Tony Khan addresses Yota Tsuji's AEW boycott call after Forbidden Door
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 4:44 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Tony Khan responded to Yota Tsuji's call for NJPW wrestlers to boycott AEW shows following the recent Forbidden Door 2026 event. Tsuji, the IWGP World Heavyweight Champion, expressed his discontent with AEW's treatment of NJPW and the IWGP title, opting not to participate in the event. At the post-event media scrum, Khan emphasized his respect for Tsuji and acknowledged the positive remarks Tsuji has made about AEW in the past. Tsuji is currently focusing on the upcoming G1 Climax tournament set to begin on July 11 in Chicago.
- •Yota Tsuji called for a NJPW boycott of AEW shows.
- •Tsuji missed Forbidden Door 2026 due to his boycott stance.
- •Tony Khan expressed respect for Tsuji during the post-event media scrum.
- •Tsuji is set to compete in NJPW's G1 Climax tournament starting July 11.
- 4:44 PMWrestling Inc — Tony Khan Reacts To NJPW Star Yota Tsuji Calling For AEW Boycott
"AEW owner Tony Khan reacts to New Japan Pro Wrestling star, and IWGP Champion, Yota Tsuji calling upon his NJPW co-workers to boycott AEW shows
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