Big Swole Slams AEW For Lack Of Diversity, Tony Khan & More Reply

Big Swole called out AEW for a lack of diversity and Tony Khan was not happy. Now, many in the company are taking sides.

Big Swole Slams AEW For Lack Of Diversity

Over the past 24 hours, the entire world has rung in a new year. While people were partying, AEW found themselves in an awkward situation.

During the “Swole World” show, Big Swole talked about her reason for leaving AEW in November. Specifically, she called the company out for a lack of diversity.

“Outside of [lack of structure] their biggest issue, which is diversity,” said Swole. “I do not beat around the bush when it comes to diversity and my people.” 

“There is no representation, truly, and when there is, it does not come across in the black community as genuine at all. I don’t know why everybody is so afraid to accept it or say it, but it’s not a good look.”

“What happens is, you have this wonderful company that treats people like family. But there is nobody that looks like me, that is represented at the top and in the room with them.”

“They are not helping to necessarily influence decisions, but to explain why certain slang and certain word shouldn’t be said. There is no one else who can explain our culture and experience except for us.”

Very quickly, her comments got people talking. AEW President Tony Khan was not having any of it. He responded to her claim in a tweet and noted she was let go because her wrestling was not on par.

Tony Khan & More Reply On Diversity Claim By Big Swole

For the most part, people seemed to side with Tony Khan. Although, Lio Rush was not one of them.

Rush is known to anger people in the past, so he might not be around AEW for much longer. Also, Darius Lockhart expressed his disappointment with AEW.

Meanwhile, several AEW wrestlers defended Khan.