Tony Khan Calls Jeff Jarrett A Key Acquisition For AEW, Reveals Plans To Expand In 2023


All Elite Wrestling will be expanding their live event calendar next year.

Tony Khan revealed these plans during a recent interview with Sports Illustrated.

During the interview, the AEW and ROH President also spoke at length about the recent signing of "The Last Outlaw" Jeff Jarrett.

Featured below are some of the highlights from the interview.

On how he’s looking to expand AEW’s live event calendar in 2023: “Yes. It makes a lot of sense for AEW to expand our live calendar in 2023 and beyond. There are many places in the U.S. and all over the world where AEW is very popular, and this is a strategic opportunity to expand.”

On ROH and Jeff Jarrett: “We also have Ring of Honor. There are a lot of exciting possibilities for us in live events, and Jeff has such extensive experience as a third-generation businessman in pro wrestling.”

On why Jarrett is a key acquisition for AEW: “He’s got tremendous experience in a number of fields, including live event promotions and international distribution. His insight and knowledge are very valuable, and I’m excited to have Jeff join our great team.”

Check out the complete interview at SI.com.