Who and What: Tony Khan Hails Ronda Rousey's Debut Despite Boos at an Event. (WHO AND WHAT? TONY KHAN PRAISES RONDA ROUSEY'S AEW DEBUT DESPITE
Tony Khan defended Ronda Rousey's surprise appearance at the March 15 Revolution PPV, calling her a "huge star" and stating she is always welcome in American Express Wrestling despite receiving major booing from fans. While critics noted that Crypto.com Arena did not give an ovation for the former UFC champion following Toni Storm's victory over Marina Shafir on stage with Rousey, Khan remained supportive during post-show media scrums alongside Jack Perry and Gabe Kidd.
Key Points
-
1Ronda Rousey made her debut appearance for American Wrestling Entertainment (AEW) on Revolution 2026 in Los Angeles.
-
2Tony Kahn described Roussey as a 'huge star' and stated she is always welcome to return to the promotion.
-
3Despite Khan's praise, fans at Crypto.com Arena booed heavily during live events following her appearance.
Developments
Perspectives
Ronda Rousey's appearance shocked fans and received major booing in Los Angeles.
— [Mar 16, 05:24] AEW Revolution post-show scrum notes (Postwrestling)Tony Khan praised the surprise return of combat sports figure to promotion during media event following Toni Storm victory over Marina Shafir at pay-per-view. He recalled Rousey's past ROH tag team match with Billie Starkz and Ath.
— [Mar 16, 05:24] Tony Khan Reacts To AEW Debut (Ewrestlingnews)"Tony Kahn calls the former UFC star a huge Star". He commented on her appearance at Revolution PPV where several folks made their long-awaited return to promotion.
— [Mar 16, 05:24] Tony Khan Comments On Ronda Rou (Cagesideseats)"Tony Kahn comments that the former UFC and WWE star went face-to-face with Timeless Toni Storm following her victory". There were many surprises at Revolution but this was likely shocking.
— [Mar 16, 05:24] Tony Khan Comments On Ronda Rou (Wrestlinginc)"Tony Kahn comments on the relationship between former UFC and WWE star with AEW following Sunday night's pay-per-view". The biggest shocker of that event was an appearance by combat sports figure.
— [Mar 16, 05:24] Tony Khan Comments On Ronda Rou (Si)AEW owner Tony Khan confirmed at a post-Revolution 2026 media scrum that former UFC and WWE star Ronda Rousey appeared as backup for friend Marina Shafir following her victory over the wrestler. While AEW did not officially confirm an ongoing partnership, Khan stated she is always welcome in their promotion due to past collaborations with ROH's Ring of Honor taping teammate Billie Starkz (and Athena).
Tony Khan confirmed at a post-show media scrum following AEW Revolution that he has had previous matches with and respects combat sports star Ronda Rousey as "a huge." While noting their good relationship despite security preventing direct confrontation after she supported friend Marina Shafir, Khan stated there is no current plan for an official presence by the promotion at a future fight between Rousey against Gina Carano.
Tony Khan confirmed that Ronda Rousey appeared at Revolution to support her friend Marina Shafir as backup, noting their previous successful partnership in ROH. He stated she is welcome for future appearances and wished her well ahead of an upcoming MMA bout against Gina Carano scheduled on May 16 via Netflix's Most Valuable Promotions event.
Tony Khan confirmed that Ronda Rousey is always welcome in AEW and praised her past ROH tag team match with Marina Shafir, noting she recently invited him to attend an upcoming MMA bout against Gina Carano. While discussing a potential future show at SoFi Stadium for the promotion's main roster events (such as Revolution 2026), Khan expressed interest but did not commit AEW specifically hosting such an event yet.