On January 29, Tony Khan will launch another significant wrestling event, partnering with a brand he owns alongside All Elite Wrestling (AEW). This upcoming show marks a joint effort between Ring of Honor (ROH), which Khan acquired in March 2022, and indie promotion Metroplex Wrestling. The event will continue ROH’s tradition of signature shows under Khan’s management, expanding the wrestling landscape beyond AEW’s current offerings. This news was announced shortly after AEW’s first televised special of 2026 aired this past Wednesday.
Background on Ring of Honor’s Role under Tony Khan
Since acquiring ROH, Tony Khan has positioned the company as a sister promotion to AEW, giving it a distinct platform to showcase emerging talent as well as established wrestlers from the Jacksonville-rooted organization. ROH’s weekly program streams every Thursday on HonorClub, blending fresh faces and veterans to appeal to diverse wrestling fans. In 2025, Khan also elevated ROH’s presence by staging multiple editions of the Global Wars event internationally, including stops in Australia, Mexico, and Wales, underlining his commitment to expanding ROH’s influence globally.
Details About the Upcoming Global Wars Event
The January 29 Global Wars show will highlight talents from both ROH and Metroplex Wrestling, with a special focus on the presence of Athena, the Forever ROH Women’s World Champion. Athena, who is both an owner and trainer at Metroplex Wrestling, will play a key role in this collaborative event, signaling cross-promotion and talent sharing between the companies. This partnership reflects Khan’s strategy to integrate his wrestling assets while promoting independent circuits.
Summary of AEW Dynamite: Maximum Carnage Results
Earlier in the week, AEW hosted the Dynamite: Maximum Carnage event at the Arizona Financial Theatre in Phoenix. The show included several notable matches with a mixture of singles and tag team contests. Highlights included Darby Allin’s victory over PAC and “Hangman” Adam Page defeating Bryan Keith. The World Tag Team Title opportunity went to Mark Davis and Jake Doyle after winning a four-way tag match, while Maxwell Jacob Friedman retained the Men’s World Championship against Bandido. The event showcased the ongoing momentum within AEW and set the stage for future storylines and contests.
- Darby Allin defeated PAC
- “Hangman” Adam Page defeated “The Bounty Hunter” Bryan Keith
- Brody King defeated Jon Cruz
- Mark Davis and Jake Doyle defeated The Gates of Agony, The Young Bucks, and JetSpeed (Kevin Knight and Mike Bailey) for a shot at the World Tag Team Titles
- The Triangle of Madness (Thekla and The Sisters of Sin) defeated Kris Statlander and The Babes of Wrath
- Maxwell Jacob Friedman (c) defeated Bandido in the Men’s World Championship Match
Implications for Future Wrestling Events under Tony Khan
This new Global Wars collaboration signals Tony Khan’s continued effort to grow wrestling beyond AEW’s current event slate, leveraging his ownership of multiple wrestling brands. By uniting ROH with indie companies like Metroplex Wrestling, Khan aims to broaden the range of talent exposure while offering fans fresh and diverse matchups. The upcoming shows could influence how wrestling promotions co-exist and compete, especially as Khan’s expanding portfolio allows for unique cross-brand interactions and storytelling.
ROH x MPX Wrestling Global Wars will take place in two weeks! pic.twitter.com/WHCb5Shq4C
— WrestlePurists (@WrestlePurists) January 16, 2026
