In the case of the cameraman injured when Jon Moxley shoved him down (in an unscripted action when the cameraman wasn’t part of the angle, hadn’t been trained in bumps and had no idea it was coming), AEW had sought to keep its ownership shares and structure filed under seal so it would’t become public. (Reporting from court filings courtesy Fightful.)
Judge inthe case said, ‘That doesn’t work for me, brother.”
If AEW appeals that ruling, it’s a sign that Tony Khan really doesn’t want this to get out. Or somebody (perhaps a hidden partner) doesn't.
Tuesday’s ruling gives AEW seven days to disclose the information.
The case is filed in Michigan court. AEW is trying to get it changed to federal court.
AEW is owned ostensibly by Beatnik Investments LLC, a Shad Khan-controlled trust that from what I understand is set up to benefit Tony Khan and his sister. But that’s majority ownership, not necessarily complete ownership.
Presuming AEW complies, we should find out next week such things as whether WBD owns a share (and how much) as well as whether Dave Meltzer has a tiny ownership interest (that would sink him as a ‘journalist’ and put him fully in shill territory) and perhaps whether any wrestlers own a stake (to include, possibly, Cody and CM Punk, among others). Hey, it’s possible some Saudi royal family-controlled investment group has a cut.
Or maybe it’s just Shad and Tony himself doesn’t have any ownership share.
No matter what the ownership structure, it’s going to be interesting.
Here’s the full story. Stay tuned:
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Judge inthe case said, ‘That doesn’t work for me, brother.”
If AEW appeals that ruling, it’s a sign that Tony Khan really doesn’t want this to get out. Or somebody (perhaps a hidden partner) doesn't.
Tuesday’s ruling gives AEW seven days to disclose the information.
The case is filed in Michigan court. AEW is trying to get it changed to federal court.
AEW is owned ostensibly by Beatnik Investments LLC, a Shad Khan-controlled trust that from what I understand is set up to benefit Tony Khan and his sister. But that’s majority ownership, not necessarily complete ownership.
Presuming AEW complies, we should find out next week such things as whether WBD owns a share (and how much) as well as whether Dave Meltzer has a tiny ownership interest (that would sink him as a ‘journalist’ and put him fully in shill territory) and perhaps whether any wrestlers own a stake (to include, possibly, Cody and CM Punk, among others). Hey, it’s possible some Saudi royal family-controlled investment group has a cut.
Or maybe it’s just Shad and Tony himself doesn’t have any ownership share.
No matter what the ownership structure, it’s going to be interesting.
Here’s the full story. Stay tuned:

AEW Lawsuit Update After Judge Denies Motion - Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News
The judge in the Chris Dispensa vs. Jon Moxley & AEW case has denied AEW's motion to file information about its ownership under seal.
