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Netflix Acquires WB ($82B Deal Explained) | AEW Future, GCW Crisis & The Perfect Retirement I CS 49
Episode 49
Friday, 12 December, 2025

The wrestling business just changed forever, and the greatest of all time is saying goodbye. In this episode, we break down the massive $82.7 Billion deal that sees Netflix acquire Warner Bros., HBO, and Max—and what the confusing "Discovery Global" spinoff means for AEW’s future on TNT/TBS. Plus, we discuss the sobering comments from GCW promoter Brett Lauderdale about the independent wrestling "down cycle." Is the indie bubble bursting? Finally, we look ahead to Saturday to discuss the concept of The Perfect Retirement. From Shawn Michaels to Stone Cold, very few get it right. Can John Cena stick the landing against Gunther? 👇 TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE 👇 📺 NETFLIX BUYS WARNER BROS: The AEW Fallout Netflix has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Warner Bros. Studios and HBO Max. But with the cable networks (TNT/TBS) spinning off into a new company called "Discovery Global," where does this leave Tony Khan and AEW? We analyze if AEW loses its shot at streaming on Max and if Netflix is becoming a wrestling monopoly with WWE Raw and WB under one roof. 📉 THE INDIE WRESTLING RECESSION? GCW Promoter Brett Lauderdale recently admitted the scene is in a "down cycle," citing the economy, wallet fatigue, and a lack of drawing power. We debate if the "Super Fan Promoter" era is dead and if fans are too burned out by WWE/AEW saturation to support local shows. 👋 THE PERFECT RETIREMENT: John Cena’s Last Stand It’s finally here. We analyze the art of the wrestling goodbye. Does "going out on your back" actually ruin the moment? We compare the gold standard (HBK vs. Undertaker) to the cautionary tales (Ric Flair), and debate what John Cena needs to do this Saturday to achieve the elusive Perfect Retirement.