Tony Khan: “I think WWE PR really gets involved in a lot of things they shouldn’t get involved in”

During a media call to promote the 2024 ROH Death Before Dishonor PPV event, AEW President Tony Khan was asked about the status of AEW’s media rights negotiations. People from WWE have allegedly been telling members of the wrestling media that the deal with Warner Brother Discovery was finished and Khan stated the following about the matter…

“I don’t know why WWE is telling people about our media rights deal. I don’t know whether it’s any of their business. I don’t really understand why WWE PR calls people and talks about my business. WWE PR is telling people that the deal is done and that the deal is done at the same level that it was going to be our previous deal. That’s not the case.”

“It’s none of their business. I think WWE PR really gets involved in a lot of things they shouldn’t get involved in. I can tell you that is very untrue. When we make a deal for AEW, it’s going to be a great deal with a big increase over what we’ve been doing. We’re in a really good position and have been doing great business here despite what they’re trying to do to us.” (quotes courtesy of F4WOnline.com)

Audio: Tony Khan's response today to whether a media rights renewal with WBD has been agreed to in principle (as reported by SEScoops).

Before going to the next question, he says WWE PR has told media that AEW's deal is done at the same level as the current deal. pic.twitter.com/TewCXGFEay

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