Tony Khan: "We've always wanted to keep ticket prices affordable for the fans"

One of the hottest topics in recent times has been the price of tickets for WWE wrestling shows. The company, owned by Endeavor, has been heavily criticized for a pricing policy described by many as "abusive," and increasingly geared towards wealthier fans.

This generates significant revenue, but in turn affects a sector of the broad fan base of the company, as the high prices make it impossible for families to afford multiple tickets for these shows. Something that does not happen in All Elite Wrestling, whose more affordable prices allow fans with fewer resources to attend their shows with their families. A topic that Tony Khan was asked about during the recent media conference call prior to AEW All Out.

"Well, absolutely, AEW ticket prices are designed to be very accessible for families, and it has been that way from the beginning. Everyone involved in AEW from the start will tell you that we always wanted to keep ticket prices affordable for fans, and particularly attract families and young fans to the show, and make it accessible to fans of all backgrounds and ages. And I think it's very exciting for us to receive positive feedback about it," said the AEW president.

It is worth noting that the most affordable tickets for AEW All Out are around $50, a much more economical price than any WWE show. For example, the company's upcoming event at Madison Square Garden - which will coincide with John Cena's last appearance on Raw before his retirement - will be one of the most expensive of the year, with its cheapest ticket costing almost $200. It remains to be seen if the divergent pricing policies of WWE and AEW will lead some of the former's fans to make the leap to Tony Khan's company.