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AEW President Tony Khan appeared on The WHIP Show in Detroit ahead of this week's AEW TV tapings in The Motor City. Some highlights:
Tony Khan on bringing Dynamite from a childhood idea to reality: "When I was a kid, I wrote shows in a notebook... I started doing [it] when I was 12 in 1995, Dynamite... and here it is, and we've been on for seven years. It's the longest-running prime-time pro wrestling show ever on TNT and TBS."
On his father's initial reaction to starting AEW: "My father has said on the record that he did not believe in the idea and he was not supportive of the idea originally, but he's since become a huge believer in AEW, and he's the reason I was able to launch this promotion and get it off the ground with his support."
What the motto "Where the Best Wrestle" means: "AEW's where the best wrestle because the best wrestlers come to AEW to compete, and to fight, and win championships."
AEW as a challenger brand: "You have to remember, the company is only about seven years old, and we're a challenger brand... Doing that as a challenger company in any space can be a really hard thing, so I think AEW's doing great thanks to the fans and the wrestlers."
Warner Bros. Discovery "That partnership is the lifeblood that makes AEW possible... HBO Max has brought AEW into streaming homes, and it's the most exciting wrestling in my personal opinion in the entire world."
Sting's final career run: "To be a part of and work on Sting's retirement match... Sting and Darby Allin versus The Young Bucks at Revolution 2024... To be able to give Sting that great send-off, that's really special."
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