Veda can add to commentary either on Dynamite or Collision because of her unique view on wrestling plus she's rare and has chemistry with everyone. Put her on Collision with Nigel, who she's good friends with, and Tony Schiavone or Ian when Tony isn't available. Everyone works well with Ian though.
Veda is excellent. I would never disagree with any stance about where she could fit, or what she can do. It's really just a space issue.
You can shift Tony around because he does what he's asked. Taz isn't always available and Tony also does college football too so sometimes he's not available this time of the year. It's why Ian is so valuable. Having too many great options on commentary is better than having too few like the fed.
I don't generally like the idea of bringing people on as temporary subs, because then it isn't regular work for them. - But, Veda does a ton of other stuff. So, maybe it's perfect for her. Who knows. - As far as a full time AEW spot, though...I just wouldn't touch those teams.
At this point, temporary might be the only availability though. Veda has a unique style too so it could lead to something more permanent if say Tony wants to stop doing commentary or go on the JR schedule.
Also feels like another hat got thrown into the ring with Bryan Danielson as he's pretty fantastic in that role too.
Right. There are a number of in-ring talents who could take up the commentary mantle when they are forced to permanently retire. Bryan is definitely at the top of that list. - It's unfortunate for anyone looking to join that team...but, there are a ton of credible options.
I always thought Jericho was great when he does guest commentary over the years going back to the fed. He feels like he adds to it without making himself the star over the action.
Jericho used to annoy the shit outta me. I can't lie. - It's not anything he would say, it was just his voice. Lol
He's annoying for sure but he's the perfect say heel commentator like Bobby Heenan or Larry Zybysko, he'll side with heels but he'll never say a bad thing about the faces unlike those two. He puts guys over kind of like his buddy, Don Callis.
True, he's pretty good at it and doesn't jump on anyone's toes either. That is in itself a special talent on commentary. Knowing your role and not making yourself the story.