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Tony Khan discusses logistics of potential AEW-NJPW tournament

Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 4:00 PM

Last updated Jul 4, 2026

Tony Khan discusses logistics of potential AEW-NJPW tournament

Summary

Tony Khan spoke about the logistical challenges behind a possible AEW-NJPW joint tournament during a post-show media scrum on July 4, 2026. He expressed interest in featuring wrestlers from both promotions but noted difficulties in arranging travel and scheduling due to visa issues and conflicting show commitments. Khan highlighted the importance of cross-promotion for events like the Forbidden Door but acknowledged that these logistics can impede such collaborations. He also referenced AEW's Nick Wayne's participation in NJPW's Best of Super Juniors as an example of successful talent exchanges.

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Key Details

•Khan expressed a desire for a tournament involving NJPW talent.
•Visa clearance issues affected NJPW participation in recent events.
•Khan noted AEW's weekly TV commitments complicate talent availability.
•Nick Wayne has participated in NJPW's Best of Super Juniors tournament.
•Collaboration between AEW and NJPW remains a topic of interest.

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4:00 PMWrestling Inc — Tony Khan Comments On 'Challenging' Logistics Of AEW-NJPW Relationship

What they're saying

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AEW's Tony Khan would love to book a tournament also involving NJPW talent, but the difficult logistics may be too much to overcome.
— Wrestling Incby staff@wrestlinginc.com (Nick Miller)

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