All Elite Wrestling (AEW) has officially signed a new multi-year media rights deal with Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). Here are the key details:

* **Increased Value:** While exact figures haven't been released, reports indicate the deal is worth "upwards of $150 million per year," a significant increase from their previous agreement.
* **Dynamite and Collision Stay Put:** AEW's flagship shows, Dynamite and Collision, will remain on their current networks, TBS and TNT, respectively.
* **Streaming on Max:** Starting in January 2025, both Dynamite and Collision will be simulcast live on WBD's streaming service, Max (formerly HBO Max), in the US. On-demand viewing will also be available.
* **PPV Changes:** AEW pay-per-views will be available at a discounted rate for Max subscribers.
* **No Mention of Rampage or TruTV:** Interestingly, the announcement didn't mention AEW Rampage or any involvement with TruTV, both of which were included in earlier speculation about the deal.

**What this means for AEW:**

* **Increased Revenue:** The new deal represents a major financial boost for AEW, allowing them to invest further in talent, production, and expansion.
* **Wider Reach:** Simulcasting on Max will expose AEW programming to a broader audience, potentially attracting new viewers who don't have traditional cable.
* **Enhanced Streaming Presence:** With WWE Raw moving to Netflix, AEW's presence on Max solidifies WBD as a major player in the streaming wrestling market.

This new agreement signifies a strong commitment from WBD to AEW and sets the stage for continued growth and success for the wrestling promotion.

Bad Blood is almost here, and after that Raw, things are looking...interesting.
Jey Uso wants revenge on Roman Reigns. Reasons? Unclear.
Bron Breakker demands respect, acts like a brat. Pick a lane, Bron.
The New Day are fading fast. So much for "New Day rocks!"
Rey Mysterio finally lost his mask. Took long enough.
Lyra Valkyria is back! To fight...Pure Fusion Collective? Okay...
CM Punk and Drew McIntyre argued in a cage. Naturally.
Judgment Day beat up Damien Priest. Again. Dominik Mysterio is somehow more important than the women's title. Sure.
Wyatt's latest video was pure gibberish. Color me shocked.
Sami Zayn wants a title shot because...WrestleMania? Gunther will give him one because...his dad got roasted? Uh huh.
The Last Man Standing match had a ring implosion. Obviously. Seth Rollins is feuding with Braun Strowman. Why not?
Basically, Bad Blood is shaping up to be a wild night of questionable booking. Get your popcorn ready.





Jey Uso with a house show promo. Bron Breakker with respect respect.
Slow burn of New Day till their contract runs out? Rey Mysterio unmasked... About 24 years too late.
Lyra Valkyria is back to deal with PFC. Katana and Kayden sparring with Fire and Ice
CM Punk Drew McIntyre confront with security​ in a cage? Punk living in a hotel in preparation?
More Judgement Day beating up Damien Priest with the numbers game. Dominik Mysterio and the shark cage the focus away from the women's world title rematch.
Wyatt Sicks VHS makes no sense.
Sami Zayn relitigating WrestleMania to get a world title shot. Gunther's Dad embarrassment convinces a title shot
Last monster standing for those who stuck around for three hours. Ring implosion spot and Seth Rollins will start a feud with BBR.
Miz is manipulated by Karrion Kross to turn heel.

Wrestleview on X: A fantastic way for the three-hour #WWERaw era of the USA Network come to an end. This show was packed with great stuff: great matches and great build-up for Bad Blood. I'm psyched for Saturday, and next week's Raw looks totally stacked. WWE continues to be red hot.
Absolutely phenomenal Last Monster Standing Match. It was pure chaos. The massive chokeslam through the table, Strowman diving onto everyone, Death Valley Driver off the crate, the ring imploding, Seth Rollins returning... absolutely beautiful insanity.
NXT debuts on the CW and they needed a lot of help from the main roster to bolster it. WWE totally assumed that everyone watching on a new channel knows who all these stars are.

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