Tony Khan Says AEW Overcame WWE’s Challenges This Year
AEW President Tony Khan has commented on WWE’s counterprogramming, stating that viewership for Dynamite and Collision is up year-over-year despite the head-to-head competition.
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AEW President Tony Khan has commented on WWE’s counterprogramming, stating that viewership for Dynamite and Collision is up year-over-year despite the head-to-head competition.
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