AEW ANNOUNCES EXPANSION OF TALENT RELATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT TEAM

— Roles for Sonjay Dutt, QT Marshall, Pat Buck and Tony Schiavone
will Increase Under Expanded Talent Relations Team;
Madison Rayne Joining to Coach Women’s Division —

August 3, 2022 – AEW CEO, GM and Head of Creative Tony Khan announced an expansion to
AEW’s talent relations team with the promotions of key staff members including Sonjay Dutt,
QT Marshall, Pat Buck and Tony Schiavone. In addition, Madison Rayne will join AEW as a
coach in the women’s division.

As AEW continues its meteoric rise, the expanded talent relations team will strengthen the
infrastructure required to facilitate the development, health and safety of AEW’s outstanding
roster. The following promotions and additions are effective immediately:

Sonjay Dutt (Retesh Bhalla) has been promoted to Vice President of Production and Creative
Coordination. In this role, he will coordinate communication of AEW storylines, liaise between
post-production and key staff to maintain content workflow, produce ancillary content and
mentor new producers. Dutt joined AEW in 2021, bringing more than 20 years of experience in
professional wrestling – both in-ring and as a producer – and continues to serve on-screen as
manager to Satnam Singh and Jay Lethal.

QT Marshall (Michael Cuellari) has been promoted to Vice President of Show and Creative
Coordination. He will help to manage show elements including planning programs and
storylines, character development, overseeing extras and live event logistics coordination.
Marshall, an AEW original with more than 20 years of experience, will continue to wrestle as
the leader of The Factory with Anthony Ogogo, Nick Comoroto, Aaron Solo and Cole Karter.

Pat Buck (Pat Buckridge) has been promoted to Vice President of Talent Development. In this
position, he will liaise with talent and production, oversee all coaches, provide input on
matches and promos, and lead the talent relations team. Buck brings nearly two decades of
experience serving wrestling promotions as a talent, trainer, producer and promoter.

Tony Schiavone has been promoted to Senior Producer and Special Advisor to Talent. In this
capacity, he will work directly with talent as part of the Talent Relations team. Schiavone is one
of AEW’s most tenured members and has nearly 40 years of experience, with an iconic voice
that has guided fans through professional wrestling’s most incredible moments.

Madison Rayne (Ashley Nichole Lomberger) will join AEW as a coach in the women’s division,
and kick-off her new role tonight in her hometown of Columbus, Ohio. Madison has competed
in numerous professional wrestling promotions where she has held multiple championship
titles, including 5-time Women’s World Champion. She has more than 15 years of experience in
professional wrestling and is also a proud mom to a daughter.

Christopher Daniels, an AEW original who brings more than 30 years of industry experience, will
continue to serve as Manager of Talent Relations. The Talent Relations team will also remain in
close contact with AEW’s Legal and Talent Resources team – led by Margaret Stalvey, Chris Peck
and Megha Parekh – who help to support the physical and mental health, safety and security of
talent. AEW is also committed to supporting talent beyond the ring, and offers access to world class physicians, trainers and mental health clinicians.