Tony Khan has noticeably dialed back public shots at WWE, choosing to largely ignore their product and concentrate on building All Elite Wrestling. While he’s previously made sharp comparisons — at one point likening WWE to the “Harvey Weinstein of pro wrestling” — Khan now adopts a far more measured tone in public comments.

Khan has credited his faith and says finding Jesus helped shape this new approach, focusing on respect while prioritizing AEW’s creative and business growth. He maintains the promotion’s energy is being spent on its own goals rather than on prolonged public feuds with WWE.

Originally reported by Fightful: https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/tony-khan-says-hes-tried-to-be-respectful-towards-wwe-shoots-down-report-regarding-talk-of-aews-next-tv-deal

Tony Khan pushed back against recent reporting that WWE insiders believe AEW will miss out on a Paramount TV deal after the current agreement ends in 2027, calling the characterization “could not be further from the truth” and saying he’s chosen to “turn the other cheek” amid ongoing background chatter. Speaking after ROH Supercard of Honor, Khan also praised departing WWE stars Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods while noting he couldn’t comment further due to their contracts, paid tribute to Jay Briscoe on the fourth anniversary of his ROH stewardship, and reiterated confidence in ROH’s subscription numbers and future TV opportunities as Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery move toward a merger.

Other ROH talent hits from the media scrum included Deonna Purrazzo celebrating three women’s titles and the chance to define Women’s Pure Rules wrestling, Khan entertaining ideas for a pure-focused HonorClub show, and Outrunners with Dalton Castle reveling in their Six-Man Tag title win. Red Velvet touted a Collision date with Willow Nightingale, Mark Davis welcomed challengers while reflecting on his singles rise, Athena continued to tease dissension with Diamante and Billie Starkz as she targets the Owen Hart Foundation tournament, and Khan confirmed ongoing visa issues for Mortos and Komander with the possibility of defending titles in Mexico while also praising the development of talents like Lio Rush and noting setbacks such as Persephone’s injury.

Originally reported by Wrestling Observer: https://www.f4wonline.com/news/ring-of-honor/tony-khan-rejects-wwe-speculation-on-tv-deal-talks-new-day-possibly-coming-to-aew/.