While speaking with the media on Tuesday to promote the WrestleDream 2023 pay-per-view event, AEW President Tony Khan was asked whether he is buying NJPW.
This comes as WrestleDream is a tribute show to NJPW founder Antonio Inoki. While Khan was doing the voiceover for an AEW WrestleDream video package, he stated that a chapter in wrestling history would end and a new era in AEW history would begin. “TK” said,
“I’m a little surprised at how that speculation picked up and the, specifically, the transactional nature of it. We have such a great partnership right now and we’re doing such great things with New Japan Pro Wrestling. I was a little surprised to see that. Overall, I’ve really enjoyed working with New Japan since nearly two years. We’ve had two great Forbidden Door events and we’ve sent a number of top AEW stars to Japan to wrestle on WrestleKingdom and top shows. We’ve worked together in the US. There are people in AEW who have helped develop New Japan and people from New Japan who have helped develop AEW or Ring of Honor. I want to continue that partnership for a very long and right now we have something very good going. I’m a little surprised by the speculation, I don’t know where it came from. It’s probably a good time to have a lot of speculation on the eve of WrestleDream, and I’m glad we got a lot of people talking, certainly that one video, with all the great clips of Mr. Inoki and top stars of today, I thought it got people talking and it was a positive thing.”
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In a recent media interview, AEW President Tony Khan addressed the speculation surrounding the potential acquisition of New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW). Khan’s comments came as he promoted the upcoming WrestleDream 2023 pay-per-view event, which is a tribute show to NJPW founder Antonio Inoki.
During the voiceover for an AEW WrestleDream video package, Khan mentioned that a chapter in wrestling history would come to an end, while a new era in AEW history would begin. This statement sparked rumors and speculation about AEW’s intentions regarding NJPW.
However, Khan clarified that the speculation and transactional nature of the rumors caught him by surprise. He emphasized the strong partnership between AEW and NJPW, highlighting the successful collaboration they have had over the past two years. Khan mentioned the two Forbidden Door events and the exchange of top AEW stars to wrestle in NJPW’s WrestleKingdom and other major shows.
The partnership between AEW and NJPW has been mutually beneficial, with individuals from both promotions contributing to each other’s growth. Khan expressed his desire to continue this partnership for a long time, as they currently have something very good going on.
While Khan acknowledged the positive impact of the speculation leading up to WrestleDream, he did not reveal the source of these rumors. He appreciated the attention it generated and mentioned that it got people talking about the event and the rich history of wrestling.
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In conclusion, Tony Khan’s recent comments regarding the potential acquisition of NJPW by AEW have clarified that there are no immediate plans for such a transaction. Instead, he emphasized the strong partnership between the two promotions and expressed his commitment to continuing this collaboration. As wrestling fans anticipate the WrestleDream event, they can rely on eWrestlingNews.com for all their wrestling news and updates.