AEW Fans in Texas Left Empty-Handed: Tony Khan’s Pay-Per-View Promises Revealed as "Ongoing Rib"
For AEW fans in Texas, the hope of hosting a major pay-per-view event in 2026 may be nothing more than a pipe dream. Despite high-profile assurances from AEW President Tony Khan, reports indicate that the company has no immediate plans to bring a marquee event to the San Antonio region this year.
During a recent Fightful Select Q&A session, wrestling journalist Sean Ross Sapp addressed inquiries from fans regarding Khan’s previous pledges to bring a pay-per-view spectacle to the Lone Star State. While Khan had famously hyped up Texas audiences throughout 2025 with the suggestion that a major event was on the horizon for 2026, those in the region hoping for a formal announcement are likely to be disappointed.
According to Sapp, these promises are not part of a calculated business roadmap, but rather a recurring tactic—or "rib"—that Khan frequently employs to energize local crowds.
It appears that the AEW executive has made a habit of telling fans in various cities that they are at the top of the list for a future pay-per-view. By teasing the possibility of a major show during live television tapings, Khan successfully manufactures excitement and keeps the local energy high. However, Sapp clarified that these comments are rarely intended as concrete commitments, but are instead a consistent bit of fan-facing showmanship.
For the passionate wrestling community in San Antonio, this revelation serves as a sobering reality check. While the city remains a frequent stop for AEW’s weekly television broadcasts, the highly anticipated AEW PPV event appears to be off the table for the time being.
As Tony Khan continues to navigate the complexities of building the AEW brand, it seems that for now, the "Texas-sized" promises will remain firmly in the realm of hyperbole rather than scheduled programming. Fans looking for the next big event may need to look elsewhere as the company continues to finalize its tour schedule for the remainder of the year.
