After the AEW Dynasty show, Tony Khan chatted with the media and talked about the chance of AEW moving to streaming.
Khan mentioned that fans can look forward to getting their hands on the AEW library in the upcoming year on a streaming platform. He said,
“Well it’s a great question. I think it’s something to consider. There are sports that have done that. When you look at different media rights, some people have split among a platform of streaming and linear TV, cable TV. We’re gonna have a lot of great options. Right now, I think we’re in an exclusive negotiating window with Warner Bros. Discovery, which is amazing. We have, really, an amazing relationship and I think it’s a great thing to have wrestling on TBS and TNT for the fans every week. It’s a great American tradition and I really, really love it. To me, I love being here. I can’t wait to keep talking and keep figuring it out. But I think you can count on, in 2025, at a minimum the opportunity to stream the amazing library that we’ve built. With hundreds and hundreds of hours, we’re going to get this figured out. I know in 2025, we’ll have a…now it’s crazy because we’ve done…we’re approaching 240 episodes of Dynamite. And we’ve done over 100 episodes of Rampage, we’re coming up on a year of Collision, we’ve done this amazing library of PPVs. And when I’ve acquired Ring of Honor, that’s thousands of hours of great footage including the Sinclair years, the HDnet years, lots of great PPVs, events, the original All In…and we have a great partnership with New Japan Pro Wrestling and they have a great library. There’s so many opportunities for not only our own content but to bring in more. It’s gonna be really interesting to see in 2025…I think we’ve shown now with the debut of AEW Dynasty, we’ve got this amazing track record of delivering on PPV events, so there’ll be so much great content. But for the future of Dynamite, Rampage, Collision…I think there’s an opportunity to reach fans across multiple platforms and really after doing a great show like this and great shows like Revolution and the run we’ve been on lately, it bodes really well for us having a lot of great options for next year.“
AEW CEO Tony Khan Discusses Possibility of Moving to Streaming Platform
After the recent AEW Dynasty show, Tony Khan, the CEO of All Elite Wrestling (AEW), held a media chat where he discussed the potential of AEW transitioning to a streaming platform in the near future. Khan expressed his excitement about the idea and hinted at the likelihood of fans being able to access the AEW library on a streaming service in 2025.
When asked about the possibility of AEW moving to streaming, Khan responded, “Well, it’s a great question. I think it’s something to consider. There are sports that have done that. When you look at different media rights, some people have split among a platform of streaming and linear TV, cable TV. We’re gonna have a lot of great options.”
Currently, AEW has an exclusive negotiating window with Warner Bros. Discovery, which Khan described as an amazing relationship. He emphasized his love for having wrestling on TBS and TNT every week, considering it a great American tradition. However, he also acknowledged the potential benefits of reaching fans through multiple platforms.
Khan assured fans that in 2025, they can expect the opportunity to stream the extensive library of AEW content that has been built over the years. With hundreds of hours of programming, including episodes of Dynamite, Rampage, Collision, and various pay-per-view events, AEW has amassed an impressive collection. Additionally, with the recent acquisition of Ring of Honor and their extensive library, as well as a partnership with New Japan Pro Wrestling, there are even more opportunities for expanding content offerings.
The AEW CEO highlighted the success of AEW Dynasty and other recent events, such as Revolution, as evidence of their ability to deliver high-quality pay-per-view events. He expressed confidence in having numerous options for next year and emphasized the potential to reach fans across multiple platforms.
While Khan did not provide specific details about potential streaming partners or platforms, his comments indicate that AEW is actively exploring the streaming landscape and considering the best options for expanding their reach and providing fans with more access to their content.
As the wrestling industry continues to evolve and adapt to changing viewer preferences, AEW’s potential move to a streaming platform could be a significant development. Fans can look forward to the possibility of enjoying AEW’s extensive library of content on-demand, further enhancing their wrestling viewing experience.