Tony Khan, the All Elite Creative Head, recently shared a social media message that may have subtly criticized the WWE-TNA partnership following the contentious finish at TNA’s Slammiversary 2025. This comes shortly after AEW’s successful All In 2025 stadium event held at Globe Life Field in Texas on July 12, which showcased some of AEW’s top talents and featured a significant title change.
AEW All In 2025 culminated with Hangman Adam Page defeating Jon Moxley to capture the AEW World Championship, ending Moxley’s reign that had dominated the promotion for some time. The event was widely praised by fans and critics alike for its thrilling in-ring action and satisfying conclusions. In contrast, fans at Slammiversary 2025 saw the TNA World Title remain with champion Trick Williams, who overcame strong challengers Mike Santana and Joe Hendry in a three-way main event. Many fans expressed disappointment, wanting Santana to win the championship instead.
In response to these events, Tony Khan took to X (formerly Twitter) to express gratitude toward AEW fans for their support throughout the year and to build anticipation for the upcoming Wednesday Night Dynamite show. His message emphasized the positive momentum AEW is experiencing in 2025, highlighting the efforts of wrestlers, company staff, and the loyal audience.
“Thank you all who watch [All Elite Wrestling]! @AEW is having a great 2025 thanks to the [All Elite Wrestling] wrestlers, company staff, + all of you watching the @[All Elite Wrestling]onTV shows + ppvs this year! See you this Wednesday, on @TBSNetwork + @StreamOnMax for Wednesday Night #[All Elite Wrestling]Dynamite!” Khan wrote.
The timing of Khan’s post, closely following the divisive conclusion to Slammiversary, suggests a possible indirect critique of TNA’s working relationship with WWE. Unlike AEW’s clear payoff at All In, TNA’s event ended with a result that sparked notable backlash from its fans. This contrast may underline Khan’s confidence in AEW’s creative direction compared to what fans have seen from WWE and TNA collaborations.
Upcoming Matches Announced for AEW Dynamite in Chicago
AEW will continue its shows at the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, Illinois, with this week’s edition of Dynamite already set to feature key bouts. Women’s World Champion Toni Storm is scheduled to defend her title against Billie Starkz, while a highly anticipated singles match will see Wheeler Yuta of The Death Riders face the AEW World Champion Hangman Adam Page.
Though only these matches have been confirmed so far, Tony Khan is expected to reveal further additions to the card as Wednesday approaches, maintaining AEW’s reputation for exciting and unpredictable television.
By presenting strong storytelling and competitive matches like those seen at All In, AEW under Khan’s leadership continues to gain momentum in the wrestling world. The subtle debate around the WWE-TNA partnership highlighted by recent events may encourage fans to keep a close eye on how Khan’s AEW evolves in its ongoing rivalry with other wrestling promotions.
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A. According to Forbes, Shahid Khan, Tony Khan’s father, has a net worth exceeding $12 billion. While Tony Khan’s exact net worth is not publicly shared, reports suggest it is about $1.5 billion due to his AEW ownership.
