AEW President Tony Khan is well aware that Eric Bischoff is often critical of him, and he recently took to the “K&C Masterpiece” podcast to discuss why the two don’t get along, Bischoff’s accomplishments in the wrestling business, and more.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On why he and Bischoff don’t get along: “It’s an interesting question. There haven’t been that many wrestling companies that have risen to international prominance. There aren’t that many wrestling companies in modern history that have sold tens of thousands of tickets and hundreds of thousands pay-per-views. In that sense, Eric and I do have something in common. I do respect his accomplishments. He just has a show, a podcast, that is largely devoted to taking shots at us and a lot of it isn’t rational or logical or truthful. I don’t think those things seem to matter to him anymore.”
On Bischoff’s accomplishments: “I do respect what he accomplished with WCW. It was a great company. In that sense, I do respect him. We’re on TNT and TBS, that’s something I have in common with Eric, there aren’t a lot of people that produced a lot of wrestling shows on TBS and TNT. That’s one thing we do have in common.”
Title: AEW President Tony Khan Opens Up About His Relationship with Eric Bischoff
Introduction:
In a recent interview on the “K&C Masterpiece” podcast, Tony Khan, the President of All Elite Wrestling (AEW), addressed the strained relationship between him and former WCW President, Eric Bischoff. Khan acknowledged Bischoff’s accomplishments in the wrestling industry while expressing his disappointment with the constant criticism he receives from Bischoff on his podcast. This article delves into the reasons behind their discord and highlights their shared achievements.
The Rift Between Tony Khan and Eric Bischoff:
When asked about the reasons behind their strained relationship, Tony Khan responded by acknowledging the similarities between himself and Bischoff. He recognized that both AEW and WCW had achieved international prominence, sold out arenas, and garnered massive pay-per-view numbers. Despite these shared accomplishments, Khan expressed his disappointment with Bischoff’s podcast, which often takes aim at AEW. Khan noted that much of the criticism lacks rationality, logic, and truthfulness, suggesting that these factors no longer seem to matter to Bischoff.
Respect for Bischoff’s Accomplishments:
Despite their differences, Tony Khan made it clear that he respects Eric Bischoff’s achievements during his tenure as the President of WCW. Khan acknowledged WCW as a great company and expressed pride in AEW’s presence on TNT and TBS, a feat shared by both organizations. He emphasized the rarity of producing wrestling shows on these major networks, highlighting this as another common ground between himself and Bischoff.
Conclusion:
Tony Khan’s recent interview sheds light on the strained relationship between himself and Eric Bischoff. While acknowledging Bischoff’s accomplishments in the wrestling industry, Khan expressed disappointment with the constant criticism he receives from Bischoff’s podcast. Despite their differences, both Khan and Bischoff share a history of success in the wrestling business, including international prominence and shows on major networks. As the wrestling world continues to evolve, it remains to be seen whether these two influential figures will find common ground or continue to clash in the future.