Nyla Rose has revealed one of the more unusual ideas she has repeatedly taken to AEW President Tony Khan: a storyline in which she gets hit by a car.
Speaking in a new interview with Jasmin St. Claire, Rose discussed Khan’s approach to hearing pitches from talent and said he is generally straightforward when he does not believe an idea should happen. In Rose’s case, that has apparently included a running request she says has been denied for roughly four years.
Rose presented the pitch as something she believes could make for memorable television, while Khan’s response has remained firm. The former AEW Women’s World Champion said she has tried to make the case that she is capable of doing the stunt because of previous experience working in film, but she has yet to convince her boss.
“Not even the fact that he’s just nice, he’s genuine,” Rose said of Khan. “He’s not really one to like, tell you what you want to hear. If it’s what doesn’t need to be or what can’t be, he’ll tell you. He absolutely will be like, ‘No, that’s not going to happen.’”
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Rose explained that those conversations can include her bringing creative proposals directly to Khan, only for him to turn them down without ambiguity.
“There’s been a lot of times in the office and I’m like, ‘Hey Tony, let’s do this.’ He’s like, ‘No, we’re not doing that.’ I’m like, ‘Okay, you got it boss,’” Rose said with a laugh.
Rose has continued to make the same pitch
The most persistent of those rejected ideas, at least from Rose’s perspective, has been the car angle. She said she has wanted to do it for years and remains enthusiastic about the potential visual and dramatic impact it could provide within a wrestling story.
“I’ve been begging to get hit by a car for like four years,” Rose said. “Yeah. He won’t let me get hit by a car. He’s like, ‘No, we’re not going to hit you with a car.’ I’m like, ‘It would be great, it would be so good. I can do it, I’ve done it in film. Let me get hit by a car.’ He’s like, ‘No.’”
Rose did not identify a specific opponent, feud, show, location, or proposed date connected to the idea. She also did not detail how the scene would have been staged beyond saying she had done similar work in film. As it stands, there is no indication that AEW has approved or scheduled a car-impact angle involving Rose.
The exchange instead offers a glimpse into the creative back-and-forth that can take place between a performer and a promoter. Talent can bring forward concepts ranging from character adjustments and match ideas to major storyline beats, but the final decision on whether an angle moves ahead belongs to the company’s creative leadership. Rose’s comments suggest Khan has listened to the proposal while maintaining a clear line against putting it on AEW television.
A dramatic concept with obvious practical concerns
Vehicle-based angles have long been associated with high-stakes wrestling storytelling because they immediately communicate danger and can change the direction of a rivalry in a single segment. At the same time, they carry considerable practical considerations. Even when a sequence is carefully planned for television or film, the presentation of a moving vehicle near a performer requires extensive control and an approach built around safety.
That reality is central to why Rose’s comments stand out. Her pitch was made in a humorous tone, and she expressed confidence in her own ability to take part in such a scene. Khan’s refusal, however, was equally direct. Rose characterized him as someone who does not simply agree with talent to be agreeable; when he feels an idea is not right or cannot be done, she said he tells them so.
There is also an important distinction between a wrestler volunteering for a dramatic stunt and a promotion deciding that it is appropriate to execute. Rose’s willingness does not mean an angle is likely, and nothing in her remarks suggested that Khan was considering changing his mind. If anything, the story is that the answer has remained “no” over a lengthy period.
Rose’s phrasing also made clear that this has become something of an ongoing joke or recurring conversation between the two. Rather than describing a recent pitch that was narrowly rejected, she said she has been “begging” for the angle for about four years. The repetition underscores both her enthusiasm for the concept and Khan’s consistency in opposing it.
Rose praises Khan’s honesty in creative discussions
While the headline-grabbing portion of the interview centers on the car pitch, Rose framed the anecdote within a broader compliment for Khan’s communication style. She described him as genuine and said he does not tell people merely what they want to hear.
That description matters because creative conversations in wrestling can be personal. Performers invest in ideas that they believe can elevate a character, launch a feud, create a standout television moment, or give audiences something they have not seen before. A rejection can be disappointing, but Rose indicated that she understands the role Khan plays in determining what ultimately fits the product.
Her response after being turned down was simple: “Okay, you got it boss.” That line, delivered with laughter, captures the tone of the anecdote. Rose may still want the angle, but she did not portray the disagreement as hostile. Instead, she used it as an example of Khan being decisive when he believes a proposal should not move forward.
It is not unusual for a wrestling idea to evolve through multiple discussions before it reaches television, and many concepts never make it beyond the pitch stage. The process can involve considerations about story timing, character direction, production logistics, broadcast standards, the availability of other talent, and the risks tied to a particular visual. Rose’s car scenario may be especially memorable because it combines a bold performer-driven proposal with an unchanging veto from the person overseeing AEW’s final creative direction.
Rose addresses her AEW absence
Elsewhere in the interview, Rose addressed her absence from AEW programming and said Khan is not to blame for it. The comments provide additional context to a conversation that touched on her relationship with AEW leadership and the perception of her place within the company.
Rose did not connect that subject to the rejected vehicle angle, and there is no indication that the two matters are related. Her comments about Khan instead present two separate points: he has declined at least one major creative pitch she has repeatedly made, and she does not hold him responsible for her absence from AEW.
That distinction is significant. Wrestlers and fans can naturally focus on what is or is not appearing on weekly programming, but Rose’s own remarks caution against reducing that conversation to a single explanation. She specifically removed Khan from blame in discussing her absence, while also speaking openly about a creative idea he has refused.
For now, Rose’s wish to be hit by a car remains just that: a pitch she continues to find compelling, and one Khan continues to reject. The exchange has produced a revealing and entertaining anecdote about their working dynamic, but it has not produced a confirmed AEW storyline.
Rose remains convinced that the segment would be “great” and “so good.” Khan, based on her account, remains unconvinced. After four years of hearing no, the car angle is still parked.
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