Tony Khan is addressing one of the biggest ongoing questions around All Elite Wrestlingwhy certain high-profile names havent been showing up on TV. The topic came up during The Coach and Bro Show, when Jonathan Coachman directly called out the absence of Britt Baker and Ricky Starks, asking why talents that fans clearly want to see arent being utilized. Khan started by acknowledging the specific names mentioned and making it clear that neither talent is being ignored or forgotten internally, while also drawing a distinction between their current situations. He then shifted the conversation toward the bigger issue that affects everyone on the rosterhow much time AEW actually has to work with on a weekly basis, and how that impacts who gets featured. Khan didnt just frame it as a limitationhe also defended the current structure of AEW programming, pointing to strong performance metrics and broader distribution as validation for their approach. From there, he explained how creative decisions are actually made behind the scenes, stressing that booking isnt static and often changes week-to-week depending on multiple factors. He then connected that unpredictability directly to why some wrestlers disappear from TV and take time to return, stating that injuries and shifting priorities can delay plans. Khan also made it clear that AEW is intentionally choosing not to overload its shows, even if that means leaving some popular names off television in the short term. Finally, he pointed to recent roster movement as proof that talent rotation is part of the system, not an exceptionshowing how quickly plans can shift due to unforeseen circumstances. He reinforced that point with a current example, showing how even returning acts can immediately be affected by setbacks. This makes one thing clearaccording to Khan, the absence of AEW stars isnt about being sidelined permanently, but about timing, structure, and constantly shifting circumstances behind the scenes. Do you think AEWs approach of rotating talent and keeping shows focused is the right call, or should they find a way to feature more stars consistently? Share your thoughts and feedback below. Please credit Ringside News if you use the above transcript in your publication. G Add as a preferred source on Google
