Tony Khan AEW media call notes: Samoa Joe update, MyAEW goals, Big Boom AJ
While the most notable quote from Tony Khan’s media call Thursday was regarding a desire to be on the same channel and platform as UFC, he did give a brief update on former AEW World Champion Samoa Joe.
Khan said Joe is recovering from injuries and is optimistic for his return soon. The star has been out of action since a January 21 Dynamite win over Mike Bailey. A February report had him in concussion protocol with Joe himself saying last week he’ll be back “sooner than later.”
He was also asked about MyAEW and whether it could become a domestic provider of PPV in addition to international given the uncertain future with Paramount & WBD. Khan said he has a great relationship with Paramount from his NFL ties and a great relationship with David Ellison and thinks the world of him. He said MyAEW has nothing to do with the WBD relationship.
Khan said MyAEW and is about reaching as many international fans as possible as it’s available in 150 countries worldwide. He said their domestic strategy is driving fans to HBO Max for PPVs while they do have other providers. He did not mention Triller.
Here are some other topics Khan was asked about:
- Asked about ROH’s TV future given the new TV taping structure, Khan says they still have “great revenue” coming from the ROH streaming service. He’s been still looking at opportunities and is excited for those opportunities, especially post-Paramount/WBD sale. He says people are having fun in ROH and is looking forward to next weekend’s set of tapings.
- Asked if Big Boom AJ sets the tone for future celebrities in AEW in terms of repeat appearances, Khan put over his wrestling past training in OVW and that people don’t really know that. He said the influence he has bringing fans in is something everyone is very cognizant of, especially when Big Justice and The Rizzler are with him. Everyone enjoys them being there.
Khan was also asked about Brody King, the Hangman Page World title stipulation and more.
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Since 2011, Josh has been a contributing editor to Wrestling Observer/F4WOnline.com and also hosts the Punch-Out podcast. He has also written for Fight Magazine, Bloody Elbow, Bleacher Report, and other websites. He's a 2000 graduate of the University of Maine, worked in pro sports, and once was an indie ring announcer.