Tony Khan Confident AEW Talent Won’t Jump Ship to WWE

Tony Khan is sending a clear message after Powerhouse Hobbs’ exit — AEW isn’t worried about losing talent.

Following Hobbs’ move to WWE, where he’s now performing as Royce Keys, Khan previously wished him well and acknowledged the strong run he had in AEW. But in a new interview, the AEW President changed the conversation to something bigger: confidence in his roster choosing to stay.

Speaking to talkSPORT, Khan was asked how it feels when top names like MJF receive interest from WWE but ultimately decide to remain in AEW. Khan didn’t hesitate, making it clear talent choose to stay in AEW for many reasons.

“It makes me feel incredible. I feel really great about what we’re doing at AEW right now, and I think wrestlers around the world want to be here. AEW is where the best wrestle. We’re seeing women and men across pro wrestling show that this is where so many of the greatest stars have chosen to be—and to stay—for a reason.”

Rather than framing talent departures as a loss, Khan focused on the broader picture — pointing to the company’s current momentum, major events on the horizon, and what he believes is AEW’s in-ring standard.

“This is where we’re wrestling at the highest level. We’re putting on tremendous shows. And with this lineup of wrestlers and the big events we have set to come, people want to be here and the fans are tuning in.”

With WWE and AEW both aggressively pursuing top talent, movement between companies has become more common — and more public. But if Khan’s confidence is any indication, AEW isn’t viewing Hobbs’ exit as a warning sign. Instead, he’s presenting it as part of a competitive landscape where, in his view, AEW remains the destination of choice.

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