All Elite Wrestling Confirms New TV Deal In India; Tony Khan Comments
All Elite Wrestling has a new broadcast partner in India.
On Monday, All Elite Wrestling announced a new television deal that will see the company broadcast content on Eurosport India. Beginning on August 15, Eurosport will begin airing AEW’s weekly flagship show, AEW Dynamite, as well as the company’s new show, AEW Rampage. Additionally, Eurosport India will be air AEW pay-per-view events starting with September’s All Out event.
“Pro-wrestling is a sport that every kid in India has grown up watching, and its popularity is on the rise. Eurosport has always believed in building communities and bringing quality content for passionate fans,” said Vijay Rajput, Senior Vice President, Affiliate Sales and Product Distribution, Asia – India Sales & Distribution at Discovery Inc. and Head of Eurosport India. “AEW, in a short period, has grown rapidly and this partnering with AEW allows us to bring to our fans some of the biggest names in the pro-wrestling world – thus strengthening our commitment of bringing world-class action to fans.”
“In less then two years since launching AEW Dynamite, we’ve started a professional wrestling revolution. Through our partnership with Eurosport India, we’re looking forward to showcasing the best professional wrestling that fans in India demand and deserve. We were an instant success in the US, and now fans across the world are discovering AEW, feeling refreshed and excited about professional wrestling again,” said Tony Khan, CEO, GM and Head of Creative of AEW. “We can’t wait for fans in India to experience our dynamic storytelling, high-flying action and incredible roster of global stars and homegrown talent on a weekly basis.”