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Vince Russo Addresses Tony Khan's Best/Worst Asset as AEW Head
Vince Russo offered his thoughts on AEW head Tony Khan's best asset - and why it "could very well also be his biggest detriment."
Article Summary
- Vince Russo comments on Tony Khan’s character, calling his kindness both a top asset and a potential weakness.
- Russo suggests Khan’s genuine nature is rare in the pro wrestling world and sets him apart from WWE leaders.
- Some believe Khan’s friendly approach may impact his ability to lead AEW as decisively as rival promoters have.
- Despite criticism, Khan’s choice to stay kind as AEW boss is praised as a unique direction for wrestling leadership.
Vince Russo made a random comment about AEW's Tony Khan this week, citing what he believes are his best and worst assets. Russo tends to pop out with a random opinion at times about all things wrestling, but when it comes to All Elite Wrestling, you can almost be certain his commentary is mostly criticism that leans negative. This time around, it was a bit even, although out of the blue, as Russo brought up the topic of Khan's kind-hearted character.
- Tony Khan addresses the crowd after AEW Dynamite
- Vince Russo on Dark Side of the Ring. Credit: Vice TV
AEW: Bro, Vince Russo Bro, Gives His Bro Opinion, On That Bro Tony Khan
Taking to his account on X, Russo said, "Man, bro, I knew it going in and now I definitely know it going out. One of [Tony Khan]'s biggest assets could very well also be his biggest detriment. The dude doesn't have an unkind bone in his body. He is throughly and genuinely a good-hearted man that can be no other way—it's just his nature and make-up. The guy is just a kind soul—giving him all the credit in the world—based on the culture of selfishness in today's world. And, if you've actually been listening to RussosBrand.com for the last six years—I have been assessing that since DAY 1."
"It's unfortunate—but—in the wrestling world—that works against you. Look who's at the top of the food chain in the WWE. Look who has all the power. Look at who's been there forever—I promise you—they didn't get there by being "nice guys". But—my advice to TK would be—don't ever change. Don't ever change one iota. The most important thing to any of us should be WHO we see when we look in that mirror every morning, because that's the real, honest to goodness TRUTH and measure of who we really are."
- Tony Khan makes a big announcement on AEW Dynamite
- Tony Khan announces AEW WrestleDream at the All In Press Conference
It's an interesting take on the idea that it came from Vince Russo, but not quite original, as several wrestlers in the past have commented that Khan has a pretty chill personality, not really a ruthless one when it comes to talent. There have been calls in the past for Khan to take a much firmer approach with the company, instead of being everyone's friend. We suspect he passes some of that onto other people in different company roles, so he doesn't have to be that guy. Honestly, doesn't matter what Russo says. When you're the boss, you get to act how you wish. And if Khan has decided being kinder is better than resembling some of the other professional wrestling bosses we've known over time, then more power to him!


















