AEW President Tony Khan opens up about his rocky relationship with Eric Bischoff.
Eric Bischoff, a WWE Hall of Famer, has participated in All Elite Wrestling (AEW) in the past. Despite this, he has been a regular critic of AEW through his podcast and social media, often casting a negative light on the wrestling company. Tony Khan has occasionally addressed Bischoff’s critiques.
During an interview with the K&C Masterpiece, Khan was questioned about the tensions between himself and Bischoff.
“It’s an interesting question. I think, first of all, there hasn’t been that many wrestling companies that have risen to international prominence. There aren’t that many wrestling companies in modern history that have sold tens of thousands of tickets to their event and sold hundreds of thousands of pay-per-views. In that sense, Eric and I do have something in common,” Khan stated.
He continued, expressing reverence for Bischoff’s past accomplishments, while also pointing out Bischoff’s current focus on criticizing AEW. “I do respect his accomplishments. He’s just got a show, a podcast that’s kind of largely devoted to taking shots at us, and a lot of it isn’t really rational, logical, fruitful. I don’t think those things seem to matter to him anymore. But I do respect what he accomplished with WCW. It was a great company. In that sense, I do respect him.”
Furthermore, Khan mentioned a shared experience between them, noting that their respective shows aired on the same networks, TBS and TNT.
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FAQ – Tony Khan and Eric Bischoff’s Relationship
- Who is Tony Khan?
- Tony Khan is the President of All Elite Wrestling (AEW), a professional wrestling company.
- Who is Eric Bischoff?
- Eric Bischoff is a WWE Hall of Famer known for his role in World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and has made prior appearances in AEW programming.
- Why do Tony Khan and Eric Bischoff have a strained relationship?
- Despite having mutual respect for their accomplishments in the wrestling industry, their relationship is strained because Bischoff regularly criticizes AEW on his podcast, which Khan perceives as irrational and unfruitful.
- Do Tony Khan and Eric Bischoff share any commonalities?
- Yes, both have been successful in promoting wrestling companies to international prominence, and both have had shows on TBS/TNT networks.
Conclusion
The world of professional wrestling is as much about the personalities behind the scenes as it is about the action in the ring. While Tony Khan and Eric Bischoff have each made their marks on the industry, the dynamic between these two influential figures remains complicated. Khan has articulated a respectful acknowledgment of Bischoff’s achievements while also expressing frustration with the negative commentary directed at AEW. The ongoing discourse between them underscores the passionate personalities and high stakes involved in the wrestling entertainment business.