Tony Khan launched All Elite Wrestling in 2019, joining forces with The Elite after their hyper-successful independently promoted All In event. The promotion has since served as the first primary alternative product to WWE since WCW closed its doors. AEW has even attracted major players from WWE, such as Bryan Danielson and Jon Moxley.
Nick Khan described Tony as “seeming like a good kid” before recalling a time when he and Stephanie McMahon met Shahid Khan, Tony’s father and AEW co-owner, during a recent podcast with Bill Simmons.
Shahid Khan further owns the NFL franchise, Jacksonville Jaguars, and English football side, Fulham FC. His son is employed with both teams. Tony also owns Ring of Honor after he acquired the brand last year.
Nick Khan spoke further on Shahid Khan’s involvement with AEW
Nick Khan further addressed Shahid Khan’s involvement with AEW. He expressed his belief that Tony’s father is not involved in the “wrestling side” of the business, but purely financing the product. He labeled Tony Khan as a kid once again, while stating that he was sure TK appreciated his father’s financial backing.
Tony Khan has regularly affirmed that he is in charge of the creative direction within AEW. He has run both All Elite Wrestling and Ring of Honor concurrently throughout the past year.
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