AEW to stream on MAX following new multi-year rights
deal with Warner Bros. Discovery
All Elite Wrestling (AEW) has officially signed a new multi-
year multimedia rights deal with Warner Bros. Discovery.
Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, but
according to sources, the deal is valued at upwards of $150
million per year when all elements are taken into account.
Under the new deal, AEW shows “Dynamite” and “Collision”
will remain on TBS and TNT respectively. But for the first
time since its launch in 2019, AEW programming will stream
live on Max simultaneously for U.S. subscribers and will be
available to stream on-demand starting in January 2025.
“We are honored to announce the extension of our incredible
partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery,” said AEW CEO, GM
and head of creative Tony Khan. “This extension continues
the tradition of iconic wrestling events broadcast on TBS
and TNT, while also establishing a new legacy for AEW
through weekly live streams on Max for years to come. We
thank David Zaslav, Kathleen Finch and everyone at WBD for
their tireless support of All Elite Wrestling since its
inception, as well as the AEW fans, talent and staff that
helped make this possible.”
The deal also includes enhanced distribution rights across
social media as well as potential new AEW programming on
linear and digital platforms. Furthermore, AEW live pay-per-
views will be available on Max later in 2025 at a discounted
price per event, with all marketing and promotions of those
events exclusively centered on Max.
“Tony Khan and the entire AEW team have been incredible
partners, and we are thrilled to strike this expanded
agreement to deliver amazing new AEW content and stories to
TNT and TBS, as well as bring the thrilling live action to
Max for the first time,” said Kathleen Finch, chairman and
CEO of US Networks for Warner Bros. Discovery. “We are
focused on creating fresh and authentic experiences for
AEW’s passionate and engaged fanbase while also introducing
them to our growing lineup of high-action sports and
entertainment at TNT and beyond.”
AEW’s flagship show, “Dynamite,” debuted on TNT in October
2019. The show currently ranks as Wednesday’s number one
cable entertainment series among adults 18-49. “Collision”
is currently in the top five of in its Saturday timeslot
among both adults 18-49 and men 18-49.
