Tony Khan names some NFL stars for potential AEW signing

The pro-wrestling world has seem some major crossovers with other sports in the past and recently AEW had brought in legendary hoopster, Shaquille O’Neal, who joined forces with Jade Cargill and worked a match with Cody Rhodes and Red Velvet.

AEW roster has plethora of talents but how about signing some more stars? That is exactly what Khan is aiming to do.

Apart from handling AEW, Tony Khan is also the co-owner of the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars, as well as the Senior Vice President of Football Technology & Analytics and Chief Strategy Officer.

During the interview, Khan was asked if Tim Tebow or Gardiner Minshew would be good signings for AEW, and while speaking highly of them, offered up two other names he would like to see in the promotion.

Tony Khan said: “I love him (Tim Tebow) and Gardner (Minshew). They’re both great. Gardiner was at our last show actually. Gardiner likes the wrestling a lot. Myles Jack comes to the AEW shows a lot. Myles Jack would be very high on this list.”

He also spoke about a potential tag-team between DJ Chark and Josh Allen which they had previously planned.

He added: “But I would pick a tag team that we recently had stop in. We had DJ Chark and Josh Allen come in and visit and they were so excited to see Shaq. So maybe the tag team of Josh Allen and DJ Chark with Myles Jack in their corner.”

Tony Khan says WWE is a ‘true competition’ to AEW

During the interview Khan also reflected on the so called rivalry with Vince McMahon’s WWE. He admitted that there is an ‘intense’ competition between the two promotions. He is happy to have the challenge and this will enable him to build a legacy for AEW.

He also noted how the fans have been wanting an alternative to WWE and now they have one. It is to be noted that AEW’s Dynamite was a major threat to WWE’s NXT in terms of viewership until the show moved to Tuesdays.

Khan also announced about upcoming shows- one will take place in the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on September 15, while the second will be the AEW Grand Slam in Arthur Ashe Stadium on September 22.

The news of the deal was made official by the team themselves on Thursday. While there aren’t much further detail about the player’s contract with the franchise, Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network revealed that the player will be wearing No 85 for the Jaguars.

A former QB, Tebow to transition to a tight end with the Jaguars

A native of Jacksonville, Tebow’s new stint will see him reunite with his former college football coach Urban Meyer, the present head coach of the Jaguars who has been aiming to make improvements in the team following their disastrous 1-15 record in the previous NFL season.

The 2007 Heisman Trophy award winner was a first round draft pick out of Florida for Denver Broncos in 2010, where he spent a year before moving to New York Jets in 2012. Later in 2013, Tebow switched sides to join New England Patriots, but only played in two pre season games for them before he was released.

Following a year gap, Tebow joined Philadelphia Eagles in April 2015, where he met the same fate, playing all four of the pre season games before being released by the franchise. Following his exit, Tebow switched to baseball and signed a minor league contract with MLB side New York Mets.

“I want to thank the Jaguars for the opportunity to compete and earn the chance to be part of this team,” Tebow was quoted in an official statement on the heels of the announcement of the contract, “I know it will be a challenge, but it is a challenge I embrace.”

“I am dedicated to taking the direction of our coaching staff and learning from my teammates. I appreciate everyone’s support as I embark on this new journey,” the player added.

Prior to Tebow, Jaguars have also roped in Trevor Lawrence, the Clemson Tigers quarterback who has been a sensation in the NCAA back in April.