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Tony Khan has praised a current AEW champion, calling him the "ultimate fighting champion" for his numerous title defenses. Khan specifically highlighted the wrestler's title defense record in making this statement.
Swerve Strickland has commented on the possibility of The New Day joining AEW, stating that he has spoken to the group following their WWE exit.
AEW's Paul Wight, formerly known as Big Show in WWE, appeared on "High Performance" to discuss his life and how he maintains his health. During the interview, Wight detailed his approach to taking care of his large physical frame.
Bully Ray has assessed AEW World Champion Darby Allin's title reign and evaluated whether it has met business goals and fan expectations.
Chris Jericho has revealed the inspiration behind his decision to change his name to simply 'Jericho' following his return to AEW television. Jericho stated that while he could create numerous other nicknames, he questioned how many more he actually needs.
Chris Jericho addressed WWE return rumors during his recent free agency period while appearing on The Ringer Wrestling Show, stating he was "not ever a part of any of" the online speculation linking him to WWE. Jericho said he enjoyed the intrigue surrounding his future and explained that fans form opinions online that "become law" to them, though he avoided directly confirming whether WWE talks actually occurred. AEW President Tony Khan previously stated that Jericho had options as a free agent but chose to remain with AEW because it's where he wanted to be.
Chris Jericho has addressed rumors that he spoke to WWE before returning to AEW on a recent episode of AEW Dynamite in Winnipeg. Jericho declined to provide details about any potential WWE conversations, stating "I'll leave that for another day, I like the idea of the intrigue."
Garrett Borden, son of wrestling legend Sting, made his professional wrestling debut this past weekend at an independent wrestling event promoted by an AEW star. Garrett follows in the footsteps of his father Sting and his brother Steven Borden by entering the wrestling business.
AEW Dynamite's viewership declined slightly on 5/13/2026 after facing competition from NBA and NHL playoff games. The show experienced a drop in ratings due to the competing sports programming.
AEWPlus will no longer be available for subscribers as of Wednesday, May 20. All Elite Wrestling fans can still access the content that was previously available on AEWPlus through MyAEW.
According to former AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland, the current independent wrestling landscape is in a dire situation compared to a decade ago. Strickland stated that the archetype of an indie wrestling star is "dying."
Eric Bischoff expressed respect for AEW president Tony Khan during an episode of "83 Weeks," marking a departure from his previous criticisms of Khan. The wrestling personality discussed a recent development that changed his perspective on the AEW leader.