Judge temporarily halts Paramount's buyout of AEW media partner WBD
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 6:12 PM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
A judge has placed a temporary hold on Paramount's buyout of Warner Brothers Discovery, AEW's media partner. The decision comes after a coalition of 12 states filed for a restraining order, claiming the merger could harm competition. The hold allows for a pause of up to 28 days while the coalition seeks a preliminary injunction. Paramount is working to expedite a hearing in late August to avoid financial penalties to WBD shareholders if the merger is not finalized by September 30. The judge noted that Paramount conceded it would not be harmed by this temporary delay.
- •Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin ordered a temporary halt to the merger.
- •The coalition argues the merger harms competition in cable and theatrical markets.
- •Paramount faces potential payments to WBD investors if the deal isn't finalized.
- •A preliminary injunction could block the merger until a ruling is made.
- •Paramount is pushing for a hearing on the injunction in late August.
- 6:12 PMWrestling Inc — Paramount Buyout Of AEW Media Partner WBD Put On Hold By Judge
"Paramount's buyout of AEW media partner Warner Brothers Discovery has hit a snag, after a judge put a temporary hold on the merger on Monday
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