Speculation on the real reason why Tony Khan may have purposely leaked the Shane McMahon photo - Reports
A veteran wrestling journalist has speculated that AEW President Tony Khan may have purposely leaked the photo from his meeting with Shane McMahon. Dave Meltzer explained why Khan may have done it.
The picture of Tony Khan having a private meeting with Shane McMahon amid rumors of the latter joining AEW has gone viral on social media. It has further fueled speculation about Shane-O-Mac joining All Elite Wrestling.
Dave Meltzer believes that Khan purposely leaked his picture with McMahon. On the Wrestling Observer Radio, Meltzer discussed why the photo of Khan and the WWE legend may have purposely been leaked.
"I mean (...) this is my gut on this okay, it's just two guys and obviously they both wanted it out there. Why would they want it out there? Well, in case [of] Tony Khan (...) I think he wanted something to intrigue people, and look every wrestling show has gotten destroyed by the Olympics in the rating, which we knew was going to happen, and Dynamite should be no different."
Meltzer further speculated about the McMahon-Khan situation.
"So he was looking for something that would get people talking that, 'Maybe Shane McMahon is going to be on Dynamite tonight.' And hopefully, that would make a difference and they would do better in the ratings than they would've done otherwise. That was I'm sure his idea among other things, with Shane, man, I don't know." [16:15 - 17:01]
Dave Meltzer comments on whether Shane McMahon would join AEW
Dave Meltzer on the Wrestling Observer Radio also speculated whether Shane McMahon would be willing to join AEW after his recent meeting with Tony Khan. He said:
"Would he really be willing to go to AEW? I don't know where his mind is. Should AEW take him? Which is probably the big question. I think that depends on what role you're talking about." [17:21 - 17:35]
Only time will tell whether Tony Khan and Shane-O-Mac will actually work together in AEW.
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