AEW announced that Taz has signed a multi-year deal with the company and posted a video of him signing the contract backstage at AEW Dynamite last night.
Yesterday #AEWDynamite was extended to 2023 by @tntdrama and Today we are happy to announce that @OfficialTAZ has signed a multiple year agreement with #AEW pic.twitter.com/dX99wxdfvR
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEWrestling) January 16, 2020
Welcome to the team@OfficialTAZ is #AllElite pic.twitter.com/1SBrG1FDnu
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEWrestling) January 16, 2020
Taz did commentary for AEW Dark last night in Miami. He also did commentary on an episode of AEW Dark in October, on the Full Gear pre-show in November, and filled in for Tony Schiavone on Dynamite on January 1.
I am beyond proud to be on this AWESOME team of driven/talented people! Let’s GO. #ImWithAEW #AEW @AEWrestling https://t.co/6cQWhPICp4
— TAZ (@OfficialTAZ) January 16, 2020
Prior to the announcement, Taz said that his Taz Show podcast will be “on hold for quite some time.”
Couple of announcements regarding my career today. 1st, I can tell u guys, “Taz Show” pod will be on a “hold” for quite some time. I know many if u don’t like that news, I apologize for inconvenience & THANK U for all the support. My other career news will be announce shortly 😎
— TAZ (@OfficialTAZ) January 16, 2020