Tony Khan believes the Warner Bros.-Paramount merger will ultimately strengthen AEW, with the company president once again publicly backing the combination of the two media giants.
Ahead of tonight’s AEW Dynamite from the Fishers Event Center in Fishers, Indiana, Khan posted a video on social media discussing the merger. He also revealed that representatives from Warner Bros. Discovery will be attending the show.
Khan described it as a “fantastic week” for AEW and reiterated his long-standing support for Warner Bros. and Paramount joining forces. “I’ve made it no secret dozens and dozens of times I’ve gone on the record and said I look forward to a time when hopefully it will be Paramount and Warner Brothers together,” Khan said. “I think it’ll make AEW stronger.”
The AEW President added that he believes the two companies are now getting closer to that point. “I’ve said time and time again, and I believe we are very close to that time.”
Khan also praised Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison, pointing to Ellison’s interest in professional wrestling and sports as well as their previous connections through the NFL. “What a fantastic announcement for AEW and our fans to have the leadership of the great David Ellison coming in,” Khan said. “I’ve said it time and time again, this is somebody who loves professional wrestling and loves sports.”
Khan went on to highlight Ellison’s background in television and film, along with his involvement in the NFL. “Who I’ve worked with in the National Football League, whether it’s NFL Films or now CBS and the great partnership with the NFL. This is a great TV producer, a great film producer, and somebody who I think is going to be a great leader for Warner Brothers just like he is now for Paramount.”
The proposed Warner Bros. Discovery-Paramount merger cleared a significant legal hurdle on Monday when Paramount reached a settlement with California and 11 other states that had sued to block the transaction. The settlement remains subject to court approval.
— Tony Khan (@TonyKhan) September 23, 2026
