Shane McMahon issues a statement after his picture with AEW President Tony Khan went viral - Reports

Shane McMahon has finally broken his silence regarding the recently surfaced image of him meeting up with Tony Khan. This came via a certain WWE Hall of Famer, with this being Bully Ray (fka Bubba Ray Dudley).

Earlier today, a candid photograph of Khan and McMahon in a meeting room surfaced all over the internet. Following several rumors that both sides have been in talks, this fed into the speculations even more.

Bully Ray reported on X/Twitter a few hours ago that he had gotten off the phone with Shane McMahon and that he had the latest scoop regarding the meeting, which he disclosed on Busted Open After Dark.

According to the Hall of Famer, Shane mentioned how he and Tony Khan talked about their love for the business, and he even congratulated Khan on their accomplishments so far. McMahon also said how he was looking forward to the company's evolution.

"Tony and I were connected through a mutual friend and we had a great meeting. We talked about many things, but mostly about our shared love for the business and the rewards and challenges of working with family. I congratulated him on the five year anniversary of AEW and look forward to how he evolves the business moving forward."

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WWE's reported internal reaction to the meeting between Shane McMahon and Tony Khan

Although Shane McMahon is not currently affiliated with WWE and is not under contract with them, he still has a vast history with the company linked to his family.

According to Wrestlevotes, a long-time employee shared their thoughts on the picture of Shane meeting with Tony Khan. They then simply mentioned how the former WWE star was smart and that the meeting did not surprise them.

In the end, the meeting may have been business-oriented but it remains to be seen whether any agreement has been made. Neither side will surely disclose any information this early into the situation, so fans will have to stay tuned for any further developments and insights.