Over the last week multiple reports have surfaced stating that there have been a number of backstage issues going on in AEW, specifically citing the CM Punk promo on Adam Page as Punk \”going into business for himself\” for being upset at something Page said during their Double or Nothing match build.
Aside from that there were rumors that things were incredibly hectic backstage and several talents were unhappy. However, one top AEW name refutes those rumors.
Tony Schiavone, who recently got promoted to a Senior Producer and Special Advisor to Talent, appeared on the What Happened When podcast with Conrad Thompson to discuss the matter and to confirm that most of the reports have been completely overblown.
\”There are some challenges, as you know, and of course the internet is going crazy about this or that. I\’m not going to get into it because… I\’m going to say this right now, things are not as bad as bullshit people on the internet would say. Not even close to it.\”
Schiavone Enjoying His New Role with AEW
Schiavone adds that certain plans are in motion that are going to make thinks in AEW better than ever.
\”We\’ve got some things in place now that I think are going to make us better than ever.\”
The backstage turmoil wasn\’t the only thing Schiavone touched on. He also spoke about his his new position and how much he\’s been enjoying the new responsibilities.
\”[I] enjoy my job, enjoy my new responsibilities with the company. They are challenging, but those are challenges that I readily accepted when I took the job. I\’m seeing a whole new part of wrestling and wrestlers that I didn\’t see before.\”
This interview with Schiavone came out ahead of this evening\’s AEW Dynamite, which will featured the highly anticipated undisputed world title matchup between CM Punk and Jon Moxley.
(Quotes via Fightful)