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AEW President Tony Khan is continuing to retool his roster. It was announced Wednesday night on Maximum Carnage that former NXT and TNA World Tag Team Champions The Rascalz, a group comprised of Dezmond Xavier, Zachary Wentz, Trey Miguel and Myron Reed, would soon be debuting with All Elite Wrestling.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / January 7

Tony Khan Comments On Chris Jericho’s AEW Status As WWE Return Speculation Grows

Chris Jericho has been making all the headlines lately. Fans are curious about his current status and whether or not he’ll re-sign with All Elite Wrestling or return to WWE again.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / December 31

Inside AEW’s Rise in 2025

To say that AEW had a return to glory in 2025 would be an understatement. For years, the company had struggled to find the footing it saw in 2021. In some respects, they’re still getting there, but the perception has shifted, and the product is headed in a better direction.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / December 29

Tony Khan Reveals the Truth About Jon Moxley’s 2025 AEW Run (Exclusive)

Jon Moxley's 2025 was a rollercoaster in AEW, and he cemented that it would end on a high note at AEW Worlds End on Saturday night. Moxley defeated Kyle Fletcher and Kazuchika Okada to win the Continental Classic for the first time, becoming the AEW Continental Champion in the process.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / December 28

Tony Khan Gives Update On Adam Cole Following AEW Worlds End Appearance

Fans who tuned in to AEW Worlds End Saturday night were gifted a nice surprise during the Zero Hour broadcast. Adam Cole made a virtual appearance to give the pre-show panel his professional analysis on the Continental Classic, and after making his predictions, said he was hopeful the AEW faithful would be able to see more of him in 2026.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / December 27

Tony Khan Reveals What It Will Take For Women To Main Event An AEW PPV (Exclusive)

AEW has established a track record for producing some of the most well-received wrestling pay-per-views of the modern era. However, one disparity has remained since its pay-per-view debut in 2019.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / December 25

Tony Khan Acknowledges Mistake That Led To AEW Creative Process Overhaul (Exclusive)

AEW's 2025 was seen as a bounce-back year by many wrestling fans, with July's All In: Texas pay-per-view seeing the company run its biggest North American event to date.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / December 21

Tony Khan Suggests WWE Influence Behind Scrapped Madison Square Garden Plans

All Elite Wrestling (AEW) has come a long way since its debut in January 2019. The company quickly made a name for itself as a legitimate competitor to WWE, especially after launching AEW Dynamite on October 2, 2019, on TNT from the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / December 12

Steven Borden Follows in Sting’s Footsteps With AEW Debut

Sting’s retirement at AEW Revolution in March 2024 marked the end of a legendary career that spanned decades and generations. On his final day of a three-year run with Tony Khan as promoter, the Icon teamed with Darby Allin to defeat The Young Bucks and retain the AEW World Tag Team Championship, finishing his AEW career without a single loss.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / November 20

Tony Khan on The Ariel Helwani Show: Khan Comments on CM Punk, Chris Jericho and More

By the end of Tony Khan’s interview on The Ariel Helwani Show, the host joked about how he would have heat with AEW’s PR person. Not because of how AEW was presented, but for taking up an hour and twenty minutes of Khan’s time rather than what may have been scheduled as a 30-minute conversation.

Tony Khan on The Ariel Helwani Show: The Big Talking Points

Before Tony Khan even comes on set and takes a seat, Ariel Helwani’s surprise that this interview is taking place is clear. His tone from start to finish remains cordial, respectful, and enthusiastic.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / November 19

How Tony Khan Changed Kyle Fletcher's AEW Career (Exclusive)

AEW TNT Champion Kyle Fletcher has quickly climbed the ranks of the company, and is knocking on the door of superstardom. The 26-year-old Fletcher will have a chance to showcase his skyrocketing stock on Saturday at AEW Full Gear, as he defends his title against Mark Briscoe in a No Disqualification match.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / October 3

Tony Khan Unaware of Andrade's AEW Departure Before WWE Return

Tony Khan believed Andrade was re-signing; Andrade left AEW after his contract expired and returned to WWE in 2024. AEW re-signed Andrade to boost its Mexico reach; he returned by attacking Kenny Omega and joining Don Callis' group.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / September 15

WWE Legend Tells Tony Khan How to Counter WrestleMania 43 in Saudi Arabia

WWE officially announced last Friday that WrestleMania 43 will be held in Saudi Arabia. Fan reaction (at least in the U.S.) has been mostly negative. Discussing this on Busted Open, WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray gave advice to Tony Khan on how he should counter WWE: host a major AEW event the same day in the United States.

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Wrestling News / Yardbarker / September 3

AEW makes bold change amid WWE's counterprogramming

AEW has been dealing with WWE counterprogramming for months. It's a move right out of the Vince McMahon playbook, where WWE is looking to crush its opponent's ticket and pay-per-view sales. In truth, WWE's decision to counterprogram is an unspoken admission that AEW is now seen as a viable threat.

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All Elite Wrestling Announces Two More UK Dates This Year

All Elite Wrestling yesterday issued the following. AEW announced that it will be returning to the United Kingdom this December for two globally televised events, as Utilita Arena in Cardiff, Wales will host AEW Collision on Saturday, December 13 and AEW Dynamite will make its debut in Manchester, England at Co-op Live on Wednesday, December 17.

Fallout from AEWxNJPW Forbidden Door 2025 – Top Takeaways

Forbidden Door 2025 was another fantastic pay-per-view put on by Tony Khan and AEW. Here are the 10 key takeaways from the AEW/NJPW cross-promotional event that will impact the company’s direction in the coming months and years.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / August 18

Tony Khan Fires Back After Fan Claims WWE Will 'Bring Down' AEW

The founder and co-owner of All Elite Wrestling (AEW), Tony Khan, found a funny way to brush aside the speculation and talk related to the WWE's plans to try to drive his wrestling promotion out of business on Sunday.

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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Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / April 12

Tony Khan announces creation of Ring of Honor women’s Pure title

Yet another championship is entering the fray, this time in Ring of Honor. Following Saturday’s AEW Collision in Springfield, Massachussetts, and prior to the ROH TV taping, AEW & ROH head Tony Khan revealed to the live crowd that a women’s version of the Pure Championship is on the way.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / April 7

Tony Khan would be ‘very interested’ in bringing AEW to former ECW Arena

Tony Khan would love to bring AEW to the former home of ECW one day. Philadelphia played host to AEW’s Dynasty pay-per-view on Sunday night with the show taking place at the Liacouras Center.

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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AEW's Saraya announces departure from company

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Wrestling News / The Sportster / March 26

Saraya Announces AEW Departure and Teases Next Move

Saraya left AEW due to mutual agreement with Tony Khan, aiming to help develop female talent. She has exciting projects lined up for 2025 and hinted at possibly returning to WWE in the future.

Wrestling News / Yardbarker / February 15

Another AEW talent is close to their release

It would appear that Tony Khan is willing to allow Rey Fenix out of his current contract

AEW is finally starting to trim the fat with recent releases

Eric Bischoff goes on worst AEW tangent yet

Bully Ray would be a strong addition to AEW's creative team

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Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / December 21, 2024

ROH Final Battle media scrum notes: Athena, Komander, Tony Khan talk to press

ROH Champions talked to the press following Friday’s Final Battle event. Red Velvet, Komander, Lee Moriarty, Athena, and Tony Khan all spoke to the media following the event at the Hammerstein Ballroom.