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Tony Khan Says WWE–TNA Alliance Proves AEW’s Strength as a Challenger Brand

Khan welcomed Matt Hardy’s claim that WWE partnered with TNA because of AEW’s rise. “I respect that opinion… it’s probably true,” he said. Calling the collaboration “interesting,” Khan added that WWE historically links with outside groups when real competition emerges. “I remember when WWF did similar with Smoky Mountain…I take it as a compliment,” he noted.