AEW’s Rey Fenix Situation: Eric Bischoff Predicts Legal Battle Ahead

One Big Thing

Former WCW President Eric Bischoff claims AEW star Rey Fenix is effectively “in prison” due to ongoing contract disputes with Tony Khan’s company.

Key Details

• Tony Khan reportedly extended Fenix’s contract to cover time missed due to injury
• Fenix posted and later deleted tweets accusing AEW of denying medical treatment
• His brother Pentagon’s contract has expired but remains connected to the situation

Direct Quote

“Poor Fenix. He’s in ‘Kahn-tonomo Bay,'” Bischoff said on his “83 Weeks” podcast. “He’s in prison. Can’t go anywhere. Every time he tries, he’s gonna get his hand slapped.”

Why It Matters

This situation highlights growing tensions between AEW and its talent, particularly regarding contract extensions for injury time – a practice that could impact future talent relations and recruitment.

By The Numbers

• Two performers affected: Rey Fenix and Pentagon
• Multiple deleted social media posts from Fenix
• One public accusation of “inhumane” treatment

The Big Picture

The dispute could set a precedent for how wrestling companies handle injury-related contract extensions and talent relations moving forward.

What’s Next

Bischoff predicts this will escalate into a legal battle, saying “This is gonna be a legal situation. It clearly is already, which means it’s only gonna get uglier.”

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