WWE AEW merger has been one of the unthinkable notions for the pro-wrestling universe where the two top companies of this industry may end up working together. They’re bitter rivals and that scenario could have happened only in the dream until the situation presented the opportunity, itself with WWE agreeing to be a sell-out.
As per the ongoing reports, WWE is likely going to be sold by mid-2023, if Vince McMahon and Nick Khan’s plan can be executed in a proper way in the coming months. Mr. McMahon almost bulldozed his way back to the company’s Board of Directors as he’s now in search of a buyer. This decision may not end up well among the fans but the good thing is that a possibility of a WWE AEW merger has also arrived.
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According to a report by Barrons, The Wall Street Journal‘s sister publication, a potential WWE AEW deal was mentioned since Tony Khan and his father are on the list of potential buyers for WWE. It was added that the AEW owners could also look for a financial partner to acquire things in WWE.
“All Elite Wrestling—the top rival to WWE, led by Tony Khan and family—is in the pool of potential buyers for WWE, a person close to the potential transaction told Barron’s, adding that the Khans will likely look for a financial partner to acquire the asset. Tony Khan’s father Shahid Khan, a co-owner of AEW, already owns the football team Jacksonville Jaguars and the English soccer club Fulham Football Club, indicating the duo has deep pockets.”
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Khans are exploring options for a WWE AEW merger
A new report from CNBC also revealed through an anonymous AEW source which stated that The Khans, who also own the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars and the Premier League’s Fulham FC, are exploring the possibility of a WWE AEW partnership “with a strategic media company to share the intellectual property while merging the wrestling leagues.”
It was further added that The Khans are “open to discussing a potential role for [Vince] McMahon” if a WWE AEW merger could fall in place. However, it’s “unclear what type of job McMahon would want with WWE after a sale.”
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Despite all the ongoing rumors, the report also pointed out that The Khans are yet to initiate any sort of talks with McMahon or Nick Khan, the current WWE CEO who reportedly met with executives at Disney and ESPN to possibly discuss future deals regarding WWE sell-out.
