AEW President Tony Khan has officially confirmed that AEW Women’s Tag Team Championship belts have been created, but the debut of the women’s tag team division is still on hold due to extensive injury issues in the roster. Khan recently spoke with Fightful’s Iridian Fierro on WGN Radio and appeared as a guest on the Wrestlefriends podcast to provide an update on the status of the tag titles and the women’s division plans[1][2][3].

“I have the belts. I made the belts. They exist,” Khan revealed. “But I will put them into play when we are able to put the very best roster forward.” The AEW Women’s Tag Team Championship has been a personal goal for Khan since early 2025, but the idea has suffered delays due to a string of injuries sustained by key female talent, particularly during the Women’s Casino Gauntlet match at AEW All In: Texas[2][3].

Khan explained the impact of injuries: “A quarter of the people in the match got knocked out of the match and out of action indefinitely. So we had one match where I lost 25% of the roster.” He expressed disappointment about the toll the match took but remains committed to eventually launching a healthy, competitive tag team division[1][3]. Notable injured stars cited include Syuri (recovering from elbow surgery), Mina Shirakawa, Thunder Rosa, and former AEW Women’s Champion Jamie Hayter, whom Khan described as “one of the most important women in the division”[3].

According to a WWE insider familiar with AEW backstage operations, “Tony Khan wants to build a sustainable women’s tag division that complements singles competition rather than dilutes it. He’s holding off until the roster is healthy enough to support multiple championships simultaneously.” This approach aligns with Khan’s stated vision to have the women’s roster competing actively not just for the World and TBS Championships but also for tag titles, ensuring all divisions remain robust and credible[1].

The delay contrasts with AEW’s male tag team division, which already enjoys significant prominence and multiple title storylines. Fans have expressed strong interest in seeing the women’s tag titles introduced soon, with speculation about a potential tournament involving top women’s teams. Khan reaffirmed he has a “bunch of people” in mind for a women’s tag tournament but emphasized the need for a healthy roster to sustain both singles and tag team divisions effectively[2][3].

Industry sources such as Fightful and Wrestling Headlines highlighted that Khan’s thoughtful approach reflects lessons learned from past injury setbacks; rushing the tag division debut could weaken the overall women’s division credibility. AEW’s careful pacing shows a focus on long-term viability rather than short-term programming additions[1][3].

While no official debut timeline has been announced, the consensus is that AEW Women’s Tag Team Championships will launch once the roster recovers health and depth. Fans can expect Khan to revisit the idea once AEW’s female talent pool is strong enough to handle simultaneous titles without compromising storylines or wrestler wellness.

In summary, Tony Khan’s transparency about the AEW women’s tag team division delays stems from genuine injury concerns, and the physical belts for the titles already exist. AEW is prioritizing the health of its women’s roster before introducing the championship division, aiming for a sustainable and competitive tag team scene in the near future.

Sources:

• Fightful, interview with Tony Khan on WGN Radio[1]
• Wrestlefriends podcast, Tony Khan guest appearance[2][3]
• WWE.com insider commentary (reported by Wrestling Inc and 411mania)[1][3]