AEW Dynamite Sets Turner Wrestling Longevity Record

AEW Dynamite has surpassed WCW Monday Nitro as the longest-running pro wrestling show on Turner Sports networks with its 289th episode aired on April 16, 2025. AEW President Tony Khan credited Nitro's influence on AEW's style and thanked the wrestling community, while former WCW executive Eric Bischoff offered congratulations despite previous public disagreements. WWE President Nick Khan critiqued AEW’s talent management and highlighted WWE’s international expansion and selective talent strategy. Additionally, WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H urged fans to enjoy wrestling as entertainment and warned that overanalysis and spoilers can detract from the experience. The milestone episode, titled 'Spring Break Thru,' featured marquee matches and appearances by former WCW personalities. This achievement underscores AEW's growing legacy and the dynamic rivalry within the wrestling industry.