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Tony Khan Officially Confirms WWE Legend Is ALL ELITE!

By Neda Ali • Published May 24, 2026 20:14 EDT
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Tony Khan is the President of AEW. [Image via: WWE.com and Tony Khan's X handle]
A WWE legend shocked wrestling fans by showing up at AEW Double or Nothing in New York. The Hall of Famer walked out to a massive roar from the crowd during “The Buy In” pre-show.
Mick Foley made his AEW debut and joined Renee Paquette on the broadcast panel. He grabbed the microphone and immediately hyped up the live crowd. Foley shared his thoughts on several major matches scheduled for the event and praised the atmosphere surrounding AEW’s pay-per-view.
This surprise debut came right after Foley decided to leave his WWE Legends contract because he disagreed with the company’s corporate direction. The Jacksonville-based promotion showed strong interest in bringing him in almost immediately after the announcement went public.

Tony Khan announced the official debut of the WWE Hall of Famer

At AEW Double or Nothing, the surprise appearance of WWE legend Mick Foley immediately became one of the night’s biggest talking points. Moments after the debut, Tony Khan took to social media and made it official with his “ALL ELITE” graphic, confirming the WWE Hall of Famer has joined AEW.

He’s co-hosting The Buy In at AEW Double or Nothing tonight, and now it’s official: the legendary Mick Foley is ALL ELITE!! #AEWDoN right NOW!!

While Foley’s exact role moving forward remains unclear, his appearance generated immediate buzz online. Fans quickly flooded social media with reactions, praising AEW for delivering another memorable surprise during one of the company’s biggest events of the year.

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