Former WWE star Shane McMahon recently created a huge buzz in the past few weeks regarding Tony Khan’s AEW. The son of former WWE CEO Vince McMahon has sparked unique reports about his potential move to AEW.
Shane McMahon reportedly bumped into AEW star Mercedes Mone last month following AEW x NJPW: Forbidden Door. Both Mercedes Mone and Shane McMahon encountered each other at LaGuardia Airport in New York.
Reports about Shane McMahon potentially joining AEW have led to inevitable questions for President Tony Khan. In an interview, Khan admitted he had never met Shane McMahon but praised his contributions to the wrestling business. He also addressed the possibility of McMahon coming to AEW, suggesting that if it were to happen, it would be one of the most surprising moves in recent history.
Shane McMahon has parted ways with WWE, and with his contract expired, speculation about his potential move to AEW intensified. Recent reports revealed that a secret meeting between McMahon and Tony Khan took place in Arlington, Texas, where they allegedly explored future opportunities. Fans also saw leaked a photo of the two together online, sparking even more rumors. Later, AEW TBS Champion Mercedes Mone tweeted that she was the one who took the picture.
The meeting between McMahon and Khan sent shock waves through the wrestling world. While the details of their conversation remain undisclosed, McMahon recently revealed to Busted Open Radio what he discussed with Khan during their meeting.
Shane McMahon’s revelation: What he discussed with Tony Khan
The possibility of Shane McMahon joining AEW now looks more promising following his recent meeting with Tony Khan. Adding fuel to the fire, Bully Ray claimed on Busted Open Radio that he received a statement directly from Shane about the meeting. The statement reads: “Tony and I were connected through a mutual friend and we had a great meeting. We talked about many things, but mostly about our shared love for the business and the rewards and challenges of working with family. I congratulated him on the five year anniversary of AEW and look forward to how he evolves the business moving forward.”
It will be interesting to see what the recent meeting between Shane McMahon and Tony Khan leads to.
