Following the release of the interview, Rhodes took to social media to respond. He admitted to his critique of LuFisto and made it clear that he believed it was warranted on the night in question.

“Hey @LuFisto, read your story and sometimes as a coach I have to be very honest and won’t ever tell you a lie about how good or bad it was,” Rhodes wrote on Twitter. “Sometimes hard love comes out and wouldn’t have it any other way. I hope you find what you’re looking for.”

LuFisto returned to Twitter Thursday night with more accusations. She said she had spoken on the phone with “a current AEW talent” and was told that women who tried to address the backstage issues LuFisto raised were punished and sent home.

“The legitimate wrestlers believe Tony (Khan) doesn’t give a damn about women’s wrestling and feel like they are going back to the Divas era,” LuFisto wrote.

LuFisto also alluded to learning about an AEW backstage meeting where one of the topics discussed was “to shoot on Thunder Rosa.” LuFisto wrote that Khan attended this meeting and “reminded” those in attendance that “their segments were the lowest.”