Ring of Honor (ROH) continues to operate without a traditional television broadcast deal, despite ongoing discussions and notable interest from various parties over the years. Fans and industry insiders have observed that the absence of a dedicated ROH TV slot stems largely from specific expectations held by Tony Khan regarding the value of such an agreement.
From ROH TV Talks to AEW Dynamite Replays on TruTV
At one stage, negotiations considered placing ROH on a regular television time slot, with Tony Khan reportedly setting a certain valuation for what such a deal should be worth. While those negotiations did not result in a direct ROH broadcast, they led to a related outcome involving AEW programming. Since January, TruTV has aired replays of AEW Dynamite on Friday nights at 10 PM ET, a timeslot initially part of the discussions surrounding a potential ROH show.
This arrangement came about because the terms for a dedicated ROH program were not suitable at the time, but both Tony Khan and AEW were agreeable to providing a slot for Dynamite replays instead. Financial aspects of airing these replays were not expected by AEW during the original rights discussions, yet all parties managed to reach an accord that launched the current TruTV setup.
Interest from Potential Partners and Unconfirmed Concepts
Several potential broadcast partners have expressed interest in securing ROH television rights over recent years, although there is no clear evidence that any negotiations advanced close to completion. Additionally, rumors about an AEW Shockwave show surfaced, but were confirmed by sources to be more of a conceptual pitch rather than a project in active development.
Looking Ahead for ROH’s Television Presence
The ongoing uncertainty surrounding ROH’s traditional TV prospects reflects a complex balance of valuation, programming strategy, and partner negotiations. As discussions continue, the wrestling community remains attentive to future announcements that may finally bring ROH onto a conventional broadcast platform. This development would have a significant impact on the promotion’s visibility and fan engagement, potentially expanding its audience beyond current digital and streaming outlets.
“There were discussions at one point about a potential TV deal for ROH, with Tony Khan reportedly having a specific valuation in mind for what he believed such a deal should be worth.” —Sources
“While the terms weren’t quite right to lock in a dedicated ROH show, Tony Khan and AEW was open to offering a Dynamite replay in that window, which ultimately led to the current TruTV arrangement.” —Sources
“Interestingly, the financial terms weren’t something AEW had anticipated during their original rights negotiations, but both sides were able to come to a deal to make the weekly replays happen.” —Sources
“Similarly, rumors floated around about a possible AEW Shockwave show, but sources noted that it was more of a pitch or concept than anything officially in development.” —Sources
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