In a clever move for publicity, Tony Khan, Chief Football Strategy Officer for the Jacksonville Jaguars and owner of All Elite Wrestling (AEW), made a memorable appearance on the Kickoff show for the second night of the National Football League (NFL) Draft in Detroit. Khan, who had recently been attacked by The Young Bucks during an episode of AEW's Dynamite on April 24, capitalized on the opportunity to generate attention for his wrestling promotion.

During the interview, Khan engaged in some playful banter about the attack, even sharing a laugh with the hosts about The Young Bucks renaming their move "The Tony Khan Driver." He humorously emphasized the "deadliness" of the move, drawing inspiration from classic Memphis wrestling where the spike piledriver was banned. When asked about his father's reaction to the attack, Khan seized the moment to highlight AEW's success and its place in the pro wrestling industry.

Referring to the American Football League (AFL) from the 1960s, which merged with the NFL and became the American Football Conference, Khan boasted about AEW's unprecedented rise in market share. Comparing AEW to the challenger brand Pepsi, Khan candidly targeted WWE, dubbing them the "Harvey Weinstein of pro wrestling." While alluding to WWE's former chairman Vince McMahon, who has faced sexual abuse allegations in a lawsuit filed earlier this year, Khan aimed to draw attention to the lingering controversy surrounding WWE.

However, this unexpected delve into controversial territory led the hosts to quickly wrap up the interview, perhaps wary of discussing such sensitive topics on live television.

Khan's calculated move to link WWE and its former leader McMahon in the minds of the NFL Network's audience raises questions about the impact on AEW's business and the broader pro wrestling landscape. It ignites debate about pro wrestling tribalism and its effects on industry dynamics. While Khan's approach may elicit discussion, it also opens the door for scrutiny regarding his own handling of sexual harassment allegations within AEW and the presence of individuals accused of misconduct within the company.

This intriguing turn of events at the NFL Draft will undoubtedly generate significant attention and spark conversations about the relationship between sports entertainment and pro wrestling. As the AEW continues to make waves in the industry, Tony Khan's strategic appearance further solidifies their position as a rising force to be reckoned with.

As audiences reflect on Khan's remarks, opinions will vary on whether this move was a smart one for AEW and its continued expansion. The spotlight will likely shift towards the impact of pro wrestling tribalism and the responsibility of industry leaders to address and rectify allegations of misconduct within their own organizations.

Only time will tell how this attention-grabbing moment will influence AEW's trajectory and its standing in the ever-evolving world of pro wrestling.