
Sarah Stock came at AEW this week with serious accusations about how the company treated international talent, but now Kip Sabian has entered the conversationand he went straight for her.
While Stocks thread about AEWs handling of Mexican wrestlers and foreign women gained heavy traction, Sabian pushed back publicly. Responding to her claims, he posted a message on X, writing:
Sabian didnt stop there. He defended the environment backstage, specifically crediting Chris for his impact behind the scenes, implying Stocks experience doesnt reflect everyone elses:
That response landed hardnot just because of its tone, but because it arrives while AEW leadership remains publicly silent on the situation. Sabian effectively positioned Stock as someone trying to misrepresent the locker room, while also indicating that others in AEW had a very different experience than she claims.
For those not familiar, Stock spent two years working in AEW and claimed that Chief Operating Officer Kosha Irby allegedly left Mexican talent stranded in the U.S. from Tuesday to Sunday without meals, housing, or per diem assistance to save on flight costs. She said it was intentionally hidden from Talent Relations, and also accused AEW of giving zero logistical support to younger foreign women entering the U.S. for the first time.
Stock alleged that some talent were told to figure it out when they landedwhile names like Orange Cassidy and Edge received airport pickup every time. She also claimed Rush was thrown on live TV with about 20 minutes notice and told to cut a promo in English with no rehearsal or producer assigned to him.
Those claims remain unanswered officiallybut its Sabian, not AEW leadership, stepping up with pushback. And rather than addressing the allegations pointbypoint, he questioned her credibility and professionalism.
Was Sabian defending his locker roomor minimizing someone elses legitimate concerns? Should AEW address this situation directly rather than letting talent speak for them online? Drop your thoughts below and let us know where you stand.