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“He can’t let people just F him over” – Baron Corbin Defends Tony Khan Over Rey Fenix Situation

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Tom Pestock (fka Baron Corbin in WWE) has publicly supported Tony Khan amid ongoing speculation regarding Rey Fenix’s status with AEW. The situation stems from Khan adding injury time to Fenix’s contract last year, preventing him from leaving AEW alongside his brother, Penta, who has since joined WWE. Fans have debated the decision, particularly as Fenix hasn’t been featured on AEW programming for months and reportedly has no upcoming plans.

Taking to X, Pestock defended the contractual obligations, writing:

“If you sign a contract you honor it. Would it have been okay if Tony didn’t pay him while he was hurt or out of action? The answer is no bc Tony signed the contract as well. You can’t switch teams after getting what you want and signing the contract.”

Addressing criticism that adding injury time and not using Fenix on TV hurts the wrestler, Pestock countered:

“Everyone who gets hurt gets injury time. Doesn’t matter if it’s WWE, AEW or TNA. That’s part of it. And maybe Fénix doesn’t want to work. Only him and Tony know that.”

He clarified that a contract does not guarantee TV time or matches:

“False. Having a contract doesn’t mean you are guaranteed TV time or matches; it simply means you can’t work for another company.”

When pushed by another user, Pestock elaborated:

“Do you personally know their situation? You don’t; you only see what you see online. I’m not defending either side. I’m saying there are contracts in almost everything we do. It protects both sides, even if one isn’t happy. Nobody is forced to sign them in the first place.”

Regarding concerns over extending Fenix’s contract without utilizing him, Pestock acknowledged the complexity:

“It sucks for both sides. But we have no idea what has been said or done behind the scenes to make it this way.”

He also defended Khan’s right to protect his interests:

“It goes both ways, man. He has to protect himself as well. It’s a sh*tty situation for everyone. But he can’t let people just f him over bc they see greener grass. And just like you, I don’t know the details. I’m just speaking on contracts. They are what they are, fair or not.”

When a user remarked that his comments could harm his chances of joining AEW, Pestock replied:

“Don’t need one. Unlike your a$$ at 40, I don’t ever have to work again if I don’t want to.”

Responding to speculation about his future, Pestock confirmed his focus on personal interests:

“No, I want to do things. I want to do like a horror movie. I don’t need to work. Big difference.”

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