Tony Khan 2023: Biography, Net Worth, Family, Income
Antony Rafiq Khan better known as Tony Khan was born on October 10th, 1982, in Urbana-Champaign, Illinois. He is the President of professional wrestling promotions All Elite Wrestling and Ring of Honor. He is also the Chief Football Strategy Officer at the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Vice-Chairman and Director of Football Operations at Fulham F.C.
Following the success of the 2018 mega-independent wrestling event All In, rumour and speculation surrounding a potential new wrestling promotion were rife. Then a month later several trademarks were filed in Jacksonville, Florida. The names filed for trademark included: All Elite Wrestling, All Out, Double or Nothing, and Dynamite.
On New Year’s Day 2019, these rumours were confirmed when The Elite – Cody Rhodes, The Young Bucks, Kenny Omega, and Adam Hangman Page announced the founding of All Elite Wrestling and its debut show, Double Or Nothing.
On January 2nd, Tony and Shahid Khan were named as the company’s lead investors with Tony taking on the role of President of the upstart company. Nick Jackson, Matt Jackson, Cody Rhodes, and Kenny Omega were all named Executive Vice Presidents of AEW, combining those roles with their on-screen responsibilities.
At the launch rally on January 8th, the first names signed to the company included Britt Baker, PAC, and most notably, former WWE Undisputed Champion, Chris Jericho.
Following the announcement, Khan revealed that AEW would be an “alternative” to WWE. It would be a more ‘”sports-based” product with an emphasis on action rather than angles. Creativity was placed in the hands of the wrestlers and not a team of writers allowing promos and storylines to feel more natural.
Another big announcement followed. AEW and WarnerMedia announced a deal for a weekly prime-time show airing live on TNT, the network that had previously carried WCW until its demise in 2001.
The promotion’s first official show, Double Or Nothing was held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas in May 2019 and was a success. The show was headlined by Chris Jericho and Kenny Omega and featured the surprise debut of Jon Moxley.
On August 31, 2019, AEW produced its second pay-per-view event, All Out. At the event, the Women’s World Championship belt was unveiled and in the main event, Jericho defeated Adam Page to become the inaugural World Champion.
Dynamite aired on TNT for the first time on October 2nd, 2019. This led to the short-lived but hotly debated ‘Wednesday Night Wars’ after WWE moved NXT off their own network and onto the USA Network before Dynamite debuted.
The two shows ran together during the midst of the pandemic. But one thing AEW had on its side and used extremely well was Daily’s Place. The open-air arena allowed the company to continue to put on its flagship show with a big-time feel attached. The use of the wrestling talent on the outskirts of the ring acting as fans was another huge bonus as it provided a less jarring audio and visual wrestling experience.
Khan continued to shock the wrestling world with the surprise return of Sting. The moment was the talk of the town for weeks and has given the legend the last run he deserves.
Sadly, Tony Khan’s AEW was rocked by the sad death of Brodie Lee in December 2020 ahead just 41. His arrival in AEW brought legitimacy to the Dark Order, and as the ‘Exalted One’, Lee was allowed to spread his wings with new character traits and promos. His destruction of Cody to win the TNT title was a watershed in AEW history. The way the promotion handled his passing and celebrated his life was a heartbreaking yet beautiful tribute to a man who meant a lot to both fans and his family.
After returning to live touring, Khan continued to add to his roster by signing several big-name former WWE stars including Bryan Danielson and Adam Cole. Khan’s biggest acquisition to date is no doubt CM Punk, who ended his seven-year exile from wrestling to become All Elite.
CM Punk’s arrival in the promotion was hugely successful, however, it was not without its problems. The infamous All Out press conference resulted in another huge test for Khan’s leadership as Punk’s scorched-earth promo resulted in multiple backstage problems.
Despite, the turmoil the promotion was able to move past and in 2023, announce several new shows on its schedule. A new “reality” show, All Access was added as were house show events named AEW: House Rules. Plus the promotion will be holding its first-ever UK show.
Net Worth
Tony Khan has an estimated net worth of $1.5 billion.
Family
Tony Khan is the son of Shahid Khan and Ann Carlson Khan. He has a sister Shanna.
Income
Tony Khan has a reported annual income of $100 Million.
Foundation and Charity
Tony Khan promotes several charities through AEW. Fight for the Fallen is an annual charity event to raise money for different causes.
Age | 40 |
Birthday | October 10th |
Height | 5 ft 6 in |
Weight | 158 lb |
Marital Status | Single |
Residency | Naples, Florida |
Total Matches | 0 |
Matches Won | 0 |
Matches Lost | 0 |
World Championships | 0 |
Annual Salary | $100 million |
Net Worth | $1.5 billion |
Endorsements | AEW, ROH, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Fulham F.C. |
Tony Khan Latest News

Tony Khan Confirms Talks With Mercedes Mone Over Appearance At AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door
Tony Khan has confirmed that he's held talks with Mercedes Mone regarding a match at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door II.

Tony Khan On Why Sting’s Retirement Will Be One Of Wrestling’s “Biggest Moments”
AEW President Tony Khan wants to make Sting's retirement to be a "big event."

Update On AEW’s New Television Deal
A new report has shed some light on the situation surrounding AEW's new TV deal.

Backstage Update On Legal Issues Surrounding CM Punk’s AEW Return
As CM Punk nears a return to AEW, a new report has offered an update on the legal situation around his comeback.

AEW Announces Two New Signings
It was announced shortly after AEW Dynamite started that two members of Aussie Open have been added to the AEW roster.

Tony Khan Reveals First Location For AEW Collision
After weeks of speculation, we finally know where the first location of AEW Collision will be. Does this mean CM Punk will be coming back soon?!

AEW Set For Huge Announcement During Tonight’s Dynamite
A new report gives insight into the major announcement planned for tonight's episode of AEW Dynamite.

Jim Ross Hoping To Be Part Of AEW Collision
Jim Ross has claimed that he "doesn't know a lot" about AEW Collision.

WWE Hall Of Famer Believes AEW Are Making A Mistake In Working With CM Punk
One WWE Hall of Famer questions why AEW would bring back CM Punk after he publicly "dumped all over the roster."

Major Update On CM Punk’s AEW Status
With an announcement on AEW Collision looming a new report has given an insight into whether CM Punk will be involved.

“They’ve Shot Themselves In The Foot” – Jim Cornette On AEW Collision Without CM Punk
Jim Cornette believes AEW Collision won't be success without CM Punk, and he also explained who's to blame for the ugly situation behind the scenes.

Eric Bischoff Claims AEW Is Making The Same Mistakes As WCW
Eric Bischoff has criticised Tony Khan for making the same mistakes as WCW, claiming that as a business operation AEW "don't know what they're doing."

AEW Facing Early Struggles With Collision Ticket Sales – “It’s A Really Tough Situation”
While the saga surrounding CM Punk has dominated the headlines, AEW is seemingly facing other big problem with Collision.

“It Put A Smile On My Face” – Eric Bischoff’s Message To Tony Khan
Eric Bischoff has sent Tony Khan a message following the announcement of AEW's new weekly show, Collision.

Top AEW Stars Would Be “Relieved” If CM Punk Left The Company
As the CM Punk saga rumbles on a new report has claimed that a number of top names would be happy to see the star leave AEW.

AEW Has A Backup Plan If CM Punk Situation Is Not Resolved
AEW is reportedly making alternative plans should CM Punk not appear on the debut episode of Collision.

Big Name Star To Work On Creative For AEW Collision
One of AEW's biggest stars will reportedly be on the creative team for AEW Collision.

Backstage News On Relationship Between CM Punk & Tony Khan
As doubt continues to grow over CM Punk's AEW return, a new report details the relationship between him and Tony Khan after he was removed from AEW Collision advertising.

Update On When Ace Steel Was Rehired By AEW, His Role In The Company
A new report reveals when Ace Steel was rehired by AEW as well as his role with the company and how that affected the decision to remove CM Punk from AEW Collision advertising.

Tony Khan Breaks Down Why AEW Is Holding All In At Wembley Stadium
Tony Khan has explained why Wembley Stadium was his first choice for AEW's UK debut.

Eric Bischoff Congratulates Tony Khan But Questions Wisdom Of Launching AEW Collision
Eric Bischoff has tipped his hat to AEW boss Tony Khan while also questioning the practicality of launching new Saturday night show Collision.

Tony Khan Reveals First Locations For AEW Collision
News throughout the day has been all about AEW's new show, Collision, and the potential of CM Punk returning during the first episode. Tony Khan gave some insight about the first episodes on the 5/17 episode of AEW Dynamite.

Huge Update On CM Punk Being “At Odds” With AEW Over Recent Decision
A new report provides a massive update on the reason CM Punk's AEW return was not announced at today's Warner Bros Discovery upfront, saying he's once again at odds with his employer.

CM Punk Pushing For AEW To Rehire Controversial Backstage Figure
CM Punk reportedly wants a former AEW employee back on the books to be involved with AEW Collision.

CM Punk Originally Planned For Warner Bros Discovery Upfront, Why He Was Excluded
A new report reveals the reason CM Punk's AEW return was not featured at the Warner Bros Discovery upfront despite being included in original plans.