AEW nears lucrative media rights deal with Warner Bros. Discovery, Max streaming inclusion expected

Posted at: August 23, 2024 - 5:27 PM

All Elite Wrestling (AEW) is close to finalizing a new media rights deal with Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). Reports suggest that WBD has offered AEW a substantial new contract, which the wrestling promotion is currently reviewing. The deal is expected to include a significant increase in value for AEW.

Industry reporter Andrew Zarian shared on social media that the deal is “imminent,” with WBD sources expressing confidence in its completion. The new agreement is likely to include plans for AEW content on WBD platforms through 2025.

Additionally, it’s believed that the deal will involve making AEW content available on the Max streaming service. However, details about how this might affect AEW’s pay-per-view model are still unclear.

AEW is set to host its second consecutive All In event at Wembley Stadium on Sunday. Some fans speculate that AEW CEO Tony Khan might use this high-profile event to announce the new media rights deal.

Overall, the impending agreement appears to be favorable for AEW, potentially marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth and distribution strategy.

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