I know AEW does better ratings then a lot of other stuff on TNT and TBS. Like I have said losing AEW would be a big blow to my moral. Its my favorite promotion right now. I mean I am thinking if Netflix is NOT buying the networks then we are real good.
No, Netflix isn't. They have no interest in cable networks. All reports indicate Discovery Global is keeping the cable channels. The real question moving forward will be if AEW will stay on HBOMax after that deal is up.
If AEW is making the money for them via PPVs and such, I could see why Netflix would see beneficial to keep them around. As far as I know they are under no obligation to WWE to not air other wrestling on anything they own. They are paying WWE, not the other way around. Will be something interesting to follow.
That's all assuming this deal doesn't get blocked. The WGA and DGA are pissed and calling for it to get blocked.