Shane McMahon breaks silence after having a private meeting with AEW’s owner Tony Khan 

Shane McMahon last appeared on WWE TV at WrestleMania 39.

Shane McMahon breaks silence after having a private meeting with AEW’s owner Tony Khan 

Shane McMahon and Tony Khan (via Wrestling News and Ringside Seats)

Shane McMahon recently met with AEW owner Tony Khan through a mutual acquaintance. The mutual friend was WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray. The Best in the World broke his silence on a podcast after having a private meeting with him, facilitated by one-half of the Dudley Boyz.

While speaking on the Busted Open Radio After Dark podcast, Bully Ray shared a quote from Shane McMahon after the meeting. He stated that they discussed many great things and shared their thoughts on how the wrestling business operates. They also shared the same challenges of working with family, something they both experienced. Lastly, Shane O’Mac congratulated Tony Khan on AEW’s fifth anniversary.

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The 54-year-old made his last appearance at WrestleMania 39 answering The Miz‘s challenge. However, he tore his quad muscles before the match and was replaced by Snoop Dogg. Shane returned after supposedly getting fired by Vince McMahon after making significant changes in the Royal Rumble match without consulting him two years ago.

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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.
Shane McMahon through Bully Ray via Busted open Radio

It is no secret that Khan has long expressed his desire to bring Shane O’Mac to the Jacksonville-based company. After their meeting, the WWE Universe speculated that he might end up in AEW, creating one of the most shocking moments in the wrestling world. However, there is no information about what his role would be if he ended up joining AEW.

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Bully Ray thanked Shane McMahon after they met with Tony Khan

It’s safe to say that Bully Ray was responsible for the meeting between Shane and Khan. He is closely connected to both of them and managed to get the 54-year-old veteran’s thoughts. The Hall of Famer sent a message to him on social media after his Busted Open Radio podcast ended.

Bully Ray and Shane McMahon
Bully Ray and Shane McMahon (via Wrestling News and WWE)

Bubba took to X, thanked the fans for joining his podcast, and extended a special thanks to Shane O’Mac for sharing exclusive information about his meeting with Khan. He also informed the WWE Universe that they could meet him at Cleveland WrestleCon, where many legendary wrestlers like Sting, Lita, Trish Stratus, and others will be present.

THANK YOU to everyone who tuned into #BOAfterDark tonight and THANKS to shanemcmahon for the exclusive scoop. ps...see you in Cleaveland this weekend at #WrestleCon
Bully Ray on X

Bully last appeared on WWE TV at WrestleMania XL. He served as the special guest referee in the Philadelphia Street Fight between The Pride and The Final Testament. He has been an avid wrestling fan and frequently shares his candid opinions on various storylines on different podcasts.

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