Update on WWE-WDB rumors
Added 2023-04-22 23:52:37 +0000 UTCJim Miller caused a bit of a stir in noting that he wouldn’t be surprised if WBD was interested in WWE content if they lose the NBA.
Based on information Fightful has received, that hasn’t been the case. Several WWE higher ups had inquired as to whether or not that’s something people within the industry have heard, and noted that they’d not heard about that whatsoever. We’re told there haven’t been conversations regarding WWE with Warner Bros. Discovery. There have been conversations with several places that serve as possibilities, however.
On the other side, sources at Warner Bros. Discovery actually tell us the opposite. There was nothing ill of WWE noted in our conversations, but they indicated that WBD is gearing up to substantially expand their relationship with All Elite Wrestling from both a financial and content perspective that will become evident soon. It was hinted that this involves the upcoming Collision show, as well as more possible content.
Comments
Not to mention “if they lose the NBA” is doing an awful lot of heavy lifting, since TNT is synonymous with the NBA and no way they get outbid.
Joseph Cloud
2023-04-23 15:58:51 +0000 UTCAppreciate you, David -- SRS
Fightful Select
2023-04-23 15:50:07 +0000 UTCIt is a bit concerning that someone on a podcast can make this comment, and it shows up on so many other wrestling sites as "news" when its a podcast and a guy that doesn't note or mention sources other than "I've heard of..." Always glad to see SRS fire back that nothing can be confirmed. If only other sites were a bit more selective in what they repost.
David Feig
2023-04-23 03:29:49 +0000 UTCSounds like their way of hinting at streaming deal
Steffon Manor
2023-04-23 02:53:45 +0000 UTCI am not saying WBD is interested, but it would not not make sense, considering WWE is still a much bigger name.
Shawn Ryu
2023-04-23 01:55:38 +0000 UTCI don't think you understand
Fightful Select
2023-04-23 01:37:16 +0000 UTCWhat else would WBD say though. No point in souring the current relationship if the new wanted one doesn’t work out. Also WBD only loses the NBA if they are too cheap and won’t pay the prices.
Jesse J Rivera
2023-04-23 01:11:01 +0000 UTCEndeavor said they wasn’t buying WWE either so take these things with a grain of salt these things change throughout the course of time so we have to wait especially in media negotiations
Said Amadu-Suka
2023-04-23 01:06:52 +0000 UTCGood news for AEW
e d
2023-04-23 00:50:01 +0000 UTCI'm sure NBC or whoever would scoop them up.
Troy A Palek
2023-04-23 00:36:48 +0000 UTCNBCU is going to make a major play for the rights. In the past they said it was too expensive for them. I guess it changed
slick
2023-04-23 00:32:44 +0000 UTCSounds like AEW is gonna get that bag.
Bryan
2023-04-23 00:15:08 +0000 UTCThere’s no way they lose NBA either.. Ernie, Chuck, and Shaq are amazing. That would be a big loss.
Dylan Stewart
2023-04-23 00:14:50 +0000 UTCWhy do people just make stuff up
Matty Nice
2023-04-23 00:01:07 +0000 UTCWho here isn't shocked by this? lol
Tempo1337
2023-04-23 00:00:31 +0000 UTCBecause the internet is filled with mutants that want AEW to die and look for any sign
Jason O'Dell
2023-04-22 23:59:50 +0000 UTCWhy would anyone think that wbd would even be interested. They're super happy with aew
Masterojack
2023-04-22 23:59:04 +0000 UTC
