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AEW and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) have finalized a lucrative new media rights deal, ensuring AEW programming will continue on TNT and TBS for several more years. One of AEW’s most outspoken critics, former WCW Television Champion Konnan, shared his thoughts on the deal, offering both congratulations and constructive criticism.
“Congratulations on getting three more years. Obviously, that will never, ever be printed—[I] dare anyone to,” Konnan said on his Keeping It 100 podcast, addressing the controversy surrounding his past remarks. “We don’t want you to get canceled. We just want the show to improve by explaining who these Japanese and Mexican wrestlers are.”
Konnan initially expressed skepticism when rumors of the deal surfaced, particularly questioning the reported $170 million price tag. He pointed out that this figure falls short of the billion-dollar valuation AEW President Tony Khan has alluded to in the past. However, Khan has maintained that AEW was profitable even before this increase in media rights fees.
AEW’s new agreement with WBD also allows the company to explore non-exclusive broadcasting options. Rumors suggest that AEW may be negotiating with Fox to air a Friday night program—either a new show titled Shockwave or a relocation of Rampage to the network.
In addition to continuing on WBD’s cable networks, AEW content will also be available on the Max streaming platform starting in 2025. The platform will eventually house the full AEW pay-per-view (PPV) library, expanding the company’s digital presence.
This move comes as WWE also makes a significant transition in the streaming landscape. Starting in January 2025, Raw will end its 30-plus-year run on the USA Network and move to Netflix, signaling a new era for both companies in how wrestling content reaches fans.
