TONY KHAN claims UFC star Jorge Masvidal's flying elbow to Chris Jericho, ex-WWE star on AEW received more media than Mike Tyson cameos.
Khan, 39, is the founder and president of All Elite Wrestling. He has highlighted the role Masvidal, UFC star, played in promoting it in recent weeks.
At 5 seconds, Masvidal holds UFC's record for fastest knockout.
Khan spoke on Busted Open Radio and stated that Khan believes it will be very interesting, as well as attracting a lot of mainstream attention.
"The last time Masvidal was in AEW, he struck Jericho with that flying leg.
"This is the best press we have ever received in combat sports.
"Even though Mike Tyson was not here, we got more media with Masvidal's landing of the flying knee.
"That should also put a lot more eyeballs on the situation tonight."
Masvidal and other American Top Team fighters have appeared regularly on AEW's programming, helping to elevate the profile of the fledgling wrestle promoter.
Two-time UFC champion Amanda Nunes and Masvidal are two of the most prominent names from the ATT roster that have made an appearance on AEW.
Other names, such as Paige VanZant, Austin Vanderford and Dalton Rosta have also been featured.
Mike Tyson, aka "The Baddest Man on the Planet", has been featured on AEW on a few occasions.
Former world heavyweight champion Cody Rhodes presented the TNT title to Cody Rhodes at Double or Nothing in 2012. He also got into a brawl with Chris Jericho.
Snoop Dogg, a rapper who made a huge splash on the top rope, and Shaquille Oleale, who teamed with Jade Cargill for a tag match, are two other stars who have appeared on AEW.
Rumours are circulating about a possible singles match between Masvidal & Jericho at AEW’s flagship event Full Gear 2021 which will be held in November.
