Tony Khan Believes AEW Will Still Be “Going Strong” In 10 Years

Tony Khan is confident of AEW’s longevity.

After launching in January 2019, AEW held its first major show, Double or Nothing, that May. After several more events during the year, the promotion launched its weekly TV show, Dynamite, on October 2nd, 2019.

Six years later, AEW is still going strong and will celebrate Dynamite’s anniversary this Wednesday with a special two and a half hour episode.

During an interview with Forbes, AEW President Tony Khan was asked how he wants the company to be remembered in decades to come. Khan first explained that they were still making memories now with “the best wrestlers in the world.”

“As we head into the six-year anniversary show tonight, AEW is still making great memories, maybe more than ever. This year we had our highest U.S. attendance at All In Texas, which I believe was the greatest show we’ve ever done. That kind of success is only possible because AEW has the best wrestlers in the world, an incredible staff, and the most loyal fans we could ever hope for.

Continuing, Khan said he believes that AEW will still be thriving when Dynamite hits its 16-year anniversary.

“I’m very proud that we’re celebrating six years tonight on TBS and HBO Max. I always look forward to these anniversaries, both as milestones and as opportunities to think about the future. Ten years from now, at the 16-year anniversary of Dynamite, I believe AEW will still be going strong. Our goal is to continue as the place where the best wrestle for many years to come, and I think tonight’s show will demonstrate exactly that.”

Tony Khan Comments On Introduction Of AEW Women’s World Tag Team Titles

On September 24th, Tony Khan announced the creation of the AEW Women’s World Tag Team Championships. While speaking with Forbes, he explained why it was time to introduce the titles.

“I’m very excited about the AEW Women’s World Tag Team Championship coming to AEW this year. Throughout 2025, the women’s division has been delivering more great matches and rivalries than ever before, and so many top stars have continued to emerge.

“We’ve had amazing signings, like Mercedes Moné, who came in as a free agent and is now the TBS Champion, and if you look back a few years, Toni Storm joined AEW and went on to become one of our greatest champions. Along the way, we’ve added so many talented faces. Kris Statlander, who’s been here from the early years, has become a top star in her own right.

“More recently, we’ve also seen the rise of some very interesting and very talented women’s tag teams. With the roster at its strongest, the highest quality it’s ever been, I think now is the perfect time to introduce the AEW Women’s World Tag Team Championships. Women’s wrestling in AEW is the best it’s ever been, and these titles will make it even stronger.”

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