AEW is set to make its first appearance in Phoenix, Arizona, since its inception in 2019, and CEO Tony Khan has something major planned for the show. He is known for making significant announcements that have had a major impact on the industry, such as the acquisition of Ring Of Honor, the creation of a new show, and a tournament for an AEW title.

Ahead of the February 22 episode of AEW Dynamite, which coincides with the show in Phoenix, Tony Khan sat down for an interview with Phoenix New Times. During the interview, he hinted at a very important announcement he would make during the show. Although he did not reveal any details, he did mention that it would be a significant development for the company.

“Hah. Well, I can’t tell you right now, but it’s something I’m very excited about and it’s great for the company,”

According to Tony Khan, a second Forbidden Door event is being planned. He remained tight-lipped when asked if the announcement would provide details on the AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2 event. However, he did mention that the announcement would lead the company in exciting new directions, and he is excited to share the news with the AEW community.

“There are a lot of exciting things in the near future for AEW. All I can say is we have an important announcement coming at this show in Phoenix. And it’s an exciting development for the company, and I’m excited to share it with the fans in Phoenix and all over the world.”

The nature of the announcement has yet to be revealed, leaving fans wondering what it could be. Additionally, the upcoming episode of AEW Dynamite on February 22nd will feature a match between Jon Moxley and The Evil Uno, with the winner earning a spot in the AEW Tag Team Title bout at AEW Revolution.