AEW: Tony Khan on AEW All In Will Return to London in 2026, Jennifer Pepperman on Joining AEW, Michael Oku & Amira Reportedly Close to Signing with AEW

Tony Khan Comments on AEW All In Will Return to London in 2026

As noted before, AEW announced today that next year’s All In event will be taking place at the Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. This will be the first All In event held by AEW to not take place in London.

During a press conference held today by AEW CEO Tony Khan and Arlington city officials in Arlington, Khan revealed that AEW’s All In will be returning to London in 2026.

“We will be going back just ten days from now to Wembley Stadium, and celebrating All In ’24. We can’t wait to bring All In ’25 here (to Arlington). It’s going to be very special. We’re going to London next week, then coming to Texas, we’ll be going back to London in 2026.”

Transcript h/t: Fightful.com

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Jennifer Pepperman Comments on Her Decision to Join AEW

As noted before, former WWE Senior writer Jennifer Pepperman has been working for AEW since this past February as their Vice President of Content Development.

A recent episode of the AEW Unrestricted podcast featured Pepperman as the guest. One of the topics discussed included Pepperman’s thoughts on the process that led to her joining AEW.

“It initially started with a conversation with Mercedes. I worked very closely with her at WWE. And so it sort of started as a conversation of she has this really great opportunity to come to this really great company and would I have any interest in coming along with her. First, I have to say I adore Mercedes — not only as a person but as a talent. She’s one of those people, she’s just really, really special. She’s someone who has been a pioneer in this industry. People talk about breaking down barriers and shattering glass ceilings, well that’s exactly what Mercedes has done. She’s so inspiring to me. I think Mercedes doesn’t even actually know how talented she is.

We just really connected creatively. I love the creative process. What I love most about the creative process is that it’s collaborative. I believe the creative process is best when it’s collaborative, and Mercedes is a really great collaborator. We work really well together, and I just believe in her so much. The WWE was a really great place for me. I worked with a lot of really great people there. I have a lot of friends there. I wish them well. But for me, Mercedes and I, our working relationship was really unique and really special. And so, it was a chance to continue that journey wherever it might take us.

I have to say one other thing though about coming to AEW. That was the first step and when I met with Tony [Khan], I immediately wanted to come work here. From his creativity, his passion, his joy, his love for professional wrestling, his mind. So, Mercedes was the first step and as soon as I met Tony, I was like, ‘I need to be here.’”

Transcript h/t: F4WOnline.com

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Michael Oku & Amira Reportedly Close to Signing with AEW

As noted before, AEW is currently considering plans for British indies wrestlers Michael Oku and Amira to make a potential appearance at their All In 2024 event later this month in London, England. Oku recently confirmed that he has been in recent talks with AEW.

Fightful Select reported that their sources stated that Oku and Amira Blair are on the verge of signing with AEW. Those spoken to stated that a deal for Oku and Blair is expected to be closed soon.

Those within AEW spoken to reportedly confirmed that a deal between the two sides has yet to be reached but Oku and Blair are currently expected to be seen on AEW programming next week for their upcoming shows in England and Wales.