AEW Double or Nothing media scrum notes: Tony Khan on Scorpio Sky, WWE’s counter scheduling

Tony Khan and other AEW stars took questions following Double or Nothing.

Hangman Page, Mercedes Mone, Bandido, and Toni Storm all took questions from the media following Sunday’s event in Phoenix, Arizona. Here are the highlights:

Hangman Page

  • When asked how he felt, Page said physically he feels like “s***”. He also says he’s overwhelmed, the win means so much to him. The past few years have been difficult.
  • He mostly remained in character during the interview talking about how he’s failed to win anything for the last two years, no championships or tournament wins. He had been looking backwards for some time, but now can look forward to something.
  • When asked for a message to the fans, Page thanks them for supporting him since the BTE days. Fans saw something in him that he refused to see in himself.

Mercedes Mone

  • Told Toni Storm this is what a real star looks like and she can’t wait for All In. Jamie Hayter was amazing, but she’s better.
  • Says she’s not afraid of Athena, calling her one of the best womens’ wrestlers in the world. She knows where to find her.
  • She has been watching Storm back when she was in Stardom, but she’s a global champion for a reason. She’s one of the reasons she came to AEW, but she’s ready to dethrone her.

Bandido

  • It was confirmed that Bandido would defend the ROH title against Mascara Dorada the Tuesday prior to AEW Grand Slam Mexico.
  • Bandido also hoped to wrestle Mistico someday.
  • Tony Khan talked about his love for lucha, watching talent like Blue Panther, Rey Bucanero, and Ultimo Guerrero and credited DVDR for his love of lucha libre in general. He said he loved being a part of Dean 2 last night, which featured Blue Panther.

Toni Storm

  • Storm did her usual in-character promo saying she was looking forward to wrestling Mercedes Mone at All In.
  • When asked about Mina Shirakawa, Storm explained that their relationship is casual, and they are casual lovers.

Tony Khan

  • Khan called the wrestlers the “lifeblood” of the promotion while reflecting on the past six years of AEW. 
  • On Scorpio Sky, he said he likes him. He’s had talks with Sky on different ideas. He’s part of the roster, former champion and someone he likes very much. He had an idea for Sky but it didn’t work out for reasons between them but he’s fine with it. He’s open to using Sky again when there’s another idea.
  • Was pleased he was able to get ‘Bodies’ for the Anarchy in the Arena match. He later said he considered tonight’s Anarchy in the Arena the best.
  • Khan said it was possible Storm/Mone could headline All In, but also brought up Hangman’s win. Either could headline and both are great options.
  • Will Ospreay has been “absolutely fantastic” in AEW and has been a workhorse. Anytime he’s needed to rely on Ospreay, he’s been there.
  • The final question was about “other companies” scheduling shows against AEW. Without naming WWE, Khan said that it has been the most consistent counter scheduling he’s seen since Jim Crockett Promotions, but AEW’s story won’t go the way that JCP’s did.