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WWE officials express dissatisfaction with The Rock over AEW comments

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 3:33 PM

Last updated Oct 3, 2026

WWE officials express dissatisfaction with The Rock over AEW comments

Summary

WWE officials are reportedly unhappy with The Rock following his recent comments praising AEW. The Rock shared a tribute message for the late AEW star Benjamin Satterley on social media, acknowledging AEW's impact in wrestling. Sources suggest that some WWE higher-ups feel his remarks may have gone too far in favoring AEW. Despite the concerns, The Rock's message was considered classy, and there is no indication that WWE COO Triple H shares the sentiment of dissatisfaction. The situation highlights ongoing tension in the wrestling industry between WWE and AEW.

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Key Details

•The Rock praised AEW and its role in wrestling during a tribute to Benjamin Satterley
•Some WWE officials feel his comments favored AEW too much
•Triple H's support for Satterley does not align with the discontent from other WWE officials
•Satterley passed away at age 40, leading to significant tributes from around the wrestling community

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3:33 PMYahoo Sports — Why WWE officials are now ‘unhappy’ with The Rock after his comments on AEW this week

What they're saying

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The recent death of former WWE star Benjamin Satterley – Neville/PAC – has sent shockwaves through the entire wrestling world. The Newcastle-born AEW star passed away at just age 40 last week, leaving AEW to pick up the pieces and put together one of the best tribute shows we’ve ever seen.
— Yahoo Sports

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