Tony Khan says All Elite Wrestling is almost back at full strength.
In recent months, stars like CM Punk, Bryan Danielson, and Adam Cole have been dealing with injuries that have put them on the shelf. Plus, former AEW World Champion Kenny Omega has been sidelined since he lost the title in November 2021.
In an interview with The Daily Star, the company president discussed this string of injuries, noting that Punk, Cole and Danielson had previously stepped up and carried the company, so their absences have been challenging.
“We had three new stars step in last year and really carried us in 2022 with the fights they were in,” said Khan. “CM Punk versus MJF, Adam Cole versus Orange Cassidy and Hangman Page versus Bryan Danielson.
“Those three new faces all figured hugely and now all three of them have been out, and it has been Jericho and Mox who’ve been a huge part in carrying the company through and weathering the storm.”
Khan credited Jon Moxley and Chris Jericho for being vital parts of a “great summer” for AEW. He expressed his excitement for Danielson’s imminent return; “The American Dragon” will be back oin action on the July 27 episode of AEW Dynamite. With that in mind, Khan noted that the company is on the road to the point where all of its top stars will be back in the fold.
“With Bryan Danielson back on Wednesday night, we’re getting closer to an AEW at full strength,” said Khan. “Seeing AEW with all of our top stars finally back at the same time would be really exciting and I think that’s where we’re heading towards.
“The shows are getting stronger, and the roster is getting stronger and healthier every week.”
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