Tony Khan Eyes TV Deal for ROH, But Warner Bros. Finding Partnership Remains Key
new York, NY – July 20, 2023 – All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and Ring of Honor (ROH) President tony Khan remains focused on securing a television deal for ROH, but stresses any expansion must align with the existing, crucial partnership with Warner Bros.Discovery (WBD). while AEW has firmly established itself on TBS and TNT, ROH currently streams exclusively via its HonorClub service.
Speaking during a recent media call promoting the Death Before Dishonor pay-per-view (via Wrestling Inc.), Khan acknowledged the desire to broaden ROH’s reach. Despite consistently delivering weekly content and critically acclaimed pay-per-view events, the promotion lacks the mainstream visibility a television deal would provide.
“To have another product in the market that I also control the media rights for, it doesn’t need to necessarily be the AEW deal, but for me to do something different, it has to make sense on the scale for our partners,” Khan explained. “Because the warner Brothers Discovery partnership fuels everything. It allows me to maintain the level of this incredible roster of wrestlers, the production, and keep both companies flush with great wrestlers and top events in top venues.”
This statement underscores the importance of the WBD relationship to Khan’s overall strategy. The current deal provides AEW with a stable platform and the financial resources to maintain a high level of production and talent acquisition. Any move to introduce another weekly ROH show would need to be financially viable for WBD and complement, rather than compete with, AEW’s existing programming.Fans have long speculated about ROH joining AEW on television, especially given the shared ownership. However, Khan’s comments suggest a cautious approach, prioritizing a strategic fit within the broader media landscape.
The future of ROH television remains uncertain, but Khan’s commitment to exploring options, coupled with the strength of the WBD partnership, suggests the promotion isn’t giving up on reaching a wider audience.
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