The world of professional wrestling was abuzz with controversy after All Elite Wrestling (AEW) CEO Tony Khan made a scathing comparison between WWE and disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein. Khan’s remarks, which were meant to promote AEW as a credible competitor to WWE, have sparked outrage among fans and industry experts.
In a recent interview, Khan referred to WWE as the “evil juggernaut” and drew parallels between the organization and Weinstein, who was convicted of sexual assault in 2020. Wrestling veteran Kevin Sullivan, speaking on the Taskmaster podcast, expressed his views on Khan’s provocative statement, fueling the debate further.
Khan’s comments were made during the 2024 NFL Draft, where he was seen sporting a neck brace, highlighting the brutal attack he suffered at the hands of The Elite on the April 24 episode of Dynamite. While attempting to position AEW as a viable alternative to WWE, Khan’s Weinstein comparison has been met with widespread criticism.
In a subsequent interview with TMZ Sports, Khan defended his remarks, suggesting that they generated significant coverage for AEW and its recent pay-per-view events, Revolution 2024 and Dynasty 2024.
Despite the backlash, Khan remains undeterred, hinting at the possibility of introducing an on-site substitute for himself on the upcoming episode of Dynamite as he recovers from the assault.
This development has sparked speculation about the potential introduction of a new authority figure in the company.
The wrestling community remains divided on Khan’s tactics, with some viewing his comments as a clever marketing ploy and others condemning them as offensive and inappropriate. As the debate rages on, one thing is certain – Tony Khan’s remarks have thrust AEW into the spotlight, for better or for worse.
