In a recent interview with Sports Illustrated, AEW President Tony Khan discussed the upcoming changes to AEW Dynamite, noting that tonight’s show will begin a “new era” for the company.
EVP and Head of Global Production Michael Mansury also spoke about the returning tunnels, the new set that will include two LED components and an LED board on the stage.
You can check out some highlights from the interview below:
Tony Khan on a new era for AEW: “Tonight is the perfect time, especially coming off an amazing AEW Revolution. In many ways, it was the end of one chapter and the beginning of a new one. Sting ended his phenomenal three-year run in AEW and the most iconic career in wrestling, going out on the highest of notes as an undefeated AEW tag team champion. So tonight is the start of a new era, and people are going to be very excited when they see this new set on Dynamite.”
Michael Mansury on the changes: “When I joined AEW in November of ’22, there was already a change in the works coming for Dynamite. That started in January of this year with a brand-new set and brand-new graphics package, and the reception was pretty mixed to it. But something was missing. The company has a very rich history despite being a five-year-old brand, and Tony has a wonderful sense of history. We did a throwback episode of Dynamite for Dynamite 200, and the reception was pretty big. Tony really listens to our fan base, and there was a call to go back to the roots of AEW.”
Mansury on working with Warner Bros. Discovery: “We have a phenomenal partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery, and this is a result of both sides coming together to create the final product. We also have a phenomenal post-production team, with so many great, creative people. Plus, our fans are very passionate. We listen. We’ve heard the calls for the old-school AEW vibes. We believe we’re delivering the next evolution of AEW with a tap of the cap to what got us here. I hope this is a look and feel our fan base is going to appreciate.”
It was also noted by Khan that Will Ospreay has been cleared to wrestle tonight after his match at Revolution 2024.
AEW President Tony Khan has recently revealed that the company is entering a “new era” with upcoming changes to AEW Dynamite. In an interview with Sports Illustrated, Khan expressed his excitement for the new set that will be unveiled on tonight’s show.
Khan acknowledged that AEW Revolution marked the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. He highlighted Sting’s departure from AEW after a phenomenal three-year run, where he ended his career as an undefeated AEW tag team champion. With this significant moment, Khan believes that tonight’s show will kickstart a fresh era for the company.
Michael Mansury, EVP and Head of Global Production, also discussed the changes that fans can expect to see. Mansury mentioned the return of tunnels and the introduction of a new set that includes two LED components and an LED board on the stage. He explained that these changes were in response to feedback from fans and a desire to honor the rich history of AEW.
Mansury joined AEW in November 2022 and has been working closely with Warner Bros. Discovery, AEW’s partner, to create the new set. He emphasized the collaboration between both parties and the involvement of a talented post-production team. Mansury expressed his belief that the new set would deliver a fresh evolution of AEW while paying homage to its roots.
In addition to the exciting changes, Khan also revealed that Will Ospreay has been cleared to wrestle on tonight’s show. This news comes after Ospreay’s match at AEW Revolution 2024.
Overall, AEW fans can look forward to a “new era” for the company as they witness the unveiling of a new set on tonight’s episode of Dynamite. The changes aim to provide a fresh look and feel while honoring AEW’s history and listening to the passionate fan base. With the collaboration between AEW and Warner Bros. Discovery, it is clear that the company is committed to delivering an exceptional product for its audience.