Episode 219: R.I.P. Ted Turner | WWE Cost Cutting | AEW's TV Future

Episode 219: R.I.P. Ted Turner | WWE Cost Cutting | AEW's TV Future

May 8, 2026 · 45 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the passing of Ted Turner, WWE's cost-cutting measures, and the potential jeopardy of AEW's TV future.

Ted Turner, who founded CNN and owned WCW for over a decade, passed away. TKO Group Holdings (and by extension, WWE) are cutting costs and requesting talent take pay cuts or pink slips. Is AEW's TV future in jeopardy? We've also got lawfare south of the border.

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