Justin Roberts to miss AEW Dynamite due to positive COVID-19 test
AEW will be without its lead ring announcer for tonight’s episode of Dynamite.
Justin Roberts announced on Tuesday that he won’t be at Dynamite this week due to testing positive for COVID-19. Roberts wrote that he looks forward to returning next week.
“The look when you’re absolutely..positive you can’t fly to work for a few more days,” Roberts wrote. “Social distancing from Dynamite tomorrow like it’s 2020, look forward to watching on TBS 8/7PM and getting back next week!”
Roberts has been with AEW since 2019. In addition to working for AEW, Roberts also does MMA ring announcing for the PFL. Roberts most recently did ring announcing for a PFL show last Friday.
Tonight’s Dynamite is taking place at Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This week’s episode of Rampage is also being taped tonight.
Here’s what’s been announced for Dynamite:
- TNT Champion Powerhouse Hobbs defends against Wardlow
- Britt Baker & Jamie Hayter vs. Toni Storm & Ruby Soho
- The Acclaimed (Max Caster & Anthony Bowens) & “Daddy Ass” Billy Gunn vs. Matt Menard, Angelo Parker & Jake Hager
- Jay White vs. Komander
- The Elite speak
- Chris Jericho & Adam Cole face-to-face confrontation
- FTR appearance
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