Tony Khan has declared that 2025 marks the most consistent period for AEW’s television and pay-per-view offerings. Speaking as the company celebrates the sixth anniversary of AEW Dynamite in Hollywood, Florida, Khan attributed this success to AEW’s dedicated audience and top-tier wrestlers.
Celebrating six years since its debut, AEW Dynamite held its anniversary event at Hard Rock Live within the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Khan reflected on AEW’s growth during an interview with Forbes, emphasizing the increasing engagement from fans and the quality of the company’s roster.
Highlighting AEW’s Growth and Milestones in 2025
Khan described 2025 as a standout year for the promotion, citing All In Texas as achieving AEW’s highest U.S. attendance to date. He credited this record to the combined efforts of the wrestlers, staff, and fans, stating,
“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,”
Tony Khan said.
He also highlighted AEW’s television performance, explaining how the integration with HBO Max has fueled audience growth contrary to initial expectations. Khan remarked,
“AEW has been delivering great pay-per-views for years, but I think 2025 has been our most consistent run of both TV and pay-per-views. That’s my opinion, but I know a lot of fans share it. We’ve grown the television audience, and that’s a fact, especially with HBO Max coming on board. Some thought that Dynamite on TBS and Collision on TNT might lose viewers to HBO Max, but in 2025 our viewership has actually gone up compared to where we ended last year.”
Regarding viewership trends, Khan pointed out the upward trajectory since late 2024:
“If you look at Q4 of 2024, and then all of 2025—first quarter, second quarter, and now as we wrap up the third—we’re ahead of where we finished 2024. It’s been a really great year.”
Details on the AEW Dynamite Sixth Anniversary Event
The anniversary event featured several high-profile matches and appearances at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. Main event action included TNT Champion Kyle Fletcher defending his title against Orange Cassidy, while Jurassic Express made their return. Fans also witnessed competitive bouts featuring major stars such as Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Daniel Garcia, and Kenny Omega.
Notable matches on the card included:
- Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, and Daniel Garcia versus Hangman Page, Samoa Joe, and Powerhouse Hobbs
- Kris Statlander and Darby Allin versus Marina Shafir and Wheeler Yuta
- TNT Champion Kyle Fletcher defending against Orange Cassidy
- The return of Jurassic Express
- Kenny Omega & AEW World Tag Team Champions Brodido (Bandido and Brody King) versus The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) and Josh Alexander
- An appearance by Toni Storm
The Significance of AEW’s Continued Momentum
AEW’s steady growth in both viewership and live attendance throughout 2025 underscores the company’s rising stature in professional wrestling. Tony Khan’s emphasis on teamwork among wrestlers, staff, and fans reflects an optimistic outlook for AEW’s future. With expanding platforms like HBO Max supporting wider access, AEW is positioned to strengthen its presence even further as the year progresses and beyond the six-year milestone.
