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AEW to Revolutionize Wrestling Broadcasts with WBD’s High-Tech Production Trucks in 2025

One Big Thing

AEW is set to dramatically upgrade its broadcast quality in 2025, gaining access to Warner Bros. Discovery’s advanced IP-based production trucks as part of their new TV rights deal.

Why It Matters

This technological leap positions AEW to deliver a more polished, sports-style presentation, potentially closing the production value gap with WWE and elevating the overall viewer experience.

By The Numbers

AEW plans to deploy 20-25 cameras for major events like All In Texas
• Implementation begins in 2025, coinciding with content streaming on Max
• Affects all AEW events, from weekly shows to pay-per-views

Key Details

Production Upgrades

• Transition to IP-based technology
• Enhanced in-arena presentation during broadcast downtime
• Distinct split between live event and TV show experiences

From The Source

“We want to create a nice split between the live event and TV show, just to make that experience for those in the house feel a bit more special,” says Mike Mansury, AEW EVP and head of global production.

Strategic Vision

• Positions AEW as technology trendsetter in wrestling
• Addresses unique challenges of wrestling’s hybrid format
• Enhances live audience engagement during commercial breaks

Looking Ahead

These upgrades represent a significant step in AEW’s evolution, potentially reshaping how wrestling is presented on television. The enhanced production values could attract new viewers while better serving the existing fanbase.

What improvements would you like to see in AEW’s broadcast presentation when these changes take effect in 2025? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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