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Tony Khan All But Confirms AEW’s Future With TBS & TNT

By Lyle Kilbane • Published 7th September 2024
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AEW seems to be on the verge of a huge media rights deal with Warner Brothers Discovery and Tony Khan has almost let the cat out of the bag.

AEW is currently involved in talks with Warner Bros Discovery regarding a new media rights deal. The company’s current deal expires in 2024 and the situation has created wave after wave of speculation over the future of Tony Khan’s shows on TBS and TNT.

According to a report from Fightful Select, WBD recently made another offer for the promotion’s long-term media rights. The offer reportedly came after Tony Khan and WBD boss David Zaslav met in Paris during the Olympics.

The offer is said to be “extensive,” and currently in AEW’s hands under review. Both parties are optimistic that a deal will be made, although there’s no news on when an announcement could be made. However, Tony Khan seems very optimistic that an agreement is coming.

Tony Khan Addresses AEW’s Future

After Collision and Rampage took place in Chicago, Tony Khan came to the entranceway to address the live crowd and gave the clearest hint yet regarding AEW’s future with Warner Brothers Discovery as he noted:

I feel pretty good to say AEW on TBS and TNT I think is here to stay!

Prior to the most recent offer, WBD had offered “almost double” the amount of the existing contract, although it’s unclear whether this is for the same amount of content.

WBD sources noted that inquiries had been made in 2023 about a shift in pay-per-view strategy. There was no comment on what this shift could entail. Over the last 12 months, AEW has made several changes to its PPV schedule, adding more events than ever before.