AEW fans hoping for a big network deal might need to pump the brakes on Shockwave landing on FOX. as a new update throws cold water on the idea, indicating it hasnt moved past the discussion stage.
During his January 28 Q&A Live podcast, Sapp was blunt about where things stand: I didnt hear them progressing anymore. Shockwave was just a theory. Thats a far cry from the speculation that had fans believing AEW was deep into negotiations for a new show.
Previously, AEW filed a trademark for Shockwave, fueling speculation that a major broadcast deal could be in the works. Swerve Strickland even teased AEWs potential collaboration with FOX, adding more fuel to the fire. But according to Sapp, its not happeningat least not yet.
When pressed about whether the show would be a one-hour or two-hour broadcast, Sapp had already made it clear previously that there wasnt anything solid to report: I have not heard of the length. I think that would be something as part of a discussion.
That alone signaled that AEW wasnt locking in details. Now, with his latest comments, it sounds like Shockwave was never anything more than an idea tossed around.
AEWs potential expansion to FOX had some fans excited about what could be next for the company. But right now, theres nothing to get hyped aboutjust rumors and speculation that seem to be going nowhere.
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