diff --git a/lib/ansible/modules/utilities/helper/meta.py b/lib/ansible/modules/utilities/helper/meta.py
index eb15051b1a4..2d683f02170 100644
--- a/lib/ansible/modules/utilities/helper/meta.py
+++ b/lib/ansible/modules/utilities/helper/meta.py
@@ -17,8 +17,6 @@ short_description: Execute Ansible 'actions'
 version_added: '1.2'
 description:
     - Meta tasks are a special kind of task which can influence Ansible internal execution or state.
-    - Prior to Ansible 2.0, the only meta option available was C(flush_handlers).
-    - As of Ansible 2.2, there are five meta tasks which can be used.
     - Meta tasks can be used anywhere within your playbook.
     - This module is also supported for Windows targets.
 options: