WWE veteran shares honest opinion on huge rule change made by Tony Khan in AEW: " I don't think it makes a difference"

A WWE veteran weighed in on a huge rule change that AEW president Tony Khan announced recently. The veteran believes the change makes little difference.

Over the years, wrestling fans have come to appreciate and acknowledge various types of matches in professional wrestling. One of the most popular bout types that WWE produces is the Money in the Bank Ladder contest, where multiple wrestlers compete for a contract that grants them a shot at any title of their choice, at any time, anywhere for a year. Similarly, AEW has its own version of this, called the Casino Gauntlet match, which earns its winner a contract that they can execute for an opportunity at the AEW World Title at any point.

However, Tony Khan made a change to this rule during the post-Forbidden Door media scrum. Khan explained that contract holders will now need to provide one week's notice before cashing in their shots. On the latest episode of Story Time with Dutch Mantell, WWE veteran Dutch Mantell was asked about his opinion on this rule change, and he responded that it didn't make a difference.

"Well, I don't think it makes much of a difference, really. It's just a rule change. But that means they can't change it. So a guy cannot win it on a pay-per-view, say on a Sunday or Saturday, and then go cash it in on a Monday. I liked it better the old way. He could cash it in the same night. I like that idea," said Mantell. [From 1:08 onwards]

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Check out his comments in the video below:

Dutch Mantell says AEW didn't invent the Casino Gauntlet Match

Before diving into the main point of the rule change, in the same video, Dutch Mantell clarified that he believes AEW did not invent the Casino Gauntlet Match, but instead took it from another company.

"Well, they didn't invent that. They took that. They took that from another company because it's established now. Okay, but you need a week's notice. Before you cash it in," [From 0:31 to 0:49]

Mantell, who has a decorated career in professional wrestling, was known for his time in WWE from 2013 to 2016, where he managed Jack Swagger (fka Jack Hager) under the name Zeb Colter. The duo popularized the catchphrase "We the People," which wrestling fans still recognize today.

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Karan Raj is a senior writer in Sportskeeda's AEW division. He holds an engineering degree from Manipal University, but his passion for sports motivated him to pursue an MSc in Sports Business from the University of Liverpool. Karan has been in the sports marketing industry for the past seven years.

As a lifelong WWE fan and enthusiast of wrestling entertainment, he has always been drawn to the industry's unique blend of sports and storytelling. Karan was introduced to the business by his elder sister when he was 10 years old.

Before assuming his current role at Sportskeeda, Karan worked for several reputable organizations, such as Ting Works LLP and Sportz Interactive, wearing different hats. He also wrote the anthem of UP Rudras, a hockey team that played in the Hockey India League. Karan conducts thorough research while writing articles and only relies on credible sources for information.

Karan's favorite pro wrestler is Seth Rollins. He admires The Visionary's versatility as a performer and his ability to play both heel and babyface characters to perfection. Besides Rollins, Karan looks up to Roman Reigns for his storytelling skills and ability to captivate audiences.

In AEW, he enjoys watching Will Ospreay compete inside the ring. Karan loves The Aerial Assassin's technical in-ring ability and athleticism. If Karan could go back to the Attitude Era, he would combine forces with Jericho and promise to elevate his career to the same level as The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin.When not writing about pro wrestling, Karan loves to play and watch football. It is a huge part of his life.

He is also a massive fan of tennis and is learning to play the sport. Apart from sports, he also knows how to play the ukulele.

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