Opie hasn’t explicitly said, in so many words, that he wants the archives purely for monetization. However, his actions and past statements strongly suggest that’s his primary goal. He has frequently talked about wanting to build his YouTube presence and has already been using old Opie & Anthony clips to drive engagement.
His recent behavior suggests that he sees the archives as a potential source of content for his YouTube channel. While he might not outright say, “I want them to monetize,” it’s clear that’s part of his plan, given how he’s been using old O&A material to keep his online presence alive. If he were only interested in preserving the archives for personal reasons, he wouldn’t need to push Erock or anyone else so hard.