AEW's Gains WWE Experience with New COO
Former WWE President and Regional Director of Live Events announced as new AEW Chief Operating Officer
All Elite Wrestling announced the appointment of Kosha Irby, former President and Regional Director of Live Events for WWE (2011-2018) as their new Chief Operating Officer.
Irby’s selection has been rumored online since January, but Tony Khan made an official announcement Tuesday morning via a press release.
“Kosha brings decades of experience within the sports, entertainment and wrestling industries alongside an incredible work ethic and passion for our brand,” said Khan. “As Chief Operating Officer, he will be a phenomenal asset to AEW as we enter the next phase of the company’s ongoing business development and expansion.”
Irby comes to AEW from Clemson University, where he served as their Athletic Department’s Chief Marketing Officer, a position he also held in The Alliance of American Football for the Memphis Express.