Radican Worldwide: Interview with AEW manager Don Callis including thoughts on working with Tony Khan, managing several big personalities at same time, growth of Fletcher and Andrade, more (26 min.)

April 10, 2026

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Radican Worldwide: Interview with AEW manager Don Callis including thoughts on working with Tony Khan, managing several big personalities at same time, growth of Fletcher and Andrade, more (26 min.)

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SHOW SUMMARY: PWTorch columnist Sean Radican is joined by manager Don Callis ahead of AEW’s Dynasty PPV on April 12 available on traditional PPV outlets, HBO Max, and ppv.com. Don Callis discusses the following topics:

Lessons he’s learned from his stints in major wrestling promotions including ECW, WWE, TNA, and NJPW.
Why things have worked out so well for him in AEW so far
What is it like working creatively with Tony Khan
How he is able to realistically keep so many big personalities in line under one banner
How does he prepare for his role as manager and commentator when he steps into the commentary booth
How he helps foreign talent in The Don Callis Family acclimate to being on TV in the U.S.
Kyle Fletcher’s transformation as a performer
Does he get satisfaction out of being part of a strong go-home edition of Dynamite ahead of Dynasty
Andrade El Idolo’s hot start to 2026
Andrade El Idolo vs. Darby Allin at Dynasty
The dynamic between Okada & Takeshita ahead of their match against The Young Bucks at Dynasty
Does he have an eye on the Casino Gauntlet match for the TNT Championship
Strength of AEW PPVs including MJF vs. Kenny Omega main event at Dynasty