Sarah Stock points to legal issues behind her departure from AEW

The former AEW producer rejects personal attacks and hints that the case is more complex than it seems

Her departure, never officially explained, returns to the center of the debate months later

Sarah Strock
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Sebastián Martínez
Sebastián Martínez
Published 12/07/2025

The controversy between Sarah Stock and AEW escalated after the former coach once again posted strong messages on social media. After recently denouncing backstage disorganization and the absence of production meetings during live broadcasts, the Canadian faced a wave of fan attacks trying to discredit her.

However, her response hinted that the reasons for her departure from AEW are much more serious than anyone imagined. One of the comments she received claimed that Stock was "bitter for being fired" and suggested that she had committed serious offenses.

Stock replied by ensuring that such messages only harm AEW's legal department, setting a tone that immediately caught the community's attention. "AEW's legal department is not prepared to face what happened," Stock stated, insinuating that her departure was not as simple as some may believe.

The situation escalated when another user launched personal attacks, accusing her without evidence of instability and comparing her to Jake Hager. Stock warned again that "those who speculate about her dismissal are treading on delicate ground," reinforcing the idea that there are undisclosed facts that AEW may not be ready to address publicly.

Even when faced with the argument that Tony Khan "almost never fires anyone," the former producer maintained her stance and emphasized that insisting on seeking explanations only "complicates things for AEW's legal department." Her repeated reference to the legal area, more than a rhetorical device, raised suspicions about the true nature of her disengagement.

Stock was officially fired in April after two years with the company. At that time, Fightful Select reported that no specific reason was given for her departure, although internal sources pointed out that she had expressed concerns about changes in the company's mental health department and program. Whether that factor played a role or if there are deeper reasons behind it remains a mystery for now.