Speculation rises as AEW’s ties with Warner Bros Discovery deepen
Summary
– AEW’s strong relationship with Warner Bros Discovery sparks speculation about a forthcoming media rights agreement.
– The exclusive partnership has seen AEW’s popular shows like Dynamite, Rampage, and Collision airing on Warner Bros Discovery platforms.
– Andrew Zarian’s remarks on the Mat Men Podcast fuel confidence in an imminent deal, potentially opening new avenues for AEW beyond wrestling.
Tony Khan’s professional wrestling venture, All Elite Wrestling (AEW), has cemented a crucial alliance with Warner Bros Discovery, relying heavily on the media giant for its programming needs. This partnership has been instrumental in bringing AEW’s flagship shows like Dynamite, Rampage, and Collision to the screens of wrestling fans. Notably, the collaboration led to the discontinuation of AEW Dark on YouTube, emphasizing AEW’s commitment to its exclusive arrangement with Warner Bros Discovery.
During a recent episode of the Mat Men Podcast, Andrew Zarian addressed the ongoing speculation surrounding Tony Khan’s negotiations with Warner Bros Discovery. Zarian’s confidence in an impending deal between the two entities hints at the likelihood of AEW’s content finding a new home within Warner Bros Discovery’s extensive network, potentially including their streaming platform, MAX.
Zarian’s assertion of expanded opportunities for AEW beyond wrestling within Warner Bros Discovery’s properties adds to the speculated agreement’s anticipation. While the deal’s specifics remain undisclosed, the potential for AEW’s presence to broaden across Warner Bros Discovery’s platforms indicates a significant milestone for Tony Khan’s burgeoning wrestling promotion.
As discussions progress, the wrestling community awaits formalizing the anticipated media rights deal between AEW and Warner Bros Discovery, which could mark a pivotal moment in the company’s trajectory.
Andrew Zarian on the Mat Men Podcast discusses how he's confident an #AEW tv deal with WBD is happening and their library is going somewhere on MAX.
He also says people that think AEW's viewership is bad "do not understand the landscape of cable television" pic.twitter.com/uOZ8FSq2rD
— Jack Cassidy (@RealJackCassidy) March 2, 2024
