Eric Bischoff just dropped a reality check on AEWs future media worthand according to him, the promotion has burned through its value with five straight years of decline.
During a deep dive into AEWs media outlook during his 86 Weeks podcast, Bischoff didnt sugarcoat what kind of value AEW could command if Warner Bros Discovery decides to cut bait. He explained that AEWs consistent year-over-year audience loss has left them with no leverage.
Bischoff compared AEWs current situation to TNAs downfall after losing its Spike TV deal. He said AEW is in the same desperate territory, where only small networks with little reach would even consider making a deal.
He also took the opportunity to say I told you so to Tony Khan, revealing that from day one he advised AEW to focus on digital platforms over cable.
AEWs streaming numbers on Max reportedly arent being tracked clearly, which further complicates future negotiations. With Netflix, Paramount, and Comcast all showing interest in acquiring WBDand all already partnered with WWEBischoff thinks AEW has few options left.
He closed the conversation with a brutal summary of what he sees as AEWs five-year pattern of self-destruction.
AEW is still on the air for now, but if Bischoffs predictions hold, the clock might be ticking on their current media dealand their long-term viability on television.
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