In a week that could only be described as a roller-coaster for AEW CEO Tony Khan, from taking a Meltzer Driver on “AEW Dynamite” to spicing things up in the NFL Draft, the drama didn’t just stop at flashy antics. Fans tuning into Saturday’s “AEW Collision” got a hefty dose of storyline developments concerning Khan’s condition post-attack.
On air, the legendary Tony Schiavone shared that Khan is grappling with “multiple head and neck injuries” thanks to that scripted showdown with the Young Bucks. Despite these setbacks, Khan’s spirits are high, feeling “very blessed and very happy” to continue his duties. However, there’s a catch – doctors have clipped his travel wings, advising him to stay grounded. But don’t you worry; the AEW command center isn’t moving—it’s just Khan who’ll be strategizing from Jacksonville.
Nigel McGuinness raised a question that surely echoed in the minds of viewers: “What happens if something goes awry on the road, who’s gonna run things?” Enter the ironic twist – the Young Bucks, Khan’s recent in-ring adversaries, might just step into those remote boots as heel authority figures, thanks to their dual roles as wrestlers and executive vice presidents.
This development teases shades of the infamous WCW faction, the New World Order, suggesting we might be in for a storyline that mixes authority with high stakes drama. Adding to the intrigue, AEW’s announcement that Kenny Omega, another Elite member with a turbulent history with the Bucks, will make his return to “Dynamite” in Winnipeg, sets the stage for what could be a thrilling narrative arc.
Is Tony Khan orchestrating a new era of wrestling storytelling from his Jacksonville hub? Will the Young Bucks wield their executive powers for chaos or order? As the plot thickens, AEW fans are buckled in for a ride that promises twists, turns, and perhaps, a few more storyline injuries.