WWE Believes AEW May Struggle To Land Major TV Deal After Current Contract Ends

TLDR

According to a Wrestling Observer Newsletter report, WWE sources are internally discussing the possibility that AEW may struggle to secure a major TV deal when their current contract expires at the end of 2027, with some high-level WWE personnel reportedly talking as if AEW won't get another deal. The uncertainty stems from the ongoing Paramount/Skydance merger situation, as WWE sources admit nobody knows who will make programming decisions once the merger is finalized or whether AEW will remain part of the company's future plans.