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Tony Khan answers WWE reaction after AEW All Out sellout
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- Sep 28, 2026, 2:00 AM UTC
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All Elite Wrestling pay-per-view event series
AEW All Out is a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by All Elite Wrestling (AEW). Established in 2019, it is held annually in September, having originally taken place during Labor Day weekend until 2024. The inaugural event is considered a spiritual successor to the independently produced All In in 2018, which served as a catalyst to the formation of AEW in January 2019. It is one of AEW's "Big Five" events, along with All In, Double or Nothing, Full Gear, and Revolution.
More on Wikipedia ↗American businessman (born 1982)
Antony Rafiq Khan is an American businessman, sports executive, and professional wrestling promoter. He is best known as the founder, owner, president, chief executive officer, executive producer, and head booker of All Elite Wrestling (AEW). He is also the owner of Ring of Honor (ROH), which he purchased and turned into AEW's sister promotion.
More on Wikipedia ↗American professional wrestling and entertainment company
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) is an American professional wrestling promotion. It is the largest and most valuable wrestling promotion in the world and has expanded beyond professional wrestling into film, football, and other business ventures, including the licensing of its intellectual property to other companies to produce video games and action figures. WWE is owned and operated by TKO Group Holdings, a majority-owned subsidiary of The WME Group.
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Khan didn’t take his foot off the gas after AEW’s biggest show of the year, thanks in part to WWE’s backfiring strategy.
Tony Khan wanted to know whether WWE actually admitted it was surprised AEW All Out sold so well. He now has his answer—and there’s a difference between