Swerve City Podcast Episode 52 feat. Tony Khan (All Elite Wrestling)

[@KairosObj]

Swerve got himself some great mic quality here for his guests. Very nice production quality!

[@ronniedio7013]

Swerve is special. I never knew he had promo skills when I was a fan watching him in Lucia underground

[@mackdaddy2153]

@@ronniedio7013 facts my guy

[@quentonbrewer3741]

TK is the man. I don't care what nobody says 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@Ceecee236]

"I love wrestling more than anything." - literally words of affirmation i like to hear from a wrestling owner!!!

[@suolevramarvelous]

I like that you guys ask the questions that everyone wants to know the answers to but not in an abrasive way. You can tell Tony is passionate about AEW as well. First time entering Swerve City and I think I'll make it a regular stop on my route.

[@THEATTKID]

Loved the interview. I love seeing TK being interviewed. The man is of the people and very relatable.

[@RunDMG916]

SMACKDOWN REJECT

[@THEATTKID]

@@RunDMG916 WWE sucks, dude.

[@RunDMG916]

Swerve kissing TK's a$$ ain't gonna change the fact you hit the peak of your mediocre career

[@bigdaddyroy5382]

@@THEATTKID how is he, who is rich from his Daddys money relatable? I don't know about you, but I haven't had the money to start a wrestling company given to me with 0 consequences if it fails

[@THEATTKID]

@@bigdaddyroy5382 He's relatable because he's likeable. He's not a snob. He's rich but he can be a dick. He's not though. He's a rich generous man. He's fortunate to be the son of a billionaire but that's ok. There's folks who are Kings and Queens. That's ok. You don't have to be royalty or rich to be a good person. TK is a good person.

[@ryandavis4448]

AEW is a fantasy bookers dream. If I told you 1 yr ago, we'd have Darby vs Swerve or Samoa Joe vs Lethal, or the UE vs the Elite, on a top notch platform, you'd have told me, I'm crazy?!?

[@sang21nguyen]

Just book it right and watch the ratings go up and make it unpredictable and watch all the old fans come back just don't make it silly make it serious and new stars and new household names.

[@DreamWorldSyd]

@@sang21nguyen There's no simple solutions to achieve success.

[@ronniedio7013]

Booking good matches isn't enough. Give us stories and characters with these wrestlers.. there has to be more than who they will wrestle next

[@PierceTravels]

@@ronniedio7013 there

[@sang21nguyen]

@@ronniedio7013 yes have some over the top characters that can do good promos have some characters that we can relate to and some that we can't relate to make them unique and interesting like good back story of characters.

[@thoughtzbytreee]

Glad I found this channel. This was a great interview. TK really is a down to earth human and boss.

[@KingOfCoolness]

Funny that Khan mentioned seeing Swerve in another promotion and a NXT poster is hanging right above his head. 😆

[@SwerveStrickland]

🙏🏾❤️

[@YourXellency]

I'm happy to see more interaction since his short fall some months ago. Swerve is a unique talent!

[@silxix2599]

Glad Tony Khan mentioned Max Caster. I'm like to see him become a superstar. He's got it all. Maybe he would need to take things a little more serious. But he's got it!🙂

[@ronniedio7013]

Max deserves more screen time than other young guys have gotten..martin yuta and others come to mind

[@silxix2599]

@@ronniedio7013 Dante Martin is great, but yeah I agree. Yuta for now should only appear with Danielson & Mox so it's different. But I definitely feel Max can be World Champion with the proper help. They're just pushing so many at the the same time. But I wouldn't sacrifice Max Caster over any other top young talent, maybe for a few exceptions. Wardlow and MJF. Max has the charisma and size to be a big draw. Most of the pillars are all too small. I pushed Max as the next Cena/Rock. He's just acts a little goofy, but that isn't a major issue.

[@farhanalwiairbrushstudio]

Yupp. But he needs to get better in ring. Bowens definitely better than him in ring but max has more charisma personality. He still young. I sure he going to improve a lot. Other than that, perfect

[@silxix2599]

@@farhanalwiairbrushstudio He'll probably never be a super in ring worker. He has a body type like a Sting he's got decent strength. But maybe he can wrestle like a Cena except for the power moves. His father was a football player if you didn't know. Maybe he can use a football tackle move. No not a spear, every big guy does that move... I like the mic drop finisher. Goes well with his gimmick.

[@thepolarphantasm2319]

Max and Anthony rule. "Everybody loves the Acclaimed" - Everybody

[@TheRealRollerCodster]

Enjoyed listening to the three of you. Great show. I love AEW. and I only want it to get better, and better. I have been there since day one. Thank you so much Tony for bringing my love of wrestling back! I feel like a kid again, only getting better wrestling! Thank everyone at AEW!

[@Ginric99]

If you watch Tony he has a tick he shuts his eyes as he talks and then consciously has to open them when he realizes. Which shows how big a step it must be for him to get out in front of people and talk.

[@chuckwagon253]

Thanks for keeping the Seattle fans in your mind Swerve! This interview was a great listen.

[@aaronkremen73]

"When the money dries up, the relationship is always gonna be there." Realest shit! Appreciate all the wisdom shared, fellas!

[@johnstorm9314]

Swerve has been so smooth in the ring and on the mic so far. I can't wait to see him elevate towards the top of the card.

[@victorarroyo5401]

I love Tony Khan's honesty in interviews. Great interview by Swerve, very professional.

[@ahisupermonster]

Swerve/Darby matches are some of my favorites. Killer chemistry in the ring and two of my favorite wrestlers.

[@FFMP2023]

He is an awesome boss💯 very inclusive and inspiring and appreciative

[@UnsilencedOutspokenTikTok]

I've been a swerve guy since his NXT debut. glad I found this channel

[@jspacely7439]

Respect to Swerve, been following since Kill shot.....

[@hrshsln6768]

You & me brotha!

[@jaybone520]

Same. Loved that "Three Levels of Hell" match with AR Fox.

[@scottyschwingel262]

This is a dope interview, Tony really is down to earth and understands the fans. It's cool to see and funny in some aspects. Respect to you Swerve, new sub here. 👌👍

[@imrbrt]

I was today's years old when I learned Swerve had a podcast. Victory!

[@Backpackfiles]

A few year ago, there was this thing being promoted called All In. I became a Lucha Bros fan a couple months before and looking for more matches, I found this guy, Swerve, the MLW Champ and became big fan of all 3. And here I am! Maximum respect #SW3RVE and TK.

[@vrkosa3061]

TK is like a mad scientist, he has a massive roster, he booked his own shows as a kid, he named everything, I swear this man has some giant plan waiting to unleash it

[@Liam_Graer]

Yeah..... he was going to start a pro wrestling company called AEW.! You should check it out !

[@vrkosa3061]

@@Liam_Graer L reply bro

[@Liam_Graer]

@@vrkosa3061eh come on was a little funny though ....just playing not trying to be spiteful boss

[@joeymessantonio4356]

Glad to hear some doug Peterson love. As a philly area native I'll always show him love for delivering us a superbowl.

[@thepolarphantasm2319]

I'm from NOLA, Sean Payton and Doug pederson were pals and always had fun anytime the eagles and saints played... good dude, good coach. Definitely better than chip Kelly was for yall 😉

[@joeymessantonio4356]

@@thepolarphantasm2319 chip jelly is singlehandedly responsible for gutting the entire starting line up when he was coach. Destroyed our team then basically said oops

[@user-lz7fn9ho3c]

I laughed so much when Swerve said something like "You know how many times I've met Poppy!?"

[@fiendlayer2475]

that killed me xD and he's really being serious too lmaooo

[@ThePrynceemo]

my man had a video resume ready. absolute madlad

[@kevin_cabeza14]

Can’t wait for AEW to come to the PNW

[@fiendlayer2475]

Oh I felt that YESSIR in the background when Swerve announced Tony lol amazing

[@ejmovement1613]

"You know how many times I've seen POPPY?" I'm ROLLLINNNNGGGGG LMAO

[@silxix2599]

Nice find Swerve and the very nice yet very kind Tony Khan!🙂

[@laurenceross2176]

Great episode TK is so real and down to earthad love him on Busted open twice weekly

[@gsb408]

Didn’t know swerve had a podcast! Gotta add this one to da list

[@julesyyz]

Love tony khan! Seems like a great guy

[@Joseconcepcion-xs6dc]

No matter how old this is it's so fresh TK is so humble I could see this so many times and how much things have changed

[@alternative7586]

A lot can change in a year. We need this TK back

[@wereallcriminals7424]

I truly hope Swerve becomes the biggest star in professional wrestling, everything about him screams super star! Keep grinding my brother and hope to meet you down the road (cough cough, please come to Va)

[@fiendlayer2475]

Tony Elite on any podcast is awesome. This should be incredible

[@jay5286]

This was a great episode.. please keep it going with more guest in the future.

[@RomnysGonzalez]

Something i really love about TK is how he remember the names of every wrestle at AEW. He's always mentioning names from the most popular to the least named ones.

[@nu-punkrants1551]

I want Tuesday Tag Team Fights. That sounds fucking baller

[@monotonedmika17]

brother Monteasy shoot his shot. people should do that more often. bossman Tony would definitely ask you for something in the future. love your podcast, Swerve and Monteasy. keep em rolling.

[@kurtw.nourse6626]

ring of honor wrestling & all elite wrestling tony khan#1 for pro wrestling from the all elite k.w.n.

[@robertlersch6705]

A quality interview with excellent questions.

[@smoothkidd272k6]

“Do you know how many times Ive seen Poppy?!?!?” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Swerve, I know. 🤣🤣🤣

[@danialhashmi6078]

I love how I have an hour and 40 minutes until I'm done with work and it perfectly matches the length of the video, gonna be slacking off listening to the man TK

[@stevenhuddleston4281]

Swerve is truly gifted, For damn sure the Jamie Foxx of Professional Wrestling!

[@MrThrowUps]

THANK U LOT

[@megaran]

great chat, nice work fellas!

[@thepolarphantasm2319]

Swerve and Keith Lee is my favorite thing going on in AEW right now, when swerve did that asai moonsault off Keith's chest in NOLA I was there and it felt like old school ECW for a minute 💯 They're a great team and I hope they make a run or at least get a chance to work with some great teams... hell, imagine those two vs Guerrillas of Destiny at an NJPW show or the young Bucks on AEW? Or both of them at Forbidden Door? 🔥🔥🔥 Book it TK

[@MetalMe55iah]

dont ever compare AEW to ECW its an insult to ECW and what they did to pro wrestling

[@JustSimple479]

Great episode Swerve ! Much love from germany 🤘🏽💪🏾

[@bunchiebunches6368]

Loved the interview! Fellas, find yourself in the circle city next year, indulge your taste buds at Yats (but the one in Broad Ripple because it's the best)

[@briancrosby152]

One of biggest gripes during Britt's rise is how Tony put all his eggs in one basket as you had Shida as your champion but at the time you'd never know it with no effort put in. The women division has improved along with Aew since then though.

[@Liam_Graer]

Wasn't that during the pandemic though ?with all the empty arenas and restrictions on everything and everyone and everywhere?? They were doing the best they could to give a show let alone build an entire new roster of main event women's wrestling !! I know what your saying cause Hikaru is fantastic !

[@briancrosby152]

@@Liam_Graer yeah but primarily you just saw Britt in video packages & interviews. They never really talked to Shida after beating Thunder Rosa.i just think the champ deserves just as much time

[@Liam_Graer]

@@briancrosby152 yeah but Britt ( back then certainly) wasn't as good in the ring as Shida so she was more a character champion so needing all the vignette and angles and segments etc to compensate somewhat, While on the flip side Hikaru was still learning English(and Spanish) and to compensate somewhat she had more matches to showcase her Joshi rassling strengths

[@briancrosby152]

@@Liam_Graer her English wasn't that bad she used to stream on her KZbin & had no issues. Might have been management thing or booking like how WWE has Asuka speak broken English but on her KZbin speaks well.

[@Liam_Graer]

@@briancrosby152 yeah I think your probably right there boss

[@saucdfoodcart4639]

"Ya wanna know how many times I've seen Poppy?" Dead.

[@TheNerdySportsGuy]

TK seems like such an awesome dude and an amazing boss

[@CBolt17]

Would love to see Danhausen on your Podcast

[@lawrencethomas9303]

Swerve needs that title shot!!!

[@suranae]

Swerve & Keith Lee are awesome together.

[@TheBraveIntrovert]

How you get the boss on the podcast?

[@joefromhtown1010]

GREAT INTERVIEW FELLAS!

[@Mxyz]

TK is blowed out his mind. You could blindfold that man with dental floss.

[@justjayy_kg]

AEW is no.1 for sure!!!

[@MrTeamGuy]

great find, this channel is

[@IndigoUchiha26]

Another awesome episode guys 🔥🔥🔥🔥 I'm going to dynamite this week. This will be my 2nd ever live experience!

[@zaycampbell24]

the moving graphics for the face off brought back nostalgia from the toothless era

[@benjiman7454]

This man said Knockout Kings...A Man of Culture!!!!

[@Bman32x]

How come the podcast isn’t regularly uploaded to iTunes, or Pocket Casts or anything? Am I missing where it’s actually uploaded?

[@kevingrace945]

great questions! Keep up the great job!

[@Shaun_3114]

I like Sammy and Tay together. Tony.

[@silxix2599]

I like the question made some drag a little long, but great questions. It's all about making small adjustments. But it was good. Don't hate, help out ...🙂

[@Frogdoddofficial]

Swerve is one of my favorite wrestlers. I couldn't believe when he showed up in aew.

[@RichGee1]

Great show Fam!

[@RyanFreshhh]

I want a podcast of Swerve roasting Starks and Hobbs

[@ADL21]

S+ Interview! a great listen!

[@Ginric99]

Just 2 years old and so many are throwing hate at them saying they are about to fold lol, yet they are growing, steadily and slowly which is the best way to guarantee long term success. Many stars burn bright and die the longest lasting ones start dull and slowly build up heat.

[@fiendlayer2475]

Swerve asking Tony that Elon question assuming all billionaires get together telling eachother their billionaire schemes lmaoooo

[@BudSwayze]

Used to watch you in Dayton at Rockstar Pro!

[@PokefanKarlMarx]

What brand is TK's bomber jacket?

[@SirBobbyDuncan]

J.C.Penny 😆

[@minnesotaman3]

I love that there is a wrestler from everywhere that can get a home crowd pop, also I'm curious when ROH is gonna get a TV slot idk if its with Warner bros, ABC or CBS

[@MrOhydro]

NEW SUBSCRIBER 💪💪💪💪💪💪💪

[@SwerveStrickland]

🙏🏾❤️

[@alexanderdefalcojr.6840]

hes gonna give us that kilshot. love ya Swerve Scott i been watching your matches lately in defy/pcw kickin asses all over the place

[@ledgic1317]

I enjoyed his work in lucha underground

[@MechaTengu21]

Tuesday Night Tag Team Fights should be a reality now. AEW got an amazing Tag Teams division. The Roster is overpopulated and there is a lot of talent being barely utilized to their full potential. I'd be in for it.

[@Jack91790]

Nice show, Swerve.

[@mehoo8]

Swerve, we need this on DSPs man.

[@countrylife04]

great questions Swerve 👍

[@PierceTravels]

Aew is the greatest invention in the history of mankind

[@PierceTravels]

The lightbulb? Nope Aew

[@thepolarphantasm2319]

Straight facts

[@DjCp3o420]

Cool

[@Bman32x]

@SwerveCity Podcast since AEW owns ROH and the library… All In, Seattle WA.

[@MrFantasticDW]

ok, new subscriber.... LFG., Tell TK to add some of the ladies to these men's stables... easy storytelling opp. being missed.,

[@acedalex]

Ima need Nick Wayne vs Swerve for the AEW Championship in like 3 years

[@Liam_Graer]

Not soon enough lol

[@400Awesomo]

Does Tony Khan talked about Fulham in this video?

[@bloodysabbath1984]

A little

[@400Awesomo]

21:00 - 23:00 sounds like he forgot when he came out on stage and called out Kenny Omega on the first episode of AEW: Dark Elevation.

[@nu-punkrants1551]

That's not TV, That's why

[@crooker23]

43:00 just a small clip for Britt Baker haters

[@TravisOuttaHell]

Tony has "Have a nice day" showing on the camera wayy too much... What could this mean????

[@alexconvertito8895]

I hope he Take Swerves advice on networking, TK- Network with GRISELDA. Let these dudes put on a show with swerve and ruckus. Would be wild

[@Lzito9]

Aew is huge in canada hopefully tony sees it and can rch here soon

[@TBtheking405216]

Y'all open the borders yet?

[@Lzito9]

Been open my guy. WWE already came multiple times

[@TBtheking405216]

@@Lzito9 good looking out. Caribana here I come 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Eloh_Dragons]

Strict Swerveland

[@GottaLookInwardToSeeOutward]

josiah is the man

[@RealTakerslady]

Mont pitching for that job lol

[@Ginric99]

So don’t expect to see Tessa Blanchard there any time soon, which I am pleased about.

[@bigbear3202]

u need to come to canada

[@bloodysabbath1984]

I’m sure it will eventually happen

[@shoWbitz]

Swerve is baked. 😂🤣👌

[@MrCantfindanynames]

My guy TK👍🏾