Tony Khan on AEW All In: Texas, Ring of Honor, and Wrestling History

AEW All In: Texas - A Landmark Event

• 🚀 AEW All In: Texas is set to be the biggest single event of the year for AEW and its largest event ever in North America, taking place at Globe Life Field.
• 🗓️ The week will be packed with major shows, including Wednesday Night Dynamite in Garland and the go-home episode of AEW Collision on Thursday, leading up to the Saturday pay-per-view.
• 🏟️ This marks AEW's first pay-per-view event in Texas and their first time holding an event at Globe Life Field, a baseball stadium, signifying a significant step in the company's growth.
• 🎟️ Tickets for the event are still available and are described as affordable, reflecting AEW's strategy as a challenger brand.

Ring of Honor (ROH) and Brand Development

• 🏆 The Supercard of Honor event is being held during AEW All In week, a strategic move to build prestige for Ring of Honor.
• 🌟 ROH has seen significant growth, highlighted by Athena as the Women's World Champion, who previously won her title in Arlington, Texas.
• 🤝 Tony Khan is considering a potential rebranding of ROH to AEW Ring of Honor, aiming to leverage AEW's success while maintaining ROH's unique identity.
• 🌍 ROH has also collaborated with CMLL for the Global Wars event, which is seen as one of the best ROH television episodes ever.

AEW's Global Reach and Media Strategy

• 🌎 AEW has expanded its reach with recent events in Australia and Mexico, and has upcoming shows in the UK and Canada.
• 📺 The primary AEW television shows are Wednesday Night Dynamite on TBS and Saturday Night Collision on TNT, both streaming on Max.
• 📈 While there's potential for a third AEW TV show, the focus for 2025 remains on strengthening Dynamite and Collision.
• 🤝 Tony Khan is open to considering deals for international shows, emphasizing that any such partnerships must make sense for the territory and for AEW.

Wrestling History and Rivalries

• 🌟 The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is recognized as an iconic wrestling territory, with a rich history tied to the Von Eric family and World Class Championship Wrestling.
• 💥 Khan fondly recalls the Von Eric family's rivalry with the Freebirds, particularly the Cage match from Christmas night 1982.
• 🤝 Kevin, Ross, and Marshall Von Eric will be present at AEW All In and the ROH Supercard, continuing their association with AEW.
• ⚡ Other memorable rivalries from World Class include the Midnight Express vs. The Fantastics and the presence of Ric Flair.

Competitive Landscape

• 🤼‍♂️ Regarding WWE counterprogramming AEW All In with NXT's Great American Bash, Khan states AEW's focus is on delivering the best possible event with the best wrestlers.
• 🇸🇦 On the topic of state-sponsored shows like those in Saudi Arabia, Khan indicated AEW would consider such deals only if the details made sense for the territory and AEW.