In a shocking turn of events, Shahid “Shad” Khan, the billionaire co-owner of All Elite Wrestling (AEW), made his official on-screen debut last Wednesday on Dynamite.
The 73-year-old Pakistani-American businessman has been a silent force behind the scenes, but his recent appearance has sent ripples throughout the wrestling community.
Not only did he surprise fans, but he also won over his son, Tony Khan, who is the President, CEO, General Manager, and Head of Creative at AEW.
Tony Khan recently opened up about his father’s involvement with AEW, revealing that Shad is a huge fan of the product. In fact, during Will Ospreay’s Dynamite win over Claudio Castagnoli on April 17, Tony received a text from his father praising Ospreay’s performance.
This led to an introduction between the two, and now Shad is a huge fan of The Aerial Assassin.
But Ospreay isn’t the only AEW star who has caught Shad’s attention. According to Tony, his father is also a big fan of World Champion Swerve Strickland, Women’s World Champion Toni Storm, Kenny Omega, MJF, Jon Moxley, Orange Cassidy, Dr. Britt Baker, and Mariah May.
Shad even had some nice interactions with Swerve Strickland, which has further solidified his admiration for the wrestler.
Shad’s love for AEW is not surprising, given his business acumen and passion for sports. As the owner of the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars and the Premier League’s Fulham FC, he understands the importance of entertainment and competition.
His involvement with AEW has undoubtedly brought a new level of excitement to the company, and his on-screen debut is a testament to his commitment to the brand.
As AEW continues to grow in popularity, Shad’s presence can only be seen as a positive development. With his wealth of experience in various industries, he brings a unique perspective to the table that can help take AEW to new heights.
Moreover, his enthusiasm for the product is infectious and has clearly rubbed off on his son Tony, who is determined to continue pushing the boundaries of what is possible in professional wrestling.
This week’s Dynamite promises to be an exciting affair, with Kenny Omega returning to action and the fallout from The Elite’s attack on Tony Khan still
