AEW Revolution media scrum notes: Tony Khan on Ronda Rousey, Paramount, SoFi Stadium
AEW stars and Tony Khan talked to the media following AEW Revolution.
Winners from Saturday’s pay-per-view and Khan himself spoke to the press following Sunday’s show on a number of subjects. Here are the highlights:
Gabe Kidd stormed the press conference and cut an obscenity-laced promo, eventually demanding a coffin match against Darby Allin on this Wednesday’s Dynamite. Khan said that was a good idea.
Thekla stayed in character throughout her portion of the interview, though mentioned that she would do whatever it took to help Julia Hart and Skye Blue win the Women’s Tag Team titles.
When Roderick Strong was asked if he was part of The Conglomeration, he replied with a “maybe.” Both he and Orange Cassidy hinted they would like to go for the AEW Tag Team titles next.
During the Mistico, Speedball Mike Bailey, and Kevin Knight portion, Tony Khan confirmed that Mistico would be splitting time between CMLL and AEW after it was announced he signed with the company.
When asked about doing a pay-per-view in Mexico, Khan said his focus right now was on another Grand Slam Mexico. This segment of the presser ended with Mistico saying through a translator that he was happy to have been partnered with Jet Speed and is happy he signed with AEW.
Elsewhere during the show, Khan announced that Continental Classic tracksuits were coming, though didn’t give a specific date.
New National Champion Jack Perry opened up about how his win at Revolution was bittersweet, noting that his father passed away about seven years ago. He said that the only other times he’s been in this building, it’s been with his dad, and wished he could have been there to see him tonight. Despite this, he was happy that his moher, sister, and best friend Luchasaurus was there to see him. He also brought up how Luchasaurus “nearly died” a year ago.
Perry said that at times he questioned if this was the right career choice, but right now he thinks it was.
Tony Khan
- Khan noted during his initial rundown of the show that MJF and Hangman Page were “hurting badly” following their main event match.
- He noted at one point that he was “showing off for his new boss,” touching upon the Paramount/WBD deal.
- He said he would love to get Wayne Brady, who made an appearance during the Zero Hour pre-show, in the ring.
- Regarding Ronda Rousey’s appearance, Khan gave the storyline explanation that Ronda is a really good friend of Marina Shafir and brought her in as backup. He pivoted to the no holds barred match between Shafir and Toni Storm on Wednesday. Ronda’s always been good to him, he wishes her the best.
- When asked if AEW will have a presence at the upcoming Rousey/Gina Carano fight, Tony Khan said AEW wrestlers are welcome to attend and revealed he’s been invited.
- He said the idea of going to SoFi Arena for a future show was “interesting” and “not crazy at all.”
- Khan said he was thrown a “pretty big curveball” when Penelope Ford was injured. He praised Lena Kross for stepping up.
- Regarding Hangman Page’s stipulation, Khan said it was similar to Cody’s agreement years ago in that it was an stipulation made between both parties and himself. He noted that Hangman is known to be a man of his word, and that this is a verbal contract.
- Khan remained positive about the Paramount/WBD merger, bringing up the possibility of HBO Max and Paramount+ working together. If it leads to a situation where it leads to more availability, that would be great.
- Someone asked about wrestlers promoting political opinions on the shows and if he’s worried these opinions would turn off viewers. Khan said that these are real people who are expressing their real opinion. He doesn’t have any views other than the sport itself, and that is why it is great for the wrestlers to express their own viewpoint, stressing that AEW itself is not a political league.
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