Tony Khan: AEW WrestleDream Will Honor Antonio Inoki And A New Era In AEW Will Begin
Tony Khan continues to promise a new era.
AEW will hold its first WrestleDream event on October 1, the one-year anniversary of the passing of Antonio Inoki.
Speaking to Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated, Khan discussed how the event will honor Inoki.
“When Antonio Inoki passed away, the wrestling world lost a king,” said Khan. “Mr. Inoki built a legacy and created a kingdom that has touched us all. In doing so, he inspired so many of us to dream up our our visions for what pro wrestling can be.I’m one of the countless dreamers that Mr. Inoki influenced in his remarkable lifetime. Since he passed away exactly one year ago today, I’ve worked to create an event for fans around the world to celebrate his creations–and the fighting spirit that he will forever embody. Tonight in Seattle, we’ll proudly honor Mr. Inoki. The greatest champions and rivalries in the sport will take center stage, and a new era in AEW will begin at WrestleDream.”
Khan previously stated that he has no intentions of clarifying his “new era” quote, but that he is not purchasing New Japan.
Fans can check out the lineup for AEW WrestleDream by clicking here.
