AEW President Tony Khan, never one to shy away from a little drama, might have just all but confirmed that AEW and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) are locking in a new TV deal. After last night’s AEW Collision and Rampage, Khan stood before the Chicago crowd with the enthusiasm of a man who knows something we don’t—well, didn’t until now. “AEW on TBS and TNT, I think it’s here to stay!” he declared, like a proud parent at graduation. This wasn’t just a tease; it was Khan serving up a slice of optimism on a silver platter.
The announcement came after Khan took to X (the artist formerly known as Twitter) on Friday with cryptic excitement: “AEW’s on the 1-yard line at the most important time in our history, join us tomorrow for All Out.” He may have been playing coy, but B.J. Bethel from SEScoops isn’t buying the 1-yard line analogy, claiming AEW’s new TV deal is already in the end zone. Bethel’s take? The contract’s signed, sealed, and just waiting for the ink to dry.
AEW’s current TV contract expires at the end of 2024, and it seems Khan has been doing all the diplomatic legwork necessary to keep WBD on Team AEW. A recent meeting in Paris with WBD President David Zaslav, during the 2024 Summer Olympics no less, suggests this deal isn’t just about staying on the air—it’s about expansion. More AEW programming? Reality shows? Next-day streaming rights? Maybe even more exposure for Ring of Honor? The possibilities, like Khan’s enthusiasm, seem endless.
Khan’s message is clear: AEW isn’t just here to stay; it’s ready to plant its flag deeper into the world of pro wrestling and entertainment. What’s next? We’ll probably find out soon enough.