Tony D'Angelo Says He Used Speech Therapy to Move Away From 'The Don' Persona

Tony D'Angelo said on the Battle on Battleground podcast that he attended speech therapy to help transition away from his former "Don" character, Fightful reports. The change followed his split from the D'Angelo Family and came with a shift to a grittier, more standalone presentation.

According to Fightful's coverage of the interview, D'Angelo said the voice work was one element of retooling his on-screen persona. Fans have noticed a different tone and delivery from him since the split, and the speech therapy was presented as a deliberate step in that evolution.

The discussion on Battle on Battleground focused on how performers adjust elements like voice and mannerisms when moving from one character phase to another. In this case, D'Angelo's decision to pursue speech therapy was framed as part of the process of establishing himself apart from the D'Angelo Family and leaning into a rougher image.

Fightful's report is the source for the comments about the speech therapy and the broader character change; the material was attributed to D'Angelo's remarks on the podcast. No additional details about the timing or specifics of the therapy were provided in the report.

We will update coverage if D'Angelo provides further details about the work he did on his voice or other aspects of the character transition.