Several wrestling personalities have responded to Tony Khan's social media rant. In a post on X, Khan pointed out that Jinder Mahal has lost every match in 2023.
Jonathan Coachman responded to Tony Khan and stated that wins & losses don’t matter in a pre-determined space. Coachman stated that pro wrestling is about stories.
“We also used to get amused at fans who counted wins like wrestlers “earned” them. Hell if Vince wanted I could have been world champion. But the storyline didn’t support it. It’s about the story clearly not wins in a predetermined space. Thought a boss would understand that. 🤷🏾♂️”
A fan replied to Coachman and stated that Tony Khan has given Abadon a TBS Championship match despite being off television for over a year. The fan also stated that both Jinder Mahal and Abadon’s situations are similar.
Eric Bischoff outlined the fan’s comment and asked Tony Khan, “Hey @TonyKhan is this true or is it a bot?”
Tony Khan responded to Bischoff and stated that Abadon earned the title opportunity by winning a No. 1 contender match. Khan also stated that Jinder Mahal and Abadon’s situations are different.
“No @EBischoff, not true at all.
Abadon returned to AEW + then they won a 4 way match on TNT against other great wrestlers to earn a title shot, which is completely different than someone going a full year losing every match they're in + getting a title shot without a single win.”
In another post, Tony Khan told Eric Bischoff, “Reading would be your friend, Eric.”
The WWE Hall of Famer issued the following response:
“Oh kid, my reading comprehension skills are wizard like. By the way, that was one of @davemeltzerWON wicked comebacks whenever he’d get called out on his bs. Coincidence or are you really that deep?”
We also used to get amused at fans who counted wins like wrestlers “earned” them. Hell if Vince wanted I could have been world champion. But the storyline didn’t support it. It’s about the story clearly not wins in a predetermined space. Thought a boss would understand that. 🤷🏾♂️ https://t.co/lj9jEM4I9M
— The Coach (@Thecoachrules) January 9, 2024
Hey @TonyKhan is this true or is it a bot? https://t.co/5KCfOyTJ5W
— Eric Bischoff (@EBischoff) January 9, 2024
No @EBischoff, not true at all.
— Tony Khan (@TonyKhan) January 9, 2024
Abadon returned to AEW + then they won a 4 way match on TNT against other great wrestlers to earn a title shot, which is completely different than someone going a full year losing every match they're in + getting a title shot without a single win https://t.co/tmo8TzuBAy
Reading would be your friend, Eric.
— Tony Khan (@TonyKhan) January 9, 2024
Oh kid, my reading comprehension skills are wizard like. By the way, that was one of @davemeltzerWON wicked comebacks whenever he’d get called out on his bs. Coincidence or are you really that deep? https://t.co/hDDxIii4gN
— Eric Bischoff (@EBischoff) January 10, 2024