Note on AEW Graphic Shown at WBD Upfront Presentation

PWInsider has an update regarding if AEW was mentioned at today’s Warner Bros. Discovery Upfront presentation. According to the report, AEW was not specifically mentioned during the WBD Upfronts.

However, the presentation did show an AEW graphic that featured Will Ospreay, Willow Nightingale, MJF, Jon Moxley, and others. The graphic was shown as part of a montage of WBD programming, that also included Shark Week, 90 Day Fiancé , and more.

Of course, WBD is in the midst of a merger with Paramount Skydance. The merger is expected to close in Q3 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory clearances.

WBD is currently AEW’s main broadcast partner and an owner with a minority stake in the company (less than 10%). Meanwhile, Paramount is a major streaming partner for UFC, which is also owned by WWE parent company TKO.

Additionally, AEW is currently in the midst of a multi-year broadcast agreement with WBD, which is believed to have a three-year length with an option for a fourth. The current deal is expected to run through the end of 2027.