The president of AEW, Tony Khan, held a press conference on Thursday, August 22, 2024 to promote the next payment event by vision, AEW ALL IN, which will be held this Sunday. During the call, Khan shared exciting details and answered the media key questions, providing a clearer vision of what fans can expect.
Khan began expressing his enthusiasm for the week before All In, describing her as her favorite week of the year. He also confirmed that AEW is exploring the possibility of performing an event in Australia in 2025, and revealed that the next All In will take place in Arlington, Texas. After these initial ads, Khan opened the session for questions.
One of the issues addressed was the possibility that AEW returns to England for a television or vision event in 2025. Khan replied that he is under consideration and highlighted his great affection for the United Kingdom, underlining the importance of continuing to strengthen ties with British fans.
Another question focused on the decision to take there to Arlington, Texas. Khan explained that some of his best moments as a promoter have occurred in Texas and announced that the Von Erich family, one of the most legendary fighting dynasties of wrestling in Texas, will be part of the weekend of All In, bringing a touch of the tradition of Texana wrestling to London.
AEW: ALL IN
– Full Match Card going to be the best show they’ve done so many compelling stories going on I must say I am impressed with the build up. #AEWAllInLondon pic.twitter.com/imSslUgKZZ— Wrestling Loud ⚡️ (@WrestlingLoud) August 18, 2024
When asked about AEW's exclusivity with his transmission partner, Khan talked positively about his relationship with Warner Bros. Discovery, but avoided commenting on possible interests of other media partners or streaming platforms. Despite the complex nature of negotiations, Khan expressed his enthusiasm for future opportunities.
Another prominent issue was Kamille's incorporation to AEW and his interaction with Mercedes Mone. Khan was positive about his participation, praising chemistry between Kamille and Mone. In addition, he took the opportunity to highlight some of the most anticipated fighting on the billboard of All In, which further increases expectations for the event.
Regarding the presence of British stars in All In, Khan expressed his pride in being able to show local talent in the event. He praised fans of the United Kingdom and mentioned his experience attending several shows in the country, stressing that including British fighters in the billboard is a point of great pride for him.
Finally, Khan addressed questions about the rivalry between Toni Storm and Mariah May, describing May's betrayal as one of his favorite moments in recent wrestling. He compared Storm with a young Bette Davis and shared that the development of this story began after Double Or Nothing last year, highlighting the importance of narrative and teamwork in AEW. Khan concluded the call expressing his emotion for the event in Wembley and his hope that he is one of the most memorable events of the year in the world of professional wrestling.
