Rumor Claiming WWE Uses ‘Snowman’ Nickname for Tony Khan Proven False

Tony Khan’s name often finds its way into WWE conversations—at least among fans. But a recent claim suggesting that WWE’s creative team uses the backstage code name “Snowman” for the AEW President has now been shut down by multiple internal sources.

The original report came from Wrestling Observer Newsletter, which stated that the Triple H-led creative team casually refers to Khan as “Snowman” during internal discussions. The nickname quickly gained traction online due to its implications and timing, especially with AEW and WWE heading into a competitive weekend featuring All Out and Wrestlepalooza.

However, Ringside News can confirm that no one in WWE higher up uses that nickname—and many in the company are too focused on business to bother keeping tabs on AEW.

“WWE is too busy breaking records and putting on good television,” a source previously told Ringside News regarding AEW matters.

Fightful Select also reported that several WWE staff—and even a higher-up—reached out to deny the nickname’s existence.

“A number of WWE staff and even a higher up reached out to say they’ve never heard Tony Khan called ‘Snowman’ internally at the company, contrary to reports.”

While fans love the drama of a behind-the-scenes war between AEW and WWE, this situation seems to be more fiction than fact. Internally, WWE appears focused on its own massive momentum, not code names or indirect jabs.