Tony Khan Reaffirms Interest in AEW Training Facility, Cites Asheville Talks
Cost hurdles plus strained relationships keep the plan exploratory.
Overview
- On the WrestleDream media call, Tony Khan said he remains interested in creating a formal AEW training and development facility.
- He referenced prior discussions with Adam Copeland and FTR about locating an AEW‑affiliated school in Asheville, North Carolina, where AEW held Dynamite and donated Hurricane Helene relief funds.
- Khan praised Adam Copeland, FTR and Christian Cage as strong mentors for such a project, and prior reporting also named Beth Phoenix as a potential coach.
- Reporting indicates an early‑2025 version of the plan was put on hold due to projected costs, with no timeline or concrete steps announced.
- Khan noted that any revival would likely depend on Copeland and FTR repairing their relationship before moving forward.