Tony Khan Claims He’s Been Writing AEW Dynamite for 30 Years

Tony Khan dropped a wild revelation during a recent interview on The Danny Ocean Show—he’s been writing AEW Dynamite since he was 12 years old. That’s right, according to Khan, his vision for the weekly wrestling show goes all the way back to 1995, long before All Elite Wrestling even existed.

While discussing how his background in the Internet Wrestling Community shaped his approach to wrestling today, Khan opened up about his early days fantasy booking on dial-up forums—and how that hobby eventually became reality.

“I started writing Dynamite when I was 12 years old as a fan of wrestling and somebody on the early, early dial-up internet message boards. And Dynamite now—it’s crazy to say—I’ve been writing Dynamite for 30 years, since I was a small kid in 1995. And doing it in real life is a lot different. Dealing with lots of injuries, dealing with real people and real situations.”

Khan’s bold statement reflects the kind of long-term passion that defines his run as AEW’s founder and lead creative force. But it also highlights the gap between booking in your head and managing a roster in real life. He explained how real-world responsibilities hit differently than online speculation.

“Writing pro wrestling shows is very different than just putting down ideas on paper.”

Khan said the experience has given him a new appreciation for what it means to be behind the curtain. Working in both the NFL and AEW, he’s learned how to lead top-tier talent while also navigating injuries, backstage dynamics, and weekly TV demands.

“I love pro wrestling… but working in the wrestling business now for over six years, I’ve certainly learned a lot. And firsthand, you see the differences.”

Khan also pointed to his NFL career and working with figures like Tom Coughlin as major learning moments that shaped his management style. But despite all that growth, it’s clear he still sees himself as the same wrestling-obsessed kid with notebooks full of fantasy bookings—only now, it’s on TV every week.

Love him or hate him, Tony Khan isn’t just playing promoter—he’s been living the role since childhood.

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