Tony Khan names new pillars of AEW ahead of Forbidden Door 2026
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 3:29 AM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Tony Khan identified four young wrestlers as the new 'Four Pillars of AEW' during an interview with "The Morning Q Crew." He named Thekla, Kevin Knight, Kyle Fletcher, and Mercedes Mone as key figures for AEW's future. This discussion comes as AEW prepares for its Forbidden Door event. The original pillars, MJF, Darby Allin, Sammy Guevara, and 'Jungle Boy' Jack Perry, helped shape AEW's early success. Khan's acknowledgment highlights the influx of talent into the organization in recent years.
- •Tony Khan named Thekla, Kevin Knight, Kyle Fletcher, and Mercedes Mone as new pillars.
- •The original pillars included MJF, Darby Allin, Sammy Guevara, and Jungle Boy.
- •Khan discussed the new pillars on "The Morning Q Crew."
- •The comments were made ahead of the Forbidden Door 2026 event.
- •Khan emphasized the importance of recent talent acquisitions in AEW.
- 3:29 AMWrestling Inc — Tony Khan Names Four 'New Pillars' Of AEW Ahead Of Forbidden Door 2026
"Everyone has their own set of AEW Pillars, but who does Tony Khan think are the new "Four Pillars of AEW?"
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