AEW President Tony Khan has officially confirmed the new role of Kevin von Erich within the company following Kevin’s recent signing. Marshall and Ross von Erich disclosed that their father’s deal with AEW is similar to a WWE Legends agreement. Tony Khan stated that Kevin von Erich will be contributing as a coach for AEW. In an interview with the Hollywood Reporter, Khan emphasized Kevin’s outstanding legacy and mentioned that both of his sons, Marshall and Ross, are active AEW champions.
Currently, Marshall and Ross von Erich hold the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championship alongside Dustin Rhodes. Dustin Rhodes is an impressive triple champion, holding the AEW and ROH tag team titles with Sammy Guevara, as well as the AEW TNT Championship, which he won in a four-way contest involving Kyle Fletcher, Sammy Guevara, and Daniel Garcia.
Meanwhile, various WWE and AEW personalities have expressed heartfelt support for Adam Cole. For continuous updates on wrestling news, fans are encouraged to follow the related thread.
Fan Take: This announcement is a big win for AEW fans, as it brings a legendary name back into the fold, enhancing the company’s rich wrestling heritage. Kevin von Erich’s coaching role could significantly impact the development of new talent, potentially raising the overall quality and tradition within AEW and the sport as a whole.
