AEW WrestleDream 2026 is in the books, and the night ended with the traditional post-show media scrum — with AEW President Tony Khan fielding questions from the wrestling media after a wild night at the Addition Financial Arena in Orlando, Florida.
Tony Khan (Credits: AEW)
Khan Addresses Injuries To Jay White And Jamie Hayter
One of the big talking points was the absence of several key stars. Former AEW World Tag Team Champion Jay White and AEW Women’s Tag Team Champion Jamie Hayter both missed WrestleDream after sustaining injuries, forcing AEW to pivot away from its original plans. Khan suggested White would have been involved in the October 17 pay-per-view had it not been for his injury, calling him “fantastic” and noting the strong viewership from his Tailgate Brawl appearance.
A Night Full Of Title Changes And Surprises
The scrum comes after a stacked card that saw champions across the board put their gold on the line. Mercedes Moné retained the AEW Women’s World Championship over Thekla, Jon Moxley defended the Continental Championship against Mark Davis, and Persephone survived a four-way to keep the TBS Championship. The night also marked a historic main event — the first-ever Clockwork Carnage match for the AEW World Championship.
What’s Next For AEW?
Khan was also asked about the future under the company’s new ownership structure, declining to specify corporate divisions but indicating discussions had been encouraging and that any changes would only be positive ones aimed at growing distribution. With questions swirling around everything from Adam Copeland’s announced 2027 retirement plans to the status of absent stars, the full scrum is a must-watch for anyone following AEW’s direction.
Also Read: Mercedes Moné Retains AEW Women’s World Title Over Thekla at WrestleDream 2026
Source: Fightful — read the full story there.
