Tony Khan Talks AEW Title Controversy with Billy Corgan

On Friday evening, November 15, All Elite Wrestling President Tony Khan addressed online controversy surrounding the promotion's new National Championship during a live stream on X, revealing that he had spoken directly with National Wrestling Alliance President Billy Corgan to discuss the matter.

Khan's announcement of the AEW National Championship on the November 5 episode of Dynamite had drawn criticism from some NWA wrestlers, who noted that the NWA already holds a historic National Championship with its own established lineage. Current NWA National Champion Mike Mondo was among those who voiced concerns, highlighting the potential overlap in naming and tradition. The backlash emerged quickly on social media, with wrestlers from the NWA and other promotions pointing out the shared wrestling heritage tied to the title's concept.

In the stream, Khan explained that the chatter prompted him to reach out to Corgan, whom he described as someone he holds in high regard. "I ended up having a really nice conversation about it with the President of the NWA, Billy Corgan," Khan said. "I have a lot of respect for him and a lot of respect for what he's doing. I really love the traditions...