The fallout from AEW Worlds End continuesand this time, its Tony Khan addressing the elephant in the room.
AEW fans were already alarmed after a dangerous moment during the Continental Classic semi-final between Jon Moxley and Kyle Fletcher, where Fletcher landed directly on his neck after a brutal avalanche sleeper suplex. The spot triggered widespread concern online and even caught the attention of William Regal, who unloaded on modern wrestlings obsession with high-risk moves in a strongly-worded social media post. Now, Tony Khan has weighed in.
During his appearance on The Mark Hoke Show Pro Wrestling Radio Show / Podcast, Khan was directly asked about Regals viral comments, which criticized todays wrestlers for copying dangerous spots without proper techniqueand warned of lifelong consequences like chronic pain, broken necks, and even death. Khan didnt shy away from the discussion. Instead, he offered a measured defense of AEWs safety culture while acknowledging the constant risks involved.
When asked specifically about the Moxley vs. Fletcher match, Khan made it clear that, despite the backlash, he stands by what unfolded at Worlds End.
Regal, who didnt name names, had criticized the neck-first landing as dangerous and avoidable. He referenced his own broken necks and daily chronic pain, and called on wrestlers to think long-term rather than chase short-term fame.
Neither Moxley nor Fletcher have responded publicly to Regals postbut Khans comments suggest AEW sees no need to course-correct. While safety remains a concern, its clear AEW believes its roster knows the risksand that Worlds End delivered, even with controversy.
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