Nick LoPiccolo, previously part of Paradigm Talent Agency, has publicly accused AEW President Tony Khan on social media platforms, sparking a heated controversy. LoPiccolo alleges that Khan was involved in spreading false information about his arrest and controlling bot accounts to harass critics since AEW’s inception. These accusations have added new tension to an already troubled relationship between Khan and some wrestling insiders.
LoPiccolo, who managed wrestlers like Jade Cargill, Drew McIntyre, Liv Morgan, and CM Punk, was recently let go from Paradigm. After his dismissal, he accused Khan of orchestrating a smear campaign against him, including the use of anonymous accounts to attack and silence dissenting voices online.
Evidence of Alleged Burner Account Connected to Tony Khan
The former agent further claimed on X/Twitter that a user named “Ron” was one of Khan’s hidden accounts. After LoPiccolo reported the account, “Ron” deleted most tweets and restricted access, which LoPiccolo suggests indicates a deliberate effort to conceal incriminating activity.
“This pro-Tony Khan account, that posts things that only Tony Khan would know, followed BJ Bethel and other Tony co-conspirators, followed TK bot armies, is Muslim, anti-trans, anti-Jade Cargill, anti-all of the same people as TK, immediately mass deleted his posts and locked his account down — after I tagged @nflcommish on Sunday night (…) THIS GUY HAS INSIDE KNOWLEDGE IF I GOT FIRED FROM PARADIGM 12 DAYS AGO? An anti Zionist burner, obsessed with pro wrestling and @AEW — with close connections to Hollywood? Sorry Tony, the VPN won’t save you,” LoPiccolo wrote.
Claims of Paid Bots and Targeted Harassment
LoPiccolo also suggested that Tony Khan used paid bots to harass him online for perceived criticism of AEW, despite his insistence that his comments were not intended to be anti-promotion. This assertion points to a deeper conflict involving online manipulation and intimidation within wrestling circles.
“i am not anti aew. faceless accounts are bots, and in all probability paid for, most likely by tony khan. the reason ‘not being served catering’ is even a thing is bc tony irrationally took offense to a tweet that wasn’t meant to be critical of aew, and started paying faceless bots to attack me. sometimes it really is that easy to figure out. @DirtSheetRadio,” LoPiccolo wrote.
Ongoing Fallout and Unanswered Questions
While these serious allegations continue circulating on social media, Tony Khan has not issued any public response. The situation highlights growing unrest behind the scenes of AEW, a company headquartered in Jacksonville, with significant ties to wrestling personalities and agencies.
The accusations against Khan could have lasting implications for AEW’s reputation and its relationship with talent and industry professionals. As this controversy develops, fans and insiders alike are watching closely to see if further evidence emerges or if Khan will address the claims personally.
This pro-Tony Khan account, that posts things that only Tony Khan would know, followed BJ Bethel and other Tony co-conspirators, followed TK bot armies, is Muslim, anti-trans, anti-Jade Cargill, anti-all of the same people as TK, immediately mass deleted his posts and locked his… pic.twitter.com/xpnjhs8uID
— Nick LoPiccolo (@nicklopiccolo) January 27, 2026
i am not anti aew. faceless accounts are bots, and in all probability paid for, most likely by tony khan. the reason “not being served catering” is even a thing is bc tony irrationally took offense to a tweet that wasn’t meant to be critical of aew, and started paying faceless… pic.twitter.com/9w6qLUq9Kx
— Nick LoPiccolo (@nicklopiccolo) January 24, 2026
