Tony Khan Says Paramount-WBD Merger Will Be “Great for AEW”

AEW president Tony Khan told Bloomberg TV’s The Close in New York that he’s “very excited” about Paramount’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery and is confident the merger will be positive for AEW, answering “100%” when asked if Paramount would stick by the company. Speaking while promoting Double or Nothing, Khan reiterated his strong relationship with Paramount head David Ellison through NFL ties and expressed optimism about future partnerships.

Khan noted the current AEW/WBD domestic rights deal runs through 2027 with a one-year extension option and pointed out there is currently no wrestling programming on Paramount Plus, but believes combining HBO Max and Paramount Plus will expand buyers and viewers for AEW pay-per-views and strengthen TBS and TNT. The proposed acquisition is still making its way through regulatory processes and faces additional hurdles before it can close.

Originally reported by Wrestling Observer: https://www.f4wonline.com/news/aew/tony-khan-paramount-acquiring-wbd-great-for-aew/.