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AEW President Tony Khan Excited To Bring ‘Double Or Nothing’ Home To Las Vegas

Author Slone Terranella
Tony Khan spoke to Pauly Kover about his anticipation for the "Double or Nothing" wrestling event taking place May 26.

AEW President Tony Khan is excited to bring the famous “Double or Nothing” wrestling event back to Las Vegas, he said during an interview.

Tony Khan is the founder, owner and president of All Elite Wrestling, he’s also the chief football strategy officer for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League and son of team owner Shad Khan. And if you saw the NFL Draft, he’s now wearing a neck brace. Why? How? What’s going on?

It’s a little surreal, so bear with us. As seen on AEW Dynamite on TBS, Khan was attacked in the middle of the ring by AEW EVPs The Young Bucks, Okada, and controversial pro wrestler Jack Perry, son of the late actor Luke Perry. Khan suffered a major injury to his neck. But instead of treating this injury and laying in a hospital bed, Khan was in Jacksonville’s NFL Draft war room the very next day… in a NECK BRACE, as seen by millions on TV. Crazy, right?

If that’s not enough, Khan was gracious enough, during his recovery, to make time to speak to X107.5’s Pauly Kover, who is no stranger to being attacked by a wrestler and wearing a neck brace to work (see video here). The two speak about the vicious attack, the fallout, and AEW coming back to Las Vegas in just a few weeks. Take a listen.

Listen To Tony Khan Talk About ‘Double or Nothing’ Coming Home To Las Vegas

All Elite Wrestling is coming back to Las Vegas for two huge events — AEW Collision, Saturday, May 25th and AEW Double Or Nothing, Sunday, May 26. “Double or Nothing” is a Las Vegas wrestling staple. The first “Double or Nothing” event that took place was the fastest-selling wrestling event in Las Vegas, Khan said.

Both presented LIVE from the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Tickets are on sale now.

Tacos And Tamales Hosts Spicy Lucha Libre Wrestling With Colorful Spandex And Body Slams

Tacos and Tamales Festival not only features local veteran food trucks but jaw-dropping entertainment that will keep you hooked for hours. On the north side of the Desert Breeze field, is a 12×12 four-sided ring with stanchions on either side. Fans are gathering in to watch luchadores stand their ground in freestyle wrestling.

Multiple teams consisting of three members each, are tag teaming with high flying moves, corkscrews and arm drags. The colorful masks are really eye-catching!

Tacos And Tamales: Lucha Libre Wrestling Knowledge

Fun fact: BBC.co.uk states that a “Heel” is known as the bad guy of Lucha Libre Wrestling and the “Baby” or “Face” is known as the good guy. Let’s be honest, we love a good villain (or Heel) and we have quite a few. The wrestling matches take place about every two hours with a variety of different luchadores.

What’s more exciting is when they have their tag-team matches. TheSporter.com says, its when one luchadore tags his mate to take his place to finish the job. When you’re hurt, it’s a pretty smart move to phone in a friend.

Tacos and Tamales fans are cheering on every heavy slam and body contact. Listen, sometimes pain makes for some great entertainment. Plus, elotes cheese is flying on the floor from all of the reactions and wind.

The Craft Of Wrestling Freestyle

There is an art to what these wrestlers do. The high flying moves take practice and skillset. Take a “Driving Clothesline” for example which is basically an elbow-arm attack flying at you from 10 feet above. When done correctly can be pretty damaging. The agility and quickness these wresters have to convey is impressive.

Make your way out to Desert Breeze Park for the remainder of Saturday, March 23 and then for Sunday, March 24. Tickets to the Tacos and Tamales Festival are $6 for single day and 10$ for weekend passes. Ages nine or younger and 60+ are free (tickets are still required for entry). See you soon!

 

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