Tony Khan says nothing has been confirmed concerning AEW‘s media rights, however the future is vibrant.
John Ourand of Puck not too long ago reported that Warner Bros. Discovery was near finalizing AEW’s new TV deal, which was mentioned to be a four-year settlement within the vary of $170 million yearly. The 2 sides have been negotiating for months, and Khan not too long ago mentioned that AEW was on the one-yard line at a vital time.
AEW CEO Tony Khan was requested concerning the firm’s media rights in an interview with Dave LeGreca of Busted Open Radio. (H/t Jeremy Lambert of Fightful for the transcription)
“I didn’t convey my sun shades to the Sirius studio at the moment, however the future is so vibrant, I want them,” Tony Khan mentioned. “The longer term is that vibrant. I do know there have been a whole lot of reviews. I’ve not achieved any of the leaking. With all due respect to the tremendous individuals on the Puck institution and the Puck individuals, I didn’t discuss to them. I do know they’ve been reporting issues which can be very fascinating. There are a whole lot of reviews and rumors.
“I’ve not confirmed, and Warner Brothers haven’t confirmed something formally. We now have a very thrilling future there. I can say with 100% certainty, AEW and TBS and TNT are right here to remain for a very long time.”
After AEW All Out, Khan mentioned AEW’s media rights and mentioned that he had not put pen to paper. He additionally mentioned that he was very assured concerning the state of affairs.
WrestleZone will present extra details about AEW’s media rights negotiations because it turns into obtainable.
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