on for AEW at their house shows. “Well, they (AEW) started running some live events so I was at […] The post Tony Chimel Details His Role At AEW House Shows appeared first on Wrestling ...2023
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• Tony Chimel Doesn't See Himself Ever Getting Into The WWE Hall Of Fame

Former WWE ring announcer Tony Chimel recently shared his belief that he won't ever be inducted into the company's Hall of Fame....2023
• Tony Chimel Criticizes WWE Hall of Fame, Calls It a Money-Making Scheme
Former WWE ring announcer Tony Chimel recently shared his thoughts on the WWE Hall of Fame and his chances of being inducted in the future during an appearance on the ......2023
• Ex-WWE Announcer Considered for On-Screen Role in AEW
AEW has quite a few names that were once mainstays of WWE television and this includes even Tony Chimel, who was SmackDown’s announcer during the Ruthless Aggression era and into ......2025
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• WWE and the wrestling world remember Darren ‘Droz’ Drozdov
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• Wrestling Veteran Discusses Transition to AEW After WWE Stint
Former WWE ring announcer Tony Chimel has recently found work backstage at AEW, assisting with the company’s live events and some television tapings. Chimel discussed his new gig and compared ......2023
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• Rumor Roundup: Corey Graves return, Jade Cargill training, Jordynne Grace, more!

WWE.com Speculating on the rumors surrounding pro wrestling is a favored pastime of many fans, perhaps second only to actually watching the matches. In this daily column, we take a look at the latest rumors being churned out by the pro wrestling rumor mill. Important reminder: Rumors are just that — rumors. None of this has been confirmed as fact, it’s just circulating around the pro wrest...2025
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• Tony Chimel Comments On Working In AEW, House Show Schedules

Former WWE ring announcer Tony Chimel has confirmed that he's begun working part-time for AEW, discussing the travel schedule and more....2023

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• Three More Ring Boys Join Lawsuit Against WWE And McMahons, New Allegations Against Mel Phillips and Pat Patterson
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• Found Footage Friday: MORISHIMA~! O'CONNOR~! CARPENTIER~! NICOLI~! ANTONE~! NOBLE~! HAAS~!
70s Central States Footage Betty Nicoli vs. .Jean Antone Central States Mid 70sMD: This was for the "Kansas Girls" championship. That's the name of it apparently. First I thought it was billed as two Kansas girls going for the championship but Nicoli was billed from New Orleans. The belt in question is basically a Lisa Frank Trapper Keeper with turquoise and purple diamond shape glinting in the mi...2024
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