Kevin Kelly takes legal action against AEW for wrongful termination

Kevin Kelly has announced that he plans to sue AEW following his termination.

In a recent interview with Eric Bischoff on “83 Weeks: Wise Choices,” Kevin Kelly discussed the circumstances of his departure from AEW and his decision to take legal action against the company.

Kelly detailed the tensions he experienced with fellow commentator Ian Riccaboni, who labelled him a far-right conspiracy theorist. Kelly vehemently rejected this characterisation, saying he was merely an activist against child trafficking.

That really pissed me off. I thought we were friends.

Kelly expressed his frustration with AEW’s handling of the situation, explaining that despite contacting the company’s human resources department, he was not informed of the outcome due to the confidential nature of the matter. He stressed that he was not seeking Riccaboni’s firing, but rather an apology and clarification regarding the impact the situation had on his standing within the company.

Kelly also revealed that his frustration online led to his firing from the company. When asked if he plans to sue AEW, he said yes:

Yes, of course.

Kelly shared insights into his experience working with Tony Khan, highlighting Khan’s tendency to drive decisions in detail and his vision to appeal to niche audiences. He also noted that while Khan has a talented team, he doesn’t always pay attention to their input, leading to frustration among backstage staff.

He wants to appeal to a niche audience with his vision of wrestling. He believes he can convince people to watch it on a large scale. Plus, he’s made himself the face of the company. Backstage, there are a lot of people who aren’t being used, who want to be used, who have creative ideas but can’t get through. There would be a conga line outside Khan’s office waiting to get in and see him.

When was Kevin Kelly fired from AEW?

Kevin Kelly was reportedly fired from AEW in March for taking to social media to denounce fellow commentator Ian Riccaboni, who Kelly accused of sabotaging his career and slandering him.

H/t to SLAMWrestling.net