Folks, the wrestling world is buzzing not just about All In, but about AEW’s ongoing negotiations with Warner Brothers Discovery (WBD) for a new broadcasting deal. And if the whispers are true, this could be a game-changer for Tony Khan and company.
Although the exclusive negotiating window officially closed last month, both sides seem confident that a deal is in the bag. According to Fightful Select, WBD has already put a new offer on the table following a “productive” meeting between Tony Khan and WBD President David Zaslav in Paris during the Olympics. Sure, there’s still some red tape to slice through, but sources say both AEW and WBD are optimistic that they’ll be in business together for years to come.
So, what’s in this mysterious new offer? While details are still under wraps, it’s being described as “extensive.” The previous offer from WBD, reportedly made earlier this summer, was already rumored to be “at least double” AEW’s previous deal. Whether this new deal doubles what AEW secured back in 2020, or what they renegotiated in 2023 when AEW Collision launched on TNT, remains to be seen. But one thing’s for sure—this isn’t just pocket change.
The stakes are high, and so are the possibilities. WBD seems open to “any and all combinations and possibilities,” which could mean more AEW TV hours, reality shows, crossovers, streaming rights, library access, and even content from Ring of Honor. There’s also talk about shaking up AEW’s pay-per-view strategy, which could further sweeten the deal.
In short, we’re looking at a potentially historic broadcasting deal that could reshape the landscape of professional wrestling. Stay tuned—because the next big AEW announcement could be just around the corner.