AEW President Tony Khan is not thrilled with the idea of talent released from his promotion joining WWE.

In February, Cody Rhodes announced his departure from AEW, and returned to WWE in April.

Earlier this month, Malakai Black was granted a “conditional release” from AEW, with reports that he is eyeing up a WWE return.

In the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter, it was reported that Tony Khan isn’t pleased following Buddy Matthews’ recent hiatus announcement.

“Regarding Buddy Matthews, AEW has made no comment on the situation. It appears to be a situation similar to Malakai Black but there is nothing on his getting a release at this point.

“There is no confirmation of a release although just about everyone figures he’s got a long-term deal, wants to go back to WWE and has to work something out to do so.

“We were also told Tony Khan is not hot on releasing people to go to WWE so we’ll have to see how this plays out. But there is a feeling he and Black are done in AEW, and for certain, both are gone for now.”

Matthews most recent AEW match came during last week’s Rampage: Grand Slam, where he and Brody King lost to Sting and Darby Allin.