Tony Khan wants The Cut to pose a serious threat to AEW’s biggest factions, and he believes the group has the talent to challenge anyone in wrestling.

Speaking during the media call ahead of Full Gear 2026, the AEW President explained why he brought together Jay White, Juice Robinson, The Gunns, Ace Austin, David Finlay, Clark Connors and Gabe Kidd.

Khan said the aim was to introduce a new rulebreaking faction capable of taking on established groups such as The Conglomeration and The Death Riders.

“I was trying something new and building a new rulebreaking stable that I believe could threaten anybody, including the most established heroes of AEW, including The Conglomeration and, in this case, The Death Riders, who have been at times untouchable in AEW.

“They’re a new group that represents a lot of tradition, and they’re the last of their kind. They felt they were the last outfit of an operation, and it’s a good expression. I got what they were saying.”

The partnership also brings White and Finlay together despite their history of animosity. For Khan, having common opponents gives the two a reason to put their differences aside.

“Even though David Finlay had no love lost with Jay White, it made sense for them to come together and make a choice to stop The Death Riders and The Conglomeration.”

Khan made clear that he has confidence in both the individual members and what they can achieve together.

“I really believe in Jay White, and I believe in that group. I think The Cut have come together. It’s great to have a fresh group that is a real threat to anybody in AEW, a real threat to anybody in wrestling. And I believe in those guys individually and believe in them collectively as The Cut.”

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