As we previously reported here on eWn, Warner Bros. Discovery is in favor of expanding the AEW pay-per-view schedule in the future, as the two sides are currently deep into negotiations to extend their TV rights deal.
AEW previously expanded their four-event pay-per-view schedule last year with Forbidden Door before adding All In 2023 at Wembley Stadium next month.
It’s unclear whether these monthly events will be standalone pay-per-view events or part of the MAX streaming service.
During the ROH Death Before Dishonor media call, AEW President Tony Khan was asked about what he believes to be the optimum number of pay-per-view events. He said,
“I think it’s evolving. I believe no wrestling company that has ever expanded its pay-per-view calendar due to demand and economics has ever regretted that decision. In general, there have been factors that have helped wrestling companies rise and fall over the years, but I do think expanding your pay-per-view calendar has often been something that has been seen as revenue positive and an overall positive for companies. Certainly, when there was competition in the past, more pay-per-views was the standard. For us, we launched with a very methodical plan. We built a really solid calendar of major events. Now, we’re talking about six major events that are pay-per-view worthy. As for expanding the calendar even further, it’s something we’ve talked to Warner Brothers Discovery about and it’s something everyone believes could be revenue positive. It’s something to certainly consider, but I’m very happy with what we’ve built.”
