Tony Khan has provided an update on AEW’s talks with Warner Bros. Discovery as well as Kenny Omega’s recovery from diverticulitis.
During a recent interview with Comicbook Nation, the AEW President spoke about his company possibility entertaining the idea of taking its TV shows to a streaming platform such as HBO Max.
You can check out some highlights from the interview below:
On AEW’s talks with Warner Bros. Discovery: “We’re actively negotiating right now. Something I would be really excited about would be bringing AEW to MAX and it’s something I think we’ve talked about, it just needs to make sense for everybody. I think when we find a streaming home for AEW, that’s going to be a long-term plan, and given that we’re up at the end of this year, I think one of the reasons I’ve wanted to wait is I think when we get the streaming contract figured out, it should be a long-term solution for the fans so that everybody who’s waited so long to see this — I mean it’s amazing what we’ve accomplished in five years.”
On Kenny Omega’s status: “We miss Kenny Omega very much. Hopefully he will be back with us soon and certainly I think the fans will be clamoring for his return and there will be a massive ovation if and when Kenny Omega does come back to AEW. I don’t want to put pressure on it, he was really in a bad way and I don’t want to put a timetable or try to rush him back. But I’m optimistic we’ll see Kenny Omega again and certainly, it’s something for all the fans to look forward to. I think everybody’s going to go crazy when Kenny does come back, which I think we’re all very optimistic about.”
Tony Khan, the President of All Elite Wrestling (AEW), recently provided an update on the company’s talks with Warner Bros. Discovery and the recovery of AEW superstar Kenny Omega from diverticulitis. In an interview with Comicbook Nation, Khan discussed the possibility of bringing AEW’s TV shows to a streaming platform like HBO Max.
Regarding AEW’s talks with Warner Bros. Discovery, Khan expressed his excitement about the potential of bringing AEW to HBO Max. He mentioned that negotiations are currently underway and that finding a streaming home for AEW is a long-term plan. Khan emphasized the importance of ensuring that the streaming contract is a suitable solution for both the company and the fans. He acknowledged the incredible progress AEW has made in just five years and wants to make sure that fans who have been eagerly waiting for this opportunity are satisfied.
The conversation then shifted to Kenny Omega’s status. Khan expressed how much they miss Omega and his contributions to AEW. Omega has been dealing with diverticulitis, a condition that has kept him out of action. Khan refrained from putting pressure on Omega’s return and did not provide a specific timetable for his comeback. However, he expressed optimism about Omega’s eventual return and mentioned that the fans will be ecstatic when he does come back. Khan acknowledged that Omega was in a bad state and emphasized the importance of not rushing his recovery.
To further delve into these topics, fans can watch the embedded video in the article, where Tony Khan discusses the future of AEW in 2024.
Overall, Tony Khan’s update on AEW’s talks with Warner Bros. Discovery and Kenny Omega’s recovery from diverticulitis provides insight into the company’s plans for the future. The potential move to a streaming platform like HBO Max could offer more accessibility to AEW’s content, while Omega’s return is eagerly anticipated by fans. As negotiations continue and Omega recovers, AEW fans can look forward to exciting developments in the coming months.