Since leaving WWE after WrestleMania 39, Shane McMahon has stayed out of the wrestling spotlight. Recently, rumors have circulated about him potentially joining AEW, especially following a notable meeting with AEW CEO Tony Khan. There was also speculation among some AEW wrestlers that McMahon might make an appearance at the All In event last week.
On July 29, 2024, Khan and McMahon held private meeting at an office in Arlington airport. This was their first direct discussion, despite Khan’s previous interest in connecting with McMahon. The meeting reportedly focused on exploring potential collaborative opportunities, which has led to rumors about McMahon’s possible future role in AEW.
All In 2024 was full of unexpected appearances, leading to speculation that Shane McMahon might make his AEW debut during the event. Fans weren’t the only ones thinking McMahon might show up at Wembley Stadium.
According to Dave Meltzer in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, some AEW wrestlers also believed there was a chance Shane McMahon could have appeared at the All In pay-per-view.
Internally, WWE also expects Shane McMahon to appear on AEW programming at least once. Nonetheless, we will have to wait and see whether Shane McMahon will end up debuting on AEW television eventually, as fans would love to see that happen.
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