Pakistan-American billionaire, Shahid 'Shad' Khan, who owns a multi-billion dollar auto parts business empire, is the richest Pakistani-origin person in the world, while his son, Tony Khan- an entrepreneur in his own right- is a popular figure among pro-wrestling fans.
Let us delve into who Tony Khan is and how he emerged into the limelight.
Who is Tony Khan?
Antony Rafiq Khan, better known as Tony Khan, is the son of Pakistan-born American businessman and sports tycoon, Shahid Rafiq Khan, aka Shahid Khan.
Tony Khan was born on October 10, 1982, and has been involved in a wide range of sports ventures owned by his billionaire father, including managing the Fulham Football Club, a soccer team which competes in the English Premier League, and the American NFL franchise, Jacksonville Jaguar.
How Tony Khan became a cult figure among wrestling fans?
Tony Khan shot into the limelight in 2019 when he launched All Elite Wrestling (AEW), the second-largest wrestling promotion in North America with an annual gross revenue of over $100 million. He has since emerged as a cult figure among pro-wrestling fans, particularly those inclined towards indie wrestling and weary of the 'polished' product churned out by the WWE.
Khan, 42, serves as the chief executive, general manager, executive producer, and Head of creative at AEW, a wrestling promotion he launched in 2019 with current WWE Undisputed World Heavyweight Champion Cody Rhodes by his side, who then served the promotion as one of its executive vice presidents (EVPs).
Later, in 2022, Tony added the Ring of Honor (ROH) to his impressive list of sports ventures when purchased the wrestling promotion from the Sinclair Broadcast Group.
What is Tony Khan's net worth?
While there are no publicly available details about the exact wealth owned by Tony Khan, reports suggest that the AEW boss has a net worth estimated at around $1.5 billion, making him the richest Asian-origin sports tycoon in the world.
Tony Khan is the eldest of Shahid Khan's two children, with his younger sister, Shanna Khan, also being a well-known entrepreneur and a successful businesswoman. A few years ago, Shanna made national headlines in the United States when she donated Rs 123 crore to the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital for their integrated oncology and animal health program.
How wealthy is Shad Khan?
Shahid Khan, popularly known as Shad Khan, is one of the most prominent Pakistani-origin businessmen in the US and in the world. Shad owns auto parts giant 'Flex-N-Gate', which supplies parts to major automobile manufacturers like BMW, Ford, Nissan, and Toyota.
The 75-year-old Pakistani-American businessman has a net worth of $14.9 billion as of April 11, 2026, according to Forbes Real Time Billionaires list, making him one of the wealthiest men in the US. In 2023, Shad's company had posted a revenue of $8.3 billion.