A few days ago, Tony Khan stated through his social media that the most important announcements for All Elite Wrestling would be made by him. At the moment, there are no details about what these announcements could entail. However, rumors suggest that at least one of them might involve a new television agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery, a company with which AEW is expected to continue working.

AEW has long been negotiating a television deal with Warner Bros. Discovery. However, after months of exchanges, there hasn’t been a breakthrough. And now, just when it seemed things could finally be going Khan’s way, a new problem arose for Warner Bros. and Disney. A U.S. judge on Friday blocked the launch of the macro sports live-streaming service Venu—a platform that Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Fox intended to launch in the coming weeks, according to CNBC.

The lawsuit against the launch of Venu was filed by FuboTV, an internet television service, which argued that the new platform was monopolistic and harmed its business. The court blockage, which is temporary, occurs a few weeks before the start of the NFL season on September 5—a date marked on the calendar for Venu’s release.

In a statement, the companies behind Venu said they did not agree with the court ruling and announced that they are appealing it. “We believe that Fubo’s arguments are wrong on the facts and the law, and that Fubo has failed to prove it is legally entitled to a preliminary injunction. Venu Sports is a pro-competitive option that aims to enhance consumer choice by reaching a segment of viewers who currently are not served by existing subscription options.”

Venu was set to offer a wide range of sports, including all the main competitions, for a starting price of $42.99 per month. Several lawmakers, such as Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, and Congressman Joaquin Castro, had asked the regulatory body to review the service. The companies involved account for about 80% of the sports broadcasting market. This development could potentially affect Warner Bros. Discovery’s deal with AEW and jeopardize any clauses about the show being a part of Venu. However, this isn’t the only issue Khan is concerned about.

Tony Khan thinks WWE hasn’t stopped contract tampering

In the past, there have been rumors of ‘contract tampering’ involving AEW wrestlers. Tony Khan mentioned last year that many wrestlers on the roster informed him that WWE contacted them in an attempt to get them to break their contracts with AEW. This practice, known in other sports as ‘contract tampering,’ is not something Khan can confirm happened, but it’s what different talents have told him.

In an interview on The Dan Le Batard Show, Tony Khan was asked about this situation and whether it has stopped in recent years. Khan thinks it hasn’t and believes that WWE continues to engage in contract tampering. He said, “I don’t think that it has. It’s still happening. I will reserve all rights when it comes to that, but I don’t think that it’s stopped. I’ll leave it at that.”

The most recent case is that of Penta El Zero Miedo, who reportedly held talks with WWE this summer while under contract with AEW, according to Fightful. It should be noted that contract tampering does not legally exist in wrestling.

So what do you think? Is WWE actually involved in such practices? Let us know in the comments.