“I think Warner Bros. and Paramount can be a great team,” AEW President Tony Khan said during a media call ahead of the Full Gear pay-per-view event.
The promotion head said that while future renewals will eventually arrive, active negotiations are not taking place because significant time remains on the current Warner Bros. agreement.
- Christian Cage: Veteran star is sidelined, navigating a difficult recovery process from broken ribs and a collapsed lung sustained during the All Out ladder match. Khan praised his on-screen and backstage presence and expressed optimism for an eventual return.
- Marcus Mathers: Recent newcomer received high praise following a strong showing on Collision. Having first impressed leadership within Ring of Honor and capitalizing on a chance presented during Chris Jericho’s cruise, Mathers earned a prolonged opportunity.
- The Cut: Jay White’s group officially transitions to the new moniker.
Discussing potential industry trends, Khan pointed to potential collaborations between major media companies as a boon for professional wrestling viewership. He highlighted discussions surrounding a potential bundle pairing HBO Max and Paramount+ as a growth catalyst.
“Absolutely, we’ll be looking to a contract renewal; we’re not really in the process of doing that as a negotiation right now because we still have a lot of time left,” Khan told Wrestling Attitude. “Right now, I’m excited to be working with this new group under the deal we have, and I’m not the person that’s gonna chase people around and ask about contracts.”
Drawing comparisons to his past communication with David Zaslav, Khan emphasized that his primary focus remains on consistent weekly television delivery rather than immediate financial pursuit.
Turning to physical updates within the locker room, Khan addressed the status of veteran star Christian Cage. Cage has remained sidelined since sustaining broken ribs and a collapsed lung during the All Out ladder match.
Khan said that Cage is undergoing a difficult recovery process while praising his on-screen and backstage presence, expressing optimism for an eventual return.
Meanwhile, recent newcomer Marcus Mathers received high praise following a strong showing on Collision. By making a positive impression on management at Ring of Honor and making the most of his opening on Chris Jericho’s cruise, Mathers locked down an extended run.
“I would expect to see more of him in AEW and ROH,” Khan said, noting that Christopher Daniels initially recommended the talent.
Khan pulled back the curtain on the creative evolution surrounding Jay White’s faction, explaining how the newly minted moniker came together. According to the promotion president, the final piece of the puzzle clicked during a direct alignment meeting.
“They were The Last Outfit of an operation, and it’s a good expression, and I got what they were saying… It really felt like the fans loved the angle, and there was a missing piece, and I saw that missing piece with The Cut, and Jay White completely agreed with me, and he embraced it,” Khan told Wrestling Attitude.
| Talent / Group | Status / Update | Upcoming Milestone |
|---|---|---|
| Christian Cage | Recovering from broken ribs and collapsed lung | Targeting eventual in-ring return |
| Marcus Mathers | Secured extended look across AEW and ROH | Continued roster evaluation |
| The Cut (Jay White) | Faction officially rebranded | Full Gear pay-per-view collision |
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