Ring of Honor star and recently eliminated Survivor finalist Brady Booker’s video promo for former WWE NXT Bohdy Heyward has aired. “AEW Collision” on Saturday. The video, narrated by Tony Schiavone, featured clips of the star both in the ring and competing on the reality TV show, as well as posted on AEW’s social media.
on the latest edition “Wrestling Observer RadioBrian Alvarez suggested that the star, who appeared on seven episodes of the show, is likely now getting an AEW push. Dave Meltzer also thought it would, but said there was a bigger story behind the video package.
“This is basically the first connection with Paramount and AEW,” Meltzer said. “Where they had footage from ‘Survivor’ and put ‘Survivor’ in it instead. As soon as they did that, I go. “What the hell is this?” Make sure you watch “Survivor” on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. I was saying: “I’m sure they had to say that to get the footage, but oh my god!” But it is the first cooperation. This is the first example of CBS footage on AEW TV.”
AEW’s media partner Warner Bros. Discovery recently officially merged with Paramountbecome Skydance. The company’s current deal will keep Collision and AEW Dynamite on TNT and TBS through at least 2028. AEW President Tony Khan stated: remained optimistic throughout the merger processand is frequent spoke highly of Skydance CEO David Ellison.
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