Backstage News On Tony Khan Creating AEW WrestleDream

All Elite Wrestling are set to produce their sixth pay-per-view event of 2023 on October 1, when the first ever AEW WrestleDream broadcasts live from Seattle.

The show was announced by AEW President Tony Khan during the post-All In press conference in August, and during the post-All Out media scrum on September 3, Khan revealed more behind the event’s inception:

"I'm very excited for WrestleDream," Khan said. "We're about a month out for WrestleDream right now. We haven't had a chance to ever really, since I introduced the event or talked about it for the first time, we haven't really had a chance, as a collective, to talk about the event. But it means a lot to me personally.

"Last year, when Antonio Inoki passed away, I was in a hotel room, as I often am, and on the road. I remember thinking to myself, 'Mark this date down and start planning ahead and start thinking ahead.' I talked to New Japan Pro-Wrestling, and they were supportive, and they're going to be sending stars to participate in the event. I think it's really cool."

It’s unknown how many NJPW or STARDOM performers will perform at WrestleDream, with both promotions running shows in Japan the same day.

H/T: Wrestling Inc.