AEW President Tony Khan has finally addressed the rumors of former WWE star Shane McMahon joining his promotion. Shane McMahon, the son of former WWE CEO Vince McMahon, is a future Hall of Famer. Recently, Shane has sparked unique reports about him and AEW.
Shane McMahon has been a WWE player and has previously served in executive roles for promotions. He has now stirred significant buzz in the world of professional wrestling with recent reports linking him to Tony Khan and All Elite Wrestling.
The wrestling world is abuzz with speculation about Shane McMahon potentially joining All Elite Wrestling. The rumors ignited when Conrad Thompson, co-host of the “Grilling JR” podcast, claimed a mutual friend revealed Shane had reached out to several AEW wrestlers, expressing interest in a possible appearance with the promotion.
Fans are curious about the possibility of Shane, the son of former WWE CEO Vince McMahon, making a jump to WWE’s rival company. Shane’s status adds fuel to the fire. After a dramatic WrestleMania 39 appearance against The Miz. Reports suggest he’s currently a free agent and not in a WWE contract.
AEW President Tony Khan’s recent commentary on the situation adds another layer of excitement. While Khan has never directly worked with Shane, he acknowledged the rumors and expressed his respect for McMahon’s contributions to the business.
Did Tony Khan open the door for Shane McMahon?
AEW President Tony Khan, who recently appeared in an interview with Sports Illustrated, once again addressed the Shane McMahon rumors. However, this time, Khan’s comments differed, as he mentioned that McMahon is always welcome in his promotion. He stated, “I heard the rumor he might be interested. I’ve never met Shane, but we have a lot of mutual friends. I have a lot of respect for him as an executive and a professional wrestler. Shane is always welcome in AEW.”
Tony Khan’s remarks about welcoming Shane into his promotion have stirred speculation in the unpredictable world of professional wrestling. With McMahon not currently under contract with WWE, fans wonder if he might appear in AEW.