Summary

Tony Khan says Kevin Nealon may be getting closer to an AEW appearance after the actor and comedian called out Danny DeVito for a wrestling match.

Speaking during a recent podcast appearance, Khan leaned into the idea and said he would welcome both men into AEW. He framed Nealon as the one actively looking for a fight, while questioning whether DeVito would actually step in.

Nealon and DeVito previously worked together on Saturday Night Live, which gives the exchange some built-in history beyond the joke itself.

Quote from Tony Khan

Khan said Kevin Nealon sounded ready to take the idea further:

"Is Danny back and forth? Because right now, it seems like Danny DeVito is scared of Kevin Nealon. That’s my interpretation. Kevin is ready to fight. I can tell you that. Kevin Nealon is looking for a fight, he’s looking to come into AEW, and I’m a big fan of both men, and I think Danny DeVito is such a phenomenal actor, he’s such a phenomenal star. Kevin Nealon is so brilliant. He’s a brilliant comedian, a brilliant writer and an actor. He’s worked with former AEW World Champion MJF on Happy Gilmore 2, and we’ve got Kevin Nealon here who definitely wants to get involved in AEW which is really exciting, and if Danny DeVito’s got the guts, we’d love to have him in AEW so, Kevin Nealon, I can say, is moving towards becoming All Elite I think. It feels like Kevin wants to be here, and I hope Danny does too."

What Tony Khan's AEW tease could mean

Tony Khan's comments keep the door open for AEW to turn a lighthearted celebrity exchange into an on-screen cameo or promotional bit if Kevin Nealon and Danny DeVito want to play along. AEW has used crossover appearances before, and Khan clearly presented Nealon as someone already interested in getting involved.

It also fits with Khan's broader run of public media appearances, including his recent discussion about wrestling newsletters. For now, the only concrete development is that Khan publicly endorsed the idea and said Nealon appears interested in stepping into AEW.

Sources

Tony Khan on the Battleground Podcast