Summary

Tony Khan offered strong praise for TNT Champion Kevin Knight while previewing Wednesday's AEW Dynamite, where Knight is set to defend the title against MJF in the opening match of the broadcast.

Khan described Knight as one of the best young wrestlers in the world and said AEW sees major upside in him. The comments come just weeks after Knight won the TNT Championship at Dynasty and after he successfully retained the belt against Claudio Castagnoli in his first defense.

Quote from Tony Khan

While speaking on the Battleground Podcast, Khan said:

"That's gonna kick off Dynamite tonight. MJF versus the TNT Champion, one of the best young wrestlers in the world, one of the best wrestlers right now in the world, 'The Jet' Kevin Knight. Somebody we really believe in. Somebody who's come in recent years into AEW, was trained in New Japan Pro-Wrestling. Boy, 'The Jet' Kevin Knight has everything it takes, in my opinion, to be a top, top World Champion and he's already proven it as a World Trios Champion multiple times and as the TNT Champion. This is a great wrestler."

What Kevin Knight's spot means on Dynamite

Putting Kevin Knight and MJF in the opening match gives Knight another high-profile test as TNT Champion. If AEW is letting Khan talk this openly about Knight's long-term ceiling, it adds even more weight to a title defense against a former world champion on national television.

It also frames Knight as more than a fresh titleholder. AEW is presenting him as a wrestler the company believes can keep climbing beyond the TNT Championship picture.

Sources

Tony Khan on the Battleground Podcast