AEW Double or Nothing: Tony Khan Addresses QT Marshall’s Status and Mick Foley’s New Role
Following the conclusion of AEW Double or Nothing, AEW CEO Tony Khan provided important updates regarding the health of wrestler QT Marshall and the future of WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley within the promotion.
QT Marshall’s Status Following In-Ring Accident
During the pre-show for Double or Nothing, QT Marshall participated in a match alongside ‘Big Boom’ AJ and The Conglomeration against Shane Taylor Promotions. The contest took a concerning turn during a “tower of doom” spot when Marshall slipped from the top rope, resulting in a difficult landing outside the ring. Marshall required assistance to get backstage following the incident.
In the post-show media scrum, Tony Khan addressed concerns regarding Marshall’s condition, offering a brief but reassuring update to fans and media: “QT’s gonna be okay. Thanks for asking.”
Mick Foley Joins the AEW Roster
Beyond the injury updates, the media session focused heavily on the official arrival of wrestling icon Mick Foley. Shortly before the pay-per-view, it was confirmed that Foley had officially signed with All Elite Wrestling. He made an immediate impact at the event by confronting MJF and Darby Allin, providing a significant boost to the buildup for Allin’s AEW World Championship match.
Khan expressed high enthusiasm for Foley’s involvement, specifically highlighting his new partnership with Renee Paquette. “It was great to have Mick Foley come into AEW and be a part of the show now hosting with Renee, somebody who’s a true icon of wrestling and certainly in Philadelphia, one of the great icons of wrestling,” Khan stated.
The AEW CEO emphasized his strategy of creating impactful pairings, comparing the new duo to previous successful team dynamics in the promotion, such as Sting and Darby Allin. “I think a great team is going to be you and Mick. Yeah. And I’m really excited about it. You got off to a great start hosting the show tonight with Mick and I’m excited that you’re both going to be here doing it for a long time to come,” Khan added.
Key Takeaways
- Health Update: Tony Khan confirmed that QT Marshall is expected to be “okay” following his scary landing during the Double or Nothing pre-show.
- Official Signing: Mick Foley has officially joined AEW, with plans for him to serve in a hosting capacity alongside Renee Paquette.
- Event Impact: Foley’s presence was felt immediately during the event, including an on-screen confrontation with top stars MJF and Darby Allin.
As AEW moves forward, the addition of a veteran presence like Foley appears to be a cornerstone of Khan’s strategy for the promotion’s broadcasting and storytelling. Fans can expect to see the new hosting team of Foley and Paquette become a regular fixture on future AEW programming.