The wrestling community has been buzzing with rumors regarding WWE’s potential discussions with Warner Brothers Discovery (WBD) about securing TV rights for WWE Raw. Reports suggested a meeting took place in New York involving Paul “Triple H” Levesque, Nick Khan, and TKO COO Mark Shapiro, with positive outcomes and an alleged mention of CM Punk’s influence. However, a WWE source refuted the information, citing inaccuracies in internal schedules.
According to Nick Hausman, despite initial denials, subsequent reports reinforced the talks, prompting speculation that WWE executives might be concealing information within the company. Dave Meltzer mentioned Punk’s potential meeting with WBD executives during his visit to LA. The purpose of Punk’s trip was initially linked to a WWE house show, but the situation remains unclear.
There’s a prevailing sense that AEW could be at risk of not securing a renewal from WBD for TNT or TBS. A scenario surfaced suggesting WWE Raw could move to TNT or TBS, with AEW potentially shifting to Discovery. AEW sources expressed surprise at this news, indicating uncertainty about the situation. One source mentioned, “Only person who really knows is Zaslav.”
Recent developments, including Tony Khan passing on talks with The CW for ROH and AEW’s TV rights becoming available in early 2024, add complexity to the narrative. The situation is dynamic, and further details are anticipated as the story unfolds, with efforts to bring accurate information to wrestling enthusiasts.
