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Tony Schiavone is a sports commentator and podcaster, born on November 7, 1957 in Craigsville, Virginia, United States. Tony Schiavone is 68 years old as of 2026. Schooling on record includes Buffalo Gap High School and James Madison University.
My Take
Tony Schiavone is, to me, proof that a voice can be an institution. Born in 1957 in Craigsville, Virginia, and shaped at James Madison University, he has spent decades turning the chaos of pro wrestling into coherent, emotional theatre through commentary alone. Now calling Collision for AEW, he carries an authority that younger announcers spend careers chasing. What I admire most is restraint: he knows when to let a moment breathe and when to make it scream. His podcasting only deepens that. For me, Schiavone is less a commentator than a custodian of how these stories are told.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tony Schiavone
- Name (Japanese)
- トニー・スキアボーネ
- Reading
- とにー・すきあぼーね
- Born
- November 7, 1957 (age 68)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Rooster
- Origin
- Craigsville, Virginia, United States
- Occupation
- sports commentator / podcaster
2. Background
- High school
- Buffalo Gap High School
- University
- James Madison University
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Tony Schiavone born?
Born November 7, 1957 (age 68).
Where is Tony Schiavone from?
Tony Schiavone is from Craigsville, Virginia, United States.
What does Tony Schiavone do?
Tony Schiavone works as sports commentator, podcaster.
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