All Elite Wrestling continues to partake in a solid collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery, though at present the two are in the midst of negotiating a fresh deal.
A new bargain concerning media rights remains unfinished at present. Nonetheless, Tony Khan, the President of AEW, maintains his confidence in the current partnership and his optimism about setting up an updated contract arrangement with Warner Bros. Discovery.
The loss of NBA to TNT has sparked an interest in Warner Bros. Discovery to acquire a sports franchise. Although, it seems AEW no longer holds the prime position for this acquisition.
Reports from The Wrestling Observer Newsletter suggests that TNT has taken the initiative to secure five substantial sports contracts. These include events like Mountain West football, Big East Conference basketball, College Football playoff matches, several NASCAR races and the French Open.
Their diversified and detailed approach to sports content strategy embraces existing coverages like March Madness, Major League Baseball, and the NHL. The procurement of the French Open rights, priced around million per year till 2034, showcases TNT’s dedication towards fortifying its sports resources.
There is a speculation that TNT might be open to obtaining UFC rights, but it seems ESPN is a more favourable match.
If TNT ends up acquiring UFC rights, they might have to adjust their current schedule, which could involve shifting AEW Collision to a different day or timeslot.
While it’s plausible the UFC rights might be divided between varied TV channels, the UFC’s return to television pay-per-view remains doubtful, given that ESPN+ holds a strong position for securing beneficial pay-per-view agreements.
The question regarding a satisfactory agreement between AEW and Warner Bros. Discovery reaching a conclusion remains unanswered.