Tony Khan dropped the hottest news in the pro-wrestling industry on AEW Dynamite: March 2nd, 2022. He purchased Ring of Honor [ROH], and the fans have gone wild on social media.
Not just fans, but also prominent figures in the pro-wrestling business and other industries reacted to the news. The news came at a time when no one was expecting it and, of course, it’s been quite the news.
In summary, fans are in utmost shock about this. ROH is a prominent name in the pro-wrestling business, and AEW joining forces with ROH is a historical event for the business.
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HOLY SH*T!!!!
Tony Khan just bought Ring Of Honor!!😱#AEWDynamite #AEWonTBS pic.twitter.com/H7YXZKwUUw
— 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐕𝐞𝐧 (@WrestlingCovers) March 3, 2022
HOLY FN SHIT……..
TONY KHAN NOW OWNS RING OF HONOR.
— Denise 'Hollywood Elite' Salcedo (@_denisesalcedo) March 3, 2022
As far as major announcements go, @TonyKhan acquiring @ringofhonor is pretty freaking major!
— Mick Foley (@RealMickFoley) March 3, 2022
RING OF HONOR is All Elite pic.twitter.com/Tsc1mvfsUT
— Kevin Thang (@Skip2MyJays) March 3, 2022
Khan believes that ROH and AEW coming together is going to be monumental for the business. It’s going to be the flawless method for keeping ROH’s legacy intact while moving the business forward.
Moreover, Khan is aiming to make the video library available to the fans as soon as possible. This will provide the fans with an insight into some of the biggest names on the AEW roster at the moment.
Read More: AEW President Tony Khan Buys ROH Reportedly for $40M in Shocking Development
Did Tony Khan drop this news to move hype from Vince McMahon?
Everyone knows that Vince McMahon is going to appear in an interview with Pat McAfee on his show. This is going to be the first time in years that McMahon will sit down for an exclusive interview.
Of course, the fans are hyped and pumped for the same. No one knows what he’ll say, what is planned, and if there is going to be a match involving The Big Man at WrestleMania 38.
Therefore, with all the hype that’s going on around McMahon, Khan chose quite the time to drop this news.
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Moreover, Khan name dropped Shane McMahon during the announcement claiming “there is no Shane”, before revealing he owns ROH. Additionally, ROH has been purchased by Khan through an entity which is completely owned by Khan.
Ring of Honor has been acquired, not by All Elite Wrestling LLC apparently, but by a different entity owned by Tony Khan.
“This acquisition will be completed through an entity that is wholly-owned by Tony Khan.” pic.twitter.com/cUfmXC6zY5
— Brandon Thurston (@BrandonThurston) March 3, 2022
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The timing, the words, and everything else comes across as the perfect way to get under the skin of those working with WWE. Nevertheless, it’s business at the end of the day!
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