Tony Khan Addressed WWE Contract Tampering Rumors During Mandatory AEW Backstage Meeting

AEW recently had a mandatory talent meeting at the AEW Dyamite tapings. Tony Khan was reportedly “fired up” at the meeting. He talked to the talent about many issues, including miscommunication and contract tampering rumors.

Sean Sapp revealed more details from the meeting behind Fightful’s paywall. In addition to Tony Khan, others spoke at the meeting including The Young Bucks, and Kenny Omega, Chris Jericho and Tony Schiavone.

It was reported that AEW’s Chief Legal Officer reached out to WWE’s Nick Khan and Stephanie McMahon via an email/message. The email inquired about the contract tampering allegations.

In addition, we’ve learned that Chris Jericho and Tony Schiavone spoke at the meeting. Schiavone has been tasked with some additional talent relations roles.

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We’ve also heard that the contract tampering an inquiry rumors were addressed, and it was noted that AEW’s Chief Legal Officer sent a message/e-mail to WWE — specifically Nick Khan and Stephanie McMahon — about contract tampering allegations.

The contract tampering rumors suggest that WWE is taking an aggressive approach to competition. Chris Jericho even alluded to this tampering earlier today. The AEW backstage meeting is important, we will just have to see how things play out in the future.

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