5 ways that Tony Khan could beat Vince McMahon this Friday - Top promotion invades AEW, Big debut?

AEW has created quite a commotion in the world of professional wrestling. Its owner Tony Khan is a long-time enthusiast of the industry who wishes to replicate the entertainment of '90s wrestling. Coupled with a roster full of masterful in-ring workers and legends of the business, this has provided the rising promotion with an edge.

Khan hardly appears on screen, but he is active on social media. His promotion is slowly becoming a direct competitor to WWE, and Khan has capitalized on the progress to directly challenge WWE.

This week, WWE Smackdown goes head-to-head with AEW Rampage for half an hour, and Khan is determined to make the opportunity count. He has gone to the extent of issuing a challenge to WWE, promising to beat their main roster.

AEW will have to step up their game to defeat WWE Smackdown, but it is not impossible. Here are five ways Tony Khan can maintain his vow.

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#5 AEW showcases its women's division

A bunch of talented women on the WWE roster are currently competing in the first-ever tournament to crown a female version of King Of The Ring.

However, WWE has come in for flak for limiting the use of the participants. In fact, it has gone to the extent that the average length of this year's King Of The Ring matches exceeds the total length of all Queen's Crown contests!

AEW could capitalize on the situation and showcase their talented women's division with a lengthy match that lets the talent on the roster demonstrate their skills.

#4 Bryan Danielson, Minoru Suzuki, and Bobby Fish could grab attention for AEW

AEW usually presents an hour-long Buy In before every pay-per-view event. However, to paint the upcoming Rampage as a vital show, it has swerved traditions to confirm a buy-in for a weekly event.

Khan is not content with announcing a YouTube show. He's trying his best to shift attention from WWE by spotlighting two attractive matches competed by excellent in-ring talents: Bryan Danielson, Minoru Suzuki, Bobby Fish, and rising star Lee Moriarty.

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#3 AEW may make a major announcement by the end of Buy In

With Bryan Danielson's match against Minoru Suzuki possibly occupying much of the pre-show event, the company could also announce something major for the next episode of Rampage.

The announcement may be of anything, from the acquisition or debut of a top free agent, to the declaration of top matches, such as an AEW Championship match, for the show.

The first 30 minutes of Rampage go head-to-head with SmackDown, and AEW can have more spectators watching their product by including announcements at the end of their YouTube-based pre-show.

#2 A top free agent may make their AEW debut

Proceeding with the idea of the previous point, AEW may try to gain more emphasis by the debut of a prime free agent of the industry.

The debuts of former WWE stars Bray Wyatt and Braun Strowman shall fascinate a large portion of the audience and attract ample interest. This could instantly trend on social media as well, turning eyes toward the company.

The new signee does not have to be Wyatt or Strowman. AEW can open the forbidden door to debut an NJPW talent or another professional wrestler. The likes of Will Ospreay and El Phantasmo would be good choices.

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#1 Impact Wrestling talents appear in AEW

To make the first 30 minutes of Rampage unforgettable, AEW may decide to let Impact Wrestling lead an invasion of sorts by attacking the stars in the ring.

This does not have to be a full-fledged invasion. Multiple members of the promotion's roster are feuding with Impact Wrestling talent at the moment, and they can play off that equation to execute the moment.

The long-term impact of such a move is questionable, but one promotion invading another will inevitably garner notoriety and shift eyes toward AEW.