AEW announcer and former WCW broadcaster Tony Schiavone opened up about his strained relationship with WWE Corridor of Famer Bobby “The Mind” Heenan following Heenan’s firing from WCW.
Talking on his What Occurred When podcast, Tony Schiavone detailed the occasions that led to their falling out and expressed remorse over how he dealt with the state of affairs. Schiavone defined that he first realized of Heenan’s dismissal from WCW supervisor Craig Leathers, who additionally warned him in opposition to contacting Heenan as a result of potential authorized issues.
Craig Leathers mentioned, ‘We’ve simply fired Bobby Heenan, and I believe it’s best to know,’ I mentioned, ‘Properly, I assume you need me to name him.’ He mentioned, ‘No, he’s been known as. I simply wished to let he has threatened a lawsuit in opposition to WCW, in order your supervisor, you shouldn’t have any extra contact with Bobby Heenan.’
Following Leathers’ directive, Schiavone determined to not attain out to Heenan, a choice he later regretted.
I considered it and mentioned, ‘Properly, what, I’m going to do what a great worker ought to do.’ So, I didn’t discuss to Heenan. I ought to have mentioned, ‘Okay, I gained’t discuss to him,’ hung up, and known as Heenan proper again. That was the suitable factor to do, which I didn’t do, and Heenan received very offended at me.
The fallout created years of stress between the 2 wrestling icons, however Schiavone revealed that they finally reconciled in 2003 whereas collaborating on voiceovers for a online game.
We form of made up at the moment.
What Weird Initiation Ritual Did Tony Schiavone Have To Partake In When He Joined WWE?
Tony Schiavone spoke concerning the unusual initiation ritual he needed to take part in when he first joined the corporate in 1989. The ritual was that anybody who was new to the manufacturing group had to enter the lunchroom and sing Hulk Hogan’s “Actual American” theme music.
H/t to ITRWrestling.com