In the past five years, All Elite Wrestling has seen remarkable growth, from bringing in top-tier talent to significantly improving its production quality and many felt a new deal with Warner Bros. Discovery was on the horizon. Today, AEW took another major step by announcing a new multi-year deal with Warner Bros. Discovery and now the length of the deal has been revealed.
As reported earlier, AEW and Warner Bros. Discovery have solidified a new multi-year media rights agreement, extending their successful collaboration. While the specific financial terms were not publicly disclosed, it was noted that the deal is worth over $150 million annually.
This deal includes AEW’s flagship programs, Dynamite and Collision, which will continue to air on TBS and TNT, respectively. This marks a major step forward for AEW as it continues to strengthen its presence in the wrestling industry.
According to a report from Sports Business Journal, the new deal with Warner Bros. Discovery is a three-year agreement with an option for a fourth year, estimated to be worth $170 million. This includes both the rights fee and additional elements tied to the partnership.
It is also to be noted that in January 2025, AEW programming will also stream live on Max for U.S. subscribers, with shows available on-demand, which is a big deal. With AEW’s new big deal with Warner Bros. Discovery, 2025 is looking like an exciting year for the company. Fans are eager to see what new things might come from this partnership, like better production or new shows. The multi-year deal gives AEW financial stability and more chances to grow in the wrestling world. Everyone is excited to see what the future holds for the company.
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