Tony Khan says the new year will bring a new look and feel to AEW’s TV programs Dynamite and Rampage. Even though Tony Khan says he doesn’t want to overhype the forthcoming aesthetic changes, he does promise the sets do look beautiful.
2023 will be the fourth year of AEW’s existence and in that short length of time, the promotion has already grown by leaps and bounds. Becoming the first promotion in two decades to be broadcast on WarnerMedia-owned channels, Tony Khan has called his relationship with the media giant one of his most important connections in the industry. Now, he is promising a new look for both major AEW TV shows heading into 2023.
Tony Khan Discusses New Sets For AEW Dynamite And AEW Rampage
In an interview with TV Insider, Tony Khan confirmed that beginning with the first Wednesday night Dynamite of 2023, there will be all new sets for AEW’s flagship programs. Khan does, however, admit that he wants to temper expectations but promises that the new designs look very nice.
I don’t want to let the cat out of the bag necessarily, especially so close to the big day. But at the start of 2023, we’re going to open the year on Wednesday, January 4 with the first Dynamite in Seattle, marking a full year of Dynamite on TBS. We’ll definitely have a new look, to say the least. I’m excited about it. I think it’s a nice thing to present to the fans, but frankly, I’ve found more so than ever, the more you talk about these things. When you build them up, you don’t want to create expectations that are impossible. I will say the set will be beautiful though. The look of Rampage will also be different. This will affect the way people view AEW on Wednesdays and Fridays in terms of presentation with the set and the show with the same great action.
Additionally, Tony talked about the addition of Michael Mansury as an executive producer, praising his experience in the industry and discussing his excitement for what Mansury will bring to the table.
Mike just started with us and is a huge acquisition for AEW. He has so much knowledge in TV production. To have him join us as a co-executive producer and senior production executive is really great for us. It’s so important to have someone with his experience. Right now he is evaluating things in terms of presentation. I’m excited about what he will add to AEW.
AEW has two more episodes of Dynamite left for the year and tonight’s episode will feature Rick Ross mediating a segment between Swerve Strickland and Keith Lee. Learn more here.