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Tony Khan Calls Out WWE Background Chatter About AEW’s Next TV Deal
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Tony Khan Calls Out WWE Background Chatter About AEW’s Next TV Deal

Tony Khan publicly responded to reports that WWE officials have been privately questioning AEW's ability to secure a major television deal after their current agreement expires at the end of 2027. According to a Wrestling Observer Newsletter report, WWE sources at "the highest levels" have been discussing uncertainty about AEW's media rights future, particularly following the Paramount/Skydance merger. Khan called these internal WWE comments "could not be further from the truth" during a post-show media scrum following ROH Supercard of Honor, and said he has been trying to handle the WWE-AEW relationship respectfully despite the alleged background chatter.

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Tony Khan Addresses Interest In Signing Former New Day Stars To AEW
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Tony Khan Addresses Interest In Signing Former New Day Stars To AEW

Tony Khan addressed speculation about signing former WWE stars Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods to AEW during a post-show media scrum following ROH Supercard of Honor. Khan declined to comment directly on potentially signing the duo, stating he cannot comment on wrestlers with contractual obligations, but acknowledged they are "great wrestlers." Reports indicate there is strong internal support within AEW for signing Kingston and Woods, who departed WWE on May 4 and are expected to use the names Kofi and Austin Creed going forward.

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Update On Ticket Sales For AEW Double Or Nothing 2026
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Update On Ticket Sales For AEW Double Or Nothing 2026

Tickets for AEW Double or Nothing 2026 are selling rapidly, with recent updates indicating the show is almost sold out.

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Additional Details On Triller Owing AEW Money For Pay-Per-View Royalties
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Additional Details On Triller Owing AEW Money For Pay-Per-View Royalties

Dave Meltzer provided additional details on Wrestling Observer Radio regarding TrillerTV owing AEW money for pay-per-view royalties.

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Backstage Report On AEW & Madison Square Garden After Wrestlers Express Interest
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Backstage Report On AEW & Madison Square Garden After Wrestlers Express Interest

Despite several AEW wrestlers bringing up Madison Square Garden in recent weeks, the company doesn't have anything planned with the famous venue. This comes as a backstage report addressing wrestler interest in the iconic New York venue.

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Ted DiBiase Jr. Blasts Weaponized Justice System After Welfare Fraud Trial Acquittal
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Ted DiBiase Jr. Blasts Weaponized Justice System After Welfare Fraud Trial Acquittal

Ted DiBiase Jr. spoke out after being acquitted of all 13 charges in a federal welfare fraud trial, claiming the justice system has been "weaponized" and criticizing the four-year process as unfair. A federal jury cleared DiBiase of all charges tied to the Mississippi welfare scandal after roughly four hours of deliberation on March 20. A separate civil lawsuit connected to the welfare scandal remains active, meaning DiBiase's legal situation may not be fully resolved.

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AEW Star Chris Jericho Appears As A Waiter In NFL Team's Schedule Release Video
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AEW Star Chris Jericho Appears As A Waiter In NFL Team's Schedule Release Video

AEW star Chris Jericho appeared as a waiter in the Minnesota Vikings' schedule release video. Jericho starred in the NFL team's schedule reveal video, showcasing his fandom for the Vikings.

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WWE Believes AEW May Struggle To Land Major TV Deal After Current Contract Ends
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WWE Believes AEW May Struggle To Land Major TV Deal After Current Contract Ends

According to a Wrestling Observer Newsletter report, WWE sources are internally discussing the possibility that AEW may struggle to secure a major TV deal when their current contract expires at the end of 2027, with some high-level WWE personnel reportedly talking as if AEW won't get another deal. The uncertainty stems from the ongoing Paramount/Skydance merger situation, as WWE sources admit nobody knows who will make programming decisions once the merger is finalized or whether AEW will remain part of the company's future plans.

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AEW Double or Nothing 2026 Closing In On Sellout After Huge Ticket Sales Jump
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AEW Double or Nothing 2026 Closing In On Sellout After Huge Ticket Sales Jump

AEW Double or Nothing 2026 has distributed approximately 13,848 tickets according to WrestleTix, with sales jumping by more than 300 tickets in a single day following Wednesday's AEW Dynamite. The May 24 event at Louis Armstrong Stadium in Flushing, New York is significantly outpacing last year's Double or Nothing in Arizona, which distributed around 8,200 tickets total, with the lowest-priced standard tickets currently priced around $225. The card features an AEW World Title vs. Hair match between Darby Allin and MJF after Darby issued the challenge and MJF accepted on Dynamite.

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Paul Wight Names AEW Stars He'd Still Like To Get In The Ring With
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Paul Wight Names AEW Stars He'd Still Like To Get In The Ring With

Paul Wight has expressed optimism about returning to wrestle in AEW and has identified two AEW stars he would like to face in the ring. The specific names of the wrestlers he mentioned were not detailed in the available content.

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Buddy Matthews Returns and Attacks Donovan Dijak After Long Injury Layoff
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Buddy Matthews Returns and Attacks Donovan Dijak After Long Injury Layoff

Buddy Matthews made a surprise return at WSW Rise Against in Australia, attacking Donovan Dijak with a steel chair and laying him out with a stomp. Matthews clarified on the microphone that he has not yet been medically cleared to wrestle following his ankle injury, but expects to receive clearance in October. The injury originally occurred during his entrance at AEW Grand Slam: Australia in February 2025 and required surgery after Matthews initially attempted to work through it.

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AEW Has No Known Plans To Merge Championships Despite Growing Fan Criticism
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AEW Has No Known Plans To Merge Championships Despite Growing Fan Criticism

AEW has no known plans to merge championships despite growing fan criticism about the crowded title scene, according to Sean Ross Sapp during a recent Fightful Select Q&A. Sapp reported that while he hasn't heard of any creative plans to consolidate titles, multiple people inside AEW support the idea of merging championships. AEW currently has multiple champions including Darby Allin as World Champion, Jon Moxley holding the Continental Championship, Kazuchika Okada with the International Title, Mark Davis as National Champion, and Kevin Knight as TNT Champion.

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