News and Notes from AEW All Out Media Scrum – The Demand, Kris Statlander, Brodido, Hangman Page, and Tony Khan all took questions from the media following Saturday’s AEW All Out in Toronto, Canada. Here are the highlights:
Ricochet and The Gates of Agony
- The Demand noted they were going after the Trios titles next.
- Ricochet said his laugh was not inspired by Jadakiss, instead saying it was from a family member who does that laugh when he’s embarrassed.
Kris Statlander
- Winning the title was an up and down journey for her. So many opportunities to prove that early on but was derailed by knee injuries. Disheartning that something out of her control stopped her. The first to win both the TBS and Women’s titles feels rewarding. She’s worked unbelievably hard to get where she’s at.
- Statlander pointed out that others have used the seatbelt in the past, including Orange Cassidy, and wasn’t nessecarily inspired by Wheeler Yuta’s recent advice.
- She wants to face Toni Storm next as they’ve never had a singles match yet she has had two victories over her.
- When asked if she wants to face the Conglomeration, she says she wants to give people their space, noting her only ally is Harley Cameron.
Bandido and Brody King
- When asked about AEW stars being allowed to wear messages on t-shirts, Brody King said he would not wear anything that would damage the reputation of the company or Tony. Khan said he supported wrestlers being themselves, and the messages they wear don’t nessecarily represent AEW.
Hangman Page
- He was asked if Fletcher was ready. Page thought that Fletcher was more ready than he expected.
- John Pollock asked about We’re focused on what we’re doing here, over 13,000 people today. That’s what we’re focused on. That’s the honest truth, we’re so committed to putting on the best effort that we can.
- Khan noted the energy backstage was all focused on having a great show and the vibe after was so positive.
- Page pointed out Fletcher is only 26 and will hold the title one day.
Tony Khan
- Khan first talked about the success of Forbidden Door and noted the ratings increases for Dynamite and Collision in the UK. He said that Dynamite was up 40 percent year over year, while Collision was 100 percent up over Ramapge in the same time slot from last year.
- When asked if early start times a permanent move, Khan said it was definitely something to consider, nothing they’ve had great buyrate results from previous shows with early start times and it’s something to think about.
- Khan was asked about the status of Chris Jericho and Britt Baker, but focused on surprises we’ve seen like Jungle Boy & Luchasaurus, or are about to see, like the upcoming return of Orange Cassidy without saying his name. He did say he’s keeping a door open for their return.
- He reaffirmed he does not have Max numbers.
- Khan was asked if they’ll have a Blood and Guts match this year. Khan said there’s a good chance, it’s a matter of which building they run it in.
- Khan mentioned that the president of TBS and TNT was watching in the crowd and noted the pressure that comes with that, but felt everyone knocked it out of the park.
- Someone asked if its possible AEW shows could be all under one streaming or cable outlet, like UFC with its new Paramount Plus deal. Khan pointed out everything AEW is now under one package between TNT, TBS, and HBO Max.
- When asked about officially naming the AEW World title the Men’s World title, Khan said it’s gotten great traction and it’s something to consider. It’s something that’s important to Hangman and something that he believes in, so that is something he supports. It works great both ways.
- Tony Khan said he was turned down on using Blake Christian’s theme on the independents, ‘Loving on Me’ by Jack Harlow. He credits Mikey Rucuks for the work he’s done over the years with AEW’s music.
- On a potential AEW Dark return, Khan said potentially but also pointed to why those shows ended, as the company has extended to new content like AEW Collision. While he does have an interest in bringing Dark back, he’s enjoying what he’s doing now.
- He talked about Ring of Honor for a while, saying he will get his money back from Brightcove for the technical errors from Death Before Dishonor.
- Khan also mentioned that Athena was banged up but will be back soon.
News and Notes from AEW All Out Media Scrum
