AEW CEO and President Tony Khan recently slammed popular journalist Ariel Helwani. Khan took to Twitter to call Ariel Helwani a fraud after Helwani appeared on last night’s edition of Friday Night SmackDown.
Helwani, who is from Montreal, Canada, appeared on tonight’s February 17 show in his hometown ’“ which also happens to be Sami Zayn’s hometown ’“ ahead of Zayn challenging Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship at Elimination Chamber tomorrow, also in Montreal.
Khan tweeted:
‘You’re a fraud @arielhelwani. You’re as legitimate of a reporter as @tonyschiavone24.’
Months ago, Khan appeared on Helwani’s show for an interview, but avoided answering many of Helwani’s questions, which Helwani then spoke about the following day and said it was one of the most frustrating interviews he’s ever done.
Helwani is also said to be good friends with WWE CEO Nick Khan, and has been for many years, which some believe plays into the apparent tension between Helwani and Tony.
Helwani issued a response to Tony, tweeting:
‘Thanks for watching, old friend! Can’t wait for our next chat.
‘(Also, don’t listen to the snowman, Schiavone. You’re a legend in my books.)’
Tony has now replied to Helwani, tweeting:
‘Good luck with the unbiased journalism.’
