MJF, Jack Perry, and Kenny Omega are back!
The AEW updates were shared by the boss-man at the post-PPV press conference held after the AEW Dynasty 2024 event in St. Louis. Tony Khan, the President of AEW and ROH, took questions from the media present at the event and covered a variety of topics in his responses.
One of the highlights was Swerve stepping up his game in recent matches against Hangman Page, with Khan also mentioning Swerve’s performance in the Casino Battle Royal back in 2022. Jack Perry’s return also garnered a huge reaction, especially in Chicago last weekend. Khan described airing the footage of Perry’s return as a bold move, feeling a responsibility to explain Perry’s circumstances to the viewers.
In response to a question about Mercedes Mone’s clearance, Khan confirmed that she will be cleared for action at Double or Nothing. He also addressed the possibility of bringing another pay-per-view event to St. Louis, expressing his desire to expand the event calendar for 2024.
When asked about the potential for all three of AEW’s shows to be featured on a streaming platform, Khan found the question intriguing. While currently in exclusive negotiations with Warner Bros. Discovery, Khan expressed his preference for having AEW content on TBS and TNT. He also revealed plans to make AEW’s library available online in 2025, including content from AEW, ROH, and the possibility of adding content from NJPW.
Regarding the morale at WBD, Khan shared positive feedback received from them after the Dynasty event, even receiving a text message from them just before the press conference. He also mentioned that financial details for Dynasty are looking positive as data comes in from various sources.
In response to queries about MJF, Kenny Omega, and Britt Baker, Khan expressed his eagerness to have them back in action soon. He hoped to see Omega back for the Winnipeg event, even if he isn’t cleared to compete in the ring. As for Baker, Khan emphasized the importance of her returning as soon as possible.
Overall, the updates from the AEW press conference provided insights into the future plans and developments within the promotion, showcasing exciting possibilities for the fans and viewers of AEW. (Source: F4WOnline.com)