5 things you need to know about All Elite Wrestling

All Elite Wrestling was announced as soon as 2019 started and the promotion has been the most talked about subject in the world since then. A number of big names have signed with AEW including Chris Jericho, Cody and The Young Bucks.

The formation of AEW could be the biggest seismic change in pro wrestling since WCW was bought by WWE in 2001. There's talk of a TV deal and big money backing the promotion. With all the hype surrounding All Elite Wrestling, here's everything you need to know about the promotion.

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#5 The roster so far

Chris Jericho has signed with AEW

All Elite Wrestling already has an exciting roster so far. The first named announce were, of course, Cody, The Young Bucks and 'Hangman' Page. Two other huge signings were revealed at the Jacksonville rally - Chris Jericho and Pac aka Neville. Dave Meltzer is reporting that Jericho has signed a 3-year deal with All Elite Wrestling.

Other names announced the Jacksonville rally were SCU, Stronghearts (a faction from OWE), Joey Janela, Penelope Ford, MJF and Britt Baker. Billy Gunn will also be a producer while Brandi Rhodes will be Chief Branding Officer.

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#4 Who is Tony Khan?

Tony Khan is the president of All Elite Wrestling

Tony Khan is the President of All Elite Wrestling. The Khan family own the Jacksonville Jaguars as well as Premier League football club Fulham FC. Tony himself is the Senior Vice President of football administration and technology at the Jacksonville Jaguars. Tony Khan also holds an important role at Fulham as Vice Chairman and Director of Football Operations.

Tony Khan is also a lifelong fan of pro wrestling and has reportedly attended a number of live events in the past. He's also a good personal friend of Cody and The Young Bucks.

#3 Double or Nothing

Double or Nothing

All Elite Wrestling's first event will be Double or Nothing. The date was confirmed to be 25th May at the AEW rally in Jacksonville, Florida. The event will take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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#2 Other possible signings in the future

Kenny Omega

At this point, Kenny Omega is the biggest name rumored to be signing with AEW in the near future. There was talk that WWE had offered Omega a massive contract to sign with them, but Bodyslam.net later reported that Omega was still favouring a move to All Elite Wrestling.

Other names linked with AEW are the Lucha Brothers Pentagon Jr and Rey Fenix. It is also being reported that AEW could be interested in a number of WWE Superstars whose contracts will be coming up shortly. One of these rumored Superstars who could be interested in signing with AEW could be Zack Ryder.

#1 A big television deal could be on the table

Will AEW get a big TV deal?

The most important thing All Elite Wrestling need right now is a television deal on a big network. Earlier, rumors had suggested that thanks to the connections the Khan family had, it had opened a number of doors for AEW.

Chris Jericho recently shed more light on the matter in a recent interview with Busted Open Radio:

"As far as TV goes, I mean that’s one of the things, I wouldn’t have gone to All Elite if there wasn’t a strong TV deal on the table and there’s a couple that I know that are on the table that are like, ‘Wow, that’s what they need.' By me joining the company I think fans, and wrestlers most importantly think, ‘holy shit, if Jericho went there this is the real deal.’ And yes, the television deals that are being talked about, once again nothing is set in stone, but if it’s one of the three that I know people will go okay this is the real deal.” (H/T: WrestleZone)

EXCLUSIVE: "I wouldn't have gone to All Elite if there wasn't a strong TV deal on the table being worked on, and there's a couple that I know of that are on the table..."@IAmJericho on why @AEWrestling will further legitimize itself when their TV deal is announced.#AEW pic.twitter.com/yCchkQf1y5

— SiriusXM Busted Open (@BustedOpenRadio) January 10, 2019