Tony Khan Says AEW Won’t Suffer the Same Fate as WCW

In a recent interview with the Grapsody Podcast, Tony Khan, the President and CEO of All Elite Wrestling (AEW), addressed the possibility of AEW going out of business like World Championship Wrestling (WCW) did in 2001. Khan emphasized that AEW is a "family business" and is not owned by a network or media property, unlike WCW. He also stated that he is committed to the wrestling industry and is not going anywhere.

Khan's comments come as a reassurance to fans of AEW, who may have been concerned about the future of the promotion. WCW was a major player in the wrestling industry for many years, but ultimately went out of business due to a variety of factors, including financial issues and poor management decisions.

However, Khan assured listeners that AEW is in a much different position and is not facing the same challenges that WCW did. He emphasized that AEW is a strong and stable company that is built on a foundation of passion and love for wrestling.

Overall, Khan's comments should give AEW fans confidence in the future of the promotion and assure them that it is not at risk of going out of business like WCW did. With Khan at the helm, it seems that AEW is in good hands and is poised for continued success in the wrestling industry.

How long do you think AEW will be around for? Let me know your thoughts here or over on Twitter.

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