Tony Khan Says Contract Executions Will Have A Week’s Notice Moving Forward

Much was made of the casino gauntlet winners at AEW All In receiving a guaranteed title match. In 2024, gauntlet winner Christian Cage was able to execute his contract at a moment’s notice, interrupting a bout between Jon Moxley and Cope, turning it into a three-way.

In 2025, gauntlet winners Athena and MJF executed their contracts weeks out from AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door, though MJF went back on his word after threatening to burn Mark Briscoe and getting Hangman Page to remove the contract execution stipulation.

Speaking at the AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door press conference, Tony Khan clarified what will happen moving forward with contract executions.

“I think it’s important to promote championship matches. I don’t want to have a big ticket championship match that we are unable to advertise. I don’t necessarily want to utilize a stipulation here that is being utilized other places. I’m not trying to duplicate what other people are doing. I really believe we are our own promotion. Going forward, from now on, I think the right thing to do is that all contract executions should be on at least a week’s notice so that we can properly promote the matches and give the fans notice and have the integrity of a championship match. I think it’s the best for us and our media partners,” stated Khan.

MJF still has his guaranteed title shot despite losing to Hangman at Forbidden Door.

Fans can find Fightful’s coverage of Forbidden Door here. Check out the post-show podcast for a full review here.

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