AEW President Tony Khan confirmed that Worlds End will return in December 2026, putting to rest online speculation that the promotion might skip the year-end pay-per-view. Khan made the confirmation during a media call held Thursday, September 24, 2026, to promote that weekend’s AEW All Out event.
According to Ringside News, the uncertainty around Worlds End had stemmed largely from the Jacksonville Jaguars being scheduled to play on Sunday Night Football during the final weekend of the year, a conflict that had fueled speculation the show could be dropped from AEW’s 2026 pay-per-view slate. Khan did not detail an exact date or venue for the show during the call, but he made clear the event is proceeding as part of AEW’s annual schedule, according to Fightful and 411Mania, both of which reported the confirmation from the same media call.
Worlds End has become a fixture on AEW’s calendar as the promotion’s year-end pay-per-view, and Thursday’s comments indicate that tradition will continue for a third consecutive year in December 2026.
Khan Addresses Andy Williams and Mara Sadè Speculation
Elsewhere on the call, Khan addressed continued speculation about Andy “The Butcher” Williams potentially working behind the scenes in AEW, according to Wrestling Headlines. Khan had previously revealed that Williams expressed interest in contributing to AEW outside of the ring, and he provided additional details on the matter Thursday without confirming a specific role or start date. Khan also commented on speculation surrounding Mara Sadè during the same session, though no further details on that situation were included in the available reporting.
The full media call, which also touched on AEW All Out storylines, was carried in podcast form by ProWrestling.net and covered live by Ringside News as Khan fielded a range of questions from credentialed media ahead of Saturday’s pay-per-view.
