Elite Wrestling President Tony Khan continues to praise AEW’s media partner, Warner Bros., said in a statement from Skydance CEO David Ellison. Following Discovery, formally merging with Paramount to form the new company earlier this month. During the press conference following AEW WrestleDream on Saturday, Khan continued to praise Allison’s work and said the pair have bonded.
“I had a conversation with David Ellison about the future of AEW,” Khan said. “I’ve had some great conversations with David Ellison about AEW and he’s very excited to partner with AEW and us. Now Skydance means Warner Bros. and Paramount under the same roof, and that means even more exciting opportunities. More resources. Warner Bros. is going to be stronger… I think he’s great and has become a great partner for our NFL for Paramount. AEW is a great partner with Warner Bros. He is the same age as me. I think that’s really exciting for us.
AEW’s current media rights deal AEW Dynamite and AEW Collision will air on TBS and TNT through at least 2028, with an option year available. At the time of announcing the transaction. Variety reports it was estimated up to 150 million dollars per year.
After the merger became official, Khan took to his social media livestream before the screening to comment, “her first day working at SkydanceAn AEW official has remained positive throughout the process and reiterated during the WrestleDream press conference that he believes this option is the best for his company.
