Former WWE Superstar Supports Tony Khan Over Controversial Rey Fenix ​​Situation in AEW

Former WWE star Tom Pestock addresses Rey Fenix’s AEW contract situation following Penta’s WWE debut and social media posts suggesting frustration.

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Former WWE Superstar Supports Tony Khan Over Controversial Rey Fenix ​​Situation in AEW

Following Penta’s WWE debut victory over Chad Gable on January 13, Rey Fenix’s status with AEW has drawn attention. Reports indicate Fenix remains under contract due to injury time extension, though he has not competed for AEW in recent months.


Fenix shared social media posts on January 19, including an image of himself in a straight jacket and a video montage featuring Akon’s “Locked Up” with the caption “They won’t let me out.”

Tom Pestock addressed the situation on social media:


If you sign a contract you honor it. Would it have been okay if Tony didn’t pay him while he was hurt or out of action? The answer is no bc Tony signed the contract as well. You can’t switch teams after getting what you want and signing the contract.

Everyone who gets hurt gets injury time. Doesn’t matter if it’s WWE AEW or TNA That’s part of it. And maybe fénix doesn’t want to work. Only him and Tony know that.

AEW Talent Consider WWE Options

Lucha Libre Online reports multiple AEW performers express interest in WWE opportunities, with two wrestlers planning to explore free agency in 2025.

Our sources confirm to us that there are several AEW talents who do not feel comfortable with their role in the company. These talents did not dare to explore WWE as a real alternative due to the feeling of uncertainty of getting lost in the “monster system that is WWE.”