Why Does Old Wrestling Commentary Feel So Different?

[TigerTops]

Listening to commentary from older wrestling shows can make the entire product feel different. Commentators often spent more time explaining wrestlers and telling stories. What do you notice most when listening to classic commentary compared with what fans hear on wrestling shows today?

[DevD]

Old wrestling commentary had a different energy because commentators often treated the action like a real sporting event rather than constantly explaining the entertainment side. Their voices, dramatic reactions, nicknames, and storytelling helped build the wrestlers’ personalities. There was also more room for the match itself to create the excitement.