Since AEW started in 2019, Excalibur has been a key voice for the company, providing commentary on nearly every episode of “AEW Dynamite” and major pay-per-view events. While many fans know him as a commentator, he was once an active in-ring wrestler. However, his wrestling career was cut short due to multiple injuries, including concussions and joint issues. In a podcast appearance on Tony Schiavone’s “What Happened When?”, Excalibur shared that in 2008, prioritizing his long-term health, he decided to retire from wrestling. Fortunately, he transitioned into commentary, discovering he was more skilled at analyzing matches than performing in them, which gave him great satisfaction.
Before retiring, Excalibur wrestled for promotions such as CZW, CHIKARA, and Ring of Honor, with his primary home being PWG in California—a promotion he helped co-found. After switching to commentary full-time, he covered all PWG events until the company went on an indefinite break in 2023.
Fan Take: Excalibur’s journey from wrestler to commentator highlights the physical toll wrestling takes on athletes and the importance of having versatile roles in the industry. For AEW fans, his continued presence behind the mic enriches the viewing experience and underscores how passion for wrestling can evolve beyond the ring, potentially inspiring future talent to explore various aspects of the sport.
