Tony Khan Predicts “Best Forbidden Door Yet”
In an electrifying statement, AEW President Tony Khan has promised that the imminent AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door occasion will surpass all expectancies. Slated for June thirtieth, 2024, this quite predicted pass-promotional event will show off a slew of identify matches from both AEW and NJPW, highlighting the specific relationships AEW has cultivated with wrestling promotions international.
Tony Khan, in a recent interview, shed light on AEW’s collaborative spirit and his pleasure about working with different renowned wrestling organizations. His dialogue specially focused on the dynamic partnership with Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL) and the promising new relationship with Stardom.
Building Bridges with CMLL
Khan’s enthusiasm for his partnership with CMLL was palpable. “I really enjoy working with CMLL and I expect we’re going to have a really long, fruitful, positive business relationship,” he stated, emphasizing the positive experiences he’s had with Salvador Lutteroth III and his team. “Salvador and the team at CMLL have been great to work with. I’ve dreamed of working with them for years. I’m a really big fan of CMLL.”
Reflecting on his college days, Khan shared his personal admiration for CMLL’s talent roster. “When Salvador and a lot of the lucha libre wrestlers come in, I start talking to them about how, when I was in college, I would watch CMLL every week and I was a big fan of Mistico and so many other great wrestlers like Ultimo Guerrero, Rey Bucanero, Tarzan Boy – they were a great trio – and Blue Panther of course.”
The opportunity to collaborate with these wrestling icons is a dream come true for Khan. “To be able to work with them now and with Mistico, who is an inspiration and one of the greatest stars in wrestling, it’s really cool. The people at CMLL have been great to work with,” he enthused.
A New Era with Stardom
Khan also addressed AEW’s budding dating with Stardom, a prominent women’s wrestling promotion in Japan. This collaboration has become possible following adjustments in Stardom’s management, mainly the departure of Rossy Ogawa. ”
The folks at Stardom have come in and been a great partnership,” Khan remarked. “I think it’s the kind of partnership I’ve wanted to have with them for a long time, and with the changes in management, we’ve been able to do that.”
Khan’s excitement for the upcoming Forbidden Door event is palpable. “Under president [Hiroshi] Tanahashi at New Japan Pro-Wrestling, that relationship has only gotten stronger and better. I believe this could be the best Forbidden Door yet, which is really saying something,” Khan predicted.
Tony Khan Denies Contact With Shane McMahon
In a separate however equally exciting improvement, Tony Khan has firmly denied any conversation with Shane McMahon, quelling rumors of McMahon’s capability involvement with AEW. Reports had surfaced suggesting that Shane O’Mac is probably inquisitive about making an appearance for AEW, main to speculation and pleasure amongst wrestling lovers.
However, Khan set the record straight, declaring that he had in no way met or spoken to McMahon. This denial comes after claims that McMahon have been in contact with an AEW expertise about possibly working with the company. Khan’s straight forward declaration puts an give up to the swirling rumors and speculation approximately McMahon’s involvement.
As the wrestling world eagerly anticipates Forbidden Door, Khan’s comments highlight the continued evolution and expansion of AEW’s collaborative efforts. The partnerships with CMLL and Stardom, alongside the bolstered ties with NJPW, set the level for a surprising event that guarantees to deliver unforgettable moments for wrestling lovers globally.
H/t TJRWrestling.
