Ladies and gentlemen, wrestling fans, and all the folks who love a good cliffhanger, we’ve got some hot tea on the AEW-WBD negotiations! It seems like these talks have been going on since dinosaurs roamed the Earth, but we’re getting closer, or so they say.
Over the weekend, the wrestling world buzzed with rumors that AEW and Warner Brothers Discovery (WBD) had an agreement in principle to keep our beloved AEW on TBS and TNT for years to come. Monday echoed these sentiments, making fans giddy with anticipation. But hold your horses, because we’re not there just yet.
According to Fightful Select, insiders from WBD have said that any official announcement about a new deal isn’t ready to hit the press. The framework of the deal isn’t set in stone, but don’t lose hope. Both sides are optimistic and expect to continue their tag-team partnership for many more years. We’re in for a marathon, not a sprint, folks.
Now, here’s the kicker – Tony Khan, AEW’s head honcho, and David Zaslav, WBD’s big cheese, are both heading to Paris for the Olympic Games. No, they’re not competing, but they might be wrestling with contracts. This rendezvous has been planned for months and could be the perfect backdrop for some serious negotiation. Will they finally put pen to paper amidst the Parisian ambiance? Only time will tell.
For those who were hoping for an announcement this week, especially right before “AEW Dynamite,” it looks like you’ll have to wait a bit longer. But fear not, Wednesday night’s wrestling action is still on, featuring a thrilling Blood & Guts match between Team AEW and Team Elite. Grab your popcorn and enjoy the show!