10 Things We Learned From AEW's Tony Khan On Wrestling Observer Radio
Company owner had a lot to say on AEW's future, roster, and prospects.
Following up on the huge Double or Nothing rally this past Thursday, All Elite Wrestling's President and CEO Tony Khan sat down for an exclusive interview with Dave Meltzer and Garrett Gonzales of the Wrestling Observer, fielding the most pertinent questions on everybody's lips amidst all the excitement.
With the dust yet to even settle on all the announcements and revelations of the Las Vegas presser, Khan was understandably keeping many of his cards close to his chest - under the pretense of "not wanting to spoil anything." Already a seasoned spokesperson, the CEO suavely sidestepped a number of pointed queries like a ninja crab,.
That said, he still had plenty of fresh information to divulge, including the company's plans for international expansion, their exciting philosophies for the women's and tag-team divisions, and whether there's more to come from an already stacked Double or Nothing card.
Khan also made a number of subtle stabs in the direction of Stamford. We told you: ninja crab.
The full interview is available here (subscription required), and is absolutely worth checking out. Read ahead for the most notable minutes.
10. Why AEW Came About
Sensibly, things start at the beginning, as Dave quizzes Tony on how he got the whole All Elite Wrestling ball rolling. Was it something he always had one eye on - or was it simply a case of a golden investment opportunity à la his father's takeover of London football club Fulham FC?
Khan confirms it was the former, noting that forming his own wrestling outfit was something he had "wanted to do for years." AEW wasn't concocted on a mere whim; the young entrepreneur already had a solid formula in mind, and had simply been biding his time waiting for the right moment to come along.
Following the success of All In, Khan felt the time was right for "a second major national promotion with great production values and top stars." He stressed it wasn't something he had to do, but something he wanted to do. That's a promising start.