A new report suggests that TNT and TBS could be adding more professional wrestling content to their lineup.
According to a report from Deadline, Chairperson and Chief Content Officer for Warner Bros. Discovery’s US Network’s Group, Kathleen Finch, notes that due to AEW’s success, it could lead to more wrestling-themed shows for the network.
The article notes that TNT and TBS will put an end to high-prestige and expensive dramas like The Alienist and Snowpiercer. In its place, the networks are looking to expand their sports and unscripted programming. That could mean more wrestling shows. AEW has been seen as a “major draw” on both networks.
Finch said,
“I’ve had some great meetings with agents and production partners to let them know that yes, we’re definitely open for business at TNT, TBS, and at all the brands that make up the WBD US Networks portfolio. We’ve spent the past few months evaluating content, our audience make up, which audience groups we want to grow and what kinds of series we need to do that.
The content teams are looking at both scripted and unscripted, and have already put some exciting projects into development. Once the deals are signed we’ll be able to share more, but for now the message we want to send to the production community is that we’re bullish on delivering great slates to the fans of these Top 10 networks.”
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