17
Sun, Nov
0 New Articles

AEW TV rights deal announced, Max streaming deal confirmed

AEW
Typography
  • Smaller Small Medium Big Bigger
  • Default Helvetica Segoe Georgia Times

AEW’s new TV rights deal with Warner Bros Discovery has been announced, with it confirmed that AEW programming will soon join Max.

It has been heavily rumored that AEW was imminently set to announce a new TV rights deal with Warner Bros Discovery.
WBD currently owns TBS and TNT, two networks which air AEW’s flagship shows.
The deal between the two sides has now been officially announced in a new article published by Variety.

The announcement revealed that Dynamite and Collision will air on TBS and TNT respectively, but AEW programming will stream live on Max simultaneously for US subscribers, and will be available to stream on-demand starting in January 2025.
As far as pay-per-view events, it was noted that AEW live pay-per-views will be available on Max later in 2025 at a discounted price per event. All marketing and promotion of these events will exclusively center on Max as the PPV home.
While financial terms for the deal were not officially disclosed, sources told Variety that the deal was valued at “upwards of $150 million per year” after all elements are considered.

Tony Khan shared the following statement with Variety:
“We are honored to announce the extension of our incredible partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery. This extension continues the tradition of iconic wrestling events broadcast on TBS and TNT, while also establishing a new legacy for AEW through weekly live streams on Max for years to come.
“We thank David Zaslav, Kathleen Finch and everyone at WBD for their tireless support of All Elite Wrestling since its inception, as well as the AEW fans, talent and staff that helped make this possible.”

The article also featured this statement from Kathleen Finch, chairman and CEO of US Networks for Warner Bros. Discovery:
“Tony Khan and the entire AEW team have been incredible partners, and we are thrilled to strike this expanded agreement to deliver amazing new AEW content and stories to TNT and TBS, as well as bring the thrilling live action to Max for the first time. “
We are focused on creating fresh and authentic experiences for AEW’s passionate and engaged fanbase while also introducing them to our growing lineup of high-action sports and entertainment at TNT and beyond.”

AEW now also shared its own article and promo video, which you can view below.
We will continue to provide updates as they become available.
For all the latest AEW news, click here.

AEW WBD

Comments powered by CComment