Tony Khan on AEW's 2025 Gains and New National Title

All Elite Wrestling President Tony Khan expressed strong optimism about the company's trajectory during a recent appearance on the Battleground podcast, highlighting significant progress in 2025 and the introduction of a new championship designed to bridge promotions in professional wrestling.

Khan described 2025 as an exceptional year for AEW, crediting the organization's top-tier roster and consistent high-quality programming for closing the gap with its larger competitor in key business metrics. "I think AEW is where the best wrestle," Khan said. "I think that we have the best roster of wrestlers in the world today. And we're putting on consistently awesome shows. This has been an awesome year for AEW. We're the challenger brand in pro wrestling, and I think we've really closed the gap in a very meaningful way in 2025 in a number of key metrics."

Looking ahead, Khan outlined his vision for the next five years, emphasizing sustained passion and expansion. He noted that AEW has operated for six years and reaches audiences in more than 150 countries through partnerships like those with TBS, TNT, and HBO Max. "I don't have a crystal ball, but I can tell you my passion for this...