AEW dedicates Wednesday’s Dynamite to Ted Turner
Wednesday night’s episode of AEW Dynamite will be presented in honor of Ted Turner.
Following Turner’s passing, AEW sent out a tribute honoring the man who was responsible for bringing pro wrestling to TBS/TNT. The tribute stated that tonight’s Dynamite is being dedicated to Turner. Taking place from North Charleston, South Carolina, the show is airing on TBS as a three-hour live Dynamite/Collision special.
“AEW mourns the loss of Ted Turner and sends our condolences,” the promotion wrote. “A pioneer of TV and founder of TBS & TNT, Turner championed pro wrestling on his networks since the 1970’s. AEW proudly continues that tradition, and we dedicate Wednesday Night Dynamite tonight on TBS to his memory.”
Nearly 20 years after WCW closed its doors, AEW brought pro wrestling back to TNT when Dynamite launched on the station in 2019. Dynamite is now broadcast on TBS live every Wednesday with Collision typically airing on TNT on Saturday. AEW programming is also simulcast on HBO Max.
Turner passed away at 87 years old today following a battle with Lewy body dementia. One of the most famous and successful businessmen of our time, he founded TBS, TNT, and CNN, owned WCW, and was once the owner of the Atlanta Braves, Hawks, and Thrashers.
Here is the announced lineup for tonight’s special:
AEW Dynamite/Collision (Wednesday, May 6) —
- AEW Champion Darby Allin defends against Kevin Knight
- Double Jeopardy match: Dax Harwood vs. Orange Cassidy
- AEW Continental Championship Eliminator: Jon Moxley vs. Juice Robinson
- Kris Statlander & Hikaru Shida vs. Mina Shirakawa & Harley Cameron
AEW mourns the loss of Ted Turner and sends our condolences. A pioneer of TV and founder of TBS & TNT, Turner championed pro wrestling on his networks since the 1970's. AEW proudly continues that tradition, and we dedicate Wednesday Night Dynamite tonight on TBS to his memory. pic.twitter.com/S5lJJNDyAF
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) May 6, 2026
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