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Thekla is All Elite (officially). On Saturday afternoon, AEW CEO Tony Khan shared the official All Elite graphic for "The Toxic Spider" Thekla, a month and a half after she made her first appearance in AEW attacking Jamie Hayter on the May 28 episode of Dynamite.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / July 16

British Wrestling Champion Michael Oku Expected To Be Back in AEW/ROH Soon

We can look forward to seeing more of Michael Oku in AEW and ROH. In a recent interview with Good Karma Wrestling, AEW CEO/GM Tony Khan shared that he

Wrestling News / The Sportster / July 16

Tony Khan Reveals The 'Hard Conversation' He Had With Adam Cole Before AEW All In

AEW All In: Texas was one of the best shows in the company's history, but as great as it was, there was also a dark cloud hanging over the event due to the health of Adam Cole.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / July 16

Tony Khan Names AEW All In 2025 Match As One Of His All-Time Favorites

Tony Khan says the AEW Women's World Championship match between Mercedes Mone and Toni Storm at AEW All In 2025 in Texas is one of his most favorite matches ever.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / July 16

AEW Dynamite Preview Updates (7/16/25) – Hangman Adam Page to Speak and Compete

It’s Wednesday, AEW Dynamite time, and you know what that means? Last-minute graphic drops and teasers. Once again, thank you, Tony Khan, for dropping graphics for Dynamite hours after I dropped our speculative preview (which you can read here).

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / July 13

Injured AEW Star Signals Retirement at All In; Tony Khan Calls Decision Mutual

Adam Cole officially vacated the TNT Championship just minutes before the AEW All In Texas pre-show, citing ongoing health issues that will require an indefinite hiatus from in-ring competition.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 12

AFC Notes: Lamar Jackson, Tony Khan, Jaguars, Ravens, Steelers

Jaguars Chief Football Strategy Officer Tony Khan said No. 2 pick WR/CB Travis Hunter‘s role will vary on a week-to-week basis depending on the game plan.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / July 11

Why Tony Khan Can't Afford To Blow It With Hangman Page At AEW All In: Texas (Opinion)

Sometimes, you just have to make your free throws. Pro wrestling is unforgiving to those with the pen. Write a successful story, you’ll be held to that standard for the rest of time.

Wrestling News / Yardbarker / July 10

WWE is playing a smart, but dirty game with counterprogramming

In recent months, WWE has made the decision to go head-to-head with AEW during big events or significant moments. Those events either take place in the same city, air at the same time, or air after AEW's event.

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Wrestling News / The Sportster / July 10

MJF Takes A Shot At WWE Stars Who Came To AEW To 'Cash A Check'

There is no wrestler on the planet more willing to speak their mind than AEW's MJF. He might live his character 24/7, but the man behind the gimmick will say whatever crosses his mind, and he doesn't care what anyone thinks.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / July 8

Tony Khan Gives Definitive Answer On Whether Mercedes Moné Has AEW Creative Control

AEW President Tony Khan made one thing very clear during his All In Texas media call, and that's only one person has 'creative control' in All Elite Wrestling.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / July 8

Tony Khan Provides Update On Dr Britt Baker's AEW Status Ahead Of All In Texas

AEW President Tony Khan has now given an on the record update on the status of Dr. Britt Baker. Amid a months-long hiatus from the company, reports surfaced earlier this month that the former AEW Women's Champion was actively seeking an early release from her contract.

Wrestling News / Yardbarker / July 7

AEW should resist temptation of adding a third show

AEW has enjoyed a strong 2025 thus far. It needs to resist the temptation to capitalize on that momentum through expansion too quickly.

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Jacksonville Jaguars News / Jacksonville Jaguars on SI / July 7

Jaguars Getting Ahead of the Curve Courtesy of Tony Khan

Jacksonville Jaguars chief football strategy officer and co-owner Tony Khan has been known as a lot of things over the years. As the CEO and Founder of AEW, he's been called the backbone and creative force of the suddenly red-hot promotion, rivaling the big dog, and he's been known as merely Owner Shad Khan's son in Jacksonville.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / July 6

Tony Khan Comments On Third Weekly AEW Show

AEW has not been shy when it comes to launching new shows in its relatively short six-year history. Since its inception in 2019, All Elite Wrestling has introduced fans to five shows; Dynamite, Dark, Dark: Elevation, Rampage and Collision.

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Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / July 6

Tony Khan Reacts To WWE Counterprogramming AEW All In Texas

Tony Khan has his blinders on when it comes to anything going on outside of AEW All In Texas on Saturday, July 12. WWE will be running two shows that very same day in Atlanta.

Jacksonville Jaguars News / Athlon Sports / July 5

Tony Khan Makes Statement About Plans for Travis Hunter on Jaguars

The Jacksonville Jaguars made an eye-opening move during the 2025 NFL Draft, as they traded up to acquire dual-threat Travis Hunter at the No. 2 pick. It's believed he'll contribute in a significant way as a rookie for a struggling team that went 4-13 last season.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / July 4

Tony Khan Says AEW All In: Texas Will Set Company Record

Tony Khan has confirmed that the AEW All In event on July 12 inside Globe Life Field in Texas will set a special company gate record. In an interview with TMZ Sports, Khan spoke on the success of the event, which is the first of its kind for AEW in the United States, and said the show will break an all-time US gate record for AEW shows.

Jacksonville Jaguars News / Jacksonville Jaguars on SI / July 4

Jaguars' Travis Hunter's Versatility Draws Epic Praise

Jacksonville Jaguars chief football strategy officer and co-owner Tony Khan knows what elite versaility. After all, Khan had a front-row seat watching Charles Woodson in his early days.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / July 4

AEW's Tony Khan Considering A Name Change For Ring Of Honor

In the 2000s and 2010s, Ring of Honor was the cool alternative to WWE. It's where names like Tyler Black (now Seth Rollins), CM Punk, Samoa Joe, and Bryan Danielson made names for themselves, and it was the home for The Elite before AEW started in 2019.

Jacksonville Jaguars News / Jacksonville Jaguars on SI / July 3

Tony Khan Explains the Immense Value of Jaguars' Travis Hunter

Jacksonville Jaguars chief football strategy officer and co-owner Tony Khan is one of the leaders of the NFL's analytics movement since the Jaguars changed ownership, with Khan spearheading the effort to bring analytics to Duval.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / July 3

AEW Reportedly Showing Heavy Interest In Former WWE Superstar

Tony Khan could be on the verge of adding to his already stacked Women's Division. Former WWE Superstar Isla Dawn was reportedly spotted backstage at a recent AEW taping and interest in the multi-time Women's Tag Team Champion is said to be significant.

Jacksonville Jaguars News / Jacksonville Jaguars on SI / July 3

Tony Khan Reveals Hero of Jaguars Coaching Search

Jacksonville Jaguars chief football strategy officer and co-owner Tony Khan was front-row for one of the biggest offseasons in the entire history of the franchise.

Wrestling News / Yardbarker / March 27

Even AEW's harshest critics can see its current growth

After almost a year of struggle, AEW appears to be trending in the right direction again. The storylines are starting to make sense, the matches, for the most part, have a purpose, with either something on the line or a story being told.

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Wrestling News / Yardbarker / February 15