Tony Khan Recalls AEW WrestleDream’s Inception Point

Speaking at a media event after AEW All Out, Tony Khan shared some details about the upcoming AEW WrestleDream show and how it originated (per Wrestling Inc). The event is set on the one-year anniversary of the death of Antonio Inoki and was arranged in his honor. You can find a highlight from Khan on the topic and watch the full press conference below.

On conceiving the idea in memory of Inoki: “I’m very excited for WrestleDream. We’re about a month out for WrestleDream right now. We haven’t had a chance to ever really, since I introduced the event or talked about it for the first time, we haven’t really had a chance, as a collective, to talk about the event. But it means a lot to me personally. Last year, when Antonio Inoki passed away, I was in a hotel room, as I often am, and on the road. I remember thinking to myself, ‘Mark this date down and start planning ahead and start thinking ahead.’ I talked to New Japan Pro-Wrestling, and they were supportive, and they’re going to be sending stars to participate in the event. I think it’s really cool.”