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At AEW All In, Tony Khan announced record-breaking attendance and viewership, discussed plans for Adam Cole's recovery, expressed interest in expanding the Women’s Tag Team Titles, and highlighted key matches and storylines, including Hangman Page's emotional victory and Kazuchika Okada's title unification.
AEW Dynamite tonight features a limited lineup with Kota Ibushi's return and four-way matches for Casino Gauntlet spots, but notably lacks bookings for AEW's top stars and major All In matches, raising questions about the promotion's booking strategy ahead of its biggest event.
AEW President Tony Khan announced he will never wrestle again after surviving a dangerous spike piledriver, which he describes as the deadliest move in wrestling, emphasizing his role as a promoter rather than a wrestler.
Willie Mack, an AEW and Ring of Honor talent, has been pulled from upcoming GCW shows, reportedly due to comments made by GCW's Effy about AEW owner Tony Khan. While AEW sources deny officially pulling Mack, it's suggested that AEW talent relations discouraged his participation. The situation highlights ongoing tensions between AEW and GCW, exacerbated by scheduling conflicts and previous talent withdrawals.
Following AEW Full Gear, several AEW stars, including Tony Khan, Mercedes Mone, and others, addressed the media. Highlights include Mercedes Mone discussing her match with Statlander and her upcoming appearance at Wrestle Dynasty, Big Boom AJ's positive remarks about his AEW experience, and Daniel Garcia's excitement over winning the TNT Championship. Tony Khan praised the impact of independent talent in AEW and hinted at future plans for stars like Kenny Omega and Ricky Starks. He also mentioned the use of Guns 'n' Roses' "November Rain" in AEW promotions.
Saraya posted and then deleted a cryptic message after AEW rescheduled her match against Mariah May, replacing it with Mercedes Mone's debut defense of the TBS Championship against Skye Blue. This change aligns with reports of AEW President Tony Khan making last-minute booking decisions. Saraya's match with May is now set for next week.
Following AEW's Double or Nothing event, Tony Khan and several wrestlers, including Mercedes Mone and Will Ospreay, addressed the media. Khan discussed future plans, including potential mixed tag team titles and collaborations with NJPW. Mone praised AEW and Willow Nightingale, while Ospreay expressed readiness to defend his title internationally. Swerve Strickland highlighted his commitment to AEW and hinted at a collaboration with Floyd Mayweather. Khan also mentioned the possibility of expanding AEW's reach to Japan and other networks.
As AEW's fifth anniversary of Double or Nothing approaches, the event's card is packed with 12 matches, but fans can expect last-minute surprises, including a potential Casino Battle Royale during the zero hour, which could feature returns of past and present AEW talent.
AEW owner Tony Khan aired security footage of a backstage altercation between CM Punk and Jack Perry, hoping to boost ratings and hype for an upcoming match. However, the decision backfired, as it did not expose Punk as a liar and instead made the company look unprofessional. While it may have temporarily increased interest, the negative aftermath suggests that it was a misguided move driven by desperation for ratings.
After retiring at AEW Revolution, Sting expressed openness to a non-wrestling role in AEW, with AEW CEO Tony Khan expressing interest in having him around on a regular basis. While nothing has been finalized, Sting is willing to have a conversation about staying on board in some capacity, although he has no interest in being a manager or agent.
AEW owner Tony Khan announced the vacating of the AEW World Tag Team championship and revealed plans for a tournament to determine the next champions, with multiple brackets to be filled out in March across AEW TV shows. Darby Allin will not be part of the tournament as he is set for a singles division showdown and a climb of Mt. Everest, leaving fans to speculate on the next AEW Tag champs.
AEW President Tony Khan addressed Sting's future with the company after his retirement match at AEW Revolution, expressing a desire to have Sting involved in the show in some capacity. Khan emphasized Sting's love for the industry and financial stability, indicating that Sting's return to wrestling was driven by passion rather than financial need. While uncertain about Sting's future involvement, Khan expressed openness to having the legend return to AEW in the future, highlighting Sting's significance as the company's greatest legend.
AEW Dynamite's recent episode featuring HOOK challenging Samoa Joe for the AEW world championship garnered 891,000 viewers and a 0.33 rating in the 18-49 demographic, marking the show's best rating in the key demo in nearly four months. Tony Khan's strategy of hyping HOOK's 29-1 singles record proved successful, emphasizing the significance of wins and losses in pro wrestling. While celebrating the ratings, Khan now faces the challenge of sustaining HOOK's momentum.
AEW President Tony Khan expressed frustration over online outrage regarding HOOK's potential title shot, while AEW World Champion Samoa Joe is set to address the situation on Dynamite. The show's lineup includes matches featuring Sting, Darby Allin, Hangman Page, and more, with various storylines and potential developments to keep an eye on.
AEW CEO Tony Khan engaged in a war of words on social media with former WCW star Glenn "Disco Inferno" Gilbertti after Gilbertti criticized AEW's shows, prompting Khan to call him an "irrelevant parasite." Khan's roster members, including Sammy Guevara, also chimed in. Gilbertti questioned the merit of Khan's harsh words and expressed his desire for changes in AEW's programming. This is not the first time Khan has engaged in social media beef, as he has previously clashed with WWE and received criticism from Eric Bischoff.