February 22, 2023 – TBS has greenlit its first new unscripted series of 2023, further
expanding its All Elite Wrestling franchise with “AEW: All Access” – a follow-doc from
the perspectives of the league’s biggest stars. The new series, which was just
announced during another red-hot episode of TBS’ “AEW: Dynamite,” is slated to
premiere this March.
Billed as the ultimate behind-the-scenes experience for fans, the series will
feature Adam Cole, Dr. Britt Baker, Sammy Guevara, Tay Conti, The Young
Bucks, Saraya, Wardlow, and Eddie Kingston along with AEW CEO, GM and
Head of Creative Tony Khan.
Each episode will showcase AEW’s stars as they navigate the week-to-week
challenges to remain at the top, and will track the rivalries between talent as they
vie for fans’ attention. Over the course of the series, viewers will get the chance
to follow the contentious lead-up to AEW’s major wrestling events and matches.
“AEW: All Access” will complement TBS and TNT’s portfolio of top-rated
wrestling content, including “AEW: Dynamite” and “AEW: Rampage”
respectively.
“AEW has such an amazingly loyal and dedicated fan base that brings in more
than 4 million viewers to TBS every Wednesday night,” said Jason Sarlanis,
President, Turner Networks, ID, & HLN. Linear and Streaming. “With ‘All Access,’
we are bringing that incredible audience a whole new way to experience the
wrestling universe they love. We have a powerful partnership with Tony Khan
and AEW. With this new series we are expanding the franchise in a way that
invites viewers inside the world of wrestling like never before.”
“We’re always looking for new ways to engage with fans and give them unique
access to our incredible talent. With the new ‘AEW: All Access’ series, they’ll
have a chance to peek behind the curtain and into the lives of their favorite
wrestlers like never before,” said Tony Khan. “To show the human side of some
of these larger-than-life figures will give fans a rare perspective about who these
wrestlers are when the cameras aren’t typically on.”
From Warner Bros. Unscripted Television, “AEW: All Access” is produced by
Shed Media in association with AEW and Activist Artists Management. Executive
producers are Tony Khan, Dan Peirson, Lisa Shannon, Sam Berns, Alan Bloom,
Bernie Cahill and Jon Kanak.
About TBS
TBS, a Warner Bros. Discovery brand, is a top-rated destination for television among
young adults and known for escapist, good-time entertainment, featuring smart,
imaginative characters with heart and comedic edge. From unscripted and scripted
comedy series to game shows, and animated programming, TBS’ Originals slate is
comprised of some of the most popular shows on cable — “AEW: Dynamite,”
“American Dad!,” “Miracle Workers,” “Wipeout,” “Friday Night Vibes,” and “The Cube” along
with upcoming series, “Stupid Pet Tricks”. TBS’ lineup also includes comedy hits like “Young
Sheldon” and “The Big Bang Theory,” classic sitcom favorites such as “Friends,”
blockbuster movies, and live event coverage of Major League Baseball, the NCAA
Division I Men's Basketball Championship and “ELEAGUE,” Warner Bros. Discovery’s
eSports gaming competition. Website: www.tbs.com
About AEW
Founded by CEO, GM and Head of Creative Tony Khan in 2019, AEW is offering an
alternative to mainstream wrestling, with a roster of world-class talent that is injecting
new spirit, freshness and energy into the industry. “AEW: Dynamite” airs every
Wednesday from 8-10 p.m. ET on TBS and attracts the youngest wrestling audience on
television. The fight-forward show “AEW: Rampage” airs every Friday from 10-11 p.m.
ET on TNT. AEW’s multi-platform content also includes “AEW Dark” and “AEW Dark:
Elevation,” two weekly professional wrestling YouTube series, “Being the Elite,” a
weekly behind-the-scenes YouTube series, and “AEW Unrestricted,” a weekly podcast
series. For more info, check
About Warner Bros. Unscripted Television
Warner Bros. Unscripted Television is the leading unscripted studio in America,
producing over 1500 hours of programming annually across broadcast, cable,
streaming, digital, first-run syndication, podcasts, and high-end documentaries. Led by
studio president Mike Darnell, the division is comprised of Warner Horizon, Shed Media
and Telepictures and produces leading and award-winning series and franchises such
as “The Bachelor,” “The Bachelorette,” “The Voice,” “Extra,” “The Jennifer Hudson
Show,” “Paris in Love,” “The Real Housewives of New York City,” “Below Deck
Adventure,” “911 Crisis Center” and “The Wheel,” as well as premium specials like
“Friends: The Reunion” and “Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts,” among
others.