Did Shane McMahon have a fallout with Triple H? Exploring potential reason why he might sign with AEW
Shane McMahon is currently generating a lot of buzz in the world of professional wrestling, as there are rumors suggesting that he might be switching to AEW, a major competitor of WWE. It is surprising news considering the strong association of the McMahon family with WWE. This begs the question, did Shane have a fallout with Triple H, and is this why he could soon be '#AllElite'?
The answer to this question is "No". As far as we know, Shane McMahon is still on good terms with his brother-in-law, Triple H. But, that still doesn't explain why he might be choosing to sign with AEW instead of returning to WWE. His presence would certainly be welcome in the Stamford-based promotion, especially considering The Game is now in charge.
As of right now, there is no telling why Shane McMahon hasn't been contacted by WWE. The assumption can be made, that it has to do with what happened between him and his father during the 2022 Royal Rumble. After all, according to several reports, Vince McMahon quietly let his son go, as the latter seemed more interested in his own role in the PLE rather than the product as a whole. This displeased many within the organization and ultimately led to his exit.
It is unknown if Shane's decision to not come back is due to this reason. Currently, all attention is focused on him and Tony Khan, as Shane's future in the industry is uncertain.
Shane McMahon and Tony Khan were recently spotted having a secret meeting
There have been widespread rumors for several months about Shane McMahon potentially joining AEW, which would be quite significant given his background in the industry. These rumors have intensified recently, with sightings of Shane McMahon and Tony Khan meeting in secret.
As first reported by WrestleTalk and Fightful, McMahon and Khan were seen having a meeting in an office at a private airport in Arlington, Texas. According to the report, they were discussing "the possibilities moving forward". This suggests that they could be entering into a partnership in the near future, or perhaps Shane really does intend to sign with AEW.
At this point, this is nothing more than mere speculation. There is really no telling what the future holds. But, time will tell whether or not this secret meeting bears fruit, both for Shane and AEW.