Justin Roberts reflects on joining AEW and early experiences
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 1:00 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Justin Roberts shared insights about his journey to All Elite Wrestling during a recent podcast appearance. He revealed that he learned about AEW's formation before it became public knowledge and expressed excitement when the company finally launched in May 2019. Roberts credited Brandi Rhodes for bringing him into AEW, noting her reliability compared to past promoters who made empty promises. He also mentioned an error Rhodes made about the show's air date, originally thinking 'AEW Dynamite' would be on Tuesdays instead of Wednesdays.
- •Justin Roberts is AEW's chief ring announcer since its launch in 2019.
- •Roberts learned about AEW before its public announcement.
- •Brandi Rhodes played a crucial role in bringing Roberts to AEW.
- •Roberts appreciates Rhodes for following through on commitments.
- •An early misconception was that 'AEW Dynamite' would air on Tuesdays.
- 1:00 AMWrestling Inc — Announcer Justin Roberts Recalls First Hearing Of AEW's Existence
""The Dapper Yapper" Justin Roberts has detailed his journey to AEW and how he found out about the company's formation.
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