David Penzer
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Impact Wrestling (2006–2010, 2017, 2020–2023) |
David Penzer (born May 22, 1966) is an American
Early life
Penzer attended the University of Florida. While there, he operated a mobile disc jockey company.
Announcing career
Global Wrestling Alliance (1988–1993)
Penzer debuted as a ring announcer in 1988, appearing with the Global Wrestling Alliance in the
World Championship Wrestling (1993–2001)
This section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources. (May 2021) |
Penzer first became involved with World Championship Wrestling around mid-to-late 1993 or early 1994 while acting as a booking agent for Floridan jobbers who appeared at WCW events. He was eventually hired by Tony Schiavone in 1995 and was mentored by Gary Cappetta. When Cappetta was released from WCW in 1995, Penzer was appointed main ring announcer by WCW President Eric Bischoff. His announcing attire was notable in that, rather than the traditional black, Penzer often wore a vibrantly colorful cummerbund with his tuxedo.
Penzer's place at wrestling events was usually restricted to announcing; however, in late 1997,
Post-WCW (2001–2005)
Following the sale of WCW, Penzer worked with the
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (2006–2010)
In 2006, Penzer joined Total Nonstop Action Wrestling as a ring announcer, making his debut on the pre-show of Against All Odds pay-per-view on February 12, 2006, replacing Jeremy Borash, who became a backstage interviewer in the process.
On the October 16, 2008 edition of TNA Impact!, Kurt Angle beat up Penzer and then put the Ankle lock on him.[3] Penzer was legitimately injured as his face became swollen.[4] Jeremy Borash took over ring announcing duties for the rest of the night.
On May 16, 2010, Penzer was released from TNA as a cost cutting measure, with Borash returning to his previous position.[5] Penzer's final show during this tenure was the May 13, 2010 edition of Impact!.
Returns to Impact Wrestling (2017, 2020–2023)
Penzer returned to Impact Wrestling as a ring announcer at the April 21
Penzer was supposed to be the ring announcer for the
Penzer's ring announcing for
On December 10, 2023, Penzer confirmed his departure from Impact Wrestling during Final Resolution, before the company rebranded back to TNA. He was replaced by Jennifer Chung.[11]
Post-wrestling career
In 2014, Penzer became a real estate agent in the Tampa, Florida area with Exit Elite Realty.
In 2017, Penzer began to appear regularly on the YouTube channel THE HANNIBAL TV, recalling his experiences in wrestling or interviewing other stars on their experiences. It was the first time in seven years he was seen in the wrestling business.
In April 2024 Penzer published the first of a two volume memoir titled Sitting Ringside.
References
- ISBN 978-0-446-40890-5.
- ^ McNeill, Pat (2002). The Tables All Were Broken. iUniverse. p. 166.
- ^ Gerweck, Steve (October 17, 2008). "Impact: Angle snaps". Slam Wrestling. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ Csonka, Larry (August 10, 2017). "David Penzer Explains How He Got Injured Working With Kurt Angle In 2008". 411Mania. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
- ^ Gerweck, Steve (May 16, 2010). "TNA releases Dave Penzer". WrestleView. Archived from the original on April 28, 2012. Retrieved May 16, 2010.
- ^ Rift, Aaron (April 21, 2017). "Impact Wrestling spoilers from 4/21 taping". Archived from the original on February 26, 2018.
- ^ Thomas, Jeremy (February 13, 2020). "David Penzer Announced as Ring Announcer For Impact's TNA Throwback PPV". 411Mania. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
- ^ Harris, Jeffrey (April 22, 2020). "David Penzer Officially Rejoins Impact Wrestling as Ring Announcer". 411Mania. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
- ^ "Impact Xplosion". Retrieved October 26, 2020.
- ^ "Impact Wrestling Recap 6/30". The Overtimer. July 1, 2020. Retrieved October 26, 2020.
- ^ "David Penzer Parts Ways With IMPACT Wrestling". PW Mania. December 10, 2023. Retrieved December 10, 2023.
External links
- David Penzer on X
- David Penzer at IMDb
- David Penzer's profile at Cagematch.net , Wrestlingdata.com