Tony Khan Calls 2025 AEW’s “Most Consistent Run” Ahead of Dynamite’s Six-Year Anniversary—“We’re Just Getting Started”
As AEW prepares to celebrate six years of Dynamite tonight, company president Tony Khan sat down with Forbes to reflect on the journey so far, the legacy of Brodie Lee, the rise of Kris Statlander, and what’s next for All Elite Wrestling.
A Vision Beyond 2019
When Dynamite first aired in October 2019, it was a gamble — a fresh alternative in a wrestling landscape long dominated by WWE. For Khan, the six-year milestone feels surreal:
“I think it’s an incredible milestone that we’re celebrating six years of Wednesday Night Dynamite tonight. Where the company stands now is far beyond anything I could have imagined, shows on TBS every Wednesday, Collision on TNT Saturdays, events and our library on HBO Max, and pay-per-views available worldwide. It’s incredible.”
Khan pointed to Dynamite episode 289 earlier this year, “Spring Breakthrough,” as a turning point — the episode that cemented Dynamite as the longest-running primetime wrestling show ever on TNT or TBS.
Brodie Lee’s Lasting Impact
Few moments in AEW history resonate as deeply as the tribute show for Brodie Lee. Khan called it the company’s most important broadcast:
“We’re very proud of Mr. Brodie Lee and Jon Huber and what he brought to AEW… I think that’s the singular best event in AEW history. It was important to end 2020 paying tribute to somebody who came in and helped us so much as a wrestling company and touched our lives as a friend and a coworker.”
Kris Statlander’s Breakthrough Moment
AEW’s women’s division has surged in 2025, capped off by Kris Statlander finally capturing the AEW Women’s World Championship at All Out:
“One of the real highlights, in my opinion, was Kris Statlander finally winning the World Championship after six years in AEW… She has shown hard work, talent, and the kind of dedication that earns the respect of fellow wrestlers, the fans, and the people who run AEW.”
Women’s Tag Titles Incoming
Khan also confirmed the timing is right for the long-rumored AEW Women’s World Tag Team Championships, noting the roster’s depth with stars like Mercedes Moné, Toni Storm, and Statlander.
“With the roster at its strongest, the highest quality it’s ever been, I think now is the perfect time to introduce the AEW Women’s World Tag Team Championships. Women’s wrestling in AEW is the best it’s ever been, and these titles will make it even stronger.”
On the Young Bucks and Longevity
Discussing the evolution of AEW’s foundation stars, Khan praised the Young Bucks for reinventing themselves in 2025:
“Matt and Nick came back fresher and better than ever in 2025… From their return at Dynasty, to their role in Anarchy in the Arena, to their tag team match at All In Texas, which I consider one of the greatest tag team matches I’ve ever seen, the Young Bucks have continued to build an incredible legacy.”
2025: AEW’s Best Year Yet
Khan believes the company has hit its stride in 2025, citing growth across both TV and streaming:
“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.”
With HBO Max joining AEW’s broadcast family, Khan emphasized the importance of accessibility for cord-cutters and returning fans, while pointing to All In Texas as the biggest U.S. attendance in company history.
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Khan’s interview is more than anniversary hype — it’s a mission statement. AEW entered 2025 with questions about its direction, but the company has found stability through consistency. Leaning on foundational stars like Page, Statlander, and the Bucks while continuing to spotlight names like Orange Cassidy and Mercedes Moné, AEW seems intent on balancing nostalgia with new blood.
The acknowledgment of Brodie Lee’s legacy also underlines what makes AEW unique: it’s as much about honoring its history as it is about building the future. With women’s tag titles on the horizon and TV ratings climbing, Khan is betting that the “most consistent run” is just the beginning of AEW’s next chapter.
