Jennifer Pepperman Said She Immediately Wanted To Work For AEW After Meeting Tony Khan

In an interview with AEW Unrestricted (via Fightful), AEW Vice President Of Content Development Jennifer Pepperman spoke about why she joined the company. She noted that she wanted to continue working with Mercedes Mone, but decided to work for AEW after meeting Tony Khan. Here are highlights:

On wanting to continue working with Mone: “It initially started with a conversation with Mercedes. I worked very closely with her at WWE, so it started as this conversation of her having this really great opportunity to come to this really great company and would I have any interest of coming along with her. First, I have to say I adore Mercedes not only as a talent but a person. She’s one of those people, she’s just really special. She’s someone that has been a pioneer in this industry. People talk about breaking down barriers and shattering glass ceilings, well that’s exactly what Mercedes has done. She’s inspiring to me. I think Mercedes doesn’t really know how talented she is.”

On connecting with Mone: “We just connected in a way creatively. I love the creative process, what I love most about that process is that it’s collaborative. I believe the creative process is the best when it’s collaborative and Mercedes is a really great collaborator. We work really well together and I just believe in her so much. The WWE was a really great place for me, I worked with a lot of great people, I have a lot of friends there. I wish them well. But for me, Mercedes and I, our working relationship was unique and special and it was a chance to continue that journey.”

On meeting Tony Khan: “When I met with Tony Khan, I immediately wanted to come work here. From his creativity, his passion, his joy and love for professional wrestling. His mind. Mercedes was the first step and as soon as I met Tony, I need to be here.”