In a surprising turn of events, AEW President Tony Khan took to Twitter to announce that he had “unblocked” Stokely Hathaway, a former WWE Superstar currently signed to AEW.
Hathaway serves as the ringside manager for Kris Statlander, embroiled in a storyline involving Willow Nightingale. Hathaway has been portrayed as attempting to sow discord between Statlander and Nightingale, adding intrigue to their ongoing narrative.
Nightingale is set to compete against Skye Blue on the Valentine’s Day special episode of AEW Dynamite, with Khan himself revealing the matchup on Twitter.
Alongside the announcement, Khan made a pointed reference to unblocking Hathaway, hinting at a potential resolution or development in their storyline dynamics.
This Wednesday, Valentine's Day@HEBCenter near Austin, TX
Wednesday Night #AEWDynamite
On TBS, 8pm ET/7pm CT@Skyebyee vs @willowwrestles
After a face-off on Rampage,
Skye Blue fights Willow this Wednesday as AEW celebrates Valentine's Day!
You're unblocked @StokelyHathaway. pic.twitter.com/8V9tAHiBZb
— Tony Khan (@TonyKhan) February 11, 2024
Tony Khan’s decision to unblock Hathaway comes after the former WWE star publicly claimed that Khan had blocked his phone number during a promo on AEW Collision, adding an extra layer of real-life intrigue to their on-screen interactions.
Meanwhile, Tony Khan has been busy making preparations for upcoming AEW events, including the recently announced Dynamite: Big Business edition scheduled for March 13, 2024, in Boston.
This special episode has garnered attention due to speculation surrounding the potential debut of former WWE Superstar Sasha Banks, known in AEW as Mercedes Mone.
Given the buildup and anticipation surrounding Dynamite: Big Business, AEW has subtly hinted at Mercedes Mone’s arrival through promotional materials, fueling speculation about her future in the promotion.
Fans eagerly await March 13 to see if The Boss will indeed make her AEW debut, adding another exciting chapter to the ongoing saga of talent movement in the world of professional wrestling.
