John Skyler Says Tony Khan Paid Him While He Was Hurt, Helped Him Find Surgeon

John Skyler is crediting Tony Khan with helping him while he was injured during the pandemic, revealing the news in a series of tweets on Wednesday. Skyler suffered a torn ACL during a June 20th match on AEW Dark, and he took to his account last night to comment on how Khan and AEW helped take care of him during that period and helped him find a surgeon near him during the pandemic, despite the fact that he wasn’t under contract. He noted that AEW also allowed him to rehab with their doctors.

The posts were in response to fan comments about Khan’s motivations for, as reported last night, paying for Mark Davis’ surgery after the Aussie Open member was hurt recently.

“Tony is a fantastic human with a huge heart. This always gets misconstrued so I’d like to clarify so there is no confusion.

I got hurt. Tony paid me every week I was hurt during a pandemic. When he didn’t have to. It was a time when I didn’t know how I was going to pay my bills.

So Tony’s kindness was what kept me a-float during uncertain times.

I have health insurance. I was able to pay for my surgery. Tony and his team made sure my surgery wasn’t going to be an issue, and even consulted with me to find a world renowned surgeon near my hometown.

Tony and the AEW medical staff allowed me (non-contracted at the time) to also rehab with their doctors. Another huge blessing in a time of need.

I wouldn’t have made it through those times/global shutdown without Tony and his ENTIRE MEDICAL team.

Hopefully this clears up any confusion.”

Skyler signed with Impact Wrestling in late 2022.

So Tony’s kindness was what kept me a-float during uncertain times.

I have health insurance. I was able to pay for my surgery. Tony and his team made sure my surgery wasn’t going to be an issue, and even consulted with me to find a world renowned surgeon near my hometown.

— Skyzz (@TheJohnSkyler) May 25, 2023

Hopefully this clears up any confusion. ❤️

— Skyzz (@TheJohnSkyler) May 25, 2023