Tony Khan: AEW Collision Tease Not ‘Biggest Free Agent Signing’ But We’re Excited

Taking a break from discussing MJF’s heel turn and “Hangman” Adam Page’s revenge quest against Swerve Strickland, AEW aired a mysterious vignette on “AEW Collision” this past Saturday. The vignette featured a young man jumping through a portal and emerging with a mask, sparking speculation about the performer’s identity. Some fans guessed Sammy Guevara, AAA luchador Aero Star, or free agent Ricochet, despite the masked figure having hair.

On the “Battleground Podcast” on Wednesday, AEW owner Tony Khan addressed the vignette and the masked individual’s identity. Khan expressed excitement but hinted that fans shouldn’t expect a high-profile free agent.

“It’s going to be great,” Khan said. “It’s someone I’m excited about, but not the biggest free agent signing. We’re using vignettes to introduce someone new to AEW, which is really cool. I’m glad it got people talking on ‘Collision,’ and there will be more to come. It’s fun.”

Khan’s comments suggest another vignette with the mysterious figure might air this week on “AEW Dynamite,” “AEW Rampage,” or “AEW Collision.” This comes alongside the Men’s and Women’s Finals of the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament, with winners receiving AEW World and AEW Women’s World Title shots at All In.