All Elite Wrestling President Tony Khan has confirmed that the AEW Women’s Tag Team Championship belts are completed but their official introduction has been postponed due to injuries affecting the women’s roster. Khan provided this update while speaking with WGN Radio, explaining that the timing depends on the recovery and availability of the female competitors.
Khan detailed that during the Casino Gauntlet Battle Royal at All In, approximately 25% of the women’s roster suffered injuries, which has limited the depth of talent able to compete for the new titles. The decision to delay the championship debut is driven by Khan’s desire to ensure a full and competitive roster before launching the titles, underscoring his commitment to offering the best possible matches for the audience.
“A quarter of the people in the match got knocked out of the match and out of action indefinitely. So we had one match where I lost 25% of the roster in one match. — I have the belts. I’ve made the belts. They exist, but I will put them into play when we are able to put the very best full roster forward to have great action with competition for all the championships,”
Khan said.
Several high-profile AEW women, including Hikaru Shida, Thunder Rosa, and Mina Shirakawa, are currently sidelined due to injuries, while other roster members have undisclosed ailments. This situation leaves the women’s division operating below its usual capacity. Khan expressed optimism about a full return of active talent and described the eventual unveiling of the AEW Women’s Tag Team Championship as a historic moment that will expand opportunities for female wrestlers within the promotion.
Details on AEW’s Worlds End Event Announced by Tony Khan
Aside from the women’s division updates, Tony Khan also shared information about the AEW Worlds End pay-per-view, an important event on the company’s calendar usually held in the final week of the year. Khan announced that the 2025 edition will take place at the Now Arena in Chicago, Illinois, on Saturday, December 27.
The announcement was made during an interview on Q101 Chicago, with tickets scheduled to go on sale by August 9. Khan hinted at ambitious plans for the event, signaling it could hold significant developments for AEW heading into the new year.
Implications for the AEW Women’s Division and Future Outlook
The postponement of the AEW Women’s Tag Team Championship highlights the challenges faced by the promotion’s women’s roster amidst a wave of injuries. Tony Khan’s cautious approach suggests the company wants to establish the titles under conditions that maximize competitive integrity and fan interest. Once the roster is fully healthy, introducing the tag titles could mark a major milestone, giving the women’s division new storylines and championship opportunities that enhance AEW’s overall product.
As the women’s roster regains strength and recovers from recent setbacks, fans can anticipate the eventual arrival of the AEW Women’s Tag Team Championship, reinforcing the company’s ongoing commitment to expanding its women’s division and providing fresh content in its tag team scene.
