"It's done on purpose"- Tony Khan talks about WWE's attempt of counter-programming AEW

Tony Khan recently addressed WWE's attempts to counterbook AEW shows and stated that he believes it is indeed done on purpose.

Over the past few months, the rivalry between All Elite Wrestling and the Triple H-led company has grown more intense. Since All In: Texas in August, many reports have emerged claiming that the Stamford-based promotion is actively trying to counter-program AEW events to undermine the Jacksonville-based promotion. While Tony Khan previously touched on the matter, he addressed the issue more fully in a recent appearance on the Aerial Helwani Show.

On the show, Khan claimed it's done on purpose, that it's part of the business, and that it has always worked out for his promotion.

"I do think it's done on purpose, and I understand it, and it's part of wrestling. I think we've seen a lot of it, but I think other wrestling promotions that have been the challenger wrestling brand in our lifetime have seen a lot of it…I think it's okay, because for us, it's always worked out, and we're in a great position. It hasn't ever been a thing where it's cost us anything. And even when you do something like AEW All In: Texas where we do the show in the afternoon, it really worked out for us great. And it was one of the best days in the history of the company," said Khan. [H/T: Cultaholic ]

Check out his comments in the video below:

Tony Khan gives an update on Will Ospreay's return to AEW

In a separate instance on the Aerial Helwani Show, Tony Khan addressed the current status of absent star Will Ospreay, stating that he's hopeful that the Aerial Assassin will be ready to return to the promotion in he first half of 2026.

“Will Ospreay is gonna be back in AEW early next year, and I hope it will be in the first half of next year. When Will is on the show every week, it's great for us.” said Khan.

Will Ospreay's last appearance on All Elite Wrestling programming came at Forbidden Door earlier this year, where he led his team to victory in a lights-out steel cage match.