Tony Khan Encourages Fans To Stop Gatekeeping And Welcome Everyone To AEW
Recently, a fan on Twitter/X pointed out that more WWE fans have begun asking about AEW and considering watching it. He questioned whether AEW fans should keep the promotion exclusive or allow new viewers in.
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The fan wrote, 'Lately fed fans are asking questions about AEW and wanting to watch it. Should we gatekeep this promotion or letting them in?'
In response, AEW President Tony Khan urged fans to welcome new viewers with open arms and to stop gatekeeping. He replied, 'Please gatekeep nothing, sir. Please welcome these people to AEW with arms wide open.'
Ever since AEW's debut in 2019, fan wars between the two companies' supporters have continued, with many fans choosing sides early on and keeping the rivalry alive. However, it seems Tony Khan doesn't want this fan rivalry to push WWE fans away from his company. Instead, he's ready to welcome them in.
Tony Khan responds to WWE's counterprogramming strategy
At the AEW Double or Nothing post-show media scrum, Tony Khan addressed WWE's ongoing trend of counter-programming. He compared it to what WWE used to do to Jim Crockett Promotions.
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'It's pretty consistent. I'd say it's the most consistent event head-to-head scheduling since Jim Crockett Promotions,' Khan said. 'Saw a lot of scheduling that went that way, and I can tell you that this will go a lot differently than that did.'
Read More: Tony Khan Explains How The Relaunch Of The XFL Led To The Birth Of AEW
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