In a recent interview with The New York Post, AEW President Tony Khan discussed a myriad of topics including AEW’s upcoming broadcast TV rights, the competition Collision faces on Saturday nights, MJF’s injury, and more.
You can check out some highlights from the interview below:
On wanting to make Wembley Stadium a yearly destination for AEW: “I want to go back and build and have that tradition of doing the biggest stadium show of the year in Europe and having people from all over the world travel to London for that show.”
On AEW reaching a new TV broadcast rights deal in 2024: “A huge milestone for us will be in 2024, we will have our media rights agreements domestically put in place and we have all these great relationships all over the world. The very lucrative U.S. media rights will be settled in 2024 and that’s very exciting for us.”
On the competition AEW faces on Saturday with Collision: “Being on Saturday, that’s a big change from the launch in the summer and college football competition is very challenging and we’ve held up well. I think when the competition is taken into account it will be a pattern because this is our first year. I’ll expect that we’ll see growth. Year in and year out, as long as we’re doing Saturday wrestling you have to account for the strength of college football. In November, basketball really ramps up and there’s even more competition on TV. It will be important in their first year with Collision we establish these cyclical viewing patterns that become the norm.”
On his thoughts on AEW World Champion MJF dealing with injuries: “He’s injured and he’s a very determined person, he’s an incredibly hard worker. He’s become a fighting champion and he wants to fight so he’s gonna fight on. … I respect MJF for fighting through a hard injury.”
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AEW President Tony Khan recently sat down for an interview with The New York Post, where he discussed various topics related to All Elite Wrestling (AEW). From AEW’s upcoming broadcast TV rights to the competition Collision faces on Saturday nights, and even addressing the injury of AEW World Champion MJF, Khan provided some interesting insights.
One of the highlights of the interview was Khan expressing his desire to make Wembley Stadium a yearly destination for AEW. He stated, “I want to go back and build and have that tradition of doing the biggest stadium show of the year in Europe and having people from all over the world travel to London for that show.” This shows Khan’s ambition to expand AEW’s reach and create memorable events for fans worldwide.
Another significant topic discussed was AEW’s plans for a new TV broadcast rights deal in 2024. Khan mentioned that this would be a huge milestone for the company, as they aim to settle their media rights agreements domestically. He also expressed excitement about the lucrative U.S. media rights, which will be finalized in 2024. This indicates AEW’s confidence in their product and their potential for growth in the coming years.
Regarding the competition AEW faces on Saturday nights with Collision, Khan acknowledged the challenges posed by college football. He mentioned that while the competition is tough, AEW has held up well and expects growth in the future. Khan emphasized the importance of establishing cyclical viewing patterns and making Saturday wrestling a norm despite the strength of college football and other sports.
The interview also touched upon AEW World Champion MJF’s injury. Khan praised MJF’s determination and work ethic, stating, “He’s injured and he’s a very determined person, he’s an incredibly hard worker. He’s become a fighting champion and he wants to fight so he’s gonna fight on… I respect MJF for fighting through a hard injury.” This showcases the dedication and resilience of AEW’s talent, even in the face of adversity.
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Overall, Tony Khan’s interview shed light on AEW’s future plans, their determination to overcome competition, and their support for their injured champion. With exciting developments on the horizon, AEW fans have much to look forward to in the coming years.