Former WWE Superstar Shane McMahon's potential involvement with AEW has gained momentum following recent speculation. He was recently spotted at an airport with AEW executive vice presidents The Young Bucks.
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Reports revealed that Shane McMahon described his encounter with The Young Bucks at the airport as coincidental. Reports indicate that McMahon was seen chatting and laughing with The Bucks before they boarded their flight. According to sources, McMahon told someone on the flight that it was a coincidence that they were on the same flight.
In recent months, Shane McMahon has met with AEW star Mercedes Mone and had a secret meeting with owner Tony Khan. Coupled with his recent meeting with The Young Bucks, speculation has been rife about McMahon potentially joining AEW. This could be due to the fact that he is currently not under contract with WWE. Amidst this speculation, recent reports have also investigated whether McMahon has secretly attended AEW shows backstage recently.
According to Fightful Select behind a paywall, Shane McMahon only met Mercedes Mone and The Young Bucks by chance at airports. However, his meeting with Tony Khan was a planned event. The report also clarified that McMahon was not seen backstage at the AEW Grand Slam and has not attended any AEW shows.