Tony Khan: Skydance CEO Excited About AEW
“very excited and positive— Tony Khan
All Elite Wrestling President Tony Khan held the 2026 WrestleDream media call on October 15. At the beginning of the call, Khan revealed he has been in discussions with Skydance since the completion of the Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery merger.
Khan has also spoken directly with Skydance CEO David Ellison. He noted that Channing Dungey, Chairperson of Warner Bros. Television, has served as a strong advocate during these talks.
According to Khan, Ellison has expressed being very excited and positive about AEW and believes in the company. Khan described these developments as encouraging for the promotion's future.
Khan further highlighted that the continued roles of Dungey and J.B. Perrette, CEO and President of Global Streaming and Games for Warner Bros. Discovery, after the merger represent positive news for AEW.
Story timeline · 30 reports
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Source: Fightful
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