Tony Khan Intensifies Aew's Rivalry With WWE Ahead of Summerslam

WHO:

Sportskeeda - A WWE Hall of Famer has reacted to Tony Khan finally fulfilling a challenge he had set for the AEW Head Honcho.

Sportskeeda - A former WWE star from the Attitude Era is eyeing to compete at AEW's biggest event of the year, All In 2026.

Sportskeeda - WWE star Logan Paul was spotted with an AEW star just days before SummerSlam 2026.

Sportskeeda - Chris Jericho is set to team up with a former WWE star in AEW.

Sportskeeda - Adam Copeland and Christian Cage are the reigning AEW World Tag Team Champions.

Sportskeeda - Chris Jericho is set to team up with a former WWE star in AEW.

Sportskeeda - The Motor City Machine Guns (MCMG), consisting of Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley, have joined the AEW roster.

Sportskeeda - A legendary tag team has signed with AEW after parting ways with WWE earlier this year.

Sportskeeda - AEW President Tony Khan is involved in the rivalry with WWE.

WHAT:

Sportskeeda - AEW is set to host its biggest pay-per-view of the year, All In, in London this month.

Sportskeeda - A new champion was crowned ahead of All In, ending a 511-day title reign.

Cageside Seats - The War Raiders won the AAA world tag team titles in May and challenged WWE Tag Team Champions Damian Priest and R-Truth to a Title vs. Title winner-take-all match.

Cageside Seats - The title match with the War Raiders is finally happening on the SummerSlam go-home edition of SmackDown.

Cageside Seats - The War Raiders challenged WWE Tag Team Champions Damian Priest and R-Truth to a Title vs. Title winner-take-all match.

Cageside Seats - The title match between the War Raiders and Priest & Truth is finally happening on the SummerSlam go-home edition of SmackDown.

Sportskeeda - AEW President Tony Khan made a bold move and seemingly declared war against WWE ahead of SummerSlam 2026.

Sportskeeda - A legendary tag team has finally made their way to the AEW roster after parting ways with WWE earlier this year.

Sportskeeda - WWE personnel were reportedly shocked over Tony Khan's treatment of a popular female star in AEW.

Sportskeeda - Logan Paul was spotted with an AEW star just days before SummerSlam 2026.

Cageside Seats - The War Raiders disappeared from WWE programming for a few months after getting their asses handed to them by Oba Femi on Raw like a couple of local jobbers.

Cageside Seats - The War Raiders showed up on SmackDown and challenged WWE Tag Team Champions Damian Priest and R-Truth to a Title vs. Title winner-take-all match.

Cageside Seats - The title match with the War Raiders is finally happening on the SummerSlam go-home edition of SmackDown.

Sportskeeda - An Attitude Era star has expressed interest in wrestling for AEW at All In 2026.

Sportskeeda - CM Punk will defend the Undisputed WWE Championship against Cody Rhodes at SummerSlam 2026.

Sportskeeda - CM Punk broke character to praise Cody Rhodes ahead of their match at SummerSlam 2026, stating, "Cody is a worthy opponent and has proven himself time and again."

Cageside Seats - WWE is booking a title change on the final episode of SmackDown before SummerSlam, with a match between the War Raiders and WWE Tag Team Champions Damian Priest and R-Truth.

Cageside Seats - The War Raiders won the AAA world tag team titles in May.

Cageside Seats - The main event of SummerSlam will feature WWE Champion CM Punk defending against Cody Rhodes.

Cageside Seats - The title match between the War Raiders and Priest & Truth was delayed nearly two months due to various WWE issues, including GM Nick Aldis being put on leave.

Cageside Seats - The final spot in the WWE Interim Women’s Championship 5-way ladder match at SummerSlam will be determined when Giulia faces Lash Legend.

Cageside Seats - Finn Balor won last week’s 4-way main event match and is now set to face Sami Zayn at SummerSlam, with the number one contender spot for the WWE championship hanging in the balance.

Cageside Seats - WWE is booking a title change on the final episode of SmackDown before SummerSlam, with a match between the War Raiders and WWE Tag Team Champions Damian Priest and R-Truth.

Cageside Seats - The War Raiders won the AAA world tag team titles in May.

Cageside Seats - The main event of SummerSlam will feature WWE Champion CM Punk defending against Cody Rhodes.

Sportskeeda - AEW personnel reportedly threatened a WWE legend with removal from the building at Redemption.

Sportskeeda - An Attitude Era star has expressed interest in wrestling for AEW at All In 2026.

Sportskeeda - Logan Paul was spotted with an AEW star just days before SummerSlam 2026.

Sportskeeda - Tony Khan declared war against WWE ahead of SummerSlam 2026.

F4W/WON - AEW Dynamite was described as perhaps the best AEW PPV post-show in history.

WHERE:

Sportskeeda - All In will take place in London.

Cageside Seats - SmackDown airs from Resch Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

WHEN:

Sportskeeda - All In is scheduled for this month.

Cageside Seats - SummerSlam is scheduled to take place on Saturday (Aug. 1) and Sunday (Aug. 2) in 2026.

Cageside Seats - The final spot in the WWE Interim Women’s Championship 5-way ladder match at SummerSlam will be determined when Giulia faces Lash Legend on the final episode of SmackDown before SummerSlam.

Cageside Seats - SummerSlam is scheduled to take place on Saturday (Aug. 1) and Sunday (Aug. 2) in 2026.

Cageside Seats - SummerSlam is scheduled to take place on Saturday (Aug. 1) and Sunday (Aug. 2).

Sportskeeda - All In 2026 is mentioned as AEW's biggest event of the year.

Sportskeeda - SummerSlam 2026 is a future event that is being referenced in the context of the rivalry.

WHY:

Sportskeeda - The crowning of a new champion ahead of All In is part of the ongoing storyline developments in AEW.

Sportskeeda - Tony Khan's declaration of war against WWE is seen as a strategic move to elevate AEW's profile and competition in the wrestling industry.

Cageside Seats - Nick Aldis agreed to temporarily relinquish his GM duties on SmackDown to face GUNTHER at SummerSlam.

Sportskeeda - Tony Khan's declaration of war against WWE is seen as a strategic move to elevate AEW's profile and competition in the wrestling industry.

Cageside Seats - Nick Aldis agreed to temporarily relinquish his GM duties on SmackDown to face GUNTHER at SummerSlam.

Sportskeeda - WWE personnel were reportedly shocked over Tony Khan's treatment of a popular female star in AEW.

Sportskeeda - The declaration of war by Tony Khan appears to be a strategic move to intensify AEW's competition with WWE.

HOW:

Sportskeeda - The new champion's title reign ended after 511 days, indicating a significant shift in the AEW championship landscape.

Cageside Seats - The title match between the War Raiders and Priest & Truth was delayed nearly two months due to various WWE issues, including GM Nick Aldis being put on leave.

F4W/WON - The discussion included reviews of AEW Dynamite and NXT, indicating methods of engagement with the audience through wrestling shows.

(UPDATED August 1, 2026 18:13 UTC)

AEW is gearing up for its biggest pay-per-view of the year, All In, which is set to take place in London this month. In a significant development, a new champion has been crowned ahead of the event, ending a remarkable title reign that lasted 511 days. This change is part of the ongoing storyline developments in AEW, signaling a shift in the championship landscape as fans eagerly anticipate the upcoming showdown.

(UPDATED August 1, 2026 16:15 UTC)

A former WWE star from the Attitude Era is set to compete at AEW's biggest event of the year, All In 2026. Meanwhile, the War Raiders, who won the AAA world tag team titles in May, are challenging WWE Tag Team Champions Damian Priest and R-Truth to a Title vs. Title winner-take-all match, which will take place on the SummerSlam go-home edition of SmackDown at the Resch Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin. SummerSlam is scheduled for Saturday, August 1, and Sunday, August 2, 2026, as Tony Khan's declaration of war against WWE aims to elevate AEW's profile in the wrestling industry.

(UPDATED August 1, 2026 15:15 UTC)

WWE star Logan Paul was recently spotted with an AEW star just days before SummerSlam, where Chris Jericho is set to team up with a former WWE star. The War Raiders have challenged WWE Tag Team Champions Damian Priest and R-Truth to a Title vs. Title winner-take-all match, which will take place on the SummerSlam go-home edition of SmackDown airing from the Resch Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Additionally, Nick Aldis has agreed to temporarily step down from his GM duties on SmackDown to face GUNTHER at SummerSlam, scheduled for Saturday, August 1, and Sunday, August 2, 2026.

(UPDATED August 1, 2026 14:23 UTC)

AEW President Tony Khan has made headlines by seemingly declaring war against WWE ahead of SummerSlam 2026, while a legendary tag team has joined the AEW roster after leaving WWE earlier this year. In a surprising twist, WWE personnel were reportedly shocked by Khan's treatment of a popular female star in AEW, and Logan Paul was recently spotted with an AEW star just days before the big event. Meanwhile, the War Raiders, who had been absent from WWE programming after a tough loss, are set to challenge WWE Tag Team Champions Damian Priest and R-Truth in a Title vs. Title winner-take-all match on the SummerSlam go-home edition of SmackDown.

(UPDATED August 1, 2026 11:19 UTC)

Adam Copeland and Christian Cage are the reigning AEW World Tag Team Champions. An Attitude Era star has shown interest in wrestling for AEW at All In 2026, while CM Punk is set to defend the Undisputed WWE Championship against Cody Rhodes at SummerSlam 2026. Additionally, the final spot in the WWE Interim Women’s Championship five-way ladder match at SummerSlam will be determined when Giulia faces Lash Legend on the final episode of SmackDown before the event.

In a surprising moment, CM Punk broke character to praise Cody Rhodes, calling him a worthy opponent who has proven himself time and again ahead of their highly anticipated match at SummerSlam. This event is set to take place over two days, on August 1 and 2, 2026. Meanwhile, Tony Khan's declaration of war against WWE is viewed as a strategic move aimed at boosting AEW's profile and competitiveness in the wrestling industry.