NewsAEW Revolution 2022 Media Call with Tony Khan by Andy NemmityMarch 2, 2022March 2, 2022ShareTweetPin ItShareTK says he's very excited for tonight's #AEWDynamite, there's a big announcement to come, along with a lot of big things in the future for AEW and for wrestling in general. #AEWRevolution— 🔥Phoenix🔥 (@AmyNemmity) March 2, 2022 TK on "The Big Announcement"I've given hints, it's a MAJOR announcement that will affect pro wrestling. Great news for the fans and for a lot of the wrestlers. You'll have to watch #AEWDynamite to find out what it is!Q: Paste Magazine#AEWRevolution— 🔥Phoenix🔥 (@AmyNemmity) March 2, 2022 TK on Nielsen Ratings and African American AudiencesThis is an audience we really want to grow & diversity is very important to the company for a variety of reasons. We have better representation than ever before, with champions and new stars.Q:Brandon Thurston#AEWRevolution— 🔥Phoenix🔥 (@AmyNemmity) March 2, 2022 Says looking at new debuts, champions like Jade Cargill reflect that charge to showcase more diverse champions, and growing an audience that reflects the diversity of wrestling fans.— 🔥Phoenix🔥 (@AmyNemmity) March 2, 2022 TK on positioning for signing a new TV ContractWould love to renew, I love where we're at, and they're very happy with our performance. TBS and Dynamite has been very strong, top 3 every week, hopefully we'll be even stronger when we re-signQ Meltzer#AEWRevolution— 🔥Phoenix🔥 (@AmyNemmity) March 2, 2022 TK says looking forward to other West Coast shows, mentions Denver, says they've been making up dates from the Pandemic, but is very excited to hit more West Coast shows and will continue to expand. #AEWRevolution— 🔥Phoenix🔥 (@AmyNemmity) March 2, 2022 TK says #AEWRevolution will be a show that sets the tone for each year. Revolution '20 was one of the strongest cards we've had, and people come to expect great matches and great shows with the Revolution Brand. Will set the tone for 2022 as a defining show.Q: Wrestle Joy— 🔥Phoenix🔥 (@AmyNemmity) March 2, 2022 TK on Cody leaving AEWWas very sad to see Cody and Brandi leave AEW, has nothing but positive things to say about them. Appreciates their impact on the growth of the company from where they started, wishes them nothing but the best. #AEWRevolution— 🔥Phoenix🔥 (@AmyNemmity) March 2, 2022 TK says Britt Baker & Thunder Rosa will have their names closely related to each other for some time. Lights Out has consistently been mentioned as MOTY, and he's excited to see them go for the Championship together. Huge match with huge history. #AEWRevolution— 🔥Phoenix🔥 (@AmyNemmity) March 2, 2022 TK on Streaming ServicesWe're still looking to incorporate a streaming service with AEW, can't say more about it right now. Warner Media is one of the best tech companies in the world, there are great opportunities to work together on this potentially. #AEWRevolution— 🔥Phoenix🔥 (@AmyNemmity) March 2, 2022 TK on the AEW "Who We Are" Album as entrance themesLeaves this up to the wrestlers themselves, with feedback with TK. Will Hobbs loved the song, but still prefers his AEW Theme. Scorpio Sky wants to experiment using his song as his theme. Q @BR_Doctor #AEWRevolution— 🔥Phoenix🔥 (@AmyNemmity) March 2, 2022 Also says he loves the songs that are used, the stories of the wrestlers in each track have been incredible, and some can legitimately be used as themes which is great too.— 🔥Phoenix🔥 (@AmyNemmity) March 2, 2022 TK on utilizing the entire rosterRampage is a great outlet for giving wrestlers time on TV, featuring stars & develop young talent. Says the roster they have now is great, having a full roster is preferable to situations like the pandemic, which was very limited.#AEWRevolution— 🔥Phoenix🔥 (@AmyNemmity) March 2, 2022 TK says this is going to be a great PPV bell to bell, it's always a challenge putting together big cards, but this will be a great show. Put a lot of thought into the match order, but the depth of the roster and the card is great to work with.Q Stephanie Chase#AEWRevolution— 🔥Phoenix🔥 (@AmyNemmity) March 2, 2022 TK on Double on bigger venuesT-Mobile Arena is a premium arena & a top modern sports venue. Looking forward to the challenge of running this arena for Double or Nothing. Says MGM Grand was great, but they're welcome to the challenge of bigger spacesConnor Casey#AEWRevolution— 🔥Phoenix🔥 (@AmyNemmity) March 2, 2022 TK says AEW in the UK is absolutely on the cards, touts Craven Cottage as a place he would love to visit, especially in bringing the Fullham family and the AEW family together. Can't officially announce anything TODAY though.#AEWRevolution— 🔥Phoenix🔥 (@AmyNemmity) March 2, 2022 TK on Jeff Hardy in AEW? Really likes Jeff but he's still obligated to another company for several days. He would love to have Jeff in AEW – good friend of his, he thinks the world of him- he'd fit in great. Would love to "potentially" have him.Q Nick Hausman#AEWRevolution— 🔥Phoenix🔥 (@AmyNemmity) March 2, 2022 TK on Cody's contractTried to reach a longer agreement beyond the option years. Thought they would, but found they couldn't settle on it. Didn't want to keep someone who didn't want to be there, the terms just couldn't be reached. Nothing but respect for Cody#AEWRevolution— 🔥Phoenix🔥 (@AmyNemmity) March 2, 2022 TK on fan engagement, music, and AEW@MikeyRukus will be putting on a great show for Revolution weekend, says fans will have a great opportunity to hear a lot of their favorite songs live, do something different & let loose. Concert with wrestling will be great!#AEWRevolution— 🔥Phoenix🔥 (@AmyNemmity) March 2, 2022 Adam Cole's theme has been the #1 Metal Song AND the #1 Rock Song on iTunes, per TK. #AEWRevolution— 🔥Phoenix🔥 (@AmyNemmity) March 2, 2022 TK on potential Trios TitlesDefinitely thinks there's a lot of interest in it, we have a lot of great trios here, says he's more receptive to doing it when @KennyOmegamanX is back, says he will make that the best and strongest trios division having him there. #AEWRevolution— 🔥Phoenix🔥 (@AmyNemmity) March 2, 2022 ShareTweetPin ItShare