AEW CEO Tony Khan held a media scrum today to promote this Sunday’s AEW Revolution 2026 event at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California.
Some of the notable highlights included:
- On the topic of AEW recently launching their new MyAEW Fast channel and if that could be used in the future domestically due to the uncertainty surrounding Paramount’s acquisition deal for Warner Bros Discovey, Khan stated “The lifeblood of AEW is our relationship with Warner Brothers Discovery. Pay-per-view is a huge part of our business, TV and pay-per-view. The bulk of the revenue that allows us to run AEW and build the best wrestling roster in the world and put on great events is the TV and PPV contract with Warner Brothers Discovery, which is a fantastic relationship and I’m very excited about what is happening there. I have great relationships all around with everybody involved I’m very excited about the future landscape of media and Warner Brothers. I have a great relationship with Paramount through the National Football League. I think the world of David Ellison and feel I have a good relationship with him as well. I’m excited about the future of Warner Brothers.“
- On the topic of Paramount’s acquisition deal for WBD, Khan stated “I think it will be huge for AEW because we know we’re going to be with TBS and TNT for a significant period of time already, and I expect to be with them for a long time to come. TBS, TNT, and HBO Max now have a very secure future and there are lots of other platforms coming under the corporate umbrella, which I’m very excited about. There are tons of sports that exist on these platforms. I would love to be on the same channel as the UFC. I have a great relationship with Dana White and Hunter Campbell. While their sister promotion is also in pro wrestling and is of a competitive nature there, on my behalf, I would love to be on the same channel as UFC. If it was up to me, and certainly these are all things that have to be worked out in the future with leadership, but I would love that. There has never been an opportunity to have AEW on a platform that carries the National Football League. Every AEW TV show has been, and I hope will continue to be, associated with Warner Brothers and through the partnership, but absolutely also bring in CBS and all the exciting things this could bring with the new sports division as well. I am thrilled AEW is going to have a chance to be part of the media company that carries so many great NFL games. The prospect of having AEW under the same sports umbrella as the NFL for the first time ever is something I am very excited about potentially happening.”
- On the topic of Samoa Joe suffering a non-contact injury this past January and his recovery progress, Khan stated that he is currently optimistic that Joe will return very soon. Khan also did not confirm if Joe has been in AEW’s concussion protocol nor if his injuries were concussion-related.
- On the topic of Brody King the anti-ICE chants reaction from crowds at recent AEW shows, Khan brought up King’s “strong personal views” that come through and have received a lot of attention. Khan also stated that he places the focus on the sport and how it is good for talent to express their individual views. Khan also stated that King has support all over the world.
- On the topic of balancing the length of matches and pacing for the upcoming Revolution 2026 show, Khan stated that he thinks this show will be excellent and praised host venue Crypto.com Arena for being “one of the best arenas in sports.” Khan also brought up how they have so many great rivalries on AEW television and they have a lot of smart wrestling fans and how the fans love the matches.
- On the topic of Ring of Honor holding their recent set of ROH TV tapings in Jacksonville and finding a new television home for ROH, Khan stated that they have a great audience and revenue coming through HonorClub. Khan also stated that he is looking out for making media deals that “makes sense” and brought up the changes in the media landscape. Khan also stated that he is excited for ROH to take the next step with the Jacksonville location for tapings.
- On the topic of if Big Boom AJ sets the tone for future celebrities in AEW in terms of repeat appearances, Khan praised AJ’s wrestling past and his training in OVW and how people don’t really know that. Khan continued stating the influence AJ has bringing fans in is something everyone is very cognizant of, especially when Big Justice and The Rizzler are with him. Khan also stated that everyone in AEW enjoys AJ, Big Justice, and The Rizzler being at AEW shows.
AEW Revolution 2026 media scrum full audio: F4WOnline.com
Source: F4WOnline.com, PostWrestling.com, Fightful.com
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