This was my contribution in a Fan Interaction article by our partner Wrestling Express.
WILLIAMS CORNER #2: THE PERFECT COMMENTARY TEAM
For me, the perfect commentary for a match or a card is a two man team, or an occasional three man team. For it to entertain me, It must include a dry wit like a Gorilla Monsoon or a Jim Ross, who knows what they are talking about in the ring, yet has a subtle sense of humour. Alongside him would be a Jerry Lawler, Bobby Heenan, or a Jesse Ventura, the annoying partner who always cheers for the one that everyone hates, Its a simple formula yet one that works all the time and a successful one.
As for my favourites, I loved Mike Tenay & Taz, except for the babbling of football and baseball at times....., and I like Josh Mathews, despite the hate he receives, I find that he is knowledgeable of the holds and moves, aswell as injecting some humour and the excitable nature when a big move takes place, so that's my picks of the modern era.
As for the past, There were many great teams, so I've got to break it down.Of the 80's, it'd be Gorilla Monsoon and Jesse Ventura or Bobby Heenan, I liked either, both did a great job in my opinion. For the 90's, without doubt Jim Ross and Jerry 'The King' Lawler, Their chemistry was unbelievable, with JR's great play by play and King's great banter, plus both were excitable, so what's not to like?
At times I have enjoyed the occasional guest commentator who has jelled well with the announcers, for example, 'Superstar' Billy Graham, Mr Perfect, and both Randy Savage and Roddy Piper in particular. Then for the 00's, I liked Don West and Mike Tenay, and JR and Lawler, But I didn't mind the Michael Cole and Taz team during the early Smackdown years.
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