5 Things Tony Khan's "Major" AEW Announcement Could Be

1. A UK PPV

Tony Khan Fulham Craven Cottage — Twitter @NPASSouthEast/AEW

It's no secret that AEW had tentative plans for a UK tour before COVID-19 hit and the world went into lockdown. It's also no secret that Tony Khan has publicly stated his intention to bring AEW to the Craven Cottage home of the Fulham football club that his father Shahid owns, and that Tony serves as Vice Chairman, Director of Football Operations, General Manager and Sporting Director for.

With restrictions around the globe starting to loosen more and more as the weeks and months go on, it would be no surprise to hear that Tony Khan is once again discussing internally about bringing an AEW show - or a full touring schedule, for that matter - to the UK.

In terms of what a Craven Cottage event may look like, that stadium's official capacity is 19,359 for football matches. Of course, that capacity would likely be increased for a wrestling PPV, for the pitch itself offers up plentiful potential for additional seating.

From your writer here speaking to AEW EVP Kenny Omega last year, there is still a significant interest in bringing All Elite Wrestling to British shores. It's clearly a matter of if not when AEW hits the UK, and the specifics of that 'when' may be revealed when Tony Khan is able to reveal what his "major" announcement is.

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