Significance of 7/17 AEW Dynamite’s Viewership for Warner Bros Discovery Negotiations Revealed

AEW has seen substantial growth in various areas over the past five years, largely due to Tony Khan’s reputation for delivering high-profile shows. The July 17 edition of AEW Dynamite was particularly noteworthy, and its viewership numbers have become a key factor in AEW’s ongoing negotiations with Warner Bros. Discovery.

Warner Bros. Discovery has been a key broadcaster for AEW’s popular shows, including Dynamite, Rampage, and Collision. This successful partnership has been so significant that it resulted in the discontinuation of AEW Dark on YouTube, streamlining AEW’s presence to focus solely on the network’s platforms.

Under Tony Khan’s leadership, AEW has forged significant partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery and many are under the belief that AEW will be able to secure a new media rights deal with WBD soon enough.

As reported earlier, the July 17th edition of AEW Dynamite drew 795,000 viewers and achieved a rating of 0.27 in the coveted 18-49 demographic. This was a significant increase from last week’s show, which got 691,000 viewers and a demo rating of 0.23 as well.

According to Dave Meltzer in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the media rights deal between AEW and Warner Bros. Discovery is nearing completion. He noted that according to an insider, the strong rating for this week’s Dynamite came at an opportune moment in the negotiations.

”The media rights deal between AEW and Warner Bros. Discovery is believed to be close. One person with inside knowledge of the talks said this week’s Dynamite rating was “awesome timing.”

Tony Khan expects a substantial increase in AEW’s media rights renewal, with reports indicating that the deal with Warner Bros. Discovery could exceed $110 million per year. Fans and industry insiders are keenly awaiting the final agreement, which could mark a significant milestone for AEW.

What do you think of AEW’s chances of securing a good deal with Warner Bros Discovery after Dynamite’s success this week? Let us know in the comments section below!