The world of professional wrestling is abuzz with speculation that All Elite Wrestling (AEW) CEO Tony Khan may be preparing to make his in-ring debut. The rumor mills are churning out rumors that Khan, who has repeatedly denied any interest in being an on-screen figure for the company, may be set to take the plunge and step into the ring.
The speculation began when Khan reinstated the controversial Jack Perry to AEW, only to be ambushed by Perry, who punched him in the stomach. The Young Bucks soon followed, taking Khan out with a brutal TKO driver to end the show. Many fans and veterans, including WWE veteran Al Snow, believe that this was more than just a random encounter, and that it may be setting the stage for Khan’s in-ring debut.
Former Hardcore Champion Al Snow has gone on record stating that he believes Khan’s debut has already been booked, and that the CEO may compete in a six or eight-man tag team match, potentially even getting to finish the match with the final move. This would be a shocking move, given Khan’s previous stance on staying behind the scenes.
The news comes as AEW continues to make waves in the professional wrestling world, having signed numerous former WWE stars and veterans over the years. In fact, many believe that Goldberg, the former Universal Champion, would have signed with AEW after his contract with WWE expired in 2022, had it not been for his comment that AEW is “too cheesy” for him.
However, speaking on Vince Russo’s podcast, The Brand, Russo revealed that Tony Khan would likely have wanted to sign Goldberg to AEW, despite his comments about the promotion. Goldberg’s return to WWE may not be imminent, but the door remains open for him to shake things up and make a dramatic entrance into AEW.
As the professional wrestling world waits with bated breath, one thing is certain – Tony Khan’s potential in-ring debut has sent shockwaves through the industry, and fans are eagerly anticipating what’s to come. Will Khan finally take the leap and step into the ring, or is this just a clever ruse to keep fans on their toes? Only time will tell.
