The wrestling world has been buzzing since good Ol’ JR mentioned on his podcast that there have been speculations in the AEW locker room regarding Shane McMahon. First, the speculation was that the prodigal son was getting in touch with AEW talent; next came the reveal that Mercedes Mone spoke to McMahon. Now, after months of waiting, the IWC finally got to know what McMahon and Tony Khan had been cooking up. Here are all the details.

According to WrestleTalk and Fightful, Tony Khan and Shane McMahon had a private meeting this week. It occurred at a private Arlington airport on Monday, July 29, 2024. While Khan previously denied having spoken to McMahon, this meeting was the first time the two met.

Since the news broke that McMahon was trying to get back into the wrestling scene with AEW, fans have had questions. The biggest is why not come back with WWE as his sister Stephanie McMahon did this year. This began the rumors that there was bad blood between Shane and Triple H, who currently runs things. The last time Shane was seen in WWE was back in 2023’s WrestleMania 39.

During the show, he had a segment with Snopp Dogg and The Miz. Unfortunately, he ended up tearing his quad just seconds into a match against The Miz. After this, he was never seen in the company.

According to reports, Khan and McMahon discussed the “possibilities moving forward.” This could be a massive hint of what could be expected from this partnership if it unfolds successfully. According to reports from WWE officials, McMahon is not under contract with the company. This could mean that Khan could use the upcoming AEW All-In PPV to debut his latest addition to the company.

The plethora of possibilities for Tony Khan and Shane McMahon

The IWC loves speculating what role McMahon could play if he does join Khan’s AEW. Unfortunately, not much from the meeting is public knowledge as of now. Khan had also previously stated that he would be open to using McMahon as part of the AEW program. Many have speculated that this move could be beneficial for the company as McMahon brings with him years of experience under his father, Vince McMahon. While Khan has made many public statements about McMahon, Shane has yet to say anything about the situation.

Only time will tell how this partnership will play out moving forward and what role AEW and WWE fans will see Shane O’Mac in the company. McMahon has always loved the wrestling business and even the field of combat sports. It will be fun to see how McMahon makes his long-awaited return to the business and what new ideas come with him.

What do you think about this new venture? Do you want to see Shane McMahon’s work in Tony Khan’s AEW? Tell us your thoughts in the comments.