Chris Jericho Brags About Making ‘Experts’ Look Like Idiots with New AEW Media Rights Deal

AEW is proving its strength in the wrestling world with a huge new deal. After months of rumors, AEW has signed a multi-year media rights agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery, worth $555 million over three years. Chris Jericho commented on the deal, saying it made many so-called “experts” who doubted AEW look foolish.

The lucrative new agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery, set to generate $180 million in 2025, $185 million in 2026, and $190 million in 2027. There is also an option for Warner Bros. Discovery to renew the contract for 2028, potentially increasing the payout.

While speaking on Busted Open Radio, Chris Jericho talked about AEW’s new TV deal and the company’s success. He said some so-called ”experts” doubted AEW, but the $185 million per year deal with Warner Brothers Discovery proved them all wrong and made them look like idiots instead.

Jericho acknowledged that WWE is still the biggest wrestling company, but AEW has done amazing things in just five years, which is rare. He also mentioned that Tony Khan will continue leading AEW, and the company has a bright future. Jericho believes this growth is great for both the wrestling business and its fans.

”I think we proved a lot of so-called ‘experts,’ and we made them look like idiots. We knew what was going on with this. The landscape changes constantly; numbers go up and numbers go down, but the overall demo of what AEW brings to the table as a live sporting event is invaluable. We knew it was something that people would want to be involved with. Warner Brothers Discovery didn’t want us to go anywhere, and you can see, $185 million a year for it. a company that has only been going five years. That’s never happened before. Obviously, WWE is the gold standard. has, we’re still such a young company. That showed we have a real commitment. Tony Khan is not going anywhere, much to people’s chagrin. the company. It’s going to be a really great next three to five years. There is nothing worse than. if AEW didn’t get a great television deal. There is nothing better for the business and the fans than for AEW to thrive and be healthy. We are.”’

AEW is currently preparing for a new era in the company after securing such a lucrative deal. Therefore, it remains to be seen whether Tony Khan’s promotion will end up seeing more growth and improvements in 2025 and beyond.