A fan at the AEW Dynamite taping didnt hold backaiming straight at WWEs parent company, TKO Group, with a sign that made the message loud and clear: TKO Fears Tony Khan.
The fan sign was spotted in the front row during the taping of the December 24, 2025 edition of AEW Dynamite at the iconic Hammerstein Ballroom in NYC. Its a clear shot at WWE and its leadership under the TKO bannerright in the middle of an ongoing conversation about how both companies treat their fans.
The jab at WWE came just months after Tony Khan drew a hard line between his company and TKOs money-first mindset. Back in September 2025, Khan made it clear during the AEW All Out media call that AEW would not follow WWEs path of skyrocketing ticket prices especially under TKOs strategy.
The context? TKO President Mark Shapiro had just told investors that Vince McMahons family-friendly pricing model was outdated, and the company would now focus on profitability even if that meant raising prices even more.
With signs like TKO Fears Tony Khan now popping up at AEW shows, its clear that some fans are siding with Khans approach and not just quietly. This isnt just about money. Its about loyalty, accessibility and the direction pro wrestling is headed.
As WWE leans harder into premium pricing, AEW seems to be doubling down on fans who want the in-person experience without breaking the bank. And now, those fans are speaking up literally, with signs in hand.
Do you think AEWs affordable ticket strategy gives them a long-term edge over WWE? Or will TKOs profit-first model win out? Sound off in the comments and let us know what side youre on.
