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Despite AEW WrestleDream impressing from an in-ring standpoint this past weekend, the show received criticism from fans regarding its runtime, with the event ending at 12:30 AM EST and being over five and a half hours long. On the other hand, the promotion also received praise for delivering a solid product despite the amount of injuries on the roster as of late, with top stars like Swerve Strickland and Will Ospreay currently being out of action. Following WrestleDream, AEW President Tony Khan defended the show’s runtime on “Z100 New York” due to the event taking place from St. Louis Missouri, and stated that AEW Full Gear will not conclude after midnight on the east coast.

“In the local time, I thought it made sense and here in the local time, we’ll definitely be out well before midnight and be out in Eastern time here. So, it’s different time zones, but I absolutely loved the WrestleDream show start to finish … especially with some injuries and some top stars away, I thought this was the absolute best show we were capable of putting on.”Â

Khan stated that WrestleDream is the AEW pay-per-view that he’s the most proud of since the pandemic and explained that the lengthy injury list allowed him to be more creative with the card for the show.

“Some of the top wrestling stars were away and I said, I’m going to make this the best possible show and everyone’s going to say WrestleDream was the greatest event AEW could put on and it’s going to be about the people who are here and they’re going to love this event. And that’s how I felt at times in the lockdown in the pandemic. If anybody wasn’t available, we would be creative. We would come up with the very best shows we could possibly put on.”

Tony Khan claims that AEW is ushering in a ‘new era’ with Tailgate Brawl

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In addition to being satisfied with WrestleDream this past weekend, Khan also commented on the new format of the promotion’s pre-shows, which have now become episode of “AEW Collision” that feature the highly anticipated Tailgate Brawl.Â

“I don’t consider it a typical pre-show anymore because now it’s ‘AEW Collision,’ the Tailgate Brawl on TNT,” Khan explained. “There’s a huge emphasis now on the Tailgate Brawl internally in AEW because that’s an episode of ‘Collision’ and it’s a super important piece of real estate. Not only a chance to sell the upcoming pay-per-view, but ‘Collision’ and ‘Dynamite’ are massively important to AEW … So, I wanted to do something very different and unique and tell people you have to watch these Tailgate Brawls leading in. They are a huge part of the event. This isn’t a ‘pre-show.’ This is a new era.”

Khan also touched on one of the only other occasions where a major cable network show led into a wrestling pay-per-view, as he reflected on “WCW Main Event” airing ahead of many high profile programs. He also believes that the Tailgate Brawl is a better way to lead-in to AEW’s biggest shows with the match being an effective strategy to build fan intrigue for the pay-per-view that follows it.

If you use any of the quotes in this article, please credit “Z100 New York” with a h/t to Wrestling Inc. for the transcription.

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AEW President Tony Khan has addressed Mercedes Monéâ€s decision to appear in several independent promotions.

Apart from being the reigning AEW TBS Champion, Mercedes Moné currently holds 11 other championships, including titles from several independent promotions. She also makes appearances for those promotions whenever necessary, and Tony Khan stated that Monéâ€s independent bookings outside AEW show her love for wrestling.

Speaking to Josh Martinez of Z100 New York, Tony Khan revealed that Mercedes Moné was not “really making money†from her appearances on the independent promotions, and that she loves building up companies and meeting new stars.

“With all the commitments Mercedes has taken on, I think itâ€s really impressive. Iâ€ve said it before and Iâ€ll say it again, that shows itâ€s not about pure greed and money for Mercedes because a lot of these places sheâ€s wrestling, Winnipeg, Canada, Denmark, theyâ€re not the highest paying places. Sheâ€s not really making money from these. She loves wrestling. She loves building up companies, she loves meeting new young stars and she really cares about the craft and the sport of wrestling.†[H/T: F4WOnline]

Tony Khan also addressed Chris Jerichoâ€s status with AEW and stated that the inaugural AEW World Champion is always welcome to return.

Speaking on the same interview, Tony Khan said that heâ€d welcome back Chris Jericho whenever the latter is ready.

“Chris Jericho, talk about one of the founding figures in AEW, the very first AEW Champion. Weâ€re so grateful to Chris Jericho. And Chris Jericho is also somebody also that I would love to see back in AEW, any time. The door is always open to get Chris Jericho back in here,†Tony Khan said. “Heâ€s been busy, heâ€s been doing a lot of things, speaking of somebody whoâ€s really busy with projects, including filming and music, and somebody we have a ton of respect for. Chris Jericho is somebody weâ€d love to see any time in AEW.â€

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AEW WrestleDream saw the return of “The Icon,” Sting, who helped his once-protege during his brutal I-Quit match against Jon Moxley, after the Death Riders took one too many liberties to turn the tide in Moxley’s favor. Naturally, since Sting was back in action for a segment, Tony Khan was asked about “The Icon’s” status with AEW during the WrestleDream presser.

“Sting’s still a huge part of AEW and he’s still part of the family,” Khan said, noting how the legend has been away for some time off screen but has still been around backstage. “We did get to see him in Philadelphia, and he was at the show, and we did a tribute to one of his mentors: the late-great ‘Hotstuff’ Eddie Gilbert.”Â

Khan added how he’s spoke to Sting in the past about a special one-off return when needed and claimed that “The Icon” was on board with coming back, especially if it had anything to do with Darby Alllin. The AEW President went on to note how deep the bond is between Sting and Allin, and recalled how they reacted to each other the day he introduced them.Â

“Who would’ve ever thought what the partnership could ever yield? That they would have gone on this run, that they would have the greatest tag team run in all of AEW,” Khan recalled. The AEW President further emphasized that there’s no “showbusiness” between the two, and teased that if Allin ever gets into a situation he can’t handle on his own, Sting will always be there to help him.

If you use any quotes from this article, please credit the AEW WrestleDream Presser and provide a h/t to Wrestling Inc. for the transcription.

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Tennessee Vols head coach Tony Vitello (22) holds up the NCAA Championship Trophy after the Vols 6-5 win over the Texas A&M Aggies in game 3 of the the College World Series Championship at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska on Monday, June 24, 2024 (Eddie Kelly/ProLook Photos)

In this week’s College Baseball Podcast, J.J. Cooper and Jacob Rudner get together for a special emergency edition to discuss news that Tennessee coach Tony Vitello is expected to be hired as the next manager of the Giants.

We dissect the news and take a look at what Vitello’s hiring would mean for everyone involved, including breakdowns of his candidacy and the fallout for Tennessee.

Time Stamps

• (00:00) What we know from our reporting
• (02:30) Why This May Make Sense
• (09:30) How college head coach jobs and MLB manager jobs are very different
• (14:00) Looking at Tony Vitello’s strengths that could carry over to MLB managing
• (19:00) Why this could be a no-lose situation for Vitello.
• (25:00) Tony Vitello as a talent evaluator
• (30:00) How Tony Vitello could open doors for others
• (32:00) What do we expect Tennessee to do if Vitello leaves?
• (33:15) An important note of Tennessee players special transfer portal
• (35:00) Why this will be such a challenge for Tennessee’s program
• (50:30) What we expected from Tennessee for 2026 before this news broke

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Tony Khan has commented on the WrestleDream steaming issues.

During the PPV post show, the AEW President was asked about the Amazon Prime video feed cutting multiple times during the show. Khan mentioned that it was something completely out of their control:

“Itâ€s something out of AEWâ€s control. It was a technical problem with the Amazon delivery. I think our other streams are unaffected. It was something with their systems internally there.”

Some fans were able to get refunds from Amazon after complaining to their helpdesk. The E-commerce giant however has not addressed the issues officially or announced wider compensation for everyone who bought the PPV through them.

Tony Khan mentioned how the whole thing reminded him of similar issues with Death Before Dishonor PPV earlier this year. At that time, the company had given free Honor Club credits to users and put the whole show on YouTube for free:

“I thought the show was perfect, the wrestling was perfect and the replayâ€s gonna be available there for everybody through them and I think theyâ€ll address that and hopefully Amazon will get that figured out but for AEW, everybody here did a fantastic job.

I was really glad to hear that HBO Max delivered the pay-per-view without any issues. All of our other providers did really well. But that was an unusual thing and it did remind me because we had a problem with just certain web browsers that were affected for that Death Before Dishonor show and in that case, I was able to at least address it because it was a streaming service that I owned,â€

Apart from this, Tony Khan also addressed the surprising absence of Bryan Danielson from WrestleDream commentary and gave two different reasons for it. You can check out what he said here.

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AEW stars spoke to the media following AEW WrestleDream.

Brodido, Kris Statlander, Kyle Fletcher, and Tony Khan all took questions following the events of Saturday’s AEW WrestleDream pay-per-view in St. Louis, Missouri. Here are the highlights:

Bandido and Brody King

• When asked about his upcoming match against Kazuchika Okada on Wednesday, Bandido said they were going to see who is the best.
• Talking about his struggles to get where he is now, Bandido said he had a concussion at the start of the year but everyone still believed in him. He is blessed for his life and for himself as a person, heâ€s really happy with everything and hopes to do the best for all the fans.

Kris Statlander

• Statlander was asked if she wanted to headline Full Gear next month against Mercedes Mone and have it be a title for title match. She said that while sheâ€d love that, itâ€s okay if it isnâ€t. This is her moment to beat her, sheâ€ll do it any time of the week.
• When asked how she reinvents herself, Statlander says she’s still in the process of things and commented how it isn’t nice to shame someone for not knowing who they are immediately upon their debut on a national stage.
• Statlander mentioned that Marina Shafir might be someone to challenge her for the title, but she is open to any and all challengers, even Wheeler Yuta.

Kyle Fletcher

• Fletcher was asked if this was it between himself and Mark Briscoe. He replied that the score seems to suggest that, but things change in pro wrestling constantly.
• When asked about his World Championship aspirations, Fletcher said that he wanted to focus on the TNT title. He does want to be the greatest of all time, so itâ€s absolutely in his mind, itâ€s just a matter of when.
• He says he has not checked in on Will Ospreay and immediately asked for the next question.
• Regarding next challengers for the TNT title, Fletcher said heâ€ll be at Dynamite on Wednesday and anyone that faces him will meet the same result.

Tony Khan

• Khan called this event one of the greatest shows the company has held.
• Renee Paquette mentioned that Jon Moxley’s arm was bleeding following the show as the fish tank got him really bad.
• Khan said Lou Theszâ€s wife Charlie enjoyed the show and was blown away, saying he was glad she was there live.
• When asked about the Amazon Prime issues, Khan said that was something on Amazon’s end but thankfully other feeds were fine. He was dissapointed that both Death Before Dishonor and this show, two of his favorite shows, had feed problems.
• Khan said Bryan Danielson had a family obligation and thatâ€s why he wasnâ€t at the show tonight, saying it was probably best to take that commitment considering the main event.
• Regarding another cross-promotional event during Wrestle Kingdom weekend, Khan seemed to insinuate that the weekend should be focused on Hiroshi Tanahashiâ€s retirement. He said that Konosuke Takeshitaâ€s win was a big deal, putting over his history with the company and said that Takeshita was an AEW guy.
• Regarding a future Okada vs. Takeshita title for title match, Khan said it would be a very interesting thing to happen, but has no control over the IWGP World Championship in NJPW. It would be something to keep an eye on. Heâ€s excited about Bandido vs, Okada this Wednesday on Dynamite.

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You never know when a technical issue will ruin your day. This is more true for some than others, but certain AEW fans didnâ€t have the best night during WrestleDream.

AEW WrestleDream 2025 went down on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at the Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, Missouri. That being said, it wasnâ€t the smoothest show for every fan. AEW saw a lot of issues on Amazon Prime during WrestleDream. That was a subject Tony Khan had already been educated on.

During the press conference after their pay-per-view, Tony Khan was asked about the WrestleDream issues on Amazon Prime. He simply explained that it wasnâ€t AEWâ€s doing, but he seemed hopeful that these issues wouldnâ€t continue in the future.

“Yeah, itâ€s something thatâ€s out of AEWâ€s control. It was a technical problem with Amazon delivery. Our other streams were unaffected, but I think itâ€s the other systems there. It does remind me of something that happened during ROH Death Before Dishonor.â€

Tony Khan said that everyone in AEW did a great job. HBO Max also delivered during the show, but Amazon Prime has some issues to iron out. He remained positive about the fact that Amazon will fix things.

We will have to see if AEW is able to fix these issues with Amazon Prime. This was out of their control, but this was certainly a learning experience.

Whatâ€s your take on Amazon Prime going out during AEW WrestleDream? Do you believe that these issues will keep you from buying another AEW pay-per-view? Let us know what you think in the comments section!

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KNOXVILLE, TN – MAY 31: Tennessee Volunteers head coach Tony Vitello celebrates with Tennessee Volunteers catcher Cannon Peebles (5) during the NCAA Division I Regional Tournament baseball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Cincinnati Bearcats on May 31, 2025, at Lindsey Nelson Stadium in Knoxville, TN. (Photo by Bryan Lynn/Icon Sportswire)

If Tony Vitello finalizes a deal to become the next manager of the San Francisco Giants, it would mark one of the most unprecedented moves in modern college baseball—a sitting head coach jumping directly to leading a major-league club.

As of Saturday evening, no agreement had been completed, multiple sources told Baseball America, but conversations between the sides were described as advanced and likely to conclude soon.

Tennessee, meanwhile, has already begun preparing for the possibility that its most successful coach in program history could be on the move. The university has not acknowledged the situation publicly, but sources said internal planning is underway in anticipation of Vitelloâ€s departure.

Vitelloâ€s potential jump to the big leagues would close the book on one of the most transformative tenures in recent college baseball history. Since arriving in Knoxville in the summer of 2017, he turned Tennessee from an SEC afterthought into the sportâ€s standard of intensity and swagger.

His teams won with overwhelming talent and an unmistakable edge, capped by a national championship in 2024 and College World Series appearances in 2021 and 2023. His success earned him a contract extension through 2029 worth an average of $3 million per year, making him the first college baseball coach to hit that threshold and, at the time, the highest-paid in the country. That deal includes a $3 million buyout.

Potential Replacements For Tony Vitello At Tennessee

If he departs for San Francisco, Tennesseeâ€s challenge will not be finding the next Vitello so much as preserving what he built. The early expectation among multiple sources is that athletic director Danny White will promote from within rather than immediately conduct a lengthy national search. Continuity is recognized as the best path forward for a program that has operated at the top of the sport for the better part of the last four seasons.

Associate head coach and recruiting coordinator Josh Elander and pitching coach Frank Anderson would be the candidates should White elevate from within the program. The two have worked side by side for most of the last decade.

Vitelloâ€s relationship with Elander dates back to their overlapping years at TCU, where Elander played from 2010-12 and Vitello served as an assistant from 2011-13. After being selected by the Braves in the sixth round of the 2012 draft, Elander played professionally until 2015, then returned to Fort Worth to finish his degree and begin his coaching career. He reunited with Vitello at Arkansas in 2017, where he served as an unpaid assistant before following him to Knoxville when Vitello landed the Tennessee job a year later.

Since then, Elander has emerged as one of the premier hitting coaches and recruiters in college baseball. Seventeen of his hitters have been selected within the first five rounds of the MLB Draft, including six—Drew Gilbert, Jordan Beck, Christian Moore, Blake Burke, Gavin Kilen and Andrew Fischer—who went in the first round.

Elanderâ€s eye for talent and player development track record have helped Tennessee sustain one of the nationâ€s deepest lineups year after year. He was promoted to associate head coach in 2022, and those within the program describe him as a steady hand capable of maintaining Tennesseeâ€s identity while putting his own stamp on it.

Anderson brings more experience, having served as Oklahoma Stateâ€s head coach from 2004-12 and in various assistant positions dating back to 1984. Heâ€s regarded as one of the best pitching coaches in college baseball with a particular knack for developing fastballs. Throughout his career, Anderson has coached 103 pitchers who have been selected in the draft, including 10 first-round picks (four at Tennessee). The Volunteers have had at least three pitchers selected in each of the last four drafts, including five in 2025.Â

What Happens To Tennessee’s Roster?

A promotion from within also provides immediate stability during what could otherwise be a volatile transition period. Tennesseeâ€s 2026 recruiting class is one of the countryâ€s best and features four players—Trevor Condon, Cole Koeninger, Landon Thome and Gary Morse—ranked among the top 100 prospects in the 2026 draft class.Â

Elanderâ€s presence in particular would go a long way toward keeping that group intact and ensuring that Tennesseeâ€s future pipeline remains strong. Andersonâ€s experience and success as a pitching coach also anchor the staffâ€s credibility.

A formal coaching search remains possible, but sources indicated Tennesseeâ€s administration understands the importance of momentum and is unlikely to disrupt the programâ€s structure. Naming an interim coach and revisiting the position after the 2026 season is an option, but one that risks creating uncertainty in recruiting and player retention.

Keeping Tennesseeâ€s current roster together would likely be less complicated than some might assume.

A coaching change opens the transfer portal for the Volunteers†players, but outside of graduate transfers, none would have immediate eligibility elsewhere. Most teams nationwide already have full rosters, leaving limited landing spots for anyone seeking to leave. As a result, Tennesseeâ€s core would have a strong chance to remain largely intact, especially if Elander or Anderson lead the program.

How Will This Impact Tennessee’s Future Recruiting Classes?

The greater test will come on the recruiting trail, where Vitelloâ€s magnetic presence and national recognition made Tennessee a destination program. His energy resonated with prospects and parents alike, giving the Volunteers a distinctive recruiting advantage even within the cutthroat landscape of the SEC.

Elander has been central to that success and carries credibility of his own, but sustaining Tennesseeâ€s national reach without Vitelloâ€s larger-than-life persona will require time and proof that the on-field results will continue. The infrastructure is there—from facilities to fan support to resources—but Vitelloâ€s leadership was the connective tissue binding those elements together.

In the broader picture, Tennesseeâ€s situation reflects how dramatically the programâ€s status has evolved.

A decade ago, it was a rebuilding job searching for relevance in the SEC. Now, itâ€s the kind of platform that can vault a coach directly to a major-league dugout. The potential ripple effects of Vitelloâ€s potential move—from staff reshuffling to recruiting shifts—could shape the next phase of college baseballâ€s power hierarchy.

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Giants eyeing Tennessee coach Tony Vitello (reports)

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Tennessee head coach Tony Vitello has emerged as the leading candidate to become the next manager of the San Francisco Giants, multiple sources confirmed to Baseball America. Vitello, who has transformed the Volunteers into a national powerhouse since taking over in 2018, owns the highest winning percentage in program history and led Tennessee to its first national championship in 2024.

Sources indicated that negotiations between Vitello and the Giants have advanced to the final stages, but are still ongoing.

Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic was the first to report the interest between Vitello and the Giants.

The move would mark the most high-profile college-to-professional coaching transition in baseball history, pairing one of the sportâ€s most dynamic college leaders with one of major league baseballâ€s most tradition-rich franchises. San Francisco, which fired manager Bob Melvin after the 2025 season, has prioritized finding a leader capable of energizing both its clubhouse and fan base.

Vitelloâ€s reputation as a fierce competitor and elite motivator—qualities that helped Tennessee reclaim its national relevance—made him an especially appealing choice.

Vitelloâ€s tenure in Knoxville has been defined by both success and swagger. Under his direction, the Volunteers became the face of college baseballâ€s new era: aggressive, unapologetic and relentlessly talented. Tennessee has made three College World Series appearances in the last five seasons and consistently recruited at a top-five national level. In 2024, Vitello guided the program to a school-record 61 wins and a national title, solidifying his standing as the premier coach in the college game. Weeks later, he became the first college baseball coach to eclipse the $3 million mark in annual average salary, signing a deal that underscored Tennesseeâ€s intent to keep him long term.

Still, Vitelloâ€s ambitions have long been rumored to extend beyond the college ranks. A Missouri native who spent time as an assistant at TCU and Arkansas before taking the Tennessee job, he has been closely watched by MLB organizations intrigued by his blend of player development acumen and modern leadership style. Several former Volunteers—most notably standout pitchers who thrived under Tennesseeâ€s developmental system—have credited Vitelloâ€s staff for preparing them for professional success, an appealing trait for a major league club seeking to bridge analytics and on-field competitiveness, especially in an era that increasingly accelerates college talent to the major league level.

If finalized, Vitelloâ€s departure would leave a significant void at Tennessee, where the baseball program has become synonymous with his identity and intensity. The Volunteers are expected to move quickly in their search for a replacement, with multiple internal candidates likely to garner consideration. But regardless of who follows him, Vitelloâ€s impact on the program—and on college baseball at large—will linger. He turned Tennessee into a juggernaut, changed the expectations for what college baseball could be and now appears poised to take his firebrand style to the biggest stage yet.

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