WWE's The Rock comments on AEW, causing stir among WWE talent
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 8:49 PM
Last updated Oct 23, 2026
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson made comments praising AEW and its president Tony Khan during a tribute for late AEW star Pac. Following Johnson's remarks, some within WWE reportedly feel residual disappointment, with ongoing discussions about his comments. Despite initial promotion for WWE tryouts in Hawaii, Johnson did not attend. Wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer suggests Johnson intended only to express condolences and support for the wrestling community. AEW did not acknowledge Johnson's comments during their tribute episode to Pac.
- •Johnson praised AEW and Tony Khan in a tribute for Pac.
- •WWE personnel surprised by Johnson's positive remarks about AEW.
- •Johnson missed WWE tryouts in Hawaii despite prior advertisements.
- •AEW did not comment on Johnson's tribute during their tribute episode.
- 8:49 PMWrestling Inc — Report: Some Within WWE Feeling 'Sting' Over The Rock's Comments On Tony Khan
"According to a new report, there are some within WWE still feeling the "sting" over Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's comments about AEW and its president, Tony Khan.
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