Maya World Says Tony Khan’s Praise Tells Her She’s Doing Things Right

Maya World says that being called AEW’s most underrated talent by Tony Khan is a major confidence booster for her. The AEW president spoke about World in an interview this past week, referring to her as a surprise to many and a “great talent.”

World, who is set to face Mercedes Mone in the women’s Owen Hart Foundation Tournament at AEW Forbidden Door tonight, spoke with Off the Ropes for a new interview. She reflected on Khan’s praise and what it means to her.

“I think it just definitely gives me the confidence to know I’m doing everything right,” World said (per Fightful). “I show up, I have a good attitude, I’m ready for whatever’s presented in front of me and everything that he has presented in front of me, as he said it, I’ve definitely took it and ran with it.”

She continued, “That’s all I can hope for, as someone so early on. To show I’m someone you can trust and show I’m someone that when I’m given the ball, I’ll definitely run with it, and I think he’s noticed that.”

AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door takes place tonight from San Jose, California at the SAP Center and airs live on PPV. 411 will have live coverage of the show.