Tony Khan discusses AEW's future with Skydance CEO David Ellison
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 11:57 PM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026
Tony Khan, President of AEW, spoke about his discussions with David Ellison, CEO of Skydance, regarding the future of All Elite Wrestling during a press conference after AEW WrestleDream. Khan praised Ellison, noting their shared excitement about the opportunities following the recent merger of Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount. AEW's media rights deal ensures programming on TBS and TNT through at least 2028, valued at up to $150 million annually. Khan expressed optimism about what the new partnership with Skydance could bring to AEW.
- •Tony Khan had conversations with David Ellison about AEW's future.
- •The merger of Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount creates new opportunities for AEW.
- •AEW's current media rights deal runs through at least 2028.
- •Khan praised Ellison as a positive partnership for AEW.
- 11:57 PMWrestling Inc — Tony Khan Says He's Had Conversations With Skydance CEO David Ellison About AEW
"AEW President Tony Khan said he's had conversations with Skydance CEO David Ellison about AEW and its future.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
WWE•Oct 20, 2026, 12:23 AMTrick Williams kicks up his issue with WWE Champion Sami Zayn again
WWE•Oct 19, 2026, 11:14 PMWWE Star Ludwig Kaiser's Motion To Dismiss Battery Charge Denied, Per Court Records
WWE•Oct 19, 2026, 11:00 PMWWE Raw results, live discussion (Oct. 19, 2026): Roman better number his plans
WWE•Oct 19, 2026, 10:48 PMUpdate On Reckless Driving Charge Against Former WWE CEO Vince McMahon
WWE•Oct 19, 2026, 10:15 PMBiggest Winners And Losers Of The Week — 10/19/2026
WWE•Oct 19, 2026, 9:00 PMBilly Gunn sides with CM Punk while talking infamous AEW brawl