Taz

Taz

Personal Information

Full Name Peter Senercia
Date of Birth October 9, 1967
Nationality American
Birth Place New York City, New York, USA
Height 5ft 9in (1.75m)
Weight 246 lbs (112 kg)
Theme Song "Path of Rage"
Debut June 3, 1987
Nickname The Human Suplex Machine
Spouse Teresa Smith
Son Hook

Taz News

AEW star's injured father attacked on Dynamite AEW star's injured father attacked on Dynamite
AEW star's injured father attacked on Dynamite
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Tony Khan announces signing of former WWE name during AEW Dynamite Tony Khan announces signing of former WWE name during AEW Dynamite
Tony Khan announces signing of former WWE name during AEW Dynamite
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AEW veteran left WWE because of Vince McMahon, according to legend AEW veteran left WWE because of Vince McMahon, according to legend
AEW veteran left WWE because of Vince McMahon, according to legend
Taz’s son Hook considering leaving AEW - Reports Taz’s son Hook considering leaving AEW - Reports
Taz’s son Hook considering leaving AEW - Reports
AEW star's legendary father could get involved in a proposed blockbuster feud with Chris Jericho, says Bully Ray AEW star's legendary father could get involved in a proposed blockbuster feud with Chris Jericho, says Bully Ray
AEW star's legendary father could get involved in a proposed blockbuster feud with Chris Jericho, says Bully Ray

Taz: A Brief Biography

Peter Senerchia is an American radio personality, color commentator, and retired professional wrestler signed with All Elite Wrestling. He commentates on AEW Rampage and manages Team Taz.


  1. Professional Wrestling Career
  2. Championships and Accomplishments


Professional Wrestling Career


Early Years (1987-1993)


In 1987, Senerchia began his career as a professional wrestler where he made his debut at WWC. He also wrestled on the independent circuit as Tazmaniac for several years before signing with ECW.


NWA/ECW (1993-1999)


In 1993, Tazmaniac made his debut at NWA Bloodfest. Taz had a successful initial year where he won the ECW Tag Team Championship on two occasions and the ECW Television Championship. Taz spent the next year working between NJPW and ECW before his neck injury.


After his return, Taz debuted with a new look and a fresh wrestling style which gave him the name, Human Suplex Machine, and rose to stardom. Taz's major feud in the company was with Sabu, which went on for two years. At Barely Legal, Taz defeated Sabu via submission.


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At Wrestlepalooza, Taz won his second ECW Television Championship from Shane Douglas. After losing the title, he moved towards the ECW World Heavyweight Championship. At Guilty as Charged, he defeated Shane Douglas and won the title.


Before winning the title, Taz brought the old ECW title, painted it orange, and called it the FTW Championship. After 252 days, Taz lost the title to Mike Awesome and left the company.


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WWF/E (2000-2009)


At Royal Rumble 2000, Taz made his debut at Madison Square Garden and defeated Kurt Angle. During his initial months, Taz worked for ECW. Later, Taz joined WCW/ECW during the Invasion storyline. In 2001, he joined SmackDown and worked as a part-time wrestler and commentator.


In 2002, he won the WWF Tag Team Championship with Spike Dudley. Later, he became a full-time commentator for the company. In 2006, he began working for SmackDown. At ECW One Night Stand, he wrestled his final match against Jerry Lynn and won. In 2008, Taz started to working for SmackDown and replaced Mick Foley as a commentator. Taz worked till WrestleMania XXV before leaving the company after the event.


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TNA (2009-2015)


In 2009, Taz signed with TNA and began working as a manager for Samoa Joe. Later, he aligned himself with Main Event Mafia. In August, he became a full-time commentator for the company. In 2013, he joined Aces & Eights and turned heel. In 2015, he departed from the company.


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AEW (2019-Present)


In 2019, Taz made a handful of sporadic appearances as a commentator. Later, he signed with the company and became a full-time commentator. He aligned himself with Brian Cage and brought back the FTW Championship by May. Later, he formed Team Taz with Ricky Starks, Brian Cage, and Powerhouse Hobbs. In 2021, Team Taz feuded with Brian Cage and kicked him out of the group. Later, Taz's son, Hook joined Team Taz. Taz is often seen commentating on Rampage.


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Championships and Accomplishments


ChampionshipNumber of Times
CWA Light Heavyweight Championship1
ECW World Heavyweight Championship2
FTW Heavyweight Championship2
ECW World Television Championship2
ECW World Tag Team Championship3
IWCCW Light Heavyweight Championship1
WWF Hardcore Championship3
WWF Tag Team Championship1