10 Wrestling Facts We Didn't Know Last Week (March 1)

10. Tony Khan's ECW Experience

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First though, there's Tony Khan's unashamed love for all things Chris Jericho.

As the son of a wealthy businessman, Khan was often treated to experiences other kids could only dream of. In 1996, he was a studious 14-year old kid who was smart enough to get into a top private school. So, his dad decided to treat him by letting Tony pick anything he wanted as a reward.

Tony chose an ECW convention, one which just so happened to include Jericho's final two matches for the promotion before he left for WCW; this was part of the organisation's 'The Doctor Is In' showcase in Pennsylvania, and Jericho lost to Sabu and Too Cold Scorpio on back-to-back nights. Khan, meanwhile, was there cheering his hero on as other fans chanted, "You Sold Out".

Khan told this story on Jericho's podcast, also revealing that he hated the fact adults around him were treating the future legend like a moron. The best thing about this is that Tony's dad Shahid had to attend the shows with him because they weren't really intended for children.

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