Tony Khan will not answer directly if he has bought New Japan Pro Wrestling as rumors have suggested.
Over the course of the past two days, rumors have swirled that Khan has purchased New Japan Pro Wrestling. While many have dismissed the reports, AEW president Khan has now added some more fuel to the fire.
During the pre AEW WrestleDream media call, Tony Khan was asked twice about the rumors of him purchasing NJPW. While appearing dismissive of the questions, Khan did not outright deny the suggestion.
SRS asks Tony about the rumors that he is purchasing NJPW. Tony says that it is good that Wrestle Dream has created a lot of speculation. But he says he is surprised when he heard the rumor, and says that overall he is pleased with working with NJPW and their partnership. Talks about all the times they have worked together over the past couple years, and says that he wants to continue their partnership. and says that he was surprised by the speculation.
Tony is asked about the “end of an era” comment, and is again asked about potentially buying a promotion. Tony says that he isn’t going to clarify the comments, that the speculation is great. Talks about the rumor of buying a promotion and asks where that first started. Tony then pivots to hyping up the accomplishments of AEW this year. Says that this is their most adventurous year, says he wants to keep doing adventurous things. Says that this year they have built their reputation in a strong way. Talks about the credibility of their shows, saying they’re doing great things. Talks about criticism of their program, by talking about how great the shows they are they’ve put on. Talks injuries, and how you have to gameplan for how some of our players get knocked out of the game. Says he is happy for what they are doing right now. But doesn’t clarify what the new era of AEW will be.
As of this writing, there has been no concrete reports on Khan possibly purchasing New Japan Pro Wrestling.
We will have to wait and see what era will begin come Sunday night in Seattle.
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