WBD Pushes AEW to Elevate ‘Maximum Carnage’ Dynamite: What You Need to Know

One Big Thing

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) requested AEW to make their upcoming Cincinnati Dynamite episode “important” for advertising purposes, leading to the creation of “Maximum Carnage” special event.

Key Details

• The event will take place at the Andrew J. Brady Music Center in Cincinnati
• Jon Moxley will defend the AEW World Championship
• HOOK faces Christian Cage in a highly anticipated singles match
• AEW Collision will also broadcast from the same venue the following night

By the Numbers

• Two consecutive nights of AEW programming in Cincinnati
• One World Championship match
• One Casino Gauntlet Match to determine the #1 contender

Schedule Changes

• AEW Collision relocated from Louisville’s Broadbent Arena
• New location: Brady Music Center in Cincinnati
• Date remains January 16

Why It Matters

This programming shift shows WBD’s active involvement in AEW’s content strategy and their push to create more significant television events. The move to consolidate both shows in Cincinnati also suggests a focus on maximizing audience attendance and production efficiency.

The Big Question

Will this WBD-influenced special edition of Dynamite lead to higher ratings and set a new standard for AEW’s weekly programming? Share your thoughts in the comments below.