Tony Khan says he had a blast booking the first-ever AEW Continental Classic.
Speaking on the media call prior to last Saturday’s AEW Worlds End 2023 pay-per-view event, the AEW President commented on his approach to booking the tournament, why he enjoyed booking it, and more.
You can check out some highlights from the media call below:
On his approach to booking the tournament: “When you do an experiment, there’s an experiment group and a control group, and for me the control was everything we’ve been doing… The nature of [the Continental Classic] is a very sports-based presentation and it has some changes from the [G1 Climax], for example.”
On enjoying booking the tournament: “When I look at the tournament itself, it’s the most fun I’ve ever had working on something. It’s been so tremendous and such a highlight of the holidays. For me, it really put a smile on my face on Christmas to go back and watch some of it with my family.”
On being proud of the tournament: “The experiment was increasing the allocation of this very meat-and-potatoes, sports-based, old-school pro wrestling at its finest, in my opinion. The experiment I think has been very successful, and it has yielded really interesting results.”
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Tony Khan, the President of All Elite Wrestling (AEW), recently expressed his excitement and enjoyment in booking the first-ever AEW Continental Classic. In a media call before the AEW Worlds End 2023 pay-per-view event, Khan discussed his approach to booking the tournament and why he found it to be a highlight of his work.
Khan described his approach to the tournament as an experiment, comparing it to an experiment group and a control group. He explained that the control group represented everything AEW had been doing so far, while the Continental Classic introduced some changes. The tournament had a sports-based presentation and differed from other tournaments like the G1 Climax.
The AEW President expressed his joy in booking the tournament, stating that it was the most fun he has ever had working on something. He described it as a tremendous experience and a highlight of the holidays for him. Khan even mentioned watching some of the tournament with his family on Christmas, which brought a smile to his face.
Furthermore, Khan expressed pride in the tournament and its results. He considered it an experiment in increasing the allocation of old-school, sports-based pro wrestling. According to him, the experiment was successful and yielded interesting results.
AEW has been gaining popularity in the world of professional wrestling, providing an alternative to WWE. The promotion has been praised for its focus on athleticism, storytelling, and giving opportunities to both established and emerging talents. The Continental Classic is another example of AEW’s commitment to delivering exciting and unique content to its fans.
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Overall, Tony Khan’s enthusiasm for booking the AEW Continental Classic showcases his dedication to creating innovative and entertaining wrestling events. The success of this tournament further solidifies AEW’s position as a major player in the wrestling industry, offering fans a refreshing and thrilling alternative to traditional wrestling promotions.