AEW President and CEO Tony Khan has imposed fines on top roster members following a violent episode on the September 10 edition of AEW Dynamite. The penalties come after the tag team FTR, consisting of Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler, assaulted ringside personnel and cameramen during the show.
Details of FTR’s Controversial Actions During Dynamite
FTR, a well-known duo and multi-time tag team champions, arrived in the ring under the guidance of their manager Stokely. Addressing their upcoming opponents Adam Copeland and Christian Cage ahead of AEW All Out 2025, the team delivered a harsh verbal warning before launching an assault on the camera crew and ringside staff.
This intense outburst was more than just a scripted moment; it prompted significant consequences from AEW’s leadership. Stokely later confirmed in a TMZ Sports interview that Tony Khan’s administration had fined the tag team specifically for their aggressive behavior against the cameramen. Despite the punitive action, the message behind the attack was intended to signal the future confrontation at the upcoming pay-per-view event.
“They had it coming you know that’s the harsh reality of it and to be honest, Dax and Cash are fed up and last Wednesday, they snapped. We paid a fine and that was that. But I hope Adam Copeland and I hope Christian Cage, I hope that they were watching because that is their future this Saturday except for there just won’t be a camera and a fine involved like, FTR, they’re going to beat their a**es.”
– Stokely, FTR Manager
Contract Signing for AEW All Out Showcases Key Title Match
In anticipation of AEW All Out 2025, Tony Khan also revealed a major contract signing event scheduled for the final episode of AEW Dynamite before the pay-per-view. This event will feature AEW World Champion Hangman Adam Page and his challenger Kyle Fletcher facing off to formalize their upcoming title match.
“All Out Contract Signing for Hangman Page vs Kyle Fletcher, AEW World Champion Hangman Adam Page + TNT Champion @kylefletcherpro will sign the contract for their #AEWAllOut ppv World Title match, TOMORROW!”
This contract signing will set the tone for one of the most anticipated matches at All Out, with both champions underscoring the competitive stakes. The event also coincides with WWE’s Wrestlepalooza debut on ESPN, marking a significant clash between two major wrestling promotions on the same day.
Impact of the Fine and Upcoming Showdowns in AEW
The fines handed down to FTR by Tony Khan’s office emphasize AEW’s willingness to enforce discipline even against top talents. The incident also heightens interest in the planned bouts at All Out 2025, suggesting that tensions witnessed on Dynamite will escalate inside the ring. Fans and industry insiders alike will be watching closely to see how the rivalries unfold, especially as the pay-per-view approaches.
With the contract signing adding further drama to the AEW calendar and the ongoing rivalry between FTR and their opponents intensifying, upcoming events remain highly anticipated. Tony Khan’s actions signal a commitment to maintaining order while building narrative momentum in AEW’s competitive landscape.
.@AEW star Stokely reveals his shocking plan for Saturday — why he believes FTR will crush Adam Copeland & Christian Cage at #AEWAllOut in Toronto. Stokely gets into this and more on TMZ's Inside The Ring podcast, not holding back. Listen on all podcast platforms. pic.twitter.com/6X3XAle4ti
— TMZ Sports (@TMZ_Sports) September 17, 2025
