Below are a couple of top AEW & WWE news stories of the day, featuring Tony Khan, Logan Paul and Conor McGregor.
• WWE and AEW went head-to-head on Saturday night in Orlando, Florida, with AEW holding its Worlds End pay-per-view at the Addition Financial Arena, while WWE ran an untelevised Live Event at the Kia Center, just minutes away. Both events drew thousands of fans.
During the Worlds End post-show media scrum, AEW President Tony Khan praised the strong turnout for both promotions, emphasizing the positive impact on the local wrestling community. He highlighted the capacity crowd at AEW’s event and called it a testament to the growing popularity of pro wrestling in the United States.
Khan expressed gratitude to the Orlando fans for their tremendous support, celebrating the strength of the industry demonstrated by two successful events in the same city on the same night.
Here’s what Khan said:
“It’s great for the city of Orlando with two major pro wrestling events happening on the same night. There were thousands and thousands of fans at both shows. We had a capacity crowd here. It was so great being here at UCF. This arena has been a tremendous host at the Addition Financial Arena, and for us and the community, it was great to have such amazing support from the fans.
It shows how strong worldwide pro wrestling, particularly here in the United States, is to have in one major American city with two promotions running head-to-head on the same night, to have two great crowds.
I know our fans here were awesome, and it was a great show tonight, thanks to the Orlando fans. They were tremendous.”
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• UFC Legend Conor McGregor and WWE Superstar Logan Paul are set to face off in a historic boxing match in 2025 at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, marking a $250 million payday for each fighter, according to Fight Book MMA.
McGregor seemingly confirmed this salary number by reacting positively to the news on X, using India’s Flag emoji and a heart emoji.
Hosted by India’s Ambani family, this high-profile event aims to elevate India’s status as a global sports destination as part of the “Visit India” tourism campaign.
The fight marks McGregor’s return to combat sports after a 2021 leg injury sidelined him from UFC competition. Known for his flamboyant persona and UFC championships, McGregor steps into boxing against Paul, a social media influencer turned WWE star with a growing boxing career.
Logan’s brother, Jake Paul, has also expressed interest in fighting McGregor, contingent on UFC’s involvement.
Mukesh Ambani, India’s wealthiest individual, and his family are orchestrating this spectacle, with his son Anant Ambani spearheading efforts to bring international sports to India. The bout is anticipated to redefine combat sports and tourism in the region, blending the global appeal of its stars with the Ambani family’s influence.
