Craig H Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 If I had to guess, I'd put the Khan's chances of buying WWE at 5% or less. I think the most likely buyer is the Saudi PIF simple because they'll go over and above the bid anyone else puts in. I can't see Endeavor or NBC, going over the top with their bid. Although the Endeavor angle is interesting considering they kept Dana in place and likely would do the same with Vince, but then again, so would the Saudis. I think the biggest risk with selling to NBC is that while yes, they wouldn't have to bother with TV rights deals, they could very well pull the plug on Vince and put someone else in charge similar to what happened with SNL, although that was generations ago. If Vince is interested in staying in power, which will all know he is, then I think it's the Saudi PIF and Endeavor that would have the greatest shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig H Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 In fact, I don't even think Vince would talk to any reps from Tony and Shahid's camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Cincinnati Posted January 12, 2023 Author Share Posted January 12, 2023 16 minutes ago, Matt D said: I just want Tony to get the library. I know certain parties would be aghast by such an idea, but those parties are incorrect. There's much more of a chance of us getting Omni shows with Tony owning the footage. On this front, I have wondered if no matter who acquires it if Tony would check on the availability of any footage the new owners might not consider monetizable or relevant to WWE's cultural footprint. We have every reason to believe he'd want as much as possible. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig H Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 Internet tape trader who started a sleaze thread goes on to nearly literally and legally own nearly all wrestling footage is one hell of a story. 9 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsalvajeloco Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 9 minutes ago, Craig H said: In fact, I don't even think Vince would talk to any reps from Tony and Shahid's camp. They are not mortal enemies. If that camp is interested, they will take the meeting but I am not sure what would come of it if they aren't hearing the number they want. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsalvajeloco Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 2 minutes ago, Craig H said: Internet tape trader who started a sleaze thread goes on to nearly literally and legally own nearly all wrestling footage is one hell of a story. Great story but the greatest story is Randy Orton doing all that posturing to just end up working for Tony Khan anyway. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheVileOne Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 Do it, Shahid. Buy WWE. 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 4 minutes ago, Elsalvajeloco said: Great story but the greatest story is Randy Orton doing all that posturing to just end up working for Tony Khan anyway. Andrade and Miro absolutely seething right now. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 (edited) No way should Tony buy WWE. All those Intercontinental title matches will just water Dynamite down. Edited January 12, 2023 by Dog 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 Double post so this one can be serious: I think Wrestlenomics said Big Poppa Khan is worth about $16 billion, and who knows how much of that is liquid. So they'd have to do the same as everyone else and get other investors or loans involved. Probably not worth it to Dad, who had a very low opinion of wrestling pre-AEW, to compete with the big guns. (I assume Vince just takes the highest bidder.) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Comedian Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 24 minutes ago, Elsalvajeloco said: They are not mortal enemies. If that camp is interested, they will take the meeting but I am not sure what would come of it if they aren't hearing the number they want. While there's no bitter rivalry there like Vince-Ted, I still think Vince would be too wary of a "being beaten at his own game" narrative to sell to a direct competitor in the sports entertainment field... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piranesi Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 I always thought of Vince as the kind of guy who needed to win. Be #1. The idea that he would sell out to a richer man in the end because all along it was just a long con for the biggest cashout possible seems odd to me for him. Like it would bug him forever that he wasn't still winning the game. Or he's just that good a player that he got me to be a mark for the idea that he was a mark for himself. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Lord Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 3 minutes ago, piranesi said: I always thought of Vince as the kind of guy who needed to win. Be #1. The idea that he would sell out to a richer man in the end because all along it was just a long con for the biggest cashout possible seems odd to me for him. Like it would bug him forever that he wasn't still winning the game. Or he's just that good a player that he got me to be a mark for the idea that he was a mark for himself. As much fun as it would be for The Khan's to buy the WWE, it wouldn't happen. Mostly for Vince's ego. I think he would sabotage the company before he ever let someone in competition with him buy it and possibly take it to even bigger heights. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimLivingston Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 Reports are now that Khan (non-Tony division) had discussions with Disney, so they’re absolutely doing their due diligence with the major players. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheVileOne Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 16 minutes ago, Dog said: Double post so this one can be serious: I think Wrestlenomics said Big Poppa Khan is worth about $16 billion, and who knows how much of that is liquid. So they'd have to do the same as everyone else and get other investors or loans involved. Probably not worth it to Dad, who had a very low opinion of wrestling pre-AEW, to compete with the big guns. (I assume Vince just takes the highest bidder.) Well the Barron's story said they would look for a financial partner. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsalvajeloco Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 6 minutes ago, TimLivingston said: Reports are now that Khan (non-Tony division) had discussions with Disney, so they’re absolutely doing their due diligence with the major players. Apparently, Disney wanted to buy UFC in 2016 and then they didn't. So yeah. Hey @TheVileOne, is Lorenzo still going to buy the Raiders? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimo Necro Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 Shahid Khan buying WWE would be worth it just so we can get a photo of TK hugging Vince at the press conference with Vince making that sneering disgusted face he does. Then the photo of TK hugging Triple H on his first day at TV. More TK hugging people is essentially what I’m looking for out of all this. 1 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boydy Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 Maybe Hunter and Steph could partner up with the Khans to buy Vince's company from him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsalvajeloco Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 1 minute ago, Ultimo Necro said: Shahid Khan buying WWE would be worth it just so we can get a photo of TK hugging Vince at the press conference with Vince making that sneering disgusted face he does. Like when Mankind hugged Vince when he was hand selected to be the WWF champ? That would be awesome. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammo~! Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 3 minutes ago, Boydy said: Maybe Hunter and Steph could partner up with the Khans to buy Vince's company from him? I don't think either of them have the billions of dollars Shad would need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
For Great Justice Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 Not that Vince gives a damn about getting into trouble with the SEC but by law as a fiduciary doesn’t Vince as chairman have to consider the Khans’ offer in the event it’s the strongest on the table? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammo~! Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 9 minutes ago, Ultimo Necro said: Then the photo of TK hugging Triple H on his first day at TV. Ok but hear me out: The Khans buy WWE and then push Rampage back 2 hours for a special simulcast and Tony shows up at the top of the hour and says that Triple H is "Triple G, Triple O, Triple N, Triple E" 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 10 minutes ago, Ultimo Necro said: Shahid Khan buying WWE would be worth it just so we can get a photo of TK hugging Vince at the press conference with Vince making that sneering disgusted face he does. Then the photo of TK hugging Triple H on his first day at TV. More TK hugging people is essentially what I’m looking for out of all this. Could HHH do the worker point while Tony hugs??? Talk about a power struggle. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raziel Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 I know some are kinda wishcasting the Khan's buying WWE, but it's not likely. Mostly because: 1) Shad may not even have the billions needed to buy the controlling interest, nor do I really think he'd be willing to shell out that much for another toy for Tony. 2) Tony doesn't have the money himself. 3) No one is buying until the next TV deal is started, or is perhaps even done, as the value pretty much valuates the company, and the last thing someone wants is to buy the company for a Billion then they get undercut in the next TV deal (Steph and Hunter were supposedly instrumental in the last deals, and guess who's not around anymore), leading them to take a bath on valuation. Not even the Saudi's are going to move without a deal in place. 4) Speaking of TV Deals, I'm pretty sure it's known that Tony's deal with WBD is that he can't put a wrestling on any network not owned by WBD. It's pretty much the reason RoH is going to YouTube, as has been much talked about here. If there's a TV deal in place and AEW stays on WBD, yeah, he can't run WWE if they're on another network, and locked down for 5-6 years. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worldcupfever Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 9 minutes ago, Sammo~! said: Ok but hear me out: The Khans buy WWE and then push Rampage back 2 hours for a special simulcast and Tony shows up at the top of the hour and says that Triple H is "Triple G, Triple O, Triple N, Triple E" While Jarrett does the Fargo strut in time with TK's manic pace 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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