Fans have expressed frustration over Tony Khan‘s recent booking decisions involving Willow Nightingale, a former AEW champion. Since joining All Elite Wrestling in 2021, Nightingale progressed from competing on AEW Dark and Dark: Elevation to becoming a regular on Dynamite and Collision. Her career highlight came last year when she captured the TBS Championship, though she held the title for just 35 days before dropping it.
Following her title loss, Nightingale’s presence in the women’s division has been inconsistent, with several storylines failing to make a lasting impact. This decline in prominence has triggered a wave of disappointment among fans, many of whom have taken to social media to question Khan’s approach to her booking.
Willow Nightingale’s Commitment to AEW Despite Booking Challenges
Despite growing criticism of her creative direction, Willow Nightingale renewed her AEW contract earlier this year before it expired. This decision ensures that she will continue working with the Jacksonville-based wrestling promotion for the foreseeable future. In a recent interview with the News Herald, Nightingale shared her satisfaction with her current role and indicated she had no serious thoughts about leaving AEW.
“The idea of entertaining free agency didn’t even really cross my mind. I mean, obviously, the thought was there because it’s a business at the end of the day, but I am so happy where I am, and I feel like my work here is so far from done. And the things that I love about wrestling the most are afforded to me here. I do get to travel and see the world, wrestle other places, wrestle other people,” Willow admitted. —Willow Nightingale, AEW Wrestler
What Lies Ahead for Willow Nightingale in AEW
As Tony Khan’s booking decisions regarding Willow Nightingale continue to attract debate, her contract renewal signals a commitment to her future in AEW. Fans and observers will be watching closely to see if the promotion can develop more impactful storylines and restore Nightingale’s momentum in the competitive women’s division. How Khan reshapes her character and position could define the next phase of her career in AEW.
