Tony Khan on Kevin Kelly’s status with AEW: “I prefer not to comment on that”

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Khan also touches on Okada’s arrival as a contracted AEW talent. 

The 3/13 edition of AEW Dynamite is being branded as ‘Big Bu$iness’ from the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. 

Going into this week’s programming, representatives of AEW have made the media rounds including the company’s President and CEO, Tony Khan. He was interviewed by Scott Fishman of TV Insider

Along the way, Khan was asked about Kevin Kelly’s status with the company. PWTorch was first to report that Kelly was fired by AEW. He had been removed from the roster page and there was a Collision taping held that he was not present for. Khan said he prefers not to comment on Kelly’s status. 

I prefer not to comment on that, but I appreciate you asking.

Elsewhere in the chat, Khan stated that he knew for a long time that Kazuchika Okada would make his full-time AEW debut and would be paired with Matthew Jackson and Nicholas Jackson. 

That new set, graphics, and whole new look have got fans excited. We just introduced Will Ospreay and his first match under the AEW banner was also at Revolution. It was very fitting that Will started up just as Sting wrapped up his phenomenal run here and iconic career. Then I knew for a long time that (Kazuchika) Okada would debut and be introduced in The Elite, immediately following Revolution on Dynamite. It sets up for tonight’s AEW Big Business. Tonight is a huge step forward for AEW for many reasons. I have something really special planned for tonight. The rosters of women and men in All Elite Wrestling have never been stronger. This is the perfect time for an event like tonight’s Big Business on Wednesday night Dynamite.

When questioned about surprises for Big Business, Khan said he will not disappoint the fans.

Immediately following the show, POST Wrestling is going to be live on our YouTube channel with a review of the program.

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