
Khan's San Antonio PPV Promise Is Just a Rib, No 2026 AEW Show
Tony Khan teased a future AEW pay-per-view in Texas to hype crowds, but Fightful's Sean Ross Sapp says it's part of his ongoing rib, and there won’t be a San Antonio AEW PPV in 2026.
All articles tagged with #tony khan

Tony Khan teased a future AEW pay-per-view in Texas to hype crowds, but Fightful's Sean Ross Sapp says it's part of his ongoing rib, and there won’t be a San Antonio AEW PPV in 2026.

Tony Khan announced a stacked AEW Dynamite lineup for tonight in Las Vegas, featuring TNT Champion Kevin Knight vs. Chris Jericho, Jon Moxley vs. Jack Perry, Jay White vs. David Finlay, MJF vs. Mike Bailey vs. Nick Wayne for the No. 2 entry in the All In Casino Gauntlet, Kris Statlander vs. Viva Van, and Persephone & Hikaru Shida vs Thunder Rosa & Maya World, plus Will Ospreay’s appearance; the show takes place at the Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort with about 1,680 tickets distributed.

AEW owner Tony Khan posted minutes after WrestleMania 42 Night One, declaring that AEW is where the best wrestlers perform, a bold post in the wake of Mania.

Tony Khan quickly used WrestleMania 42 Night One’s close to promote AEW Dynamite, promoting next week’s show and revealing the current card (Darby Allin vs. Tommaso Ciampa for the AEW World Championship, Mina Shirakawa vs. Hikaru Shida, and Will Ospreay vs. Mark Davis) in an effort to ride Mania weekend momentum.

After Cody Rhodes defeated Randy Orton in WrestleMania 42’s main event, Tony Khan praised AEW as the home of the best wrestlers and Ric Flair called the match one of the greatest in recent years, adding that there were no winners or losers. Flair, currently under AEW contract but not on TV, attended the Las Vegas weekend while Khan promoted AEW Dynamite, highlighting cross-promotional chatter between WWE and AEW.

Tony Khan announced on an April 9 AEW Dynasty media call that Jericho has signed a multiyear deal with AEW, ending speculation of other offers (including WWE) and confirming Jericho’s choice to make AEW his long-term home, with contract length and terms not disclosed.

AEW president Tony Khan states Chris Jericho chose to remain with AEW after his return on the April 1 Dynamite, emphasizing Jericho was a free agent who always wanted to be with AEW.

Tony Khan is reportedly thrilled by Paramount Skydance's bid for Warner Bros Discovery, viewing it as the best possible scenario for AEW’s distribution. The deal would affect AEW's current media footprint, which includes WBD rights through 2027 with a Warner option for 2028, and faces regulatory hurdles from antitrust authorities and EU approvals amid a shifting streaming landscape and competition from UFC's owner.

AEW owner Tony Khan praised Powerhouse Hobbs, saying the wrestler had a great run in AEW and highlighting Hobbs' contributions during his time with the company.

AEW president Tony Khan praised Powerhouse Hobbs’ AEW tenure before his WWE Royal Rumble debut, discussed Steven Borden’s development and his use of Sting’s music (with a licensing arrangement in place), and indicated Britt Baker remains highly regarded with plans for her return as AEW expands TV hours, ahead of tonight’s Dynamite in Las Vegas.

Tony Khan publicly praised Powerhouse Hobbs for his AEW run and wished him well after Hobbs left for WWE, reportedly turning down a lucrative five-year offer. Meltzer described the offer as among the highest for an AEW original and comparable to top WWE earners of the era; Hobbs debuted in WWE as Royce Keys in the Royal Rumble, signaling a bold new chapter.

A report claims Trey Miguel’s release from AEW was ordered by someone higher up, not due to talent issues or Tony Khan, suggesting the decision came from leadership rather than performance.

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.