While no immediate plans are in place, Tony Khan has expressed interest in creating an AEW Hall of Fame, signaling potential future developments for the promotion’s legacy honors.
During an interview with the Battleground Podcast ahead of AEW Redemption, Khan was questioned about reviving Ring of Honor’s (ROH) Hall of Fame, which was founded during its Sinclair Broadcasting era. The inaugural 2022 class featured The Briscoes (Jay & Mark), Bryan Danielson, Samoa Joe, CM Punk, and Cary Silkin as Legacy Award recipient. Notably, no further inductees have been added under Khan’s ownership of ROH.
“No one’s ever asked me about that — or if they have, it’s been a really long time and I can’t remember,” Khan stated. “I really think that’s a tremendous thought… I have not added to the Ring of Honor Hall of Fame. It was a fantastic inaugural class that Ring of Honor, the previous administration, had inducted. So that was something that had already been set up when I bought the company. I think they picked a fantastic class, and I do think there are people that would be fantastic additions to the Ring of Honor Hall of Fame, and it is definitely something to think about and something I am interested in.”
Khan did not address whether a ceremony would accompany future ROH Hall of Fame inductions, noting the original class was announced exclusively online. However, when asked about ROH Women’s World Champion Athena — whose record-breaking reign has drawn attention — Khan acknowledged her strong Hall of Fame case.
Possible AEW Hall of Fame
The conversation also explored the potential establishment of an AEW Hall of Fame. Khan dismissed a specific timeline but called the idea “a good thought” and confirmed he would evaluate it further.
“I think it’s a good thought,” Khan said. “I’d be interested in doing it.”
Historically, Khan has cited Sting, the late Brodie Lee, and Jay Briscoe (despite his lack of AEW competition) as potential candidates for either honor roll.
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