All Elite Wrestling (AEW) has secured a significant multi-year media rights agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery, marking a new era for professional wrestling. This expansive deal will grant fans unprecedented access to AEW’s most popular content across various platforms.
AEW Joins the Streaming Era
Starting in January 2025, AEW programming will be available on Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming platform, Max. Subscribers will have access to weekly shows and pay-per-view events at discounted prices. The move follows a trend of professional wrestling entering the streaming world, as WWE recently announced its flagship show, Raw, will be available on Netflix.
New Content and Opportunities
The deal not only renews existing AEW content but also paves the way for new and exciting projects. Fans can expect more reality series, such as AEW All Access and Rhodes To The Top, and potentially additional collaborations between AEW and other Warner Bros. Discovery properties.
Impact on Professional Wrestling
This partnership signifies a shift in the professional wrestling landscape, as media giants like Warner Bros. Discovery and Endeavor (owners of UFC and WWE) continue to invest in the industry. The merger of UFC and WWE under TKO Group marks the end of the McMahon family’s control over WWE, which has been a prominent force in wrestling for decades.
As AEW embarks on this new chapter, the future of professional wrestling is rife with possibilities. The expanded reach of its content will undoubtedly attract new fans, while dedicated followers can expect even more engaging and innovative programming.
