Taz replaces Don West as "TNA Impact" color commentator

Taz has replaced Don West as the "TNA Impact" color commentator. The former WWE Smackdown/ECW color commentator took West's spot at Monday's television taping for the episode to air on Spike this Thursday. Tazz will be the permanent color commentator going forward on future television tapings and pay-per-views.

Don West will remain with TNA, according to PWInsider.com, promoted into its merchandising division. West had been teamed with Mike Tenay as color commentator since TNA's debut, known for his loud shilling dating back from his time as an infomercial star. As for as credible, more believable commentary though, Taz better fits the bill.

Taz successfully parlayed himself into the commentator role for WWE after a neck injury caused his premature retirement from wrestling. After waiting out a WWE non-compete, Taz was brought into TNA just a month ago as the adviser for Samoa Joe, a role that apparently has already ended.