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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Harley Cameron Reveals What It's Like Working For Tony Khan
Harley Cameron speaks on her experience working for AEW President Tony Khan. All Elite Wrestling's Harley Cameron was a recent guest on the Lightweights Podcast. When asked what it's like working for Tony Khan, Cameron praised her boss and said he's very kind and approachable. Advertisement 'Tony is literally the most kind, approachable, wonderful boss,' Harley Cameron said. 'He is someone who makes you feel comfortable with communicating with him. He's always so enthusiastic. He's always there watching the matches. Genuinely, he's always there watching. 'Afterwards, he always communicates with us all and thanks us all. He's a really great guy. If I ever felt like I needed to talk to him, he definitely allows us to know he's the kind of guy you can talk to. He's a really great guy. He's awesome. I think how cool it is to have such a cool boss.' [H/T: Fightful] Harley Cameron is currently aligned with Anna Jay in a rivalry against Megan Bayne and Penelope Ford. READ MORE: Tony Khan Reveals What's Been A 'True Game-Changer' For AEW In 2025 Advertisement What do you make of Harley Cameron's overall comments? Do you think Tony Khan would be a cool boss to have? Let us know your overall thoughts by sounding off in the comments section below. The post Harley Cameron Reveals What It's Like Working For Tony Khan appeared first on Wrestlezone.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE's NXT Great American Bash to clash with AEW All In: Fans divided over bold scheduling move
Image via WWE WWE has officially announced a blockbuster weekend in Atlanta with three major events lined up across July 12 and 13, 2025. Among the headliners is the return of the NXT Great American Bash, which will be held at the iconic Center Stage Theater on Saturday afternoon, July 12. However, what's caught fan attention is its timing - the event is set to air during AEW's highly anticipated All In: Texas pay-per-view, sparking renewed chatter of rivalry between the two promotions. The move comes just weeks after WWE's NXT Battleground went head-to-head with AEW's Double or Nothing. With this latest scheduling decision, WWE once again appears unafraid to place its programming directly opposite AEW's. WWE has officially announced a blockbuster weekend in Atlanta with three major events lined up across July 12 and 13, 2025. Among the headliners is the return of the NXT Great American Bash, which will be held at the iconic Center Stage Theater on Saturday afternoon, July 12. However, what's caught fan attention is its timing - the event is set to air during AEW's highly anticipated All In: Texas pay-per-view, sparking renewed chatter of rivalry between the two promotions. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo The move comes just weeks after WWE's NXT Battleground went head-to-head with AEW's Double or Nothing. With this latest scheduling decision, WWE once again appears unafraid to place its programming directly opposite AEW's. AEW vs WWE: A renewed rivalry? The overlapping schedule hasn't gone unnoticed by wrestling fans or AEW President Tony Khan. When asked about the increasing number of WWE events scheduled against AEW pay-per-views, Khan quipped that it felt reminiscent of 'the Jim Crockett Promotions era' but promised things 'will go a lot differently this time.' Meanwhile, online reactions from fans were mixed. Some accused WWE of 'sabotaging' AEW's biggest show of the year, while others joked about the increasing tension between the two companies. 'This makes WWE look scared, weak, and spiteful' one user wrote on X. Others pointed out that the move indicates WWE sees AEW as genuine competition and doesn't view NXT as merely a developmental brand anymore. With both companies pulling out all stops for their summer showcases, fans now face a tough decision. Whether it's the grandeur of AEW's All In or the nostalgia and intensity of WWE's NXT Great American Bash, July 12 promises to be a defining day in modern pro wrestling. Either way, the message is clear: the battle for viewership is heating up - and neither side is backing down. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Newsweek
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
AEW President Tony Khan Calls Out WWE Counter Programming
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. AEW Double or Nothing on May 25 featured a ton of excellent matches, including Mercedes Moné vs. Jamie Hayter, "Timeless" Toni Storm vs. Mina Shirakawa, and Will Ospreay vs. Hangman Adam Page. However, this wasn't the only professional wrestling event happening that weekend. WWE scheduled both Saturday Night's Main Event and NXT Battleground for 5/24 and 5/25, respectively. More Pro Wrestling: WWE Superstar Chelsea Green Gives Update on Brutal Injury This isn't the only occasion WWE has done this. Recently, WWE announced that the next Saturday Night's Main Event and Evolution 2 will be on July 12 and July 13, the same weekend as All In, AEW's biggest show. WWE just announced that... - Saturday Night's Main Event will take place on July 12 in Atlanta, Georgia. - Evolution 2 will take place the next day, July 13, at the same venue.#SNME — EliteRockerz 𝕏 (@EliteClubS0B) May 25, 2025 Naturally, fans and experts have begun recognizing WWE's counterprogramming against AEW. And AEW president and co-founder Tony Khan is calling them out. INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 01: (L-R) CM Punk, President of All Elite Wrestling Tony Khan and Britt Baker, D.M.D. attend TBS's AEW Dynamite Los Angeles Debut After Party at The Forum on June 01, 2022... INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 01: (L-R) CM Punk, President of All Elite Wrestling Tony Khan and Britt Baker, D.M.D. attend TBS's AEW Dynamite Los Angeles Debut After Party at The Forum on June 01, 2022 in Inglewood, California. Morefor Warner Bros. Discovery During the media scrum for AEW Double or Nothing, Khan was asked about WWE constantly scheduling shows against AEW's biggest events. Khan compared the situation to when Vince McMahon would do the same tactic against Jim Crockett Promotions before it was eventually sold to Ted Turner and became WCW. "It's pretty consistent," Khan said. "I'd say it's the most consistent event head-to-head scheduling I've seen since Jim Crockett Promotions, so a lot of scheduling that went that way. I can tell you, this will go a lot differently than that did." More Pro Wrestling: WWE Hall of Famer Names Real Face of AEW This isn't the only comparison a figure from AEW has shared about WWE recently. AEW star Will Ospreay has controversially stated that when it comes to in-ring work and technical acumen, AEW runs circles around WWE. "Because we smoke them in every field of wrestling," Ospreay said. "Mate, we're just better." "Like, I respect them. I respect every single one of them there, they're all vets, they all know what they're doing, they're great at their job, they understand getting people on their feet, but we are so much more of a better wrestling company than them. Our guys smoke them every single day of the week." They've got good guys like GUNTHER. They've got great guys like Orton. They've got good guys like Chad Gable. I respect all of them. ...But on our worst day, we smoke all of you guys." More Pro Wrestling: Former AEW Wrestler To Make WWE In-Ring Debut Legendary Wrestling Announcer Jim Ross To Undergo Surgery Bryan Danielson Makes Surprise Wrestling Appearance Amid AEW Hiatus WWE Notes: Bronson Reed Returns, Evolution 2 Officially Announced, More For more AEW, WWE, and professional wrestling news, head on over to Newsweek Sports.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
AEW President Tony Khan fires back at WWE's counter-programming: 'This won't end like JCP'
Tony Khan didn't hold back after AEW Double or Nothing 2025. The AEW boss made it clear that WWE's counter-programming isn't going unnoticed. Speaking to the media, Khan said this is the most consistent head-to-head scheduling he's seen since WWE went after Jim Crockett Promotions in the 1980s. 'It's pretty consistent,' Khan said. 'I'd say it's the most consistent event head-to-head scheduling since Jim Crockett Promotions. And I can tell you this will go a lot differently than that did.' AEW is not backing down from the fight In the past, Vince McMahon went after JCP by running Survivor Series at the same time as Starrcade in 1987. Then came Royal Rumble on the same day as Bunkhouse Stampede. JCP couldn't handle the pressure and had to sell the company to Turner Broadcasting in 1988. Khan knows the story but believes AEW will not meet the same fate. Tony Khan is growing up. He's become a lot more confident in his product and he seems comfortable in his own skin. This weekend, WWE ran NXT Battleground opposite AEW's Double or Nothing. In July, AEW's All In Texas will go up against an NXT premium live event and Saturday Night's Main Event. AEW had announced their show almost a year earlier. WWE also has a European tour lined up during AEW's Forbidden Door in London this August. Khan didn't reveal AEW's next steps but made it clear they are ready. He also spoke about Scorpio Sky, saying he still has plans for him but the timing wasn't right yet. The message from Khan was clear. He sees what WWE is doing, but AEW won't back down. This rivalry might remind fans of the old days, but Khan believes the outcome will be very different.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
AEW won the wrestling weekend and has the momentum. Could this be a vintage year for Tony Khan?
Wrestling fans were well fed this past weekend, with three big events across the two major promotions and a TNA pay-per-view to boot. With Sunday's AEW Double or Nothing being cited as an instant classic and WWE's Saturday Night's Main Event (SNME) delivering its best outing since its revival in late 2024, there was plenty to digest from more than two dozen matches. Here are my big takeaways: 1. We called it wrong on Will Ospreay… For all my rhapsodizing on Friday about how the stars were aligned for Ospreay, Tony Khan had other plans. Was Hangman Adam Page winning the wrong call? Perhaps not — in his review, our own Drake Riggs makes a persuasive case that Hangman's pivotal role in AEW makes him the ideal contender to dethrone Moxley and restore glory to the world title. Still, the surprise outcome begs the question of what's next for Ospreay, who has spent two years diligently building himself up as the company's king babyface. Advertisement As for AEW's creative future, we're working from the assumption here that Hangman is actually winning at July's All In showcase. If that's not the case, there will be hell to pay. 2. Are things looking up for AEW? It's been received wisdom for years that AEW knows how to deliver big events, and this weekend's Double or Nothing was the perfect demonstration of that maxim. Sure, we can pick holes if we're being pedantic — putting the last-minute trios match after an absolutely bonkers Anarchy in the Arena match was a bad move, for example — but they don't detract from the fact that this was the best AEW event in many moons. Even Mercedes Moné pulled out all the stops to deliver a stellar performance. Advertisement With "Collision" on a hot streak at the moment, the consensus seems to be that AEW has the momentum right now. Whisper it, but could we be in the middle of a vintage year for Tony Khan? Let's come back to that question in December but, right now, things at least appear to be pointing in the right direction. 3. WWE is sticking to its guns on John Cena Grumbles about John Cena's heel turn have been gathering pace in recent weeks, not helped by the champion's absence from the weekly shows. Just in case you had any doubts (or perhaps even hopes) that WWE might change course, this past Saturday's event confirmed what most of us suspected: That the company remains absolutely resolute in its commitment to dark Cena. Cena's two appearances — defeating R-Truth and then reappearing later to try to screw Jey Uso out of the world title — weren't bad by any means, but they were a reiteration of the same playbook we've seen twice now, right down to the dirty low-blow finish. (Incidentally, it didn't go unnoticed that TNA's Trick Williams vs. Joe Hendry championship match had a much more imaginative heel finish, despite working with exactly the same tools). Advertisement Whether you're sold on him or not, heel Cena is here to stay. Next stop: Money in the Bank on June 7, as the Universal Champion teams with Logan Paul to square off against Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso. 4. TKO's events strategy is taking shape For all the chaos around the switcheroo for next year's WrestleMania 42, this weekend looks like a successful test case for TKO's events strategy. Admittedly, we don't know how much Tampa paid for the privilege of its WWE takeover, but to have three full arena audiences (SNME, Battleground, and Monday's episode of 'WWE Raw') on back-to-back-to-back nights is no mean feat. Advertisement Wrestling obsessives can be as sniffy as they like about SNME being a glorified house show, but the fact remains that WWE still managed to deliver John Cena, Logan Paul and Cody Rhodes and a big TV audience. That's the sort of thing that host cities are going to want to see before they start shelling out these nine-figure sums to bring WWE in for the weekend. We also had the news that WWE intends to run a similar takeover in Atlanta in July, with NXT's Great American Bash running alongside the next installment of SNME. In terms of big names, the latter is rumored to include Goldberg's retirement match. From a wrestling perspective, though, perhaps the real winners are the NXT talents, who will benefit from their PLEs feeling like a much bigger deal with these arena shows. 5. … as is the WWE/TNA partnership (kind of) WWE pulled a big rabbit out of the hat back in January, with the announcement of its TNA partnership. In truth, it's still not clear exactly how the collaboration is intended to work on a business and creative level, but this past Sunday's Battleground event saw the boldest crossover yet, with the aforementioned Trick Williams winning the TNA world championship from TNA golden boy Joe Hendry. Advertisement Does the former NXT champion now take a secondment over to Nashville to defend his prize against the TNA regulars and thus cement himself as the first cross-company heel? That would seem like the most logical step. And does that mean WWE gets a claim on Joe Hendry, who was one of the big winners (in the big picture sense at least) of this year's WrestleMania 41 weekend? Up until now, WWE vs. TNA matches have largely been cameo moments, with title matches in particular being a foregone conclusion. After Sunday night, all bets are off the table.
