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Join me at 1 PM when I will be tweeting about the media briefing with Tony Khan.
Khan was asked about Jericho’s comments on FTW Title. It will be treated completely different, but he has a project he’s working on. There’s a lot in store.
Response to Tooth & Nail match on the Buy In: some of our biggest stars have been on the Buy In. Important match for them. Its not a traditional match. PPV is more wrestling heavy. Tooth & Nail is “cinematic, frankly.”
The working relationship between NWA & AEW is a based on a good relationship between Billy Corgan & himself. Good friendship with Chris Nowintski. Good opportunity for both companies with Shida & Thunder Rosa. It was Khan’s idea.
If Thunder Rosa wins the Women’s Championship, we would see her more. No plans to use any other wrestlers.
On Brock Lesnar: He can’t comment at this time. Enjoyed Brock’s work for many years.
Serena Deeb & Thunder Rosa had a lot of responsibility being in the second hour & they knocked it out of the park.
He thinks he might’ve held back too much last night and he thinks that the best wrestling will happen at #ALLOUT.
Khan thinks Double or Nothing was better than WrestleMania.
Outdoor, socially distanced pods with fans in masks is the safest way to have fans at shows right now.
The decision to bring fans back was made after testing it with wrestlers & crew. Idea came about after watching late night shows with their crews in attendance. They did a soft open with staff, sponsors, & family. Hired additional security to keep people in their pods.
Estimate 700-750 people will be in attendance for ALL OUT.
Thoughts on women’s division: some of the top wrestlers have been locked out from coming back. Impressed with Serena Deeb & they’d love to have her back. Hopes the women outside of the US will be back soon. Really proud of Deeb & Thunder Rosa.
As they’ve added wrestlers, they’ve had to pivot in certain places. FTR fits in easily. Omega & Page & the Young Bucks have set the standard for tag team wrestling this year.
The COVID push is harsh, but it’s a thing. People are doing the best they can with what they’ve got.
Thought process behind putting together ALL OUT card: *the* cinematic match on the pre-show sets the tone & had to be on the Buy In. Britt’s injuries aren’t a work like MJF’s neck. Very excited for Britt & Swole. Casino Battle Royale will show how far the roster has come.
