For subscribers: Dave Meltzer on how the eventual WBD split could affect AEW

The following is an excerpt from a subscriber-exclusive story by Dave Meltzer on today’s news from WBD. For the full article, click here.

In a deal that will likely have major ramifications on AEW, although maybe not for a few years, the long-rumored split of WBD into two companies was announced on 6/9.

The actual separation will go into effect at some point in mid-2026.

But as far as long-term of AEW, this is a gigantic story, filled with a lot of questions and no answers.  It’s possible it could have little effect in the big picture and is not expected to have any impact on AEW over the short-term.  If AEW’s television and streaming results are both considered positive in 2027, when the decisions regarding a new deal would have to be made. Positive results also could put AEW into a situation with multiple bidders at that point.

If not, the ramifications couldn’t be bigger and would affect the entire future of the company.

For the full story, click here.