Tony Khan Is Now An “Incredible Leader” For AEW

MJF recently spoke with Ariel Helwani and offered sincere praise for AEW President Tony Khan, and the way he has grown into the role of leading the company.

When asked whether Khan has changed as a boss since AEW launched, MJF admitted the company president has developed significantly over the years, even while framing the conversation through his usual ego-driven lens.

MJF joked that while he may not “love” Khan personally, he certainly appreciates both money and the success AEW is currently enjoying, calling the company “white hot” right now. He also humorously suggested there is at least “an argument” that he deserves much of the credit for that success.

At the same time, MJF credited Khan for investing heavily into professional wrestling out of genuine passion rather than necessity. He pointed out that Khan could easily spend all of his time focused on his other sports ventures, but instead chose to build an alternative wrestling promotion because of his love for the industry.

MJF went on to describe Khan as one of the top minds in wrestling today and praised him for providing fans and wrestlers with another major platform outside the longtime industry status quo. He also pushed back on critics who continue to target Khan despite AEW giving audiences more variety in the wrestling marketplace.

MJF spent the interview frequently taking credit for much of AEW’s momentum in 2026. Regarding the boss, Maxwell said Tony’s biggest growth has come as a leader, adding that he believes AEW’s president has continued to evolve and improve alongside the company itself.

MJF is hoping to become a three-time AEW World Champion when he faces Darby Allin at Double or Nothing this Sunday. The bout carries added stakes as MJF will be forced to shave his head if he loses the Hair vs. Title match.