WWE and AEW Rumor Roundup February 19, 2022: AEW funds downside

The WWE and AEW Rumor Roundup for February 19, 2022, embrace Cody Rhodes future, AEW Finances downside, NXT and extra!

These are all the newest rumor roundup in pro-wrestling, that are presently afloat. So let’s take a look in any respect the rumor roundups from WWE and AEW.

1. Cody Rhodes had an choice on his AEW contract.

Cody Rhodes not too long ago made his departure from AEW. It has now been reported that his AEW contract had an choice that Tony Khan might have given a elevate and saved him for 2 extra years.

In response to Wrestling Observer Publication, Khan had already given raises to Hangman Web page and The Younger Bucks. Nonetheless, an Observer supply has speculated that he didn’t do any of those within the case of Cody since he knew that the latter was sad.

In his podcast, PW Torch’s Wade Keller talked about that the principle cause for the dispute was monetary. He famous that Cody had requested for more cash than Tony was keen to spend. Rhodes wished to be paid on the identical degree because the current signees CM Punk and Bryan Danielson.

“From what I’m informed, Cody requested for more cash than what Tony Khan was keen to spend.” Rhodes wished to be paid on the identical degree as current signees CM Punk and Bryan Danielson. AEW’s proprietor & president not solely didn’t see Rhodes as being value that sum of money, however the presence of stars like Punk and Danielson additionally gave him leverage over Cody: “…it did give Tony a way of ‘I’ve sufficient prime guys, after which younger guys on the rise… and there’s solely a lot salary-cap room that Tony has to unfold round.” (H/t Cageside Seats)

2. AEW going by means of some funds points 

Tony Khan has been ready for a brand new profitable TV rights deal which he’s anticipated to get in 2024. However, earlier than that, AEW has been working inside a funds, particularly in relation to signing expertise. 

In response to Wrestling Observer Publication, there are talks throughout the WWE locker room concerning the funds issues in AEW. Dave Meltzer talked to a WWE expertise, and the expertise famous two names,primarily Kevin Owens and another expertise had the curiosity of becoming a member of AEW. Nonetheless, they couldn’t signal these stars attributable to funds points.

“On the WWE aspect, expertise was speaking like AEW had a funds situation, noting that two WWE names who have been each nice employees had offers up, with Kevin Owens being one and the opposite not being Sami Zayn, however somebody whose contract scenario has not been public, and there was at the least curiosity in them so far as seeing what AEW had. Sadly, legally neither one could possibly be negotiated with, and Owens signed a brand new deal earlier than his previous deal expired.“

3. Jericho and CM Punk are believed to be the corporate’s highest-paid stars

In response to Wrestling Observer Publication, Chris Jericho’s contract with AEW has been until the primary week of 2024, and Kenny Omega has a 12 months left on his deal. And it’s extra sure to be believed that Chris and CM Punk are the highest-paid stars of the corporate.

4. NXT Stand & Ship earlier than WrestleMania 38

WWE has not too long ago introduced a few of its plans relating to the night time earlier than WrestleMania 38 week within the Dallas Metroplex. 

PWInsider has stated that they’ve heard two issues that may occur earlier than the 2 night time WrestleMania 38 present on April 2 and three.

• The Corridor of Fame Ceremony is to air on peacock and WWE Community at 10pm ET. The occasion could possibly be taped earlier within the week however wouldn’t stream till after the go-home episode of SmackDown was over.
• NXT Stand & Ship is slated to happen on Saturday afternoon earlier than night time 1 of WrestleMania. Nevertheless, the venue has not been determined but, however WWE appears to be maintaining followers engaged to AT&T as a result of the NXT present is presently penciled in for 12-3pm ET.

In response to WrestleVotes, this NXT occasion might occur earlier than night time one in all WrestleMania 38. There’s additionally hypothesis from Wrestling Observer Radio that Dolph Ziggler vs Bron Breakker is about to conflict on that present. 

5. Saturday Evening’s Primary Occasion for WWE

In response to PWInsider, WWE will carry again the Saturday Evening’s Primary Occasion after WrestleMania for Saturday home reveals.

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