AEW’s Controversial Storyline Sparks Fan Excitement as Tony Khan Hails Wrestling’s ‘Golden Age’

AEW’s recent “Dynamite” episode ended with a shocking twist as “Hangman” Adam Page set fire to Swerve Strickland’s childhood home. This dramatic conclusion has intensified interest in their upcoming “Unsanctioned Lights Out Steel Cage” match at the All Out event. AEW President Tony Khan expressed enthusiasm about the positive fan reaction to this controversial storyline, stating that while such actions might be shocking in other contexts, wrestling fans found it exciting and fitting for the sport.

Khan also reflected on AEW’s growth over the past five years, noting a significant change in the audience profile. He believes wrestling is experiencing a “boom time” and describes the current era as a “golden age” for the sport. According to Khan, fan engagement is at an all-time high, with viewers actively seeking out content both in and out of the ring. He sees AEW as a major contributor to the ongoing wrestling conversation and its potential return to mainstream popularity.

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