Tony Khan believes AEW's tickets would "sell out very quickly" at legendary venue

Tony Khan has made a bold claim about running an AEW event at a legendary wrestling venue. The location is none other than the Hammerstein Ballroom.

Hammerstein Ballroom is one of the most iconic arenas in professional wrestling history. The venue has been home to numerous ECW shows in the past and was also used when Extreme Championship returned as a WWE brand. It hosted the One Night Stand pay-per-views.

On the Sports Grid podcast, AEW CEO Tony Khan said hosting an event at the Hammerstein Ballroom was a possibility for the Jacksonville-based promotion. Khan claimed that the show would sell out quickly.

“For the right event, on the right night, it [AEW at Hammerstein Ballroom] could make a lot of sense. I'd imagine it would sell out very quickly because it's not the biggest room, but it is a fascinating setup and a cool-looking room.”

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Tony Khan reacts to John Cena's retirement announcement

WWE legend John Cena recently announced that he would retire from in-ring competition in 2025. The news sent shockwaves through the pro wrestling world. AEW CEO Tony Khan has also reacted to the development.

In an interview with Infinity Sports Network, Khan praised The Cenation Leader and revealed how John Cena's father regularly attended AEW shows in Boston. He further revealed that he had never spoken to Cena in person.

"I have talked to his dad several times. His father comes to a lot of the AEW shows. So his dad is a regular in the front row anytime we're in Boston. John Cena Sr. is a regular AEW guest and a very nice person. I've never talked to John. There's been a lot of cross-promotion, but we've never talked in person."

John Cena has confirmed that he will compete in numerous matches throughout 2025. It will be interesting to see whether the veteran manages to capture his 17th World Title to surpass Ric Flair's record for most world title wins.