As previously reported, Andrew Zarian of The Mat Men Pro Wrestling podcast indicated that an announcement regarding AEW pay-per-views (PPVs) streaming live on HBO Max is expected within the coming weeks.
According to Fightful Select, sources close to the situation anticipate that other platforms will continue to show AEW PPVs even after they are integrated into HBO Max. The report also mentioned several possibilities concerning pricing. One suggestion is that the cost of HBO Max could be deducted from the price of AEW PPVs for each purchase, while another idea involves applying a $10 discount to Max subscribers. Currently, there have been no discussions about offering AEW PPVs on HBO Max at no additional cost, as this would require significant changes to the promotional rights deal with Warner Bros. Discovery, given that PPV revenue is a major income source for AEW.
Fightful Select was informed at the time of the initial announcement that HBO Max (previously known as Max) was not yet adequately prepared for live PPVs or other purchase-type broadcasts. Some were reportedly surprised that the integration was announced at that moment.
AEW currently has Prime Video as a distributor for its PPVs, as well as Triller for international broadcasts, although Triller is no longer airing them in the U.S. For obvious reasons, HBO Max will be promoted as the preferred platform for AEW PPVs during their broadcasts.
