Tony Khan Takes Jab At Eric Bischoff As 'Strictly Business' Podcast Concludes

March 28, 2024 at 12:16 PM
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Tony Khan Takes Jab At Eric Bischoff As 'Strictly Business' Podcast Concludes

The longstanding rivalry between AEW President Tony Khan and wrestling legend Eric Bischoff took another turn this morning on social media. Khan seemingly aimed a shot at Bischoff's podcast, "Strictly Business," following the latest episode of AEW Dynamite.



The back-and-forth began when a fan commented on Khan's tweet, noting the late hour (4 AM) of the post. Khan's tweet itself referenced a "fraud of a business podcast" without explicitly naming it, but concluding with the AEW Dynamite hashtag.



Wrestling fans quickly connected the dots, realizing Khan was likely referring to "Strictly Business," which announced its final episode earlier that day. Host Jon Alba explained Bischoff's busy schedule and his desire to focus on other projects as reasons for the podcast's conclusion.



Despite Khan's apparent disapproval, the podcast garnered support from wrestlers like Matt Cardona and Joey Janela, who expressed their appreciation for "Strictly Business." Alba himself highlighted the show's unique dynamic, existing despite the 38-year age gap and contrasting perspectives between him and Bischoff.





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Published on March 28, 2024 at 12:16 PM

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