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AEW Star Forms Commentary Dream Team For New Promotion

By Lyle Kilbane • Published 4th September 2024
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One AEW star will be splitting their time after being named as the colour commentator for a new promotion alongside an ex-WWE announcer.

On August 9th it was announced that Scott D’Amore will be relaunching the famous Canadian promotion, Maple Leaf Wrestling. The grand old promotion can trace its roots back to the 1930s, before rising to prominence under the guidance of Frank Tunney. When Frank died in 1983, his nephew Jack took control of the promotion before it was absorbed by WWE in 1984.

The venture marks D’Amore’s first steps back into pro wrestling since being fired by TNA back in February. As the relaunch nears, more details on the company’s presentation have been confirmed.

During an interview with Chris Van Vliet, D’Amore revealed that former WWE announcer Mauro Ranallo will be the promotion’s announcer. The former TNA boss said he was “stoked and honored” to have Ranallo onboard.

But it seems that Mauro Ranallo will now be joined by a current AEW star to form a Canadian commentary dream team.

AEW’s Don Callis Joining Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling

Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling took to social media to reveal that AEW’s Don Callis will be joining Ranallo at the announce table for the promotion:

BREAKING: As announced on @TalkIsJericho, @TheDonCallis returns to the broadcast booth at #MLPForgedInExcellence on Oct 19 & 20 in Windsor, Ontario, joining forces with Mauro Ranallo to form a Canadian Dream Team on commentary!