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Jon Moxley bleeding equals box office success for AEW? According to AEW President Tony Khan, that statement is factually correct. In a new interview with the Way of the Blade podcast, Khan said that the AEW World Title Match between Mox and Cope on a recent episode of AEW Dynamite produced one of the company's most viral moments.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / April 24

Tony Khan Provides Major Update On Bryan Danielson's Wrestling Future

"The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson's future as a professional wrestler has been up in the air for months now, but there may be some clarity on it moving forward.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / April 17

AEW announces four-hour Summer Blockbuster show

Despite having no pay-per-view in June, AEW head Tony Khan is ensuring fans have more than enough in-ring action to watch. After announcing a four-hour Fyter Fest combo Dynamite/Collision earlier this month, another four-hour June special was announced during Thursday’s AEW Collision in Summer Blockbuster.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / April 17

AEW Dynamite Outlives WCW Monday Nitro

AEW has surpassed WCW's Monday Nitro by airing their 289th episode of Dynamite tonight. AEW has made the milestone a special "Spring BreakThru" event. AEW founder Tony Khan, former champ MJF, and Eric Bischoff celebrated the milestone.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / April 16

Eric Bischoff Comments On Tony Khan And AEW Surpassing WCW Nitro

AEW Dynamite is set to surpass WCW Nitro on Wednesday, as it holds its 289th episode on TBS and TNT. AEW Dynamite: Spring Break Thru will see Athena battle hometown hero Mercedes Moné in the Women's Owen Hart Cup bracket, while Konosuke Takeshita will take on Will Ospreay in a men's semifinal match.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / April 16

Tony Khan: WCW Nitro helped usher in a faster, more exciting style of wrestling

AEW president Tony Khan discussed the influence WCW Nitro had on the wrestling industry in a new interview with Sports Illustrated. Tonight’s episode of AEW Dynamite: Spring BreakThru will be the 289th edition of the show, surpassing the 288 episodes of WCW Nitro.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / April 16

Nick Khan On Whether More AEW Talent Will Jump To WWE

It doesn't sound like WWE has any plans on slowing down when it comes to acquiring outside talent, particularly when it comes to performers who are currently under contract with All Elite Wrestling.

AEW Boss Tony Khan Talks ‘Dynamite’ Milestone, Ratings, Adam DeVine & ‘Righteous Gemstones’

All Elite Wrestling is gearing up to host episode 289 of Dynamite on April 16 in Boston. The special “Spring Break Thru” themed show is especially meaningful

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / April 15

New AEW Event Teased In Recent Trademark Filing

Is there a new AEW special on the horizon? After an action-packed AEW Dynasty pay-per-view last week in Philadelphia, things have heated up on the road to Wednesday’s “Spring Breakthru” edition of Dynamite and Thursday’s Collision.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / April 15

AEW reveals venue & date for Forbidden Door, debut city for Dynamite & Collision

The venue and date for this August’s AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door has been revealed in addition to venues and dates for AEW’s debut in Scotland. In an interview

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / April 15

Tony Khan Responds To AEW Booking Criticism As Dynamite Surpasses WCW Nitro's TV Run (Exclusive)

Wednesday will see AEW Dynamite reach a significant milestone, one AEW founder Tony Khan is happy to celebrate. When AEW Dynamite "Spring Break Thru" hits the airwaves out of Boston this week, it will surpass WCW Nitro for the longest-running pro wrestling show on TNT or TBS.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / April 13

Tony Khan Announces New Women's Championship After AEW Collision

AEW President Tony Khan came out after the cameras stopped rolling on Saturday night after Collision to announce a brand new women's championship. Speaking to the live crowd in Springfield, Massachusetts, Khan brought out a new title belt and officially announced the ROH Women's Pure Championship.

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 / Wrestling on SI / April 9

Tony Khan Teases AEW Is Working On Launching An App

Is AEW set to launch a dedicated app? This week’s AEW Dynamite will feature the fallout from last Sunday’s Dynasty pay-per-view, which was headlined by Jon Moxley retaining the AEW World Championship against Swerve Strickland after the surprising - but also criticized - return of The Young Bucks.

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 / Wrestling on SI / April 7

Tony Khan Discusses Young Bucks Return & Controversial Finish To AEW Dynasty

Much to the chagrin of wrestling fans across the globe, Swerve Strickland is not the reigning AEW World Champion this Monday morning. Jon Moxley retained his title in the main event of AEW Dynasty after the Young Bucks made their stunning return to the company.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / April 7

AEW Dynasty media scrum notes: Tony Khan on show’s ending, Bandido/Jericho

Tony Khan spoke to the media following AEW Dynasty. Khan, Toni Storm, the returning Anthony Bowens, and new TNT Champion Adam Cole took questions from the media following Sunday’s event in Philadelphia.

Wrestling News / FirstSportz / April 4

Tony Khan breaks silence on Sting possibly inducting old rival into WWE Hall of Fame amidst ongoing rumors

A few months ago, Lex Luger finally received the long-awaited news of his induction into the Hall of Fame this year. He expressed his desire to be inducted by his lifelong friend, WCW and AEW legend Sting, at the ceremony the night before WrestleMania 41 at the Fontainebleau in Las Vegas.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / April 3

Tony Khan: Sting & I haven’t spoken about Lex Luger WWE Hall of Fame induction

To this point, AEW head Tony Khan said he and Sting haven’t spoken regarding inducting Lex Luger into the WWE Hall of Fame. News emerged in March that Luger and those close to him made WWE aware that his longtime ally and friend was his preferred choice to induct him during WrestleMania 41 weekend in Las Vegas.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / April 3

Tony Khan Confirms AEW's Viewership Numbers On MAX

AEW has increased their viewership reach exponentially since they began streaming Dynamite and Collision on MAX in January. A report from BJ Bethel at SEScoops recently noted that Dynamite is regularly doing 500,000 viewers in the first 24 hours on the MAX streaming service.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / April 1

Decoding Hidden References In The Final John Cena Vs. Cody Rhodes Promo Battle

On the March 31 episode of Monday Night RAW in London, England, John Cena and Cody Rhodes went face to face in what is expected to be their final promo battle before their WWE Championship clash at WrestleMania 41, with Cena not advertised for more appearances before the Show Of Shows.

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

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 / Yardbarker / February 15

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

Speaking on a recent episode of "Busted Open Radio," Ray shared his thought process on how he could help Tony Khan streamline his creative process.

AEW is finally starting to trim the fat with recent releases

Eric Bischoff goes on worst AEW tangent yet

WWE's main roster beckons for Ricky Starks

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Wrestling News / Yardbarker / February 10

AEW is finally starting to trim the fat with recent releases

AEW has had a bloated roster for years. Tony Khan's commitment to honoring contracts, coupled with the company's rapid expansion, left AEW with a wealth of talent that couldn't get any TV time.

Kevin Owens re-signing with WWE is a huge win

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