Nick Khan isnt losing sleep over AEWand hes already looking ahead to scooping up some of their stars.
The WWE President appeared on The Bill Simmons Podcast and addressed the conversation around AEW as competition. While he didnt throw any punches, Khan made it clear that WWE is keeping tabs on the roster across the streetand ready to make moves when the time is right.
He didnt mention AEW by name, but there was no question who he was referring to. Khan even nodded to AEWs financial backer, saying, Nothing but respect to the father who finances it and owns the Jaguars and all those other things. Thats a reference to Shad Khan, while AEW is run day-to-day by his son, Tony Khan.
AEW has become a major player in the industry since launching in 2019, offering talent a strong alternative to WWE. Plenty of free agents have taken the AEW route, while otherslike Cody Rhodes and Jade Cargillhave already made the leap back to WWE. According to Khan, more moves like that could be coming soon.
Whether its strategic timing or just quiet confidence, Khans comments send a clear message: WWE isnt threatenedtheyre watching and waiting.
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