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Tony Schiavone honors wrestling legend Bill Dundee following his death

Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 6:54 PM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Tony Schiavone honors wrestling legend Bill Dundee following his death

Summary

AEW commentator Tony Schiavone paid tribute to Bill Dundee, who passed away on September 6 at the age of 82. Speaking on his podcast "What Happened When," Schiavone highlighted Dundee's intelligence and significant contributions to wrestling during the territory days, particularly in Memphis. He noted Dundee's role in developing iconic tag teams such as the Midnight Express and the Rock N' Roll Express, as well as his involvement in memorable angles, including the collaboration with Jerry Lawler. Dundee's legacy continues to resonate within the wrestling community as colleagues pay their respects.

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Key Details

•Bill Dundee passed away on September 6 at 82 years old.
•Tony Schiavone commemorated Dundee on his podcast.
•Dundee played a crucial role in Memphis wrestling.
•He developed several legendary tag teams and angles.
•Schiavone and Dundee briefly worked together in WCW.

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6:54 PMWrestling Inc — AEW's Tony Schiavone Pays Tribute To Superstar Bill Dundee

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AEW's Tony Schiavone pays tribute to a former WCW co-worker and a superstar of pro wrestling's territory days, Bill Dundee, who passed away on September 6
— Wrestling Incby staff@wrestlinginc.com (Eric Mutter)

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