With the creation of All Elite Wrestling in 2019, WWE had serious competition for the first time in many years. Fortunately for both companies, this rivalry has seen the two grow over the years. This has not prevented controversial statements being made from both sides about the rival company, and this has happened again.

In an interview on NFL Network, Tony Khan talked about the success of AEW and, according to him, All Elite Wrestling is the equivalent of Pepsi in the wrestling world and WWE is like Harvey Weinstein, a former producer who is serving time for sexual abuse. However, this did not fit well with one of the most vocal WWE fans and son of Ice Cube, O’Shea Jackson Jr. who took no time to tweet his thoughts on this controversial statement.

O’Shea Jr. comes out in defense

Taking to his Instagram, O’Shea Jackson Jr. was vocal about the recent move by Tony Khan. Even though he did not specifically point out the Weinstein claim by Khan, he hinted at it while claiming that Tony Khan is “throwing stones in a glass house” that is All Elite Wrestling. Tony Khan is often surrounded by controversy due to such unfortunate statements. He said, “Just when I was going to praise TK today he says some wild shit like that lmao. It’s especially funny because he knows damn well he’s throwing stones in a glass house.”

The president of All Elite Wrestling is known for his forcefulness in defending his company and his product, which occasionally leads him to criticize WWE in such a manner. Thus, provoking a huge reaction from fans on social media just like the one from Jackson Jr. But what about the NFL network? What is their take on this?

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NFL network’s reaction to the major claim

Tony Khan’s words spread across the internet like wildfire, generating a flurry of reactions from the fan community. However, despite the criticism received, it seems that Khan’s statements not only did not bother the people at the NFL Network. In fact, they were also satisfied with the appearance of the AEW president. Taking to Twitter, Sean Ross Sapp provided the update. He wrote, “I reached out to a contact at NFL Network. They told @FightfulSelect they wanted Tony Khan on and knew it would get attention after the photos of he in the neckbrace went viral last night. It was also indicated to us that NFL Network and the hosts received the appearance well, despite the controversial line”

It should be remembered that Khan is the owner of the Jacksonville Jaguars, one of the teams that are part of the NFL. On the occasion of the 2024 Draft, the AEW president was being filmed by NFL Films. The production company will make a documentary about Khan in his dual role as owner of a wrestling company and an NFL team. But right now it is unknown if his statements today will end up being part of the documentary.