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INTERVIEW CLASSIC (pt. 1 of 2): Tony Khan on eve of Dynamite debut talks booking philosophy, what defines success, Omega, social media, more

Oct 1, 2024 · 1h 34m 17s
INTERVIEW CLASSIC (pt. 1 of 2): Tony Khan on eve of Dynamite debut talks booking philosophy, what defines success, Omega, social media, more
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In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (9-20-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents his nearly two-and-a-half hour interview from five years ago with Tony Khan on the...

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In this week’s Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (9-20-2019), PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents his nearly two-and-a-half hour interview from five years ago with Tony Khan on the eve of the first-ever episode of AEW Dynamite. This is the first half and the second half will be posted Wednesday night this week.PART ONE:
  • The launch of AEW Dynamite the next night
  • WWE/NXT competition
  • What defines success
  • International TV controversy
  • Booking process and philosophy
  • Kenny Omega’s presentation
  • Future of house shows and PPVs
  • Social media presentation of wrestlers and staying in character
PART TWO (posted later this week):
  • What translates today from the Attitude Era? What doesn’t?
  • What are his influences from watching wrestling over the decades?
  • Is he nervous about the debut show on Wednesday?
  • Will all top execs eventually move to the same city and work at same HQs?
  • What does AEW mean by “authenticity” and the sports-like feel?
  • What mistakes have they already made and what are his areas marked for improvement?
  • Will AEW target all demographics or primarily focus on one core group?
  • How will AEW be more “wrestler-friendly” both creatively and regarding lifestyle?
  • And much much more.
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