In speaking with Adrian Hernandez of The Bet Las Vegas & The Sporting Tribune, AEW CEO and President Tony Khan said the following when he was asked about about AEW’s potential interest in WWE Hall of Famer Bill Goldberg now that he is reportedly a free agent.
We reported on Monday that Goldberg, 56, is reportedly a free agent. It was said that his contract expired at the end of 2022, with no new deal being reached to renew or extend it. Goldberg last wrestled for WWE at last year’s Elimination Chamber, losing to Roman Reigns in a match that was for the Universal Title.
“I have a lot of respect for Bill. I think Bill Goldberg is a great professional athlete and has had a great career in pro wrestling and is a very nice person. He actually has a lot of ties around the Jacksonville community, his family is from Jacksonville and they’ve done so much great work in the community. There is a great hospital, the Wolfson Children’s Hospital, and Bill is related to the Wolfson family. They have done so much great work in this community and that’s partially how I’ve gotten to know Bill. He’s a household name in pro wrestling and certainly, that’s interesting to hear that he is a free agent. It’s something to follow and he’s one of the biggest names in wrestling and certainly will be something else to keep an eye on for us. We have so many great wrestlers in AEW and so many exciting things happening in AEW week to week, that it’s always an exciting time. Bill is an exceptionally exciting name and one of the biggest names in the sport. Certainly, it’s a big thing for us to pay attention to. I would take notice of that and it is interesting.”
Transcript source: Fightful
Tony Khan also discussed Double or Nothing, the future of AEW and ROH, Mercedes Mone’ and much more! You can listen to the entire interview below: