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

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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