With Warner Bros. Discovery officially planning to split into two separate companies by mid-2026, questions are swirling around what this move means for AEWand now Dave Meltzer has weighed in.
Speaking on Wrestling Observer Radio with Garrett Gonzales, Meltzer didnt hold back about the magnitude of the news, especially with AEWs deal with WBD stretching through 2027.
One of the key issues? The synergy between streaming and TV is about to disappear.
Meltzer also gave credit to the two men now running WBDs soon-to-be-split businessesDavid Zaslav and Gunnar Wiedenfelsas being instrumental in landing AEW its current deal.
AEWs current home on TBS and TNT is safe for now, and their deal runs through 2027 with an option for 2028. But with the Max streaming plan possibly shifting under a separate banner next year, the long-term outlook isnt as secure.
When billion-dollar executives start playing corporate chess, things can shift fast. AEW got a strong hand thanks to Zaslav and Gunnarbut now those cards are being reshuffled.
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