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Wrestlenomics
Wrestlenomics covers the business of pro wrestling. Pollock & Thurston is a weekly podcast hosted by John Pollock of POST Wrestling and Wrestlenomics’ Brandon Thurston. They are often joined by a relevant guest. Wrestlenomics Radio is also available weekly for subscribers at patreon.com/wrestlenomics, and is hosted by Brandon Thurston. The video version incorporates charts and visual elements.
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover TNA’s chaotic history and the Dark Side series, Thurston’s latest challenge, and WWE goes head-to-head with AEW in Chicago.
Topics this week include:
- The Chaotic History of TNA Wrestling
- Brandon Thurston’s new challenges in the merger lawsuit
- WWE to run head-to-head in Chicago against AEW All Out
- AEW sues Queen of the Ring production company
- WWE announces Survivor Series in Houston, November 28
- UFC Sets Record Gate Without A Leg To Stand On
- $26.4 million
- THR EXCLUSIVE: WWE Gets Into Microdramas With ReelShort Collaboration
- https://corporate.wwe.com/about/news/2026/07-14-2026
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover Thurston’s challenge to unseal AEW contracts, Conor McGregor’s return at UFC 329, and NJPW's kickoff of the G1 Climax in the U.S.
VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yrC5k0-exs
Topics this week include:
- Judge rules AEW can file redacted version of contracts
- AEW announces All Out at the NOW Arena
- G1 Climax begins this Saturday in Illinois
- WWE & AEW hold sales for SummerSlam & All In London
- Conor McGregor returns at UFC 329 this weekend
- Listener questions
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston play the audio of voice messages from Vince McMahon and Ari Emanuel concerning the WWE transaction process and Stephanie McMahon’s role in the story.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/NvzxZeXK1sg
Plus: NXT’s viewership for the Great American Bash on CW, WWE counters AEW All In with an NXT & AAA doubleheader in August & more.
Topics this week include:
- Audio released of Ari Emanuel’s 2022 offer of legal help to Vince McMahon
- Janel Grant’s latest post about WWE’s investigation in 2022
- NXT Great American Bash viewership on CW
- NXT & AAA running a doubleheader against All In London
- Brett Lauderdale on sticking with Triller, per Fightful
- John Cena daring to leverage his IP years ago
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss four major shows coming up this weekend, WWE’s return to Saudi Arabia, and Tony Khan is asked about his interest in purchasing TNA.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/H3IM-02-Bwo
Topics this week include:
- Major weekend of shows from WWE, AEW, TNA & NXT
- WWE’s latest trip to Saudi Arabia: What do these shows mean now?
- Tony Khan’s Forbidden Door media call: Would Tony buy TNA? Will MyAEW partner indies be a part of a PPV week of events?
- Paul Levesque’s interview with Stephen A. Smith
- Paul Heyman comments on the creative process and his role
- TV ratings & attendance trends for WWE & AEW
- This week’s lesson on what “off the record” means
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss the UFC Freedom 250 event and all the coverage surrounding the show at the White House.
VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7RG6q_qq0w
Plus: TNA undergoes a major shakeup, Janel Grant posts about the WSJ reporting from 2022, John Pollock interviews former WWE co-president George Barrios, an update on the Liv Morgan stalker case & more.
Topics this week include:
- UFC Freedom 250
- TNA announces “workforce reduction”, Tommy Dreamer out
- Janel Grant’s latest posts about the WSJ reports
- John Pollock’s interview with George Barrios
- Reaction to the book
- Stalker in Liv Morgan case is found not guilty by reason of insanity
- More independent groups join MyAEW
- U.S. Department of Justice approves Paramount merger with WBD
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss the move by Janel Grant, Vince McMahon & WWE to move their case toward private arbitration and what it means.
VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqttCcluHww
Plus: Grant comments on the anonymous emails to the WWE board in 2022, depositions by key WWE execs, and WSJ’s reporting. The WWE shareholder settles before the trial & all the latest news.
Topics this week include:
- Janel Grant, Vince McMahon & WWE jointly seek arbitration
- Grant posts about 2022 emails to the Board of Directors
- Depositions by Nick Khan, Frank Riddick & Michelle McKenna
- WWE shareholder lawsuit reaches a settlement agreement
- Lawsuit aims to stop UFC Freedom 250 at the White House
- AEW v. Ryan Nemeth
- Details on Bushiroad’s sale of New Japan Pro Wrestling
- Conor McGregor accused of using PEDs, per The New York Times
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston present a primer and breakdown of the WWE shareholder lawsuit, which goes to trial next week in the Delaware Court of Chancery.
VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYxSRY_da5w
Plus: NXT’s Great American Bash goes head-to-head with Forbidden Door, Nick Khan speaks at a SBJ conference, George Barrios has released a book, and there will be no more UFC pay-per-views in Canada next year.
Topics this week include:
Explaining the WWE shareholder trial, which begins Monday* Shareholders seeking nine figures in damages * NXT Great American Bash airing head-to-head with AEW Forbidden Door * Nick Khan’s SBJ-CAA interview * George Barrios releases a new book, defends decision to go to Saudi Arabia * UFC is moving its pay-per-view main cards to Paramount+ in Canada
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston go through Judge Travis Laster’s 41-page opinion with sanctions levied against Vince McMahon & Nick Khan in the WWE shareholders’ lawsuit.
VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yYO9ntJLCM
Plus: Bushiroad sells its shares in New Japan Pro Wrestling, AEW Double or Nothing coverage, an update on Marcel Barthel’s legal case & more.
Topics this week include:
- Vince McMahon & Nick Khan sanctioned in shareholders’ lawsuit
- McMahon and top executives at TKO to testify in the trial
- Witnesses set to testify in the trial
- Bushiroad sells shares in NJPW to TV Asahi & CyberAgent
- AEW Double or Nothing post-show press conference notes
- Marcel Barthel set for pre-trial hearing in July
- MLW secures streaming deal in Veeps
- Dana White on the cover of TIME Magazine
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover the Rousey vs. Carano viewership stats, ring boys to remain anonymous in lawsuit, Tony Khan addresses WBD-Paramount stories, and Ludwig Kaiser is arrested for battery.
VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/live/LbRYwfWlwHE
Topics this week include:
- Judge rules to continue “John Doe” anonymity for ring boys in WWE lawsuit, deciding against McMahons
- Tony Khan dismisses speculation on AEW’s television future after prospective Paramount deal
- TKO’s Mark Shapiro calls Rousey vs. Carano “More of a stunt than a meaningful MMA event”
- Netflix touts success of Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano, peaks at nearly 17 million global viewers over first 24 hours
- EventsDC loses Motions to Dismiss in DC Superior Court to Bedrock and Thurston
- VARIETY SCOOP: WWE Sets Documentary ‘Made in America’ as Part of America 250 on USA Network (EXCLUSIVE)
- Ludwig Kaiser arrested on battery charge, additional details come out
- AEW promotes ESPN feature on Darby Allin
- Andreas Hale comments on WWE credential situation (clip)
- Tony Khan’s Double or Nothing media call
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover two lawsuits involving Triller, WrestleMania 2028 update, wrestlers unionizing, and Jennifer Kay of Bloomberg Law joins us.
VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/live/OHB3tB4qBrk
Jennifer Kay of Bloomberg Law will join us to speak about Wednesday’s Delaware Chancery Court hearing involving reps for WWE and Vince McMahon in the shareholder lawsuit regarding communications on Signal.
Plus: AEW files a lawsuit against TrillerTV, TrillerTV sues its parent company, the London Mayor’s office comments on a future WrestleMania in the city, TKO secures another “financial incentive package”, Kevin Nash advocates for wrestlers to join SAG-AFTRA, and WWE introduces a summer house show tour in the U.S.
Topics this week include:
- AEW sues TrillerTV for nearly $5 million
- TrillerTV sues its parent company
- London mayor’s office says no specific 2028 WrestleMania discussions
- McMahon, WWE leaders’ Signal use probed by investors
- Kevin Nash advocates for wrestlers to join SAG-AFTRA
- Backlash first hour on ESPN2 viewership
- TKO enters a multi-year agreement with the Arizona Sports Events Alliance
- WWE adds a U.S. house show tour this summer
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover TKO’s first quarter earnings report, Nick Khan extends his deal, the passing of Ted Turner, and more.
Video version: https://youtube.com/live/jtQo-PfKbIA
Plus: WWE’s Raw and SmackDown media rights contracts from 2019 - 2024 become public, more talent departures at WWE, contracts being “restructured”, Ted Turner’s legacy and role professional wrestling played, as well as market-to-market comparisons from April.
Topics this week include:
- TKO Q1 Earnings Report
- Nick Khan signs a new contract
- Nick Khan testified that the DOJ investigated sex trafficking
- Ted Turner passes away at 87
- New Day exit WWE after a request to restructure contracts
- WWE Raw & SmackDown 2019-2024 media rights contracts
- WWE & AEW live events market-to-market comparisons
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover WWE’s recent Town Hall meeting with exclusive audio, including reaction to WrestleMania, Paul Levesque’s new deal, Saudi Arabia, and online criticism.
Plus: The latest round of WWE cuts, Janel Grant posts FBI letters, NXT’s PLEs move to CW, Carlos Silva addresses talent removal from shows, and more on the Berwyn Eagle Club drama.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/WvwDnfeIu8E
Topics this week include:
- WWE Town Hall covers WrestleMania, Saudi Arabia, AI, and the “vocal minority.”
- Paul Levesque’s deal is extended
- Latest round of WWE cuts
- Janel Grant launches Instagram account with FBI letters posted
- NXT’s premium live events move to CW, deal with ESPN Unlimited
- Carlos Silva alleges TNA has been blocked from venues
- What the hell is going on with the Berwyn Eagles Club?
- Streaming figures for Hulk Hogan - Real American
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover TKO’s takeover of Las Vegas for WrestleMania, and all the business notes stemming from the event.
Plus: An ESPN reporter is denied WrestleMania credentials, Mark Shapiro’s testimony regarding Vince McMahon’s role in TKO, WWE moving forward with June show in Saudi Arabia, and understanding the percentage of revenues paid to WWE talent.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/YOJa0BRq-ow
Topics this week include:
- WrestleMania 42 business figures, attendance, and ESPN audience
- ESPN reporter denied credentials
- Mark Shapiro’s testimony regarding Vince McMahon in TKO
- Hearing held on the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act
- Proxy statement: Emanuel, Shapiro, Nick Khan comp; Johnson comp, board meetings
- WWE talent paid about 15% of revenue in 2022
- Mark Shapiro speaks at the University of Alabama
- Night of Champions is going to Saudi Arabia
- Warner Bros. shareholders approve Paramount Skydance merger
- Triller shuts down AEW Plus
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This is Brandon Thurston's appearance with John Pollock & Wai Ting of POST Wrestling as part of their daily series ahead of WrestleMania.
John, Brandon, and Wai discuss a new report on POST Wrestling by Brandon and Jason Ounpraseuth disclosing WWE talent pay. They also talk about how WrestleMania tickets are moving with only a few days left to go before the events.
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover TNA’s removal of talent from upcoming shows, the texts from the shareholder lawsuit, ‘Mania 42’s tax credit & more.
Plus: Tony Khan promotes the Dynasty show with a media call and appears on The Coach & Bro podcast; Paul Levesque chats about the transition to head of creative; and the results of an AEW fan survey.
VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UlEtQSX8JU
Topics this week include:
- Texts revealed in ongoing WWE shareholder lawsuit
- Paul Levesque’s comments on taking over creative
- WrestleMania 42 qualifies for up to $4.3 million in tax credits
- WrestleMania ticket movement compared to 2025
- Tony Khan’s media call for Dynasty
- Khan addresses his bid for WWE and meeting with Shane McMahon
- TNA pulls talent from matches involving AEW performers
- TNA releases 2026 schedule
- AEW Fan Survey conducted by Jesse Collings
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston present a bonus show discussing Thurston’s reporting on new texts released as part of the ongoing shareholder lawsuit.
Court filings have led to the release of internal texts involving Paul Levesque, Nick Khan, and Vince McMahon, with further insight into the friction between Levesque and McMahon and the merger process to form TKO in 2023.
Full story:
https://www.postwrestling.com/2026/04/07/paul-levesque-nick-khan-texts-show-friction-between-vince-mcmahon-and-levesque-over-wwe-creative-in-2023/
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston chat about an extensive filing in the Janel Grant case to oppose arbitration with details concerning Vince McMahon, Brock Lesnar & WWE.
Plus: The latest ticket figures for WrestleMania 32, Wrestlenomics’ Reddit Sentiment Analysis for WWE & AEW, an incident at a Ruthless Pro Wrestling show, and Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling gets a TV deal in Canada.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/lTmHtPV23-w
Topics this week include:
- Janel Grant files opposition to compel arbitration
- Many new details revealed in Grant’s filing
- Incident involving Mads Krule at Ruthless Pro Wrestling
- Latest WrestleMania 42 & All In London ticket figures
- 2025 Reddit Sentiment Analysis
- Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling announces deal with TSN
- Some new filings in WWE shareholder case to be unsealed Apr 13
Additional reading:
- New details emerge in Janel Grant case - https://www.postwrestling.com/2026/04/02/janel-grant-adds-new-details-to-allegations-against-vince-mcmahon-brock-lesnar-wwe/
- Reddit Sentiment Analysis - https://www.patreon.com/posts/reddit-sentiment-154601259
- Gregory Iron recounts incident at RPW show - https://www.postwrestling.com/2026/04/02/gregory-iron-says-he-never-saw-a-knife-or-a-stabbing-at-the-rpw-show/
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston chat about the first ticket estimate for All In London, NXT moves to YouTube, and more problems at Nielsen.
Plus they discuss the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act passing through the House of Representatives, the next steps before the bill becomes law, recent adjustments to the bill, and the impact it will have on Zuffa Boxing and the sport.
Topics this week include:
- First ticket estimate for AEW All In London at Wembley
- Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act passes the House of Representatives
- Nielsen delays Gauge Report
- Ari Emanuel reached out to Donald Trump over the LiveNation - Ticketmaster case
- NXT moves library from Peacock to YouTube
- KILL TONY: WrestleMania to stream on Netflix
- TV & streaming figures for Raw, SmackDown, Dynamite, and Slam Dunk editions of Collision
Additional reading:
- The Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act offers the worst of boxing and MMA (John Nash, Uncrowned)
- Nielsen’s Gauge Delay is ‘Indefensible,’ Says TV Trade Group (Variety)
- Delayed Nielsen Data Will Show Traditional TV Back on Top (for Now)
- WWE NXT library transition from Peacock to YouTube nears completion (POST Wrestling)
- Ari Emanuel reached out to Donald Trump over the LiveNation - Ticketmaster case
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston chat about the revelation that Tony Khan placed a bid for the WWE during its sale process in 2023.
They discuss the disclosure in unredacted filings that gives us additional insight into the bids for WWE three years ago, Tony Khan’s role, and more.
Plus: WWE’s plans for a return to Saudi Arabia later this year are in jeopardy, WWE strikes a content partnership with Front Office Sports, and WrestleMania 42 tickets experience some movement after this past week’s sale.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/Fx9BC1DVgbA
Topics this week include:
- Tony Khan bid on WWE during its 2023 sale process
- The status of WWE going to Saudi Arabia later this year
- WWE strikes a partnership with Front Office Sports
- WrestleMania 42 ticket sales following the 3:16 sale
- WWE lifts blackout policy for watch parties
- AEW Revolution notes
- All In tickets go on sale this week at Wembley Stadium
- TV & streaming viewership figures
Additional reading:
- Tony Khan bid for WWE in the 2023 sale process - https://www.postwrestling.com/2026/03/19/tony-khan-bid-for-wwe-in-2023-sale-process-ultimately-won-by-endeavor-to-create-tko/
- WWE Night of Champions in Saudi Arabia this spring - https://www.postwrestling.com/2026/03/17/night-of-champions-has-been-on-wwes-internal-schedule-for-saudi-arabia-for-early-this-summer-war-in-the-region-raises-questions/
- WWE and Front Office Sports announce content partnership - https://www.postwrestling.com/2026/03/17/wwe-and-front-office-sports-announce-content-parternship-to-develop-business-focused-content/
- WWE lifts WrestleMania 42 watch party blackout - https://www.postwrestling.com/2026/03/14/wwe-lifts-wrestlemania-42-watch-party-blackout-in-las-vegas/
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss their reporting on ESPN's decision to remove letter grades from its WWE reviews and the relationship between the two.
Plus, AEW launches a streaming/FAST service, NXT Stand & Deliver to stream on YouTube, and UFC releases its card for the White House.
Topics this week include:
- ESPN dropped WWE letter grades from reviews after WWE pushback, according to multiple sources
- AEW Revolution media call
- AEW launches MyAEW streaming service
- NXT Stand & Deliver to stream on YouTube
- Saturday Night’s Main Event in Fort Wayne on May 23
- AEW attendances for Revolution & Double or Nothing
- MVP signs deal with ESPN
- TV & streaming figures for the past week
- UFC 326 numbers on CBS
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/tq6ZiBB1laI
Additional reading:
- ESPN dropped WWE letter grades from reviews after WWE pushback - https://www.postwrestling.com/2026/03/10/espn-dropped-wwe-letter-grades-from-reviews-after-wwe-pushback-according-to-multiple-sources/
- AEW announces MyAEW.com streaming service - https://www.postwrestling.com/2026/03/09/aew-announces-myaew-com-streaming-service/
- NXT Stand & Deliver to stream on YouTube - https://www.postwrestling.com/2026/03/11/shawn-michaels-announces-wwe-nxt-stand-and-deliver-will-stream-on-youtube/
- Ronda Rousey slams UFC’s pay structure - https://www.postwrestling.com/2026/03/10/ronda-rousey-slams-ufcs-pay-structure-they-cant-support-their-families/
- Francis Ngannou set for co-main event of Rousey vs. Carano - https://www.postwrestling.com/2026/03/09/francis-ngannou-set-for-co-main-event-of-rousey-vs-carano-netflix-card/
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston go through the latest news on the WWE shareholder lawsuit and allegations of communications being deleted, plus Mark Shapiro speaks at the Morgan Stanley conference.
Plus, Janel Grant speaks publicly again, and a judge orders that redactions be removed in the WWE shareholder lawsuit.
Topics this week include:
- WWE plaintiffs seek sanctions over deleted Signal messages
- Judge orders parties in WWE shareholder lawsuit to remove redactions
- Janel Grant speaks on behalf of bill in Connecticut
- Mark Shapiro at the Morgan Stanley Conference
- Paramount+ to combine with HBO Max, if the acquisition is approved
- UFC could air on TNT
- CM Punk claims Chamber drew the second-highest arena gate
- TV & streaming figures for the past week
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/ClYEuDUmTjw
Additional reading:
- Judge orders parties in WWE shareholder lawsuit to remove redactions - https://www.postwrestling.com/2026/03/05/judge-orders-parties-in-wwe-shareholder-lawsuit-to-remove-redactions-after-challenged-by-reporter/
- WWE merger plaintiffs seek sanctions over deleted Signal messages - https://www.postwrestling.com/2026/03/04/wwe-merger-plaintiffs-seek-sanctions-over-deleted-signal-messages-allege-december-2022-vince-mcmahon-ari-emanuel-meeting/
- TKO announces quarterly dividend payment - https://www.postwrestling.com/2026/03/04/tko-announces-quarterly-dividend-payment-for-end-of-the-month/
- Will AEW become a priority or expendable under Paramount? https://www.postwrestling.com/2026/03/03/will-aew-become-a-priority-or-expendable-under-paramounts-ownership-opinion/
- Paramount+ and HBO Max to combine - https://www.postwrestling.com/2026/03/02/paramount-intends-to-combine-paramount-and-hbo-max-if-acquisition-is-approved/
- Janel Grant and her counsel speak on behalf of bill to limit usage of NDAs in Connecticut - https://www.postwrestling.com/2026/03/05/janel-grant-and-her-counsel-speak-on-behalf-of-bill-to-limit-usage-of-ndas-in-connecticut/
- Dr. Carlon Colker loses appeal of order to produce documents showing Vince McMahon paid Janel Grant’s medical bills - https://www.postwrestling.com/2026/03/05/dr-carlon-colker-loses-appeal-of-order-to-produce-documents-showing-vince-mcmahon-paid-janel-grants-medical-bills/
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston go through TKO’s year-end earnings report, new details on the UFC White House card, and big projections for 2026.
Plus, Brandon Thurston examines the rebound in professional wrestling TV ratings following Nielsen's recent methodology adjustments.
Topics this week include:
- TKO’s Q4 and Year-End Earnings Report
- Projections for 2026
- UFC to spend $60 million on White House card
- Wrestling TV ratings rebound for Nielsen adjustments
- WBD accepts a higher bid from Paramount, Netflix bows out
- WBD earnings, updated subscriber count
- NXT Stand & Deliver moving away from ‘Mania Weekend
- Zuffa Boxing signs Connor Benn, fight announced for April 11
- Collision airs head-to-head with Elimination Chamber
- Advance for Elimination Chamber in Chicago, per WrestleTix
- ESPN Unlimited is available to Xfinity subscribers
Additional reading:
- Wrestling TV ratings rebound after Nielsen’s adjustments - https://wrestlenomics.com/articles/2026/wrestling-tv-ratings-rebound-after-nielsen-adjusts-big-data-panel-methodology/
- Netflix declines to raise bid for Warner Bros. - https://about.netflix.com/en/news/netflix-declines-to-raise-offer-for-warner-bros
- Whistleblower claims Paramount head leaked details of UFC deal - https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/paramount-president-jeff-shell-leaked-details-of-ultimate-fighting-championship-deal-rj-cipriani-1236514207/
- WBD Earnings - https://variety.com/2026/film/news/hbo-max-subscribers-132-million-warner-bros-discovery-earnings-1236673104/
- Boxing braced for $1 billion lawsuit over TKO & Sela’s Zuffa launch - https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7070249/2026/02/25/frank-warren-dana-white-sela-lawsuit/
- ESPN Unlimited finally coming to Xfinity subscribers - https://awfulannouncing.com/espn/espn-unlimited-finally-coming-to-xfinity-subscribers.html
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston report on Janel Grant’s speech at the Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence event on Thursday. Grant spoke about her personal experience since the initial reporting by the Wall Street Journal and her lawsuit filed against Vince McMahon, John Laurinaitis & WWE in 2024, alleging sexual assault and sex trafficking.
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston look at the all-time gate record set at WrestleMania 41, drawing over $66 million over two nights, and the figures from John Cena’s retirement tour.
Topics this week include:
- WrestleMania 41 gate exceeds $66 million
- Comparison of WrestleMania ticket prices over the years
- Pollstar figures for John Cena’s retirement tour, final draw sets a record
- Ronda Rousey to fight Gina Carano on Netflix
- WWE’s European tour includes the first PLE in Italy
- CNN article discloses WBD’s minority interest in AEW
- AEW Double or Nothing at Louis Armstrong Stadium
- Hearing in the Janel Grant case scheduled for June
- WBD reopens talks with Paramount
- TV & streaming figures for Raw, Impact, SmackDown, Grand Slam Australia
Additional reading:
- John Cena’s retirement show sets arena record
- WrestleMania 41 broke all existing pro wrestling gate records
- Netflix announces Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano
- WWE Clash in Italy among European tour shows
- Warner Bros. Discovery reopens talks with Paramount
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston move to prime time and discuss everything involving Brody King, Janel Grant to speak in public, the status of WM 42 ticket sales & more.
Topics this week include:
- Anti-ICE chants and mainstream coverage for AEW
- Brody King misses Dynamite, WBD denies report regarding the reason
- Janel Grant to speak in Hartford next week
- Ring boy’s response Vince & Linda McMahon
- Anthem Wrestling Entertainment’s case involving Gail Kim
- WrestleMania 42 ticket sales and comparison to last year
- TV & streaming viewership data
- WWE & AEW market-to-market comparisons in January
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover the Royal Rumble, Ashley Massaro mentioned in the Epstein files, and a breakdown of Zuffa Boxing’s contracts.
Topics this week include:
- Royal Rumble in Riyadh
- Event still not available for YouTube TV or Comcast Xfinity subscribers
- Backlash announced for Tampa in May
- Ashley Massaro mentioned in Jeffrey Epstein files
- Variety covers update by Nielsen before the Super Bowl
- Legal updates across multiple cases
- Zuffa Boxing’s restrictive contracts
- Dana White to testify in Johnson v. Zuffa this week
Additional reading:
- Nielsen’s New Ratings Data Could Give Cable a Short-Term Boost (Variety)
- Nielsen’s Super Bowl measurement (Variety)
- Zuffa Boxing’s contracts (The Guardian)
VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HymkZGWISk
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss the rapid construction in Saudi Arabia of a stadium to house the Royal Rumble.
Plus: Vince & Linda McMahon oppose John Does remaining anonymous in the ringboy suit, Triller’s finances & more.
Topics this week include:
- John & Brandon discuss the process of having a stadium built in Saudi Arabia and questions regarding the labor utilized for WWE’s return to Riyadh
- Vince & Linda McMahon oppose ring boys’ anonymity
- Triller disclosure sheds light on AEW & BKFC ties
- TNA Impact’s second week on AMC
- Paramount+ touts the success of UFC 324
- TV viewership stats
Additional reading:
- Nobody Wants to Work in These Situations”: A Decade of Exploitation on The Riyadh Metro Project (Amnesty International)
- What Is the Kafala System? (Council on Foreign Relations)
- Modern Slavery in Saudi Arabia (Walk Free)
VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/live/5_dVKSkLFMU
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss the defendants' responses to the ring boy lawsuit, Netflix’s engagement report, and TNA’s debut numbers on AMC.
Topics this week include:
- Defendants file Answers in the ring boy lawsuit
- Vince & Linda McMahon push to reveal identities
- Netflix engagement report for the second half of 2025
- Netflix’s earnings report
- TNA’s launch on AMC
- UFC kicks off on Paramount this weekend
- SmackDown airing on Syfy during the Olympics
- Netflix global viewership rankings, TV viewership figures
- Nielsen Gauge - Dec. 2025
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/KWajgkRs7Hc
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss a class action lawsuit filed over WWE’s move to ESPN, AEW’s Q4 performance & Netflix’s WWE viewership stats.
Topics this week include:
- Lawsuit filed against WWE over ESPN Unlimited
- Netflix releases states for WWE programming in 2025
- AEW’s Q4 results from Brandon Thurston
- TNA’s launch on AMC this week
- Netflix Global Top 10 for the first week of 2026
- Latest TV ratings figures
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/Ip6jaOPYXt8
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover the success of Wrestle Kingdom 20, how WWE’s holiday tour performed, and Netflix strikes a deal for WWE’s library.
Plus, POST Wrestling’s Karen Peterson speaks about the significance of Wrestle Kingdom, Hiroshi Tanahashi’s retirement, the debut of Aaron Wolf, the TV-Asahi broadcast, and Saya Kamitani’s breakout year.
Topics this week include:
- Wrestle Kingdom 20 & New Year Dash figures
- Netflix strikes a deal for the WWE PLEs
- WWE Holiday Tour attendance down despite record gates
- Judge denies WWE motion in lawsuit over injury
- Dr. Carlon Colker appeals a court order
- Dana White’s court hearing on Tuesday
- Latest TV and streaming figures
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover the TKO merger process with new documents unsealed and correspondence among key executives revealed.
Plus, a look back at the biggest news stories of 2025 and ones to watch in the coming year.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/EZCOw8EBD1s
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover the latest developments in the WWE Ring Boy lawsuit, as a judge rules that most of the plaintiffs’ claims will proceed to discovery.
They also discuss John Cena’s final match and the business impact it generated, along with Mick Foley publicly cutting ties with WWE over Donald Trump.
Topics this week include:
- Warner Bros. Discovery’s board approving Netflix’s bid and rejecting Paramount
- Judge allows the WWE Ring Boy lawsuit to move forward on most claims
- John Cena’s final match and its business implications
- Mick Foley ends his relationship with WWE over Donald Trump
- Nick Khan set to be deposed in the WWE shareholder lawsuit
- Nielsen Gauge ratings for November
- WWE Raw on Netflix viewership
- WWE SmackDown and AEW Collision ratings analysis
VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZ2bY8OaYFw
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston look at the career of John Cena as the longest tenured main eventer in WWE’s history and the fight between Netflix & Paramount.
Topics this week include:
- The legacy of John Cena and his run on top in WWE
- The showdown between Netflix and Paramount for control of WBD
- Lawsuit over Cena’s theme song
- Cena’s latest comments on Vince McMahon
- Mark Shapiro speaks at the UBS conference
- Judge issues order against Dr. Carlon Colker
- Mark Hunt’s lawsuit
- George Barrios is writing a book & more
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/rnlQzI7nnC4
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston welcome Trish Speirs to discuss her excellent feature on the booking of Hiroshi Tanahashi’s retirement match and TNA’s new media rights deal with AMC.
Topics this week include:
- TNA inks multi-year deal with AMC
- The booking of Hiroshi Tanahashi’s retirement match
- WWE Raw falls outside the global top ten on Netflix
- More on the WWE shareholder lawsuit and latest depositions
- An update on the Conor McGregor lawsuit
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VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhGPXm5cVwI
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston unpack the effect Big Data + Panel is having on the professional wrestling industry, and a blistering response from CW on the new methodology.
Topics this week include:
- Big Data + Panel reporting by Brandon Thurston, including CW’s response
- Comparisons using the old and new methods for WWE & AEW
- Significant updates in the WWE shareholder lawsuit
- Vince McMahon’s phone given back by the feds
- AJ Lee and Stephanie McMahon discuss equal
- Tony Khan on the length of AEW’s pay-per-view
- Netflix sees spike for John Cena’s Final Raw
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/QLLmoHOSOx0
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston react to Tony Khan’s sit-down chat with Ariel Helwani, TKO’s big week at Madison Square Garden, a “Stunner” of a group chat, and the WON Hall of Fame class.
Topics this week include:
- Tony Khan returns to the Ariel Helwani Show
- TKO runs UFC 322 & John Cena’s Final Raw at MSG
- ESPN and YouTube reach an agreement
- Latest in the ongoing shareholder lawsuit against WWE
- TNA has a terrible week of PR
- Wrestle Kingdom 20 sells out
- WON Hall of Fame inductees
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/MeqnwfymfNI
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover WWE’s announcement with Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, TKO’s Q3 earnings report, and how TNA Bound for Glory performed.
Topics this week include:
- WWE and MLSE announce long-term partnership
- TKO’s Q3 Earnings Results
- Mark Shapiro comments on Fox’s performance with UFC
- TNA Bound for Glory’s gate and tickets sold
- Janel Grant accuses Dr. Carlon Colker of accessing her file
- WWE and Wesley Eisold reach a settlement
- Top performers on WWE Shop
- AEW and NWA are in dispute
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/MhWre6I-PQY
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston share their Observer Hall of Fame ballots and debate who should be inducted this year.
Plus: TKO prepares for its third-quarter earnings, analysis of AEW’s past quarter, Wrestle Kingdom 20 ticket update & a betting scandal rocks the UFC.
Topics this week include:
- TKO to report Q3 earnings
- AEW’s past quarter performance
- Market-to-market comparisons for WWE & AEW
- Updated attendance figure for Wrestle Kingdom 20
- Japanese attendance trends
- Paul Levesque on the All-In podcast
- UFC betting scandal
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/bbKq0CI-ZvY
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss WWE’s enforcement of no-compete clauses involving Andrade and Samantha Irvin, and whether these clauses could withstand legal scrutiny.
Combat sports regulatory lawyer Erik Magraken joins them to break down the legality of these contracts and the push by TKO to pass the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act.
Topics this week include:
- WWE enforces a no-compete clause for Andrade
- Samantha Irvin reveals a two-year non-compete
- WWE ticket prices have doubled since the TKO merger
- Money in the Bank date change
- Missouri Commission’s ruleset for pro wrestling
- HBO Max announces a price increase
- Warner Bros. Discovery is reportedly for sale
- Early metrics for ESPN’s upcoming streaming service
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/LWPwsiFcENM
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston look at last week’s “Super Tuesday” results, how TNA fared at Bound for Glory, and how best to assess a company’s success in this new era.
Topics this week include:
- The changing metrics to assess pro wrestling companies
- TNA reports 7,794 attendance for Bound for Glory
- Advance for AEW WrestleDream in St. Louis
- Location for WWE Elimination Chamber
- Ridge Holland released while injured
- WWE cuts & ID deals not renewed
- Mark Shapiro to be deposed
- Lawsuit reaches a settlement
- WON Hall of Fame preview
- TV data for Raw, SmackDown, Title Tuesday, NXT Showdown & more
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/8W-yjD6nvwg
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss the public funding and attendance figures from AEW All In Texas and react to SmackDown’s all-time low viewership.
Thurston discusses his reporting on AEW All In Texas and the records he has received from the Government concerning the July 11 event at Globe Life Field.
SmackDown falls to an all-time viewership figure under the new Big Data + Panel model, and we explain why this is concerning.
Topics this week include:
- Government records reveal AEW All In Texas attendance and public funding
- WWE SmackDown hits an all-time low under new ratings model
- Ari Emanuel and Stephanie McMahon to be deposed in shareholder suit
- Hulk Hogan’s estate files petition, potential lawsuit coming up
- WWE and AEW market-to-market comparisons in September
- Raw viewership data from Netflix
- TKO to report Q3 earnings on November 5
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/rmW3B3F1_qU
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston chat with Douglas Pucciof Programming Insider about Nielsen’s new method of tracking viewership and the negative impact it has shown for professional wrestling programs.
Pucci explains how the new method differs from the previous model, its impact on other genres of programming, and why pro wrestling has seen significant decreases.
Then, Pollock & Thurston chat about why this is a big story, WBD responds to Thurston’s inquiry, and whether this could affect TNA.
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover AEW Dynamite’s sixth anniversary, Zuffa Boxing’s deal with Paramount, and Dana White appears on 60 Minutes.
Plus, Josh Nason from the Wrestling Observer returns to the show.
Topics this week include:
- AEW Dynamite’s sixth anniversary tonight
- WWE partners with DC Events for John Cena’s retirement match
- Zuffa Boxing signs deal with Paramount
- Dana White profiled on CBS’ 60 Minutes
- Stephanie McMahon speaks at the White House
- John Laurinaits deposed in shareholder lawsuit
- The Riyadh Comedy Festival
- What’s up with Programming Insider?
- Bubba the Love Sponge lawsuit update
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/VC-Mjwk8O0k
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston break down the head-to-head showdown between WWE and AEW, with both companies running their biggest shows of the month.
Topics this week include:
- WWE’s debut on the ESPN app with Wrestlepalooza and fan reception
- AEW All Out streaming on HBO Max
- Tony Khan on streaming numbers and running afternoon events
- Key streaming & TV viewership data from the past week
- WrestleMania 42 ticket pricing updates
- AEW Dynamite’s latest demographic breakdown
- Who will cover the costs of the UFC White House event?
- The arrest of Raja Jackson
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/SjffN97IW1I
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover a massive week of news in wrestling, MMA, and sports media. The main story is WWE announcing that WrestleMania will be held in Saudi Arabia, with U.K. journalist Robert Jackman joining the show to break down the logistics and impact of the move.
We also dive into:
- Independent promoters reacting to WWE’s Saudi Arabia strategy
- ESPN’s media call ahead of Wrestlepalooza
- Mark Shapiro’s comments at the Goldman Sachs Conference
- TKO announcing $1 billion in share repurchases
- Canelo Álvarez vs. Terence Crawford viewership numbers on Netflix
- Dana White sparring with the media
- Paramount & Skydance preparing a bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
- CMLL Aniversario card streaming on Triller TV
- Legal updates across the industry
- The latest TV and streaming viewership trends
VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/live/IFwwaQMrH0A
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston break down AJ Lee’s return to WWE and SmackDown surging to the #1 show on Friday, Bryan Danielson speaking on WWE’s counterprogramming strategy, and Bubba the Love Sponge’s response to the Nick Bollea lawsuit.
Also covered on the show:
- John Cena’s upcoming retirement match in Washington, D.C.
- Paul Levesque addresses WWE’s contributions to Saudi Arabia
- Bubba the Love screens the Hogan sex tape documentary
- Zuffa Boxing promotes Canelo vs. Crawford in Las Vegas
- WWE Worlds Collide event
- Nielsen’s new era of monitoring viewership
- UFC fighters receive payments from the antitrust settlement
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/Xc2PTjW6v8k
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston break down WWE Clash in Paris, including the record-setting gate at La Défense Arena, WWE’s international business growth, and the company’s decision to run the venue on back-to-back nights.
Plus, we cover the biggest stories across wrestling this week:
- AEW moves All Out to afternoon, PPVs available on HBO Max
- ROH Death Before Dishonor suffers technical issues
- WWE announces its “Road to Royal Rumble” European tour dates for January 2026.
- Bushiroad financial results for NJPW and Stardom – what the numbers reveal about both promotions.
- Nick Hogan files a lawsuit against Bubba the Love Sponge over a planned Hulk Hogan documentary.
- Update on the Liv Morgan stalker case and why prosecutors want the alleged stalker to remain in custody.
- Legal battle in Callis v. Colker – is Dr. Carlon Colker a public figure?
- AEW September to Remember – TBS to air a special 3.5-hour block featuring the Tailgate Brawl before All Out.
- Thurston petitions Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority for records related to WrestleMania in Las Vegas
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/22WwRKKiRqQ
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Neal Flanagan, filling in for John Pollock, and Brandon Thurston discuss AEW’s Forbidden Door event and press conference, WWE PLE starting on ESPN DTC streaming earlier than originally announced, plus recent legal developments.
Also:
- WWE’s PLEs moving to ESPN DTC and reworked NBCU deal
- Notes from the Forbidden Door post-show press conference
- Dr. Carlon Colker briefly discloses Janel Grant’s medical records before filings were sealed
- Kevin Foote v. AEW case in the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals
- Vince McMahon’s traffic case and next court date
- Latest WWE and AEW ratings, including SmackDown’s cable performance and Raw on Netflix
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/m35ez44owXU
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss WWE’s increasingly aggressive strategies to compete with AEW, and whether these practices raise antitrust concerns. They break down what this means for AEW’s future and how the company can realistically respond.
Also on the show:
- WWE’s September PLE possibly airing on ESPN
- TNA is open to a move to directly oppose AEW
- Triplemanía XXXIII from Mexico City
- WrestleMania 41 attendance notes from the Las Vegas Stadium Authority
- G1 Climax attendance figures across nineteen shows
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/Z25kV9Wg-iY
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston break down the UFC’s historic $7.7 billion deal with Paramount, which will end the company’s pay-per-view business. We discuss what this means for UFC fans, the promotion’s future, and the broader combat sports industry.
We also cover WWE running a Premium Live Event in Indianapolis set to go head-to-head with AEW All Out in September, plus:
- Judge grants Janel Grant access to medical records
- TKO close to a deal for Zuffa Boxing
- ESPN shows interest in the WWE archive
- Vince McMahon interviewed for the Hulk Hogan documentary on Fox
VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/live/ROE3FojlTug
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston present a bonus show as they welcome Alex Sherman of CNBC to break down the WWE deal with ESPN.
On the show:
- The value of the deal for ESPN for its direct-to-consumer service
- Carriers that are offering the service to cable subscribers, and others that are not
- WWE splitting its rights across platforms and impact on the fan
- The status of the UFC rights negotiations
- The prospects of ESPN’s streaming service and the future of cable
Plus: John & Brandon review this past Wednesday’s TKO Q2 earnings report and call with analysts, the major talking points, and what was the value of its deal on Peacock?
VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4_r1DzqpCY
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston react to the news that ESPN has secured WWE’s premium live event package in the U.S. beginning in 2026.
John & Brandon go over the details, what this means for the consumer, and specific factors to pay attention to.
They also cover WWE’s controversial decision to bring back Brock Lesnar after the former champion was named in the lawsuit filed by Janel Grant.
We will break down the allegations against Lesnar in the complaint, including whether he’s accused of committing a crime, and provide a comprehensive timeline of events related to the case. The episode also explores WWE’s decision to cancel post-PLE press conferences, coming just as Lesnar is reintroduced.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/-igBphgK31I
Also:
- Paul Levesque and Cody Rhodes respond to questions about Vince McMahon
- Levesque’s visit to the White House
- Netflix viewership figures for WWE: Unreal
- SummerSlam attendance at MetLife Stadium
- AEW’s refusal to unseal redacted info in the Christopher Dispensa case
- TKO’s Q2 earnings call preview
- Update on Peacock’s subscriber growth
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurstonare joined byDavid Bixenspan (Between the Sheets) to discuss the life, death, and complex legacy of Terry Bollea a.k.a. Hulk Hogan. We cover the reaction to Hogan’s passing, his controversial lawsuit against Gawker, and how the media has handled the coverage of his death.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/04MQQD19PfU
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- Vince McMahon involved in major car wreck
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurstonanalyze WWE’s Netflix performance after six months, based on the latest Netflix engagement report.
Special guest Lavie Margolin joins the show to break down TNA Slammiversary at UBS Arena, attendance insights, its U.S. TV distribution, and his upcoming book project.
We also cover:
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- AEW All Out date at Wembley Stadium
- Peacock is raising its subscription prices
- Legal updates
Plus: key WWE & AEW ratings updates, and your Super Chats!
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/Yav9pHT2uVg
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston wrap up AEW’s All In Texas weekend, which aired against WWE’s Great American Bash & Saturday Night’s Main Event.
Who were the winners and the losers of the weekend? How successful was All In Texas? How did WWE fare with its strategy of presenting three cards in Atlanta?
Plus, viewership for Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano on Netflix, legal updates across various lawsuits, and ratings notes from the week.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/FQY-sAdzNYg
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston preview the battle between AEW & WWE this weekend with three shows on Saturday.
Trish Speirs joins us from The Trish and Sarah Wrestling Podcast to discuss the promotion of All In Texas, the attendance and gate figures, WWE’s opposition by placing two shows on the same day, and AEW’s overall direction after the first six months of the year.
Plus, Carlos Silva shares ambitious hopes for TNA, an update in the Christopher Dispensa lawsuit against AEW & Jon Moxley, Tony Khan speaks with the media, and SmackDown falls on the 4th of July.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/za7pTk_Cm5c
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover the past week involving CM Punk’s trip to Saudi Arabia, apology for past comments, and the backlash.
We go into the comments made in the past, how Punk addressed them at the kickoff event, the reaction online, and Thurston’s opinion piece from earlier this week.
Plus, Pollock & Thurston have exclusive details on the WWE Unreal series coming to Netflix, WWE & Vince McMahon file motions to stop the discovery phase for Janel Grant, Tony Khan discusses Q2 ratings and a return to Wembley Stadium in 2026.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/xNk-QCyQHw0
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Motions filed by WWE & Vince McMahon to stop discovery
https://www.postwrestling.com/2025/06/30/wwe-vince-mcmahon-file-to-prevent-janel-grant-from-receiving-new-evidence-in-lawsuit/
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss WWE’s return to Saudi Arabia amid political unrest in the Middle East, and speak with journalist Karim Zidan.
Pollock & Thurston review the latest requests from Janel Grant for the discovery phase of her case. Stephanie McMahon sits down with WWE President Nick Khan.
Additionally, Tony Khan discusses AEW’s cable audience, we examine AEW's popularity as it approaches All In, Netflix announces details for ‘WWE: Unreal’, and Zohran Mamdani’s pro wrestling tie-in.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/uIad1d964Hs
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston chat about the political identity of WWE and the promotion of CM Punk’s match in Saudi Arabia at Night of Champions.
Plus, WWE & McMahons refile motions in the ring boy lawsuit, Janel Grant requests travel logs for Colker & McMahon, BKFC president details a past meeting with Vince McMahon, a lawsuit is filed against Jon Moxley & AEW, and Zuffa Boxing is official.
VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2v8hw9Ie_Ag
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston chat about R-Truth returning to WWE, the WBD split, WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas, and Canelo vs. Crawford.
First, we examine the six days between Ron Killings stating that his WWE contract wasn’t being renewed, the ensuing fan outrage, his return at Money in the Bank, and Paul Levesque’s non-answer at the post-show press conference.
Plus, WBD splitting its companies, WrestleMania 42 is confirmed for Las Vegas, Netflix lands Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford, an internal memo at TKO addresses Trump’s latest travel ban, and Vince McMahon sells more TKO stock.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/nDDhmZaxXU0
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover this week’s major stories, including more information on Vince McMahon’s new company, 14TH & I.
Then, they chat about SmackDown staying in its three-hour format and how important the program is for the USA Network, the recent contract expirations, and what leverage points the talent possess.
Plus, two more antitrust lawsuits were filed against the UFC, a report on the status of the UFC’s domestic rights negotiations, Nick Khan sells a portion of his TKO stock, more Pollstar attendance data & more.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/HNb6IW0Q-vg
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover the news that WrestleMania 42 is leaving New Orleans and is expected to land in Las Vegas.
They chat about Thurston’s exclusive report, WWE’s handling of the announcement, how Las Vegas is expected to land ‘Mania for the second year in a row, and the ramifications of such a significant change.
Major news broke on Wednesday that Janel Grant is dropping John Laurinaitis as a defendant in her civil case, and we have additional details with a statement from her team.
Plus, AEW Double or Nothing business notes and reaction, WWE confirms three major events in Atlanta for July, Vince McMahon says shareholders are overreaching, Triller is issued a delinquency letter by the Nasdaq exchange.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/XRRDniU9iyk
RELATED:
- WrestleMania 42 is leaving New Orleans
- https://wrestlenomics.com/articles/2025/exclusive-wrestlemania-2026-no-longer-set-for-new-orleans-local-organization-says/
- John Laurinaitis dropped as a defendant in Grant case https://www.postwrestling.com/2025/05/28/john-laurinaitis-dropped-as-defendant-in-janel-grant-lawsuit-against-wwe-and-vince-mcmahon/
- WrestleMania Week gate figures in Las Vegas https://wrestlenomics.com/articles/2025/wwe-gates-for-arena-events-wrestlemania-week-in-las-vegas-europe-tour/
- WWE confirms events in Atlanta during All In Weekend
- https://www.postwrestling.com/2025/05/27/wwe-to-run-great-american-bash-at-center-stage-in-atlanta/
- Vince McMahon responds to shareholder lawsuit https://wrestlenomics.com/articles/2025/vince-mcmahon-says-shareholder-lawsuit-is-trying-to-harass-and-pressure-him-through-discovery-demands/
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston dissect the history of AEW as it heads into Double or Nothing, six years after the promotion’s first event.
John and Brandon discuss the company's highs and lows since its launch, the important moments in its history, the most impactful moves, and how it affected the professional wrestling industry.
Plus: WWE presents SNME & Battleground this weekend, Pollstar data on recent shows, AEW All Out in Toronto, Collision runs into technical issues, and NJPW financial notes.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/qmFloyUDFvg
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss the latest developments in the wrestling industry, including TKO COO Mark Shapiro’s appearance at the JP Morgan conference following the company’s Q1 earnings report, highlighting cost-cutting and WWE’s live events strategy.
Plus, the influence of Sabu, WWE confirms Night of Champions in Saudi Arabia on June 28, AEW moves 12,000 tickets for Forbidden Door in London, comments from CW’s president on NXT, a six-show residency for AEW in Chicago, and possibly implications for Grant v. WWE as a result of an appeals court ruling.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/F50V9CX750U
RELATED:
- TKO COO Mark Shapiro at JP Morgan media conference: https://www.patreon.com/posts/audio-tko-coo-at-128856610
- Judge denies doctor’s motion to dismiss Janel Grant’s petition: https://www.postwrestling.com/2025/05/12/judge-denies-motion-to-dismiss-in-janel-grants-petition-to-obtain-evidence-from-doctor/
- Will Grant v. WWE go to arbitration? https://wrestlenomics.com/articles/2025/will-grant-v-wwe-stay-in-open-court-or-go-to-arbitration/
- CW president comments on NXT: https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/cw-nxt-game-changer-1236390902/
- AEW adds six-show residency in Chicago for July: https://www.postwrestling.com/2025/05/13/aew-announces-six-show-residency-in-chicago/
- TKO Boxing event to run head-to-head with UFC 320, per The Ring Magazine: https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/story/sports/ufc/2025/05/13/ufc-320-tko-boxing-canelo-crawford-dana-white-conflict-mma-turki-alalshikh/83608450007/
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover an extensive Wrestlenomics study, movement in the Janel Grant case & a TKO Q1 earnings preview.
Brandon Thurston has conducted a big study into Reddit, focusing on fan opinions toward WWE over AEW over the past six years and when shifts occurred.
Judge Sarah Russell has made a notable ruling in the Janel Grant case, while Dr. Carlon Colker filed a defamation suit against Ann Callis and her law firm over the past week.
Plus, A WWE shareholder lawsuit update, a preview of this week’s TKO Q1 earnings, TKO’s first boxing event is announced, AEW will take up residency at the 2300 Arena, and more.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/ZGz9xWUSoPQ
RELATED:
- Plaintiffs in shareholder lawsuit ask court to order Vince McMahon to comply with discovery https://www.patreon.com/posts/plaintiffs-in-to-128122445
- Reddit sentiment for WWE and AEW and how it correlates with attendance trends https://wrestlenomics.com/articles/2025/reddit-sentiment-for-wwe-and-aew-and-how-it-correlates-with-attendance-trends/
- Dr. Carlon Colker’s defamation suit against Ann Callis https://www.postwrestling.com/2025/05/05/dr-carlon-colker-files-defamation-suit-against-janel-grants-attorney/
- First TKO boxing event on Sept. 12 featuring. Canelo vs. Terence Crawford at Allegiant Stadium https://www.boxingscene.com/articles/saul-canelo-alvarez-vs-terence-crawford-official-for-september-12
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss the amended complaint and new allegations in the ongoing ring boy lawsuit.
This past week, a 111-page amended complaint was filed, including three additional “John Does” added to the suit. We discuss the new allegations being levied, provide further information, discuss the plaintiffs’ argument in favor of the case moving forward in Maryland, and paint a culture within WWE.
They will also discuss Jacob Whitehead's story on Turki Al-Sheik in the New York Times this week, MoffettNatahanson’s analysis on UFC & WWE PLE rights, Real American Freestyle Wrestling & the latest viewership figures.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/GwshG6P-JJ4
RELATED:
- Three more ring boys join lawsuit against WWE & McMahons (POST Wrestling)
- Turki Al-Sheikh and the two sides of boxing’s new king (New York Times)
- UFC’s $900M Play (Puck)
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston go through the success of WrestleMania 41 as WWE promotes the biggest weekend in its history.
They discuss WWE’s released business metrics, Netflix stats, the reception for the two-night event, Paul Levesque’s speech at the Hall of Fame, and many other topics from Las Vegas.
The major news on Saturday included WWE announcing its acquisition of Lucha Libre AAA, and we are joined by The Cubs Fan from Luchablog to discuss the major ramifications this deal could represent, the details that are known, the many questions following this news, and how it will affect CMLL.
Note: The interview we planned to do with co-CEO of Fillip, Bárbara González Briseño, was cancelled just before the scheduled time. We hope to reschedule.
Plus: Dwayne Johnson on The Pat McAfee Show, WWE Unreal on Netflix, Orlando secures funding for bids, ROH moves dates & more.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/pvpMvUVYrl0
RELATED:
- Data Report: WWE WrestleMania 41
- Press Release: WrestleMania 41 Becomes Most Successful Event in WWE History
- WWE acquires Lucha Libre AAA
- ROH Supercard of Honor rescheduled
- Survivor Series at Petco Park in San Diego
- Paul Levesque thanks Vince McMahon
- AEW announces 4-hour special on June 11
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss WrestleMania Week and more developments from WWE and AEW.
Pollock and Thurston go through expected attendance and revenue, how Las Vegas landed the event, and a historical look at WWE’s business across closed circuit, PPV, WWE Network, and Peacock eras.
Plus: Nick Khan on The Bill Simmons Podcast, Paul Levesque on how his booking philosophy is different from Vince McMahon, Levesque’s praise for Donald Trump, SBJ’s profile on WWE executive Chris Legentil, Ryan Nemeth lawsuit against AEW moves to private arbitration, Forbidden Door set for O2 in London, and more.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/921tZpUXRTo
RELATED:
- How Las Vegas won the bid for WrestleMania 41
- Paul Levesque on High Performance & Andrew Schulz Podcasts
- Ryan Nemeth vs. AEW & CM Punk lawsuit update
- Forbidden Door set for O2 Arena in London on 8/24
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss the latest filings in the ring boy lawsuit, and welcome Brandon Ross and Richard Deitsch.
Richard Deitsch from The Athletic joins the show to speak about WWE’s transition to Netflix, the impact of the first WrestleMania on the platform, and the brand's popularity while transferring its leadership away from Vince McMahon.
Brandon Rossof LightShed Partners discusses the economic impact on the media industry, specifically TKO, as it shops the UFC and WWE streaming rights.
Plus: WWE, Vince, and Linda McMahon issue a motion to dismiss in the Ringboy lawsuit; what effect could the economy have on WWE and UFC; and more.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/dxefGWqDwE8
RELATED:
- Vince McMahon & WWE respond to ring boy lawsuit
- Linda McMahon files motion in ring boy suit
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston go through the results of an AEW fan survey conducted by Jesse Collings and the state of its fanbase.
Collings joins us to break down the results, how fan sentiment has changed over the past year, positive and negative responses, who is connecting, whether the company is growing its audience, and other insights.
Plus: WWE launches on Netflix in India, Nick Khan speaks about a potential PLE in the country, Janel Grant’s team pushes to move its case into discovery, a report on Max’s AEW streaming figures, UFC-Meta partnership, AEW All In Texas Week, and WWE Raw & Collision viewership figures.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/R-uu-7kdLZ4
RELATED:
- 2025 AEW Fan Survey Results (Jesse Collings)
- Nick Khan says a PLE in India is the goal
- Janel Grant’s attorneys ask court to start discovery
- Report: AEW streaming number on Max
- UFC announces multi-year partnership with Meta
- AEW Collision viewership
- WWE Raw on Netflix - March 24
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are joined by Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful to discuss the TNA cuts and the lead-up to this year’s WrestleMania.
They chat about the reaction internally to the TNA cuts including Gail Kim being let go and the state of TNA in the marketplace.
Plus, the promotion of WrestleMania 41 as WWE prepares for its major week in Las Vegas.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/yr4Cz_qh8rY
RELATED:
- Endeavor goes private, TKO remains public and unchanged
- REPORT: Gail Kim among names departing TNA Wrestling
- Orlando seeking $18 million grant to bid on WWE & UFC events
- AEW Collision “Slam Dunk” Saturday and Sunday, Mar 22 & 23 on TNT: 554,000 viewers; 0.20 P18-49 rating & 584,000; 0.22
- WWE Raw, Mar 17 on Netflix: 3,100,000 global views
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss estimates of WWE’s viewership on Netflix and compare it to cable.
Estimates on how WWE’s U.S. viewership on Netflix compares to its performance on cable, recent comments by analysts on WWE’s performance on the streamer, and more.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/N6qCcapUdgY
Plus:
- Omari Palmer (Odyssey Jones) files defamation suit
- Independent wrestler passes away in New Jersey
- AEW & Tony Khan vs. Ryan Nemeth update
- TNT Sports head addresses UFC rights
- Who owns TKO following recent acquisitions?
- The Roast of WrestleMania with Tony Hinchcliffe
- WWE ID tournament with independent groups
- Vince McMahon attends an NBA game
- Ratings & more
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are chatting about TKO’s official entry into boxing with last week’s announcements and what it means for the industry.
John Nash from Hey Not The Face is our guest to discuss the impact TKO can have on the boxing industry, Dana White’s comments last week, the fate of the Ali Act, and the financial power from Saudi Arabia.
Plus: AEW Revolution draws 11,000 in Los Angeles, WWE sells out Madison Square Garden, the latest Netflix viewership stats, and the latest filing in the Janel Grant case.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/_f6wbyhdT2s
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss issues among WWE staff with employee incentive programs cut.
Pollock and Thurston discuss new details of a consolidated shareholder lawsuit against WWE. The lawsuit alleges that the company manipulated its sales process and that the investigation into Vince McMahon was a “sham.”
SLAM Wrestling editor Greg Oliver joins the show to discuss the late Jamie Hemmings and the history of WWE in Toronto as the Elimination Chamber prepares to take place at Rogers Centre.
Plus: Ryan Nemeth files a lawsuit against AEW, Tony Khan & Phil Brooks, a unified front among the defendants against Janel Grant’s amended complaint, The Rock returns on SmackDown, and WWE staff lose several incentive packages post-merger.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/tFWselH3sNs
RELATED:
- Ongoing WWE shareholder lawsuit alleged Board’s investigation was a “sham”
- Ryan Nemeth sues AEW, Tony Khan & CM Punk
- WWE employee benefits and raises limited
- Jamie Hemmings tribute page
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston recap Linda McMahon’s confirmation hearing to oversee the Department of Education.
Reporter Aaron Rupar of Public Notice speaks with John and Brandon about last Thursday’s hearing, his outlet's coverage of the ring boy lawsuit, and how that subject was addressed at the hearing.
Plus: How is Netflix assessing WWE's viewership data? What is the status of Vince McMahon’s investigation? AEW Double or Nothing is leaving Las Vegas, NBC covers the ring boy lawsuit and several WWE stockholder-related news items.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/Af0pFTRHmbA
RELATED:
- Linda McMahon is much worse than you think (David Bixenspan)
- Linda McMahon faces Senate confirmation hearing (Brandon Thurston)
- WWE sex abuse suit raises concerns ahead of Linda McMahon’s hearing
- Netflix clarification of how Raw viewership is calculated
- AEW Double or Nothing emanating from Arizona
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss the court ruling related to the Vince McMahon case and documents being withheld.
They break down the 44-page opinion that came down this week and explain what it is about, the status of the SEC investigation, and the statement provided by one of McMahon’s lawyers to POST Wrestling.
Plus: Linda McMahon’s confirmation hearing begins on Thursday, the latest involving Dr. Carlon Colker, Vince McMahon attends the Super Bowl, AEW goes to Australia, WWE & AEW releases, and when the exclusive negotiating window between UFC and ESPN expires.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/QEe9W7s0E58
RELATED:
- New details on Vince McMahon’s alleged efforts to conceal NDA payments revealed by appeals court
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover the latest involving the Ring Boy lawsuit and the Janel Grant case.
The Ring Boy lawsuit will continue after the Maryland Supreme Court’s ruling this week to uphold the Child Victims Act. Since the ruling, additional survivors have joined the lawsuit as plaintiffs.
The amended complaint was filed by Janel Grant’s legal team last Friday with new details and names attached and we will go through all the key points outlined in the 101-page filing.
Plus: Stephanie McMahon appears on The Pat McAfee Show, WWE Royal Rumble business notes, latest Netflix viewership charts, and WWE is launching EVOLVE on Tubi.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/TVHpSWOh2ZQ
RELATED:
- Janel Grant expands lawsuit
- Additional plaintiffs join Ring Boy lawsuit
- Maryland Supreme Court upholds Child Victims Act
- WWE promotes the success of the Royal Rumble
- WWE EVOLVE announced on Tubi
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston chat about a record-setting Royal Rumble, WWE’s performance on SNME, and a return to Paris.
This week, they cover the Royal Rumble at Lucas Oil Stadium, which will set new attendance and gate records and cap off an incredible month in 2025.
Plus: Viewership for Saturday Night’s Main Event on NBC and Peacock is confirmed, Clash in Paris is the latest on AEW Grand Slam Australia, and how are the three-hour SmackDowns performing?
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/bY8OUfE5CJk
RELATED:
- Wrestlenomics Report: Amazon Prime Video, Updates on Netflix
- The History of the Royal Rumble
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are here to discuss the WWE and TNA multi-year partnership and what each side has to gain.
Rich Fann from PWTorch.com will stop by to discuss the WWE and TNA alliance, the benefits and liabilities of this news, the potential value on both sides and lots more.
Plus: Netflix holds its earning call and comments on WWE’s viewership, an update regarding DR. Carlon Colker, Nick Khan speaks in Las Vegas, AEW Grand Slam Australia & Dynasty, and whether WWE has a ‘Hulk Hogan Problem’ this weekend.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/qCuZFt8Gkac
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss all the latest filings in the Janel Grant case and Vince McMahon’s SEC settlement.
Plus: Netflix releases its first set of viewership figures for WWE Raw, TKO & Saudi Arabia poised to launch a boxing promotion, SmackDown viewership trends in the three-hour format, and the UFC’s media rights are up in the air.
They also chat about Thurston’s latest opinion piece in the Wrestlenomics Report
RELATED:
- Netflix Global Viewership data
- Janel Grant’s team requests additional time
- Vince McMahon’s team files opposition
- TKO nearing potential launch of boxing league with Saudi Arabia
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are back to discuss the SEC’s announcement that Vince McMahon will pay a fine and reimburse WWE over regulatory violations.
On Friday, the SEC announced that the former WWE chairman will pay a fine and reimburse WWE for his failure to disclose two agreements signed in 2019 and 2022.
Pollock & Thurston discuss the fallout from this news, Vince McMahon’s on-the-record statement, and what happens next.
Plus, a breakdown of the viewership data for the WWE Raw premiere on Netflix.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/cRA8mcevu70
RELATED:
- Vince McMahon fined $400,000 by SEC, ordered to reimburse WWE for $1.3 million
- SEC announcement
- Netflix announces WWE Raw premiere averaged 2.6 million households
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston react to WWE's launch on Netflix and the fallout from the show at the Intuit Dome.
They chat about the presentation on Netflix, the reaction to the show, and the coverage it received.
Plus: An update on all the latest news involving the Janel Grant case, SmackDown to move back to two hours, WWE’s involvement with Hulk Hogan’s Real American Beer and the audience rejecting of Hogan, John Cena’s schedule for 2025, Royal Rumble 2026 going to Saudi Arabia, the start of the AEW on Max era, and Dana White joins the Meta board of directors.
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- Housekeeping: What is this?
- Smackdown moves to 3 hours in January
- Early All In Texas estimate of tickets distributed
- Netflix NFL games average about 24 million viewers, no major issues
- AEW international rights: ITV renews UK, Sky in Italy expires, new Canada deal
- WWE moves to Netflix in India in April
- WWE, Vince McMahon, and John Laurinaitis re-file motions to compel arbitration, as expected
- Opinion: What Lee Fitting’s hiring says about the new WWE and Nick Khan
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss the Lee Fitting story in the New York Times and Saturday Night’s Main Event ratings.
Katie Strang and Andrew Marchand have a major story covering Lee Fitting’s departure from ESPN last year amid misconduct allegations. John & Brandon chat about the story, what is alleged, and WWE’s decision to hire Fitting.
Plus: WWE returned to NBC with Saturday Night’s Main Event and the ratings are out (including streaming numbers), Tony Khan speaks before ROH Final Battle, WWE’s holiday tour attendance numbers & more.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/VudIZKxFC64
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- WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event ratings
- 1985-2008 Saturday Night's Main Event TV ratings
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston review Mark Shapiro’s comments at the UBS conference on TKO’s upcoming year, including its launch on Netflix.
The TKO president and COO spoke about WWE’s move to the top streaming platform in the world, the potential of more two-night premium live events, site fees, and TKO’s interest in boxing.
Plus: The latest on the investigation into Vince McMahon and the status of the “stay”, additional details emerge regarding the issues between CM Punk and Ryan Nemeth in AEW, AEW All In Texas begins its promotional push, and Dana White is finally asked to speak about the status of Conor McGregor.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/m4MtUFTsTG4
RELATED:
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- Mark Shapiro speaks at UBS Conference
- Details on CM Punk - Ryan Nemeth issues (Fightful)
- Dana White comments on Conor McGregor’s status
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The latest on pro wrestling business, with Brandon Thurston.
- Latest Dynamite ratings and other AEW ratings and attendance trends
- WWE ratings and attendance trends
- Saturday Night's Main Event ratings from 2006 to 2008. How NBC performs lately in that time slot.
- Your questions
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John Pollock andBrandon Thurston chat about WWE and Netflix’s media day and what viewers can expect in January when Raw moves platforms.
Plus: WWE is attempting to place the ring boy lawsuit on hold until a Supreme Court ruling, WWE sets another arena record for Survivor Series in Canada, Eric Bischoff criticizes AEW, Saturday Night’s Main Event returns to NBC this month, and a two-month check-up on NXT since its move to CW.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/EO20zWuaIn8
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- WWE seeks to have ring boy lawsuit put on hold
- WWE Survivor Series press conference notes
- AEW Dynamite ratings on Thanksgiving Eve
- The Story of Ted Turner and Professional Wrestling
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss the fallout for Conor McGregor after the conclusion of the civil case where a jury found him liable for sexual assault.
We welcome lawyer Jason Cruz from MMA Payout to discuss the decision, the fallout for McGregor’s business endeavors, and his future in fighting.
Plus: AEW is moving its Grand Slam event to a smaller arena in Brisbane in February, Ricky Starks pulled from GCW events, the latest on Wesley Eisold’s suit over the ‘American Nightmare’ trademark & a change in the Southern District of New York.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/FSYpl1pH5_8
RELATED:
- Conor McGregor found liable for sexual assault
- Video game developer ends relationship with Conor McGregor
- Owners of Proper No. 12 remove Conor McGregor from its marketing
- AEW Grand Slam Australia is moved to a smaller venue
- Ricky Starks pulled from upcoming GCW appearances
- WWE, Fanatics' attorneys argue Cody Rhodes’ neck tattoo is part of his likeness
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss Linda McMahon’s role in Trump’s administration, Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson & AEW’s third-quarter performance.
The President-elect has chosen Linda McMahon to lead the Education Department with many questioning this latest cabinet choice.
Netflix staged one of its biggest events ever this past Friday, the boxing match from AT&T Stadium, but the broadcast was hardly flawless.
Plus: AEW’s Q3 performance, WWE confirms its location for Raw on Jan. 6, AEW rolls out dates for December & 2025 including three nights at the Hammerstein Ballroom, a massive Republican presence at UFC 309 in New York City and Pollock & Thurston react to the WON Hall of Fame Class of 2024.
RELATED:
- Wrestling scandals shadow the rise of Linda McMahon
- Netflix Stock Rises Again As Tyson-Paul Fight Sets Streaming Record
- AEW Q3 2024 Key Performance Indicators: TV ratings, attendance, PPV buys
- Ari Emanuel discusses WWE’s move to Netflix
- AEW announces events at Hammerstein Ballroom
- November 18, 2024 Observer Newsletter: The 2024 Hall of Fame class
- Trump, Visiting New York, Finds a Friendly Crowd at a Fight
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John Pollock andBrandon Thurston cover the latest including Linda McMahon’s role in Trump’s cabinet, WWE’s cuts, Tyson vs. Paul on Netflix & more.
Pollock and Thurston chat about Linda McMahon’s rumored appointment to Trump’s cabinet as its head of commerce, Dr. Carlon Colker issues another filing and Ann Callis responds, WWE makes a handful of talent cuts, and Netflix presents Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul this Friday at AT&T Stadium
Plus: Toronto will host Elimination Chamber, NXT goes on the road again, a discussion on UFC and WWE’s alternative pay-per-view models, and the surge in sign-ups for Blue Sky could see a shift in wrestling-based social activity.
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John Pollock andBrandon Thurston go through TKO’s Q3 earnings report, a breakdown of the Crown Jewel show, and chat about the WON Hall of Fame.
Pollock and Thurston discuss the details from Wednesday’s Q3 earnings and call with analysts, the key takeaways from the report, and a follow-up interview Mark Shapiro did on CNBC.
Our guest is U.K. journalist Robert Jackman, who attended the WWE events in Saudi Arabia this past weekend and provides an in-person report on WWE’s popularity in the country, fans who travel to the shows, and its relationship with the General Entertainment Authority.
Plus, What does a Trump administration mean for Vince McMahon?
And, we go through the candidates for the Wrestling Observer Newsletter’s Hall of Fame.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/7q9RuizIuuE
RELATED:
- TKO Reports $57.7M Net Income for Q3: WWE and UFC Financials
- Mark Shapiro on UFC media rights, McMahon, gambling and more
- Linda McMahon contributed more than $10 million to help elect Donald Trump in 2024
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- WWE, AEW popularity (attendance & TV ratings) monthly update
- Bloodline story continues to pop quarter-hours, YouTube highlights
- Wrestlemania ticket prices over time
- Update on WWE/TKO ownership
- Merchandise rankings estimates
- Your questions:
- How would you assess NXT ratings on CW so far?
- NXT vs. Dynamite head-to-head this Wednesday
- Do you worry that covering controversial topics will hurt Wrestlenomics?
- How much money could an ROH on TruTV deal reasonably be worth?
- How would TKO price tickets if demand declined?
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston provide a breakdown of the WWE ID program, which was announced this week.
They discuss the details the company has shared along with additional information and many questions this initiative brings up.
Mark Pollesel, promoter of C*4 Wrestling in Ottawa, Ontario, joins us to share his reaction to WWE ID program and the response he received on Tuesday after outlining those issues on X.
Plus: A report suggests Vince McMahon is looking to resume his career, WrestleMania 41 tickets create an uproar, TKO’s stock responds to acquisition announcement, and WWE returns to Saudi Arabia for Crown Jewel and Raw.
RELATED:
- WWE launches indie wrestling development program
- Vince McMahon preparing to launch entertainment company
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John Pollock andBrandon Thurston are joined by Greg Gutzler and Lee Cole to discuss the lawsuit filed by five ex-WWF ring boys against Vince & Linda McMahon and TKO.
This is a detailed look at the 82-page complaint, the allegations by five John Does who worked for the WWF throughout the 1980s, and what they accuse the WWF of knowing.
Greg Gutzler, partner at DeCello Levitt, is representing the five ex-ring boys and speaks about the development of this case, the process leading to Wednesday’s filing, and the horrific details outlined.
Lee Cole, the older brother of the late Tom Cole, joins us to share his feelings on this lawsuit being filed, carrying out his brother’s wishes, and he was caught up in the middle of this story during the early ‘90s through his brother.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/vMzH2xvRjK0
RELATED:
- Vince and Linda McMahon Named in New ‘Ring Boy’ Sex Abuse Lawsuit Against WWE
- Former WWF ring boys allege horrific abuse by ring announcer Mel Philips in new lawsuit
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss the long ties between the UFC and Donald Trump
Journalist Karim Zidan of Sports Politika returns to chat about his new audio series In the Red Corner detailing Trump’s history with the promotion and how it has served the Republican strategy to cater to its audience.
Plus: Preliminary approval is granted by Judge Richard Boulware, Rolling Stone speaks with six ex-WWE writers, Piers Morgan presents a trainwreck involving Vince Russo and Phil Mushnick, NXT books the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia with an immediate sellout, and all the latest TV ratings.
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- Inside the WWE Writers Room, ‘A Kingdom Ruled by Fear’
- Piers Morgan Uncensored
- Judge issues preliminary approval for $375 million settlement in Cung Le case
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston chat about the latest filing by Janel Grant’s team and look back at the career of the late Joe Koff.
This past week, Grant’s team filed a memorandum opposing Dr. Carlon Colker & the Peak Wellness clinic’s attempt to dismiss their bill of discovery as Grant continues to seek her past medical records.
Former ROH COO Joe Koff passed away this week and we welcome former ROH staff member Jordan Goodman to share his thoughts on working with Koff, the popularity of the promotion, running at Madison Square Garden, and how Koff will be remembered in the industry.
VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/live/6RQkTvaDS7o
RELATED:
- John Pollock’s obit on Joe Koff
- Janel Grant representatives speak with media after new filing in case against doctor associated with Vince McMahon
- Defendants in Kevin Kelly & Tates’ case argue improper venue, seek arbitration clauses to be enforced
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are joined by Janel Grant’s spokesperson Kendra Barkoff Lamy to speak about their request for WWE to waive NDAs.
Then, Pollock & Thurston will speak with independent wrestler Logan Knight about yesterday’s meeting of the Oklahoma State Athletic Commission, in which officials declined to change their rule that prevents transgender wrestlers from participating in matches.
Plus: Note on the AEW ownership structure, site fee figure for SummerSlam 2025 in New Jersey, TV ratings from the past week & more.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/LzukZ2V5enE
RELATED:
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- Wrestling commission grapples with gender rules, decides to defer to state legislature
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AEW and Warner Bros. Discovery announced a renewal of Dynamite and Collision for TBS and TNT in a deal that will also broadcast the program live in homes without cable through the Max streaming service.
VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/live/rzwRVLeybyc
The latest news in pro wrestling business, with Brandon Thurston.
-AEW and WBD announce media deal renewal
-NXT debuts on CW, with the network's highest P18-49 of 2024
-State of AEW, WWE TV ratings, attendance as Q3 ends
-What WBD & AEW announced, what we still don't know
-Why household reach is an important focus of the deal
Your questions, including:
-The future of TV ratings reporting
-Overruns' effect on TV ratings
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-If Smackdown goes to 3 hours, why didn't NBCU just renew Raw?
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston examine the subject of independent contractors in pro wrestling following the suit filed by Kevin Kelly and The Tates.
Pollock and Thurston welcome lawyer Stephen New to discuss the lawsuit filed by Kevin Kelly & The Tates against AEW, Tony Khan & Ian Riccaboni, and the argument of whether AEW talents are misclassified as independent contractors.
Plus: How well Mr. McMahon performed in its first week on Netflix, SmackDown vs. Fox, what the move to CW means for NXT, and the countdown continues for AEW’s media rights announcement(s).
VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/live/3vD6R86lyqI
RELATED:
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- SmackDown vs. Friday Night College Football on Fox
- As NXT moves to CW, what ratings look like for its new home
- Netflix Global Top 10 Report
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John Pollock andBrandon Thurston share their thoughts on the six-part Mr. McMahon series released by Netflix.
They discuss the major points from the Netflix series and welcome David Bixenspan to speak about the strengths and weaknesses of the series, who was interviewed, what stories were covered, and overall reaction to how McMahon was covered.
Plus: TKO announces a revised settlement in the Cung Le antitrust case, WWE announces Summerslam 2025 in New Jersey.
VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/live/5DRB71eV_88
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John Pollock andBrandon Thurston discuss AEW closing in on its media rights deal with guest Brandon Ross of LightShed Partners.
Earlier this week, Puck’s John Ourand reported that an announcement of AEW’s media rights deal with WBD could be coming as early as next week. Pollock & Thurstom welcome analyst Brandon Ross to discuss the details, AEW’s place within WBD’s portfolio, SmackDown’s exit from Fox, and the success of this past weekend’s Noche UFC event at Sphere in Las Vegas.
Plus: Return of Saturday Night’s Main Event on NBC, SmackDown tops Friday’s cable rankings on USA Network, UFC sets its all-time gate record for Sphere event, and NXT moves locations for its October 8 show on CW.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/sOJjQYcWUgg
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- WWE SmackDown tops prime-time cable rankings (POST Wrestling)
- UFC sets commercial records at Sphere event (SBJ)
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston react to the news of WWE moving Raw to a two-hour format in October.
The two chat about the financials of WWE’s deal with NBC Universal, and the short-term extension for the final thirteen weeks of 2024 before the franchise moves to Netflix.
Plus: Tony Khan indicates AEW is very close to the announcement of a media rights deal, SmackDown ends its run on Fox, the NFL returns, more details on the Kevin Kelly & Tate Twins lawsuit, Milwaukee to bid for a WWE PLE, and the UFC embarks on its most ambitious live event ever.
VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/live/92fPCLeTURM
RELATED:
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- Tony Khan: there is a 90% chance of announcement of media rights deal within the next month
- An early look at what’s in the “Mr. McMahon” Netflix docuseries
- Musician Wesley Eisold sues Cody Rhodes, WWE, and Fanatics
- Dr. Carlon Colker withdraws petition against Janel Grant, her petition against him remains active
- Sports Milwaukee putting together a bid
- Friday Night SmackDown ends its five-year run on Fox
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston speak about the latest attendance figures for AEW All In at Wembley Stadium.
Kevin Kelly and The Tate Twins have filed a lawsuit against AEW, Tony Khan, and Ian Riccaboni, and we break down the complaint.
Thurston goes through the turnstile count for AEW All In at Wembley Stadium and the latest figures attached to the show.
The two chat about their reporting on the Mr. McMahon series, Janel Grant being approached for an interview, and WWE no longer having production credit on the project.
TKO’s Mark Shapiro is interviewed, Cody Rhodes is asked about Janel Grant at the WWE press conference, and Bash in Berlin sets an arena record for WWE.
VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9A5QNHU_WIw
RELATED:
- “Mr. McMahon” filmmakers reached out to Janel Grant
- WWE not holding production credit for “Mr. McMahon” series
- AEW All In 2024 turnstile count at Wembley Stadium
- Cody Rhodes addresses Vince McMahon, Janel Grant suit
- Mark Shapiro on Marchand Sports Media
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WWE and AEW TV ratings and attendances for August 2024 reviewed by Brandon Thurston, plus listener questions.
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John Pollock andBrandon Thurston discuss all the news following AEW’s return to Wembley Stadium for All In London.
Neal Flanaganof POST Wrestling joins us to chat about his in-person experience of covering All In London, the press conference afterward, and his question about the creative structure within AEW.
VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8T6LirZl7I
Plus, Brandon Thurston has secured the records from the City of San Antonio regarding Royal Rumble 2023, the UFC launched a lawsuit over an alleged illegal showing of UFC 298, a town hall meeting at WWE & more.
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- WWE Royal Rumble 2023: San Antonio paid over $500k in incentives
- UFC files lawsuit against bar
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston chat about AEW going into its biggest show of the year and welcome Todd Martin.
Todd Martin of The Fix on PW Torch speaks about AEW’s second show at Wembley Stadium, the health of the company, AEW’s identity shift, the pending TV announcements, and overall lead-up to All In.
Plus, AEW All In 2025 in Texas, Tony Khan avoids speaking about Britt Baker’s recent suspension, the UFC antitrust case receives a trial date, Hulk Hogan mocks Kamala Harris, and John Cena on the Club Shay Shay Podcast.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/shtSHZLb9vY
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- AEW All In Texas announcement
- Hulk Hogan mocks Kamala Harris’ heritage
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John Pollock andBrandon Thurston are back to discuss TKO’s second-quarter earnings report and developments in the Janel Grant case.
Pollock and Thurston welcome Patrick Auger back to discuss the TKO earnings report, the key areas highlighted in the report, the state of the UFC antitrust cases, and notable points brought up during TKO’s call with analysts.
Plus, the latest in the Janel Grant case where a judge has denied Vince McMahon’s motion, Dr. Carlon Colker responds to Grant’s accusations, and Pollock & Thurston chat about their SummerSlam experience.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/-gmhLKkXzc0
RELATED:
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- TKO Q2 Earnings Call
- Dr. Carlon Colker files for discovery against Janel Grant
- Judge rejects motion filed by Vince McMahon
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston go over a huge breakdown of next year’s WrestleMania and how Las Vegas landed the event.
The two also go over the ruling by Judge Richard Boulware rejecting the UFC’s settlement in its antitrust cases, SummerSlam weekend in Cleveland, how a WWF precedent from 2000 could play a role in the WBD vs. NBA case, Tony Khan’s comments about Ring of Honor & more.
VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/live/ggdo9CebtSI
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- UFC antitrust settlement denied by judge (POST Wrestling)
- USA’s Failed WWF Lawsuit Does Not Bode Well for Turner’s NBA Lawsuit (LightShed)
- Vince McMahon argues Janel Grant’s state petition against Peak Wellness for evidence, violates federal stay (Wrestlenomics)
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John Pollock andBrandon Thurston are joined byMatt Camp to speak about his tenure at WWE.
Matt Camp stops by the program to speak about his role as co-host of The Bump from 2019 until earlier this year, the unique balance the show had to maintain, the contrast between the television and digital sides of the company and many more stories from his time at WWE.
Plus: TNT Sports files its matching offer to the NBA, Nick Khan’s stock sale this week, WWE Raw viewership figures & the latest on AEW’s TV negotiations.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/5NUm9jBMpgM
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John Pollock andBrandon Thurston are joined byKaren Peterson to discuss the G1 Climax tournament.
Peterson speaks about the participants in this year's tournament, the elimination of Hiroshi Tanahashi, format changes, and the state of NJPW. Plus, her thoughts on Marigold's pay-per-view and its relationship with WWE.
John & Brandon also discuss the filing by Janel Grant seeking her medical records from Dr. Carlon Colker & Peak Wellness with responses from Vince McMahon and Ann Callis issued to POST & Wrestlenomics.
Plus: AEW begins its residency in Arlington, WWE Raw & AEW Collision TV ratings, and AEW’s leverage in its ongoing negotiations with comparison to NXT’s deal with the CW Network.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/5X48tMjwouM
RELATED:
- Janel Grant files petition for records against wellness doctor
- Addition by Subtraction: Previewing the G1 Climax 34
- Judge weighs settlement in pair of UFC monopoly lawsuits
- AEW Collision & WWE Raw ratings
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A discussion panel consisting of John Pollock, Wai Ting, Brandon Thurston, Stephanie Chase & Richard “Benno” Benson discussing various topics related to their coverage of professional wrestling, the changing landscape, the impact of the Vince McMahon story over the past two years, and where the industry is heading.
Recorded on Saturday, July 6th, 2024 at Wide Open in Toronto, ON. This podcast is audio only.
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston speak about Money in the Bank from Toronto and John Cena’s announcement.
John & Brandon chat about their coverage including the press conference, the business notes from the weekend, and John Cena’s retirement tour.
Plus: WWE signs ESPN’s Joe Tessitore, AEW Collision viewership figures against MITB, how WWE & AEW performed throughout the first six months of the year, Bad Blood announced for Atlanta, and a preview of Pollock’s upcoming interview with Lenita Erickson on the demise of World Championship Wrestling.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/T6ZCqkqHTyY
RELATED:
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- AEW Collision TV figures
- WWE & AEW business trends in 2024
- ESPN’s Joe Tessitore joins WWE
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The business of Money in the Bank and press conference
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January to June business trends: WWE & AEW TV ratings and attendance, attendance in Japan
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Talent analytics through the first 6 months of the year
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston AEW entering the “red zone” in its TV negotiations, and SBJ looks at WWE’s increasing site fees.
John & Brandon speak with Josh Nasonfrom the Wrestling Observer on this last weekend’s Forbidden Door, Money in the Bank weekend in Toronto, and the countdown to AEW’s next TV deal being announced.
Plus: Sports Business Journal looks at WWE’s site fees and the impact their events are having on various markets, AEW Forbidden Door notes, AEW entering the “red zone” in its television negotiations & more.
VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/live/OJGjxpAe8ww
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston look at WWE’s partnership with the state of Indiana, and the demise of World Championship Wrestling.
Up first, we speak with Mickey Shuey of the Indiana Business Journal on the WWE’s announcement of bringing multiple events to the state including WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, and SummerSlam.
Then, David Bixenspan of Between the Sheets returns to chat about how the sale of WCW to the WWF was covered on the final episode of VICE’s “Who Killed WCW?”
Plus: AEW Forbidden Door on Long Island this weekend, gate figure for Double or Nothing, the impact of the NHL on WWE’s TV numbers & more.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/bSZmw10qnYw
RELATED:
- WCW sale drama (Between the Sheets)
- The truth about Jamie Kellner canceling WCW (Babyface v. Heel)
- Former Turner Broadcasting chairman Jamie Kellner dies at 77 (POST Wrestling)
- Indianapolis on deck to host major WWE events (Indiana Business Journal)
- AEW Double or Nothing 2024 drew $582,204 gate (Wrestlenomics)
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston chat about WWE’s Clash at the Castle in Scotland, and a curveball is thrown regarding UFC’s antitrust suit.
Lucas Charpiot returns to the show to speak about his coverage of WWE’s Clash at the Castle in Glasgow, the company setting a new arena gate record, and returning to a WWE press conference.
Combat sports regulatory attorney Erik Magraken joins the show to discuss an important update in the UFC antitrust lawsuit after Judge Richard Boulware pushed back the hearing citing serious concerns about the settlement terms.
Plus: WWE and NOAH make an announcement, TV ratings & more.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/6CNu25YKQw0
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston chat about the status of Janel Grant’s lawsuit after the latest ruling, AEW’s attendance woes, and Clash at the Castle.
Earlier this week, Judge Jeffrey A. Meyer officially placed the Grant lawsuit on hold allowing for the federal investigation to continue and what this means for the various parties.
AEW celebrates one year of Collision on the air and we’ll look at how the show has performed and the state of the company’s attendance at its live events.
Plus: WWE heads to Glasgow for Clash at the Castle, new information on WrestleMania 40 from this past April, an update on WWE case in Texas, and WWE and NOAH to make a major announcement.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/zauj7jhUfCA
RELATED:
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- Wrestlemania 40 ticket sales figures obtained from Pennsylvania commission
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston provide the latest details on the Janel Grant lawsuit, which has been put on hold for six months.
Law Professor Alex B. Long joins the show to discuss his new book Professional Wrestling and the Law as he breaks down several of the major cases in the industry’s history and provides his analysis of the ongoing Grant lawsuit.
Plus: Missy Hyatt shares an alleged incident with Vince McMahon from 1987, TNA makes several significant cuts, and Thurston’s latest findings through records requests in Nevada & Texas.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/S7zRrcP4rQI
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The latest in the business of pro wrestling with Brandon Thurston.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/M3H_9Z1hexI
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State of the wrestling business: TV ratings, live events
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Grant v. WWE et al put on 6-month hold
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Wrestlemania 40 gate records
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Merchandise rankings through May 2024
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Possibly meaningful quarter-hours trends
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Great promotional eras, based on Cagematch.net match ratings
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover the latest reporting on AEW's media rights negotiation process, including when the exclusive window with Warner Bros. Discovery may be closing.
Nate Wilcox of The MMA Draw newsletter joins the show from Texas and speaks about the latest on the case involving WWE and Attorney General Ken Paxton, and the scheduled hearing on Wednesday.
Plus: WWE front office cuts, several deals expire at AEW, Double or Nothing fallout, and the latest television viewership figures.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/DitMmcbEC3M
READING:
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AEW’s exclusive negotiating window ends in July, offer said to be ‘disappointing’
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Analysis: The latest reporting on AEW's ongoing media rights negotiations
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover the latest reporting on AEW's media rights negotiation process, including when the exclusive window with Warner Bros. Discovery may be closing.
Nate Wilcox of The MMA Draw newsletter joins the show from Texas and speaks about the latest on the case involving WWE and Attorney General Ken Paxton, and the scheduled hearing on Wednesday.
Plus: WWE front office cuts, several deals expire at AEW, Double or Nothing fallout, and the latest television viewership figures.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/DitMmcbEC3M
READING:
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AEW’s exclusive negotiating window ends in July, offer said to be ‘disappointing’
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Analysis: The latest reporting on AEW's ongoing media rights negotiations
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover TKO extending its relationship with Saudi Arabia as WWE prepares for its latest show in the country.
Bradley Hope, the co-author of Blood and Oil: Mohammed Bin Salman’s Ruthless Quest for Global Power, joins the show to speak about the rise of MBS, Saudi Arabia’s growing influence within sports & its ties with WWE.
Plus: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton responds to the complaint filed by WWE over the release of records related to events in Texas, Mark Shapiro speaks at the JP Morgan conference, the NBA is preparing to finalize its broadcast agreements, AEW returns to Las Vegas for Double or Nothing, and the latest TV ratings information.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/F0pFdfCwqsc
READING:
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TKO President talks expansion of WWE-Saudi Arabia deal
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NBA formalizing deals with Disney, Amazon, NBC
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WWE suing Texas Attorney General to prevent release of bidding contract
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WWE Raw ranks second on cable behind Game 7 of the NHL playoffs
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover the latest filings in the Janel Grant case, and TKO’s attempt to stop the release of records.
This past week, multiple filings were made on behalf of Vince McMahon and WWE as they are in alignment to seek arbitration in the suit filed by Janel Grant.
TKO is trying to prevent multiple records requests regarding events staged in Texas and we will break down why this is such an important story.
Plus, the fallout from WWE’s handling of the media last week, the site fee Las Vegas is paying for WrestleMania 41 & more.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/mxcchiWfJXM
READING:
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WWE responds to Janel Grant's lawsuit
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Vince McMahon’s attorneys oppose Janel Grant’s motion to strike
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WWE suing Texas AG to prevent release of bidding contract
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180K wrestling fans expected to slam Las Vegas for WM week in 2025
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Oklahoma Wrestling Commission Considers Rule Change For Transgender Wrestlers
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover the TKO first-quarter earnings report, and welcome reporter Lucas Charpiot to discuss the Backlash press conference.
Pollock & Thurston speak about WWE and USA Network extending its agreement for Raw until the end of 2024, the UFC antitrust settlements, TKO’s deals with Saudi Arabia & other notes from the first-quarter earnings.
Then, reporter Lucas Charpiot speaks about his experience at the WWE Backlash press conference and the response from Paul Levesque.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/VWp8qawhTMM
00:00:00 Start
00:02:09 TKO Q1 2024 Earnings Report
00:32:38 Reporter Lucas Charpiot chats WWE Backlash press conference
00:58:52 Ticket sales for Clash at the Castle
01:02:44 WWE Raw & NXT ratings
01:03:59 Book report on "The Fixer" by Mike Sitrick
01:19:05 Super Chat on the NBA rights
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The latest news in pro wrestling business, with Brandon Thurston:
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Wrestlemania 41 will be in Las Vegas
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John Laurinaitis flips again in Grant lawsuit
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WWE COO Brad Blum resigns
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WWE Backlash business in France
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Paul Levesque takes shot at PWInsider and Fightful credibility
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Nick Khan will be with WWE at least through 2026
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AEW Big Business gate
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover all the latest stories including the WWE going to France for Backlash this weekend.
The two chat about the report that Comcast is preparing a massive bid for NBA rights, AEW Revolution grosses over $1 million in Greensboro, The Wrap has a scathing profile on Dwayne Johnson, we analyze the arguments regarding the NDA between Janel Grant and Vince McMahon, and VICE announces four-part series “Who Killed WCW?”
Plus, reporter Félix Gouty joins us to discuss WWE holding back-to-back shows in France this weekend.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/jliudgvxXpk
00:00:00 Start
00:00:41 Intro
00:03:36 WrestleMania 41 announcement is coming
00:07:30 AEW Revolution draws $1 million in Greensboro
00:13:15 Comcast expected to make major bid for NBA rights
00:23:10 The Wrap's story on Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
00:30:44 Reporter Félix Gouty chats WWE Backlash
00:45:45 The NDA between Janel Grant and Vince McMahon
00:53:14 Confirmation of Janel Grant's law degree from Pace University
00:54:12 VICE announces "Who Killed WCW?"
00:5913: TV figures for SmackDown, Collision & Rampage, Raw
01:06:48 Pat McAfee speaks about Nick Khan's TKO shares
Reading:
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Nearly Twenty Years of French Wrestling History Surrounds Backlash France
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AEW Revolution 2024 grossed $1 million in ticket sales, public records confirm
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NBC Prepares $2.5-Billion-a-Year Bid to Pluck NBA Rights From TNT
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Seven Bucks To Produce ‘Who Killed WCW?’ Docuseries For Vice TV
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‘Red One’ Down: How Dwayne Johnson’s Tardiness Led to a $250 Million Runaway Production
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston go through the 29-page filing from Vince McMahon and his response to Janel Grant’s lawsuit.
We will go through the entire filing, how McMahon is defending himself, and the statements issued to POST Wrestling & Wrestlenomics from Grant’s attorney Ann Callis.
Plus: Attorney Jason Cruz of MMA Payout returns to the show to speak about McMahon’s push to take the Grant case to arbitration.
VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0lux8T_4BE
Reading:
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Memorandum from Vince McMahon
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Vince McMahon denies accusations, Ann Callis issues response
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Timeline of WWE sexual misconduct allegations
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FTC Announces Rule Banning Noncompetes
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NJPW to fully acquire Bushiroad Fight
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston speak about Rossy Ogawa’s new promotion, Dream Star Fighting Marigold, and NBC’s story on Vince McMahon.
Joining us to chat about the pending launch is POST Wrestling’sKaren Peterson as she explains the political aspect of the launch, who is involved, the talent departures across the Joshi scene, Giulia’s future & more.
Plus: NBC’s story on Vince McMahon and what he is up to, McMahon’s stock situation at TKO, and a discussion on the state of MMA media following several moves.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/Fp5BjUNkIRs
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston assess the fallout from WrestleMania 40 and WWE’s messaging regarding its new era.
The two chat about their in-person coverage of WrestleMania, the strong push behind the Paul Levesque Era, Stephanie McMahon’s appearance, and the company’s strong detachment from Vince McMahon.
Plus: WWE Raw draws a massive audience, WrestleMania 40 business notes, and All In footage to air on AEW Dynamite tonight.
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Brandon Thurston on the latest news in wrestling business:
- The DeVincification of WWE at Wrestlemania 40
- Wrestlemania attendance and gate
- Paul Levesque's press conference comments
- ROH Supercard of Honor and press conference
- All In footage presumably of CM Punk and Jack Perry advertised for Dynamite
- Most matches during Wrestlemania week
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are joined by Ann Callis, who represents Janel Grant in her lawsuit against Vince McMahon, WWE, and John Laurinaitis.
We'll discuss the business of WrestleMania week, plus we'll be joined by ACTION Wrestling promoter Matt Griffin to discuss the upcoming DEAN~!!! event, in tribute to Dean Rasmussen.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/RSl1dj-h7JU
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss their report on WWE’s Consensual Relationship Policy and welcome guests CJ Donald and Brad Balukjian to the show.
Corporate attorney CJ Donald discusses the WWE’s policy, which Pollock & Thurston reported this week, and other aspects of the case involving Janel Grant against Vince McMahon, John Laurinaitis, and WWE.
Author Brad Balukjian stops by to speak about his new book The Six Pack: On the Open Road in Search of WrestleMania and his extensive research including many new facts about the WWF’s national expansion era.
VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyTt_TN43mg
First Look at WWE’s Consensual Relationship Policy Established in 2023:
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss the legal questions surrounding the lawsuit against Vince McMahon, John Laurinaitis & WWE.
What are the responsibilities of corporate officers in this scenario? Can a relationship with such a power discrepancy ever be considered consensual? We speak with Todd Martin of PWTorch about the legal aspects of this case and assess the corporate environment of WWE as outlined in Janel Grant’s suit and what stands out.
Then, we’re joined by Erik Magraken to discuss the news that both UFC antitrust lawsuits have been settled for $335 million.
Plus: WWE’s business going into WrestleMania 40 including nine consecutive TV sellouts, Tony Khan announces a sellout in Toronto, Bellator MMA to stream on Max, Brandon Thurston’s AEW Q4 report & more.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/v7LeiuFh2mM
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0:00 UFC antitrust lawsuits settled
7:14 WWE Corporate Officers’ awareness involving Grant lawsuit
16:21 Todd Martin discusses outlook of Grant-WWE lawsuit
39:24 Erik Magraken on UFC lawsuit settlement
58:31 AEW Dynamite attendance in Toronto
1:01:16 WWE attendance trends
1:03:26 AEW Key Performance Indicators
1:05:56 Bellator deal to stream on Max
1:08:25 UFC fighter pay question
1:11:10 Our WrestleMania plans
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are joined by Tim Marchman to discuss their report for Front Office Sports on the identities of the WWE corporate officers in the Janel Grant lawsuit.
The three discuss their reporting, the identities, filling in the blanks in Grant’s lawsuit, and the remaining questions as this story continues.
Plus: WWE SummerSlam location, PRIME mat sponsorship, AEW Big Business in Boston, and Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul on Netflix.
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VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBDEuQYURHw
READ/WATCH::
-WWE President Nick Khan, COO Brad Blum Revealed as Key Figures in Vince McMahon Sex-Trafficking Suit (Front Office Sports)
- What the Grant lawsuit says about the WWE Corporate Officers, now that we know they are Nick Khan, Brad Blum, Stephanie McMahon, and Brian Nurse (Wrestlenomics)
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston go through the investigation records related to Ashley Massaro's claims of sexual assault, recently obtained via public records request from NCIS.
They'll also discuss Vince McMahon's latest sale of TKO shares and COO Mark Shapiro's appearance at the Morgan Stanley media conference.
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VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/aazeAIcbDOg
READ/WATCH:
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Ashley Massaro NCIS file confirms inappropriate medical exam (Babyface v. Heel)
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More than 3.5 million patients given pelvic exams without consent (NBC News)
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TKO 10K filing to the SEC
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Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference
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Brandon Thurston on the latest news in wrestling business:
- AEW Revolution business, press conference
- TKO earnings discloses additional Vince McMahon payments
- WWE v. Ken Paxton
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston go through the fourth-quarter and year-end TKO earnings report, and welcome John Arezzi to the program.
Pollock & Thurston go through Tuesday’s TKO earnings and the call with analysts with the key points from the report, the Netflix deal, the Vince McMahon & WWE scandal, a lawsuit settlement figure & more.
Then, they welcome John Arezzifrom the Pro Wrestling Spotlight show to reflect on his coverage of the WWF scandals from the early ‘90s, meeting Mel Phillips in 1974, and the comparisons to the ongoing issues surrounding WWE.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/1D1dfCy2EH4
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Mat Memories: My Wild Life in Pro Wrestling, Country Music, and with the Mets
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston present a special edition of the show as they speak with former WWF wrestler Nick Kiniski about an allegation against a former official
Kiniski speaks about his tenure with the company and speaks publicly for the first time about an alleged proposition made by a former official with the company. Kiniski recounts what was said to him, who he informed, and the circumstances behind leaving the company.
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston continue their coverage of allegations of sexual abuse in WWE, with new comments surrounding the ring boy scandal from the 1980s and Ashley Massaro's claims from the 2000s.
Jesse Collings from the Gentleman’s Wrestling Podcast joins us to share his thoughts on the constant release of new details and people coming forward and how it is painting the culture at WWE.
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston continue their coverage of the allegations against WWE including new information on the Ashley Massaro case.
Joining us is Tim Marchman of VICE News, who has been reporting on these stories and learned of an NCIS investigation into the Massaro case following her death in 2019.
Plus: Bruce Prichard’s comments on the Janel Grant lawsuit, the latest on Scott D’Amore’s exit from TNA, the Super Bowl audience, TV ratings & more.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/XDJw-ST69ek
Reporting by Tim Marchman:
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WWE Wrestler Ashley Massaro Accused Vince McMahon of Sexually Preying on Wrestlers
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Despite Denials, WWE Management Knew Wrestler Said She Had Been Raped on Military Base
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Co-Defendant in Vince McMahon Sex Trafficking Lawsuit Says He Was a Victim Too
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss the Titan Gate scandal of the early ‘90s in the WWF who was involved, and what can be applied today.
Joining us is David Bixenspan, who has reported on this story throughout the past decade for Business Insider and his extensive series on the story on Between the Sheets.
They also discuss the latest on the Vince McMahon case, Disney working with Fox and WBD on a new streaming service & more.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/0UML_inb2lQ
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Babyface v. Heel article on videotape involving Mel Phillips
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Sex, Lies, and the WWF by Phil Mushnick
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San Diego Union-Tribute article by Jeff Savage
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Phil Donahue Show
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Now It Can Be Told with Geraldo Rivera
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Vince McMahon on Larry King Live
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston continue to discuss the lawsuit filed against Vince McMahon, John Laurinaitis & WWE.
Pollock & Thurston are joined by Sportico’s Senior Sports Legal Expert Michael McCann on the legal implications of the case, the next steps in the legal proceeding & more.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/jFLVd5SU66s
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss the lawsuit filed by Janel Grant against Vince McMahon, John Laurinaitis & WWE.
Pollock & Thurston go through the lawsuit and react to the horrific allegations of alleged sexual assault and sex trafficking, the many issues facing McMahon, the scope of the allegations beyond McMahon, and how this story is being covered.
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston continue their discussion on the WWE deal with Netflix and welcome Dave Meltzer from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.
Pollock & Thurston speak with Meltzer on the ramifications of the ten-year deal with Netflix, the changing landscape of pro wrestling programming, and the outlook for AEW. They also discuss the future of Kazuchika Okada once he leaves NJPW.
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VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/jEFY5LAUb08
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston present a special breaking news show discussing the news of WWE Raw moving to Netflix in 2025.
Pollock & Thurston chat about the details of the ten-year deal, the ramifications of the deal, how it affects its international picture, and the impact this will have on WWE and clips from Ari Emanuel and Nick Khan on the deal.
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss all the latest in the pro wrestling industry and welcome Josh Nason from the Wrestling Observer.
Topics this week include the success of Peacock’s exclusive NFL Wild Card game, the forthcoming Netflix documentary series on Vince McMahon, the return of TNA and their successful weekend in Las Vegas, UFC postponing its debut in Saudi Arabia, and the latest TV viewership figures.
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss the WWE’s hiring of Lee Fitting, predictions for WWE Raw’s rights, and Pat McAfee’s drama at ESPN.
No guest this week as Pollock & Thurston go through many subjects in the wrestling industry including WWE’s new head of media & production, multiple outlets predicting the landing spot of WWE Raw, cable & streaming statistics, and we’ll dive into the Pat McAfee saga at ESPN involving Norby Williamson.
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Brandon Thurston discusses the latest news in pro wrestling business news, including:
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- Annual attendance trends for WWE, AEW, and NJPW
- The Rock pops a huge quarter-hour for Raw
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- TKO consolidates WWE and UFC partnership teams
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are joined by a pair of guests to go over the AEW Worlds End press conference and discuss the state of NJPW.
Phil Strum from the Under the Ring podcast joins us to speak about his coverage of the AEW Worlds End press conference, the handling of the allegations regarding Chris Jericho, and what we have learned.
Then, Chris Samsa returns to the show for a look at the state of NJPW heading into Wrestle Kingdom 18 at the Tokyo Dome.
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2023 started with Vince McMahon using his controlling shares in WWE to force his way back into the company and eventually merge WWE with UFC. CM Punk returned to AEW mid-year, only to soon get into another backstage fight at the biggest non-WWE pro wrestling event in decades.
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are joined by journalistIrv Muchnickto discuss the history of the Von Erichs and his 1988 feature ‘Born-Again Bashing’.
Pollock & Thurston also discuss the major stories of 2023, what we will be focusing on in the new year, and the key players in the industry.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/X9yqcageo9M
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‘The Iron Claw’ Manages to Land With a Twisted, but Heartfelt, Authenticity. The Key Was Not Sugar-Coating the Fritz Von Erich Character
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are joined by Jason Cruzof MMA Payout to speak about the WWE and MLW settlement, as well as the ongoing UFC antitrust case.
Pollock & Thurston also CM Punk’s impact on the SmackDown and Raw ratings this week, AEW Collision’s performance against NXT Deadline, Tony Khan’s ROH Final Battle media call & all the latest news.
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are joined by Dr. Kris Ealyto break down Thurston’s analysis of race, income & education demographics across professional wrestling.
Pollock & Thurston also discuss TKO president Mark Shapiro’s comments at the UBS media conference including the future of WWE live events.
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Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, and Chris Gullo discuss the week's wrestling business news, including:
0:00 Intro
4:24 NASCAR and NBA media rights discussion
18:07 Cable coverage continues to decline
23:05 Who will buy WWE Raw rights?
34:07 WWE stock price and layoffs
37:53 All In 2024 early ticket sales
46:38 Ohio labors pension fund's lawsuit against Vince McMahon and the former WWE Board of Directors
52:40 Raw delivers one of its biggest ratings of the year for CM Punk return
1:00:44 WWE press release on Survivor Series viewership, gate, and merchandise
1:09:20 AEW Collision rating that ran head to head against Survivor Series
1:13:45 Estimated WWE merchandise rankings
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are joined by Todd Martin from The Fix on PW Torch to break down the return of CM Punk and his promo on Raw, short and long-term objectives with Punk in WWE & more.
Pollock & Thurston also chat about Tammy Sytch being sentenced, a lawsuit filed regarding the WWE and UFC’s merger, SmackDown ratings on FS 1, AEW Rampage & Collision numbers, and the business of WWE’s Survivor Series.
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are joined by Nick Hausman of Haus of Wrestling to discuss WWE & AEW coming to Chicago for Thanksgiving week, NWA on the CW app, and all the latest news from the industry.
Pollock & Thurston also chat about AEW’s Friday night ratings for Collision & Rampage, the business of Survivor Series weekend, Full Gear notes more.
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston chat about the state of AEW going into its Full Gear event and welcome Rich Fann from PW Torch.
Pollock & Thurston go over the MANY SEC filings from TKO over the past week, Vince McMahon’s stock sale, Donald Trump at UFC 295, UFC moving to Rogers Sportsnet in Canada, WWE merchandise movers & more.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/MV48XDCTAUg
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston go through TKO’s Q3 Earnings Report and call with analysts, and NXT is moving to the CW Network.
Pollock & Thurston discuss the key items from TKO’s first quarterly earnings report, the emphasis on increasing site fees and exploring further sponsorships, highlights from the Q&A during the earnings call, and all the implications of the NXT deal with the CW Network that goes into effect in October 2024.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/tPWXZF2qpP0
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston welcome journalist Karim Zidan back to the show to discuss Saudi Arabia’s emerging power in combat sports.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/GFBZVf-5iK8
The three chat about this past weekend’s boxing fight between Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou and the observations about the event, WWE’s return to Saudi Arabia for Crown Jewel, and the UFC striking a deal with the country for 2024.
Plus: Reaction to AEW Collision’s viewership feat. MJF vs. Kenny Omega, Halloween Havoc - Night 2 numbers, Endeavor potentially going private, Peacock’s subscribers, and Vince McMahon’s “wins” and “fails”.
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston preview this year’s ballot for the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame with Alan4L of PW Torch.
The three go through all the major candidates on the ballot, additions to the ballot, changes this year, and how they go about the voting process.
Full list of candidates on the ballot.
Alan4L is the host of ProWres Paradise on the PW Torch site
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/KRLHWnJkXig
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston chat with attorney Paul Lesko about the details behind the lawsuit involving Panini and WWE.
Plus: John & Brandon discuss the past week for Ari Emanuel & Vince McMahon, Vince McMahon doc update, WWE Raw’s season premiere viewership, Showtime getting out of Boxing and MMA & more.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/GuWSZeBBEOY
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston go over the viewership results from “Super Tuesday” with NXT and AEW going head-to-head.
Plus: John & Brandon go over Collision’s performance in an earlier time slot, TKO’s first quarterly earnings announcement, and NJPW & Stardom business note.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/dNFFwAC1JP4
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are joined by Brandon RossofLightShed Partnersto assess the early results of the TKO merger, SmackDown’s TV deal, and AEW’s TV rights.
Plus: John & Brandon react to AEW Collision’s all-time low viewership against NXT No Mercy, “Super Tuesday” on October 10, and the impact of Adam Copeland moving to AEW.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/Njjf24_rwHY
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With Q3 2023 coming to a close Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, and Chris Gullo look at TV ratings and attendance metrics for WWE, AEW, and more.
0:00 Intro
5:23 NBA TV rights discussion and impact on Raw and AEW rights deals
9:14 Long-term TV ratings trends for WWE, AEW, WOW, Impact, New Japan
27:06 Long-term live events trends for WWE and AEW
35:40 Sentiment for WWE and AEW, looking at our original Net Promoter Score study as well as Cagematch.net event ratings
49:18 Long-term live events trends for top Japanese companies
54:16 Google Trends for CMLL and AAA
59:17 WWE and ABEMA announce a new TV deal. What does it mean for NOAH and New Japan?
1:21:46 AEW All In attendance obsession
1:29:40 WWE-Panini lawsuit update
1:34:40 The highest-rated matches on Cagematch.net YTD
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are joined by Josh Nason of the Wrestling Observer site to discuss the WWE SmackDown move to USA, and keeping up with the growing number of hours for pro wrestling.
Plus: Tony Khan’s latest call with the media, “the new era” of AEW, WWE vs. Panini, Collision’s performance against college football, and more.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/NrlHGwcCubg
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston have a breaking news show reacting to the announcement of WWE SmackDown leaving Fox and returning to USA Network.
They discuss the announcement by TKO on Thursday, additional reporting regarding the value of the deal, how this affects Raw & NXT on USA Network, the reaction from Wall Street, and more.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/lsgANZyy6Nk
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss ticket sales for AEW Grand Slam, the Vince McMahon feature, and all the latest news.
John & Brandon are joined by Bill from WrestleTix to discuss tonight’s AEW Grand Slam event at Arthur Ashe Stadium, the trend of the promotion’s ticket sales, the success of All In, and “drop counts”.
Plus: The L.A. Times feature on Vince McMahon, fallout from the completion of the TKO merger, Max adding a live sports tier, WWE Raw getting hammered against Monday Night Football & notes from this week’s ratings.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/UrYb-LZQF6c
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss the completed merger between WWE and UFC to form TKO Group Holdings and all the ramifications of the deal.
John & Brandon speak with Patrick Auger of The Fight Business Podcast and runs the Auger Consulting Group to discuss the merger, short and long-term ideas, the combination of resources, and what this will mean for wrestlers & fighters in both promotions.
Plus: TKO dividend payout and Vince’s big payout, lowest WWE Raw audience in history, NXT does a huge number, Royal Rumble 2024 location, and more.
VIDEO VERSION OF PODCAST: https://youtube.com/live/STXMrXd-y6w
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are guestless this week and open the forum for your questions to be sent in along with the latest news & notes.
They chat the latest on AEW’s decision to terminate CM Punk’s contracts, the business of WWE Payback & AEW All Out, television ratings from the past few days, Saudi Arabian investment in the PFL and how it affected WWE’s stock, LightShed’s update on the WWE domestic TV rights & lots more.
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Brandon Thurston and Jesse Collings talk about CM Punk's firing from AEW the day before All Out and what it means for AEW's business going forward. Plus, Brandon is live from the Pittsburgh airport, having just attended WWE Payback the night before.
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Brandon Thurston and Jesse Collings talk about CM Punk's firing from AEW the day before All Out and what it means for AEW's business going forward. Plus, Brandon is live from the Pittsburgh airport, having just attended WWE Payback the night before.
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are joined by Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful to discuss all the events coming out of All In including the CM Punk & Jack Perry incident.
They go over the details that are known regarding the two, the status of CM Punk in Chicago this week, the short and long-term issues regarding this latest issue & much more.
Plus: The success of All In, the paid attendance figure, Tony Khan’s post-show press conference, AEW in Chicago this week including All Out & more.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/nqJ19xShORQ
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are joined by reporter Nick Hausman from Haus of Wrestling to discuss this Sunday’s AEW All In card.
They chat about the business AEW expects to generate, the buzz for the show, Cash Wheeler’s status on the show and its handling, changes expected to the card & lots more.
Plus: Tony Khan’s media call from Tuesday, WrestleMania 40 ticket sales, TV ratings from SmackDown & Collision & Raw, and all the AEW talent under one roof this week.
VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oG7Tyf2Lsx0
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston welcome Erik MagrakenofCombat Sports Law to chat about the antitrust lawsuit filed in 2014 against the UFC.
They discuss the launch of the suit nearly nine years ago, the long road for the suit, who the key players involved are, why last week was an important ruling by the court, what damages the UFC is facing, how it applies to WWE/Endeavor and the state of fighter pay.
Plus: AEW All In tops 80,000 tickets distributed, Pontiac Silverdome capacity, AEW Collision rebounds, WWE Raw ratings, WWE’s response to MLW suit allegations & more.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/kKOFLHs6yxE
Related links:
UFC Antitrust Lawsuit Officially Certified as Class Action (Combat Sports Law)
UFC Antitrust Lawsuit Explained (Bloody Elbow)
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The State of UFC Contracts w/ John Nash (POST Wrestling)
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston speak with reporter David Bixenspan about the lawsuit filed by Hulk Hogan after Bash at the Beach 2000.
They discuss the recent season of Dark Side of the Ring, “The World According to Marty Jannetty”, and the latest news including All In’s attendance figure, Bixenspan’s research into the attendance at WrestleMania 3 & more.
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WrestleMania III attendance redux: I think I know what happened! (David Bixenspan)
How Many People Were Actually At WrestleMania III? A Deadspin Investigation (Bixenspan)
Exclusive: WrestleMania 32 Had Just Over 80,000 Fans In Attendance (Brandon Thurston)
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Brandon Thurston and Jesse Collings talk about the latest news in wrestling business:
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Summerslam business as Brandon is live in Detroit
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Vince McMahon subpoenaed as part of federal grand jury investigation
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All In & All Out seemingly exclusive on PPV on consecutive weekends
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Money in the Bank sold $3.3 million in ticket sales
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston go through the WWE’s second-quarter earnings report and a grand jury investigation involving Vince McMahon.
The two chat about the sizable yearly increases in various segments, the status of the merger, a federal grand jury subpoena on Vince McMahon, McMahon taking a medical leave of absence, and Nick Khan’s update on the state of the U.S. domestic rights negotiations.
Plus: The Elite re-sign with AEW, All In on pay-per-view, Collision ratings, Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz, and the latest attendance figures for SummerSlam
Video version: https://youtube.com/live/ov3WNhSQnvo
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WWE Q2 Earnings Press Release
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Key Performance Indicators
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10-Q filing
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Earnings Presentation
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In place of Pollock & Thurston this week, Brandon Thurston is joined by MJ from NJ to talk about these topics and more:
- Peacock subscriber update from Comcast
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- How wrestling fits into media business that's shifting to streaming and less profitable
- Logan Paul's CryptoZoo lawsuit
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are joined by Chris Samsafrom Sport of Pro Wrestling to chat about the G1 Climax and his meticulous stats.
The three discuss the annual tournament, this year’s format, early impressions after four shows, and how Samsa began compiling all his statistics.
Plus: Pollock & Thurston go over the latest television figures, AEW Collision Week 5, and the viability of adding a third hour to Dynamite, All In distribution, and the future of ESPN.
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are joined by Stephanie Chaseof Digital Spy to speak about her recent article on women in wrestling media.
The three discuss the recent WWE U.K. tour and the push for WrestleMania in London, AEW All In at Wembley Stadium & more.
Plus: Pollock & Thurston go over the latest television figures, AEW Collision Week 4, potential changes to AEW’s pay-per-view strategy & more.
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are joined by Chris Hero to chat about the current state of independent wrestling and lots more.
Hero chats about his role at West Coast Pro, his recent coaching work at AEW, independent wrestling, young talent getting noticed, and his role within the industry today.
Plus: Pollock & Thurston go over the AEW Collision numbers, WWE MITB business notes, BBC coverage of push for WrestleMania in London, AEW on ViX streaming service & the latest news.
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Brandon Thurston and Jesse Collings talk about the latest news in wrestling business:
- Business of WWE Money in the Bank
- The intent of John Cena’s promo promoting Wrestlemania in the UK
- AEW Fight Forever release
- AEW Collision TV ratings
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston welcome Mike Strawfrom Insider Gaming to chat about the release of AEW Fight Forever.
Plus: Pollock & Thurston discuss the AEW Forbidden Door press conference they attended, the Tiger Driver ‘91, AEW Collision’s second week of numbers, the shutdown of Showbuzz Daily & Mark Zuckerberg vs. Elon Musk.
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Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, and Chris Gullo talk about the latest wrestling business news:
- AEW Collision's first TV rating, implications for AEW’s next TV deal
- Smackdown and NXT ratings and quarter-hour trends deliver big
- Tony Khan media call
- Forbidden Door in Toronto
- Update on Wrestlenomics Draft
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston welcome Dave Meltzer from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.
They chat about the first viewership figures of AEW Collision and how it performed, the value of CM Punk to the franchise, his promo on Friday, the ongoing issues between Punk and The Elite, and how the summer is looking for the company. Plus, they chat about this Sunday’s Forbidden Door event, upcoming events in Canada, MLW’s lawsuit, and Conor McGregor.
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Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, and Chris Gullo talk about the latest news in wrestling business:
- Disney’s FX reportedly interested in WWE live rights
- AEW Collision debuts on TNT
- Judge denies WWE’s motion to dismiss MLW’s lawsuit
- Younger male viewership driving WWE’s TV ratings improvement
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston chat with AEW PresidentTony Khan on the state of the promotion going into the launch of Collision.
Tony Khan joins Pollock & Thurston to speak on the state of the company as they get set to launch Collision this Saturday, differentiating the program from Dynamite, the status of Battle of the Belts, and the return of CM Punk.
Plus, Pollock & Thurston react to the interview, the buzz for Collision, CM Punk and The Elite, and all the top news stories including the New York Post report on WWE’s TV rights, and the future of streaming data.
AEW Collision debuts this Saturday at 8 p.m. ET on TNT and TSN+ in Canada
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Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, and Chris Gullo talk about the latest news in wrestling business:
- Smackdown had its biggest rating of the year for the Roman Reigns 100-day celebration segment
- AEW Collision ratings predictions ahead of the debut of the show next week
- AEW house show analysis
- Google Trends update for major wrestling companies
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston chat with Andrew Zarian of the Mat Men Podcast and Wrestling Observer Live.
The three discuss the pending launch of AEW Collision with Zarian’s reporting on the development of the series, how CM Punk plays a crucial role in its launch, ticket sales for Collision, and the looming television rights negotiations for WWE & AEW programming.
Andrew Zarian is the co-host of the Mat Men Podcast and Wrestling Observer Live
Video version: https://youtube.com/live/arIY5j0KFpo
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**The last 15 minutes of this podcast contain major spoilers for the final episode of Succession**
Brandon Thurston and guest co-host MJ from NJ talk about:
- The value of AEW’s TV deal with the addition of Collision on Saturday nights
- Whether WBD could end up broadcasting both AEW and WWE
- An update on live event business for WWE and AEW
- WWE Smackdown appears to deliver strong rating for Friday’s Smackdown
- WWE and the final episode of Succession
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston chat with Evan Husneyon the return of Dark Side of the Ring for its fourth season.
They chat about this past week’s season premiere “Chris & Tammy”, their attempts to interview Tammy Sytch, the reaction to the “Plane Ride from Hell” episode, securing interviews for this season, whether the series was ever in jeopardy of returning, changes at Vice, and a preview of several episodes coming up this season.
Evan Husney is the Executive Producer & Co-Creator of Dark Side of the Ring, airing Tuesday nights at 10 p.m. ET on Vice TV.
Video version: https://youtube.com/live/--MjtRL8Jz0
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Brandon Thurston and Jesse Collings talk about AEW Double or Nothing, another WWE event in Saudi Arabia, and Nick Khan’s talk at the JPMorgan TMT conference.
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston chat with Karim Zidan of Sports Politika on the WWE’s business partnership with the Government of Saudi Arabia.
They chat about the attitudes regarding the ten-year agreement that was announced in 2018, how sport washing works, WWE’s navigation of the Jamal Khashoggi murder during the first year of the agreement, and his recent article on WWE’s Propaganda Spectacle.
Karim Zidan is an investigative journalist and you can read his work at Sports Politika
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Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, and Chris Gullo talk about the latest news in wrestling business.
- Did AEW get a renewed TV deal?
- AEW Collision was introduced at WBD upfront
- WWE stock hit amid investor belief Fox doesn't want to give Smackdown a raise
- Nick Khan talks about media rights and more at MoffettNathanson TMT conference
- WWE Backlash gate number
- Tickets distributed update for AEW and WWE events including AEW Double or Nothing
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston chat with reporter Tony Maglio of IndieWire after covering this week’s upfront presentations.
They chat about the confirmation of AEW Collision at this week’s WBD presentation, the strategy of adding two more hours in prime time, running on Saturday night, and the impact of having CM Punk to get the show off the ground.
Plus, a discussion about the key points from Nick Khan’s speech at the MoffettNathanson TMT conference.
Tony Maglio is the Executive Editor of Business coverage at IndieWire
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Brandon Thurston and Jesse Collings discuss the latest news in the business of pro wrestling.
- AEW and WBD will reportedly announce a new TV deal at the upfronts on Wednesday
- WWE discloses timeline of process that led to merger with UFC
- Wrestlemania 2027 location disclosed by Tennessee Titans CEO
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston chat with reporter Richard Deitsch from The Athletic and the Sports Media Podcast.
The three speak about the rise of professional wrestling as a sports property, the impact Nick Khan has had on the company, WWE’s domestic television deals with Fox and NBC Universal, the emergence of AEW, and how pro wrestling is covered by outlets and state of wrestling media.
Plus, Pollock & Thurston discuss the report of a pending deal between AEW & WBD, the potential increase they could garner, Ari Emanuel on the WWE-UFC merger, and a New York bill proposed on pro wrestling regulation.
Video version: https://youtube.com/live/C2SGXYJx1FY
Richard Deitsch is the host of the Sports Media Podcast and writes for The Athletic.
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Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, and Chris Gullo discuss the latest news in pro wrestling business.
- All In ticket sales reach 60,000
- WWE in Puerto Rico
- WBD earnings report
- WWE Friday Night Smackdown preliminary rating is lower than usual
- Current trends for WWE TV ratings, attendance, and Cagematch.net reception
- ELO draft standing update
- Superchat: Does AEW All In improve the perceived value of AEW TV in Britain?
- Superchat: Did this week's AEW Dynamite rating skew younger?
- AEW hires Will Washington as Director of Wrestling Administration
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston break down WWE’s Q1 earnings report and discuss the early success of AEW All In.
The two chat about the first quarter of 2023 for WWE and the key divisions that highlighted the period, notes from earnings Q&A, how the merger was discussed, and notes on the domestic rights negotiations.
Plus, they react to the early pre-sale success for AEW’s All In event at Wembley Stadium in London, England.
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Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, and Chris Gullo discuss these topics:
- New lawsuit against WWE alleging racial discrimination
- Peacock subscribers, Jeff Shell steps down as NBC Universal CEO
- WWE & AEW rights value compared to other leagues
- WWE business since Wrestlemania & Vince's return
- Superchat: Was WWE badly underpaid by Comcast before FOX came in?
- Wrestlenomics Draft
Video version: https://youtube.com/live/LgiulblhiN0
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston welcome Pat Crakes to discuss the sports media industry, major deals on the horizon, and where professional wrestling fits in that space.
They discuss the WWE’s domestic rights package, the battle between linear and streaming platforms, the value of SmackDown to Fox, WBD’s relationship with AEW, and the growth of the UFC.
Crakes is a former SVP of Programming, Research & Content Strategy at Fox Sports and currently runs Crakes Media.
Video version: https://youtube.com/live/gloJJbKMq8Y
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Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, and Chris Gullo discuss these topics:
- AEW partner WBD supposedly interested in WWE rights
- Key questions for media rights outlook
- Stardom at Yokohama Arena
- AEW reportedly booked United Center for CM Punk return in June
- LWO leads WWE merchandise analysis for second week in a row
Video version: https://youtube.com/live/PHe8dL4Fryk
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Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, and Chris Gullo discuss these topics:
- Nick Khan’s interview on LightShed Live, talking WWE’s merger with UFC, media rights, talent pay, sponsorships
- Whether WWE events will go back on pay-per-view
- WWE Summerslam ticket sales
- AEW All Access ratings compared to Power Slap
- AEW All In pre-sale registrations for Wembley Stadium
Video version: https://youtube.com/live/64OtDPjGbd8
POST Wrestling's summary of the Nick Khan interview
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston welcome Brandon Ross of LightShed Partners with his reaction to the WWE-UFC merger, reaction from Wall Street & the major questions moving forward.
They go over the merger announcement, the many personalities involved, the value Nick Khan has brought to WWE, the volatility of Vince McMahon, WWE’s streaming and domestic television rights, the impact the NBA rights could have, PLE strategy, and next month’s WWE earnings call.
YouTube version: https://youtube.com/live/j9FMcNZ-kB0
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WWE and Endeavor announced on Monday morning that WWE and Endeavor's UFC will merge by late 2023. Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo discuss one of the most pivotal stories in pro wrestling history.
- WWE-UFC merger
- Possible layoffs
- New ownership breakdown
- Wrestlemania business
- Vince's return to creative
Video version: https://youtube.com/live/PNzO6kkoNwA
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston welcome CNBC reporter Alex Sherman to discuss Endeavor’s move to merge WWE with UFC under a new company.
Sherman was the reporter to break the news on Sunday and we will speak with Sherman about this seismic event for the companies, the broader media landscape, Vince McMahon’s role, and what this means for all the key players.
Plus, Pollock & Thurston react to the discussion and answer questions from listeners.
Video version: https://youtube.com/live/A8nacmOqYSw
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss all aspects of Endeavor’s purchase of WWE and launching a new company with UFC.
The two discuss the sale from all angles, analysis of Ari Emanuel and Vince McMahon’s appearance on CNBC, the many questions that arise, the role McMahon will hold, what Endeavor sees in the combination of WWE & UFC & more.
Plus, your listener questions regarding the sale.
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WWE is near a deal to merge with UFC, according to a report from CNBC.
Brandon Thurston is joined by MJ from NJ to break down what we know so far.
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Brandon Thurston and Jesse Collings talk about the latest news about the business of Wrestlemania, including:
- Vince McMahon is officially a WWE employee again and was present at Wrestlemania
- Attendance of Night 1, Smackdown, and Supercard of Honor
- Brandon estimates the gate for both nights of Wrestlemania combined could be around $20 million
- WWE is getting $1.8 million subsidies from Puerto Rico related to Backlash
- Nick Khan’s latest appearance on CNBC
Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbN79WIZ8xU
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Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, and Chris Gullo talk about these subjects in wrestling business:
- WWE's 8-K filing of reimbursement agreement with Vince McMahon related to sexual misconduct investigation
- Wrestlemania tickets distributed update
- Latest estimated tickets distributed for Wrestlemania weekend events
- Quarterly annual growth rates for TV and attendance for WWE and AEW
- AEW Forbidden Door tickets distributed update
- WWEShop top merchandise sellers/most items update
- ShopAEW top merchandise sellers update
- PWTees top merchandise sellers update
- With recent business numbers should Roman Reigns be a Wrestling Observer Hall Of Famer?
- Super Chat- Any thoughts re Fite as loss leader /OTT service? Is there a long-term risk in changing the perceived cost of GCW/Mania weekend(like the network did for Mania), maybe even for non-Fite/GCW-associated PPVs?
Video version: https://youtube.com/live/VSF5BEekISA
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston speak with Mike Weber of FITE TV as the platform gets set for its busiest week of the year.
They discuss the growth of FITE TV, its expansion with the FITE+ streaming service, the state of the streaming industry in combat sports, The Collective series of shows, and his thoughts on a potential WWE sale.
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Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings and Chris Gullo talk about these subjects in wrestling business:
- AEW begins running house shows
- AEW announces six-show Canadian tour
- NXT Stand And Deliver ticket sales
- ROH Supercard of Honor ticket sales
- Wrestlemania ticket sales
- WWE live event market-to-market comparison
- Comparing Google Trends, quarter-hours, and WWEShop daily top 10 item counts between Sami Zayn and Cody Rhodes
- Scissorfest trademarked by The Acclaimed
- AEW Collision trademark filed
- MLW viewership update
- Tony Khan's approach and criticism of promoting AEW on Social Media
- Super chat: What's the chance of CM Punk coming back to AEW?
- Super chat: Is Tony Khan on Twitter too much?
- AEW's upcoming Canadian tour and other potential international markets.
Video version: https://youtube.com/live/QaP7TwsXH64
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Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo talk about these subjects in wrestling business:
- Talent analytics for Roman Reigns across TV ratings, Google web search, YouTube videos, WWEShop
- The latest coverage on WWE's attempt to legalize gambling on matches
- GCW challenges AEW's "Fight Forever" trademark
- WWE confirms two PLEs after Wrestlemania in Puerto Rico and Saudi Arabia
- Comments on WWE from Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch and from Endeavor CEO Ari Emanuel, both at the Morgan Stanley TMT conference
Video version: https://youtube.com/live/C86aiTQqKic
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We demonstrate declines in various consumer metrics for AEW over the last year. Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, and Chris Gullo discuss possible causes ahead of AEW's Revolution pay-per-view in San Francisco.
- AEW fan interest is weakening
- Why is AEW fan interest down?
- Is Endeavor interested in buying WWE?
- AEW All Acess premiere date, ratings expectations
- Super chat: Should Revolution be considered a B PPV?
- Super chat: Can potential WWE bidders lowball TV rights?
Video version: https://youtube.com/live/ezR-nTx4eB8
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Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, and Chris Gullo discuss:
- Evaluating the WWE PC
- WBD's claim about AEW Dynamite viewership
- Keiji Muto's retirement likely draws highest attendance in Japan in years
- Wrestlemania ticket sales update
Video version: https://youtube.com/live/Apf5Eu1QH7g
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston speak with labor attorney Lucas Middlebrook on the state of independent contractors in professional wrestling.
They discuss the lack of representation for wrestlers, the steps necessary to form an association or union, the difference between the two, escalating revenue in the industry, independent contractor status & many other subjects.
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In the WWE, Wrestlers Say Labor Abuses Are Everywhere (Jacobin)
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Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, and Chris Gullo discuss:
- Triple H's thoughts on a potential WWE sale
- Brandon's experience at Elimination Chamber
- Friday's WWE Smackdown preliminary rating
- Elimination Chamber tickets and attendance
- Bloomberg reports Vince McMahon's asking price of $9 billion for a WWE sale.
- Manchester United is up for sale with assistance from Raine Group
- MLW-WWE lawsuit complaint has been dismissed
- NBC is interested in acquiring NBA TV rights
- The average viewership for the entire week ending Feb 5 by age demographics
- Will AEW Revolution sell out?
Video version: https://youtube.com/live/6L-7wTJqurc
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Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo discuss:
- Royal Rumble viewing data on Peacock
- Smackdown ratings on Fox compared to other Fox programming and other broadcast primetime
- Why wouldn’t Comcast want to own WWE?
- The pro wrestling TV schedule
- Average age of roster for WWE, AEW, Impact, New Japan, Stardom
- AEW on ESPN in Australia, New Zealand; still on FITE
Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-wMp054CTM
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Brandon Thurston, Chris Gullo, and Jesse Collings talk about:
- Nick Khan's comments on CNBC's Squak On The Street
- WWE potential sale, possibilities of going private or being merged with part of Endeavor
- WWE vs. AEW in January 2023 business
- AEW house show announcement, Jesse’s article on wrestlenomics.com
- Bloomberg Businessweek article on AEW
- WWE's 2022 breakdown of major revenue customers
Video version: https://youtube.com/live/o6ACRpCA0cs
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John Pollock of POST Wrestling & Brandon Thurston of Wrestlenomics go through WWE’s Q4 and year-end financials for 2022 along with the earnings call.
They go over another record year for the company and eclipsing $1 billion in revenue for the second year in a row, the return of Vince McMahon and his financial obligations for the investigation, plans for 2023, “strategic alternatives” & more.
Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwttYrTyKkk
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John Pollock of POST Wrestling & Brandon Thurston of Wrestlenomics are joined by Abraham Riesman, author of the upcoming book Ringmaster: Vince McMahon and the Unmaking of America.
They discuss the complexities of reporting on professional wrestling and Vince McMahon, the many scandals from the past year, contextualizing McMahon, media coverage of pro wrestling on a mainstream level, McMahon’s departure and subsequent return & more.
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Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, and Chris Gullo talk:
- Royal Rumble attendance, reception, Google Trends, post-event press conference
- Wrestlemania 38 tickets and gate update
- Luchasaurus mask lawsuit
- New Japan viewership on AXS TV
- WWE NIL recruiting breakdown
- WWE/A&E programming news
Video version: https://youtu.be/gbbTFj0RxWc
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Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo talk about the latest interview with Nick Khan about the return of Vince McMahon and the potential sale of the company, Vince makes a legal settlement with Rita Chatterton, Bushiroad disclosures on Stardom and New Japan, and more.
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Brandon Thurston and Jesse Colling discuss the latest developments in Vince McMahon's return to WWE and other topics, including:
- 3 paths to WWE's future TV home
- How WWE's stock price is likely to react if WWE doesn't sell at all
- Did Mercedes pop the Dynamite rating?
YouTube version: https://youtu.be/rgeS0O7UVUA
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John Pollock of POST Wrestling and Brandon Thurston of Wrestlenomics discuss Stephanie McMahon’s abrupt resignation from WWE, Vince McMahon back as Executive Chairman, and the future of the company.
The two discuss the ongoing shakeup at WWE that includes six outgoing board members including co-CEO Stephanie McMahon, the election of Vince McMahon back as Executive Chairman, sale talks, and all the pertinent questions regarding the future of WWE.
Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0-OYnDPKIM
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Brandon Thurston and Jesse Collings discuss the news of Vince McMahon's return to WWE's board of directors to explore a possible sale of the company. Plus, news about the business of New Japan’s biggest event of the year, Wrestle Kingdom.
YouTube version: https://youtu.be/ULu4wjNk3Og
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John Pollock of POST Wrestling and Brandon Thurston of Wrestlenomics discuss Vince McMahon’s power play to return to WWE’s board of directors.
The two talk about all the moving parts that have led to McMahon reinstalling himself along with former co-presidents George Barrios & Michelle Wilson to the board, the outgoing board members including two resignations, the reaction on Wall Street, and what this all means for the future of the company.
Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-A8RxsWPAI
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Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, and Chris Gullo discuss the year of 2022 with a deep analysis of annual trends in TV ratings, quarter-hours, attendance, match ratings, event ratings, and more. Plus, a look at Wrestle Kingdom attendance ahead of New Japan's biggest show of the year, and speculation on the future of Sasha Banks.
YouTube version: https://youtu.be/WxMhyNu0QWk
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Vince McMahon was the most powerful man in the wrestling business. In 2022, he resigned in disgrace as WWE’s chief executive in light of multiple sexual misconduct allegations. These are the events that led up to and followed one of the biggest news stories in wrestling history.
YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkA1RMsBTWE
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Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo make 2023 predictions and look back at their prognostications from last year. They'll revisit some of the biggest moments in a pivotal year for the wrestling business, and look ahead at what will surely be an influential year in 2023 as major TV deals are negotiated.
Video version: https://youtu.be/8CJYcwaU7jY
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John Pollock is joined by Brandon Thurston of Wrestlenomics to discuss the latest Wall Street Journal report on Vince McMahon
The two discuss the latest report from the WSJ concerning a new allegation against Vince McMahon from 2011, Rita Chatterton seeking damages from an alleged sexual assault in 1986, and McMahon’s desire to return to WWE.
Wall Street Journal report by Joe Palazzolo & Ted Mann
Video version of this podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLhh0eMkaJg
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Nine months after acquiring Ring of Honor, Tony Khan announced the brand will have a weekly TV show on existing subscription streaming service Honor Club.
Brandon Thurston and Jesse Collings talk about that, NXT Deadline reception, the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame inductees, and more.
Video version: https://youtu.be/FF3\_76W8V6k
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Brandon Thurston is joined by Chris Gullo and Jesse Collings to talk these topics and more:
- Stephanie McMahon mentions WWE possibly acquiring smaller international wrestling promotions
- Which companies might WWE have in mind?
- Nick Khan talks about the argument for WWE getting a raise for Raw and Smackdown U.S. live rights
- Morgan Stanley’s research on Smackdown’s advertising and implied retransmission value to Fox
Video version: https://youtu.be/IAwD1U2BMSY
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Brandon Thurston is joined by Chris Gullo and Jesse Collings to talk these topics and more:
- WWE Survivor Series business notes
- AEW brand strategy and decline of Rampage ratings
- WBD CEO David Zaslav's comments on sports media rights at RBC conference
Video version: https://youtu.be/Y4mJqIheZTI
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Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo talk about news coming out of All Elite Wrestling’s latest pay-per-view, including:
- Full Gear PPV buys
- Brandon’s thoughts on attending Rampage and Full Gear
- The post-PPV press conference
- Discussion of the future of live sports rights value with MJ from NJ
Video version: https://youtu.be/01vq_2wHkh4
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Brandon Thurston and Jesse Collings talk about the latest in wrestling business news, including:
-How well will Full Gear sell on pay-per-view?
-An update on WWE business since Vince McMahon's resignation
-Dana White gets a deal for POWER SLAP on TBS
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Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings & Chris Gullo talk about the latest wrestling business news, including:
- WWE praising Saudi government at Crown Jewel
- Jeff Jarrett joins AEW as office and talent
- Tony Khan on live events business, no comment on Punk, Elite stories
- What AEW Rampage and WWE NXT TV ratings trends actually are
- Smackdown on Amazon Prime Video speculation
- Our updated WWE financial estimates
- Super chats questions and comments
- Elo ratings
Video version: https://youtu.be/VKjC8GLJreI
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Brandon Thurston and POST Wrestling's John Pollock talk about WWE’s third-quarter earnings report and all the news from Wednesday’s call.
The two discuss the high points of the quarter, Clash at the Castle, “The White Rabbit Project”, the Vince McMahon investigation, the latest on the second-day rights on Hulu, its PLE strategy, the growth of streaming competitors, NXT Europe, and WWE’s return to Saudi Arabia this weekend.
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Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, Chris Gullo talk about the latest wrestling business news, including:
- WWE Q3 2022 earnings preview, ahead of the report on Wednesday morning
- Candidates for the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame, including Roman Reigns
- AEW recent ticket sales advances
Video version: https://youtu.be/OKOJkbHQ1Fo
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Topics: TV ratings, Hulu/WWE update, Elimination Chamber in Montreal
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Founded in 2001, Cagematch.net is a wrestling database with nearly 2 million match results from promotions throughout the world. In 2007, the website began to collect crowd-sourced ratings for matches, events, and more.
Brandon Thurston and Jesse Collings are joined by one the website's administrators and one of its founders, Philip Kreikenbohm.
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Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, Chris Gullo talk about the latest wrestling business news, including:
- AEW and CM Punk reportedly negotiating buy-out of Punk's contract
- Was CM Punk a draw for AEW?
- One-Day War
- Increase of sports media rights and current sports league popularity
- Dwayne Johnson comments on possibly investing in WWE
- What do the new Chris Jericho and Jon Moxley deals tell us about the upcoming TV rights deal
- Super chats
Video version: https://youtu.be/RsnkhXWwREE
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Dynamite and NXT go head-to-head on a Tuesday night with sports competition from the NBA, MLB playoffs, and NHL. Brandon Thurston is joined by Chris Gullo to break down the numbers including quarter-hours.
Video version: https://youtu.be/KFgd8Y-xqQU
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Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, Chris Gullo talk about the latest wrestling business news, including:
- Exclusive news about WWE's Day 1 premium live event
- WWE content still set to expire on Hulu
- TV ratings and attendance for Bray Wyatt's first Smackdown appearance
- Endeavor president talks about possibly buying WWE
- Possible outcomes of AEW backstage fight investigation
- WBD executive mentions additional AEW content
- Media stories on independent contractor-employee issue for wrestlers
- "Tuesday Night War" ratings predictions
Video version: https://youtu.be/lRtMOP0L4fk
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Attorney CJ Donald joins Brandon Thurston and Jesse Collings to help us understand legal issues surrounding two major stories for WWE and AEW.
In July, Vince McMahon resigned from WWE after the company's board investigated payments related to nondisclosure agreements with women to avoid alleged sexual misconduct becoming public.
Then, in September, CM Punk, Kenny Omega, the Young Bucks and other AEW personnel got into a physical altercation after Punk went on a tirade during the post-All Out press conference.
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Brandon Thurston and Jesse Collings talk about the latest wrestling business news, including:
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Jon Moxley re-signs with AEW
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Extreme Rules business and reception
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Vince McMahon documentary on Vice
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WOW TV ratings
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Tony Khan interview with Ariel Helwani
Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifA6P9mX4pI
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This week's topics:
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AEW Dynamite rating and quarter-hours
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Extreme Rules ticket sales
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Tony Khan on Nick Khan
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WWE stock reaches 3-year high
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Talent analytics for September 2022
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We discuss Antonio Inoki’s contributions to the wrestling industry. Plus, how momentum continues to shift for WW and AEW. We look at ticket sales, cagematch.net reception, and other measures to get an idea of fan sentiment.
Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, and Chris Gullo talk about those stories and more.
Video version: https://youtu.be/R70PIMQNDVY
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AEW Dynamite quarter-hours
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The most-viewed minutes of Smackdown and what happened to viewership at the 9:23 pm minute.
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An update on Hulu and WWE apparently working on an extension of next-day rights
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What's the value of celebrities like Logan Paul in wrestling?
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AEW Grand Slam TV ratings, ticket sales
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What Amazon's first exclusive NFL game might tell us about the future of streaming and wrestling's future in the medium
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Dynamite rating, attendance, and gate for AEW Grand Slam
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AEW has been in media rights talks with DAZN
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Smackdown will stay on Hulu after Raw and other WWE content expires
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What would a merger between Warner Bros. Discovery and NBCUniversal, major TV partners for AEW and WWE, mean for the wrestling business?
Plus, the state of wrestling popularity, WWE board changes, and more.
Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, and Chris Gullo talk about those stories and more.
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Early reports for All Out PPV buys are measuring well under the record number for last year's event. We estimate revenue related to the event. CM Punk, the Young Bucks, and Kenny Omega have been suspended. Plus, an estimate of WWE's financial outlook and price target.
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With a special Monday record time, we cover a big Labor Day weekend for wrestling. All Out ends a run of three events just outside Chicago for AEW with explosive comments from CM Punk. Brandon reports on his live experience at All Out. WWE has their first pay-per-view event in the UK since 1992 at Principality Stadium in Cardiff.
Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, and Chris Gullo talk about those stories and more.
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TV ratings for WWE Raw are doing well since Triple H took over creative after Vince McMahon's exit. Critical reception of WWE has improved too. AEW's ratings are stable amid multiple reports of conflicts between talent as the All Out pay-per-view draws near.
Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, and Chris Gullo talk about those stories and more.
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WWE's Board's investigation into wrongdoing by Vince McMahon, John Laurinaitis, and the company culture is "substantially complete". The NXT UK brand is being discontinued as WWE announces it will launch NXT Europe in 2023.
Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo talk about those stories and more.
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WWE stated Tuesday it found an additional $5 million in unrecorded company expenses related to two payments Vince McMahon made in 2007 and 2009. WWE gave a total of $5 million to the Trump Foundation in the two same years, according to IRS filings.
Plus, Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo discuss the differences in WWE programming since Triple H took over creative and what effect that may or may not have on business.
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Brandon Thurston and Jesse Collings (in for Chris Gullo) talk Warner Bros. Discovery's earnings call and what it suggests about AEW’s media rights outlook; AEW's announcements about talent relations personnel. Plus, Raw on Monday had its biggest audience since the beginning of the pandemic. And we discuss Paul Levesque's comments about how Vince McMahon moved wrestling moving out of the tiny bars.
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Brandon Ross is a partner and analyst for LightShed, which covers WWE stock and numerous other technology, media, and telecom companies.
He joins Brandon Thurston and Jesse Collings to talk about WWE business following the exit of Vince McMahon amid investigation into the former CEO's misconduct. WWE shares have risen coinciding with speculation WWE could be acquired with Vince out of the picture. And both WWE and AEW have U.S. media rights negotiations on the horizon.
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"Triple H" Paul Levesque is the new head of creative for WWE. Vince McMahon is under investigation, not just by WWE's Board of Directors, but by the SEC and federal prosecutors. Potential ramifications for AEW of Levesque taking over WWE creative. WWE has decided to put a "blackout" on employee stock trades. Plus, Summerslam's business performance.
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More on the fallout of Vince McMahon's retirement following an sexual misconduct investigation by WWE's board of directors.
Plus, Jesse Collings was in-person at ROH Death Before Dishonor.
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How power is distributed in WWE. What's next for the Vince McMahon scandal and how will it affect the company's business outlook? Plus, an analysis of how women are presented and perform in AEW. And Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo discuss the possibility of Raw being rated TV-14.
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John Carlan worked for WWE from 1998 to 2020 as Director of VOD and Supervising Producer, among other roles. He was a key person involved with putting content on the WWE Network as well as in evaluating and acquiring many of the video libraries WWE purchased. He joins Brandon Thurston and Jesse Collings to tell the story about how various territorial libraries were acquired and the work that went into preparing video for platforms like the WWE Network.
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In a follow-up to its report on June 15, the Wall Street Journal reports Vince McMahon made four pay-offs and nondisclosure agreements with women formerly affiliated with WWE.
Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo are joined by Jesse Collings to talk about the latest on the Vince McMahon scandal as well as New Japan’s business strategy presentation.
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Rita Chatterton, who says Vince McMahon raped her in 1986, is interviewed by New York Magazine. Former wrestler Mario Mancini says Chatterton told him about the assault the day after she says McMahon assaulted her in his limo.
Plus, Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo talk about the business of Forbidden Door, Logan Paul signing with WWE, and analysis of how long matches perform in television ratings.
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Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo discuss how WWE's stock and TV ratings have been affected since the Wall Street Journal report on the scandal surrounding Vince McMahon. Plus, Tony Khan's comments ahead of an injury-afflicted Forbidden Door pay-per-view.
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WWE announced on Friday that Vince McMahon will no longer be CEO and Chairman for the duration of an investigation by the Board of Directors. He remains head of creative. Stephanie McMahon is now interim CEO and Chairwoman. The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday that Vince paid a former WWE paralegal, with whom he had a sexual relationship with, $3 million so she would sign an NDA upon leaving the company. Head of Talent Relations John Laurinaitis also had a sexual relationship with the former employee, whose salary was doubled from $100,000 to $200,000. The Board is investigating additional NDAs and payments.
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Brandon Thurston is joined by Chris Gullo to discuss the possibility of WWE being acquired by Comcast. Plus, news on AEW pay-per-view sales for Double or Nothing and more.
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Brandon Thurston is joined by Jesse Collings to talk about business analytics related to the MJF's promo on AEW Dynamite this week. Plus, an article in Business Insider seems to shed some light on Stephanie McMahon's leave of absence from WWE.
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Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo talk about the upcoming AEW Double or Nothing PPV, media leading up to it, Tony Khan's comments, reports about MJF. Plus, Money the Bank is moving to a smaller venue while WWE shares continue to climb toward $70.
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Stephanie McMahon announced on Thursday she's taking a leave of absence from WWE. AEW was barely represented at the network upfronts, in contrast to WWE's representation. And Sasha Banks and Naomi walked out of Monday's WWE Raw taping.
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Brandon Thurston is joined by Jesse Collings this week to talk about Roman Reigns reportedly taking fewer dates with WWE and what effect that might have on business. NXT is returning to running house shows for the first time since early 2020. And more.
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WWE's Q1 earnings call indicates Wrestlemania this year had its biggest audience. Premium live events moving to a higher reach platform, Peacock, are coinciding with some measures of fan interest for WWE stabilizing after multiple years of decline.
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Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo talk the week's wrestling business news. AEW and WWE's are likely nearing negotiation time for their current U.S. live rights agreements. Brandon gives a detailed breakdown on how those rights might be valued.
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Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo discuss various consumer-driven metrics for AEW and WWE over time. Plus an assessment of the state of the media ecosystem as Netflix subscribers stall and CNN+ is shutdown soon after launching.
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Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo talk about the week's wrestling business news, including how the merger of WarnerMedia and Discovery could affect AEW, and why this probably isn't AOL-TimeWarner/WCW in 2001 all over again.
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More business news coming out of Wrestlemania as Brandon Thurston is joined by Chris Gullo who returns from his week in Dallas. WWE was the subject of articles from CNBC and ESPN. The company's annual proxy statement discloses top executives' pay and other details. Plus, Tony Khan says AEW is the target of a bot campaign and talks about Ring of Honor's outlook in media interviews.
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More than 65,000 fans were in attendance for Night 1 of Wrestlemania. WWE, as always, announced a bigger number. Brandon Thurston is joined by Jesse Collings who subs in for Chris Gullo this week, to discuss WWE president Nick Khan’s recent media appearances leading up to Wrestlemania.
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"Triple H" Paul Levesque announced his retirement as a wrestler this week and discussed his future as a WWE executive. We look at Wrestlemania attendance as the two-day event is a week away. Plus, Brandon Thurstonand Chris Gullo go over ticket sales for other live events for Wrestlemania week.
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WWE responds to MLW's antitrust lawsuit. We have an updated breakdown of viewership demographics by race. Plus, Brandon Thurstonand Chris Gullo talk about WWE introducing a new class of Performance Center recruits.
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AEW Revolution pay-per-view business. WWE2K22 is a pivotal release for the partnership with Take Two. Plus, Tony Khan says he will book Ring of Honor. Vince McMahon and Nick Khan get raises. And we look at what Apple TV+'s new deal with MLB tells us about the outlook of media rights fees for wrestling.
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Tony Khan bought Ring of Honor. Vince McMahon had his first live interview since 2014. Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo look at AEW's pay-per-view and streaming potential ahead of the Revolution event tonight. Plus, a breakdown of the latest Google Trends data for major wrestling companies.
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"Mookie" Chris Harrington, All Elite Wrestling's Senior Vice President of Business Strategy, and the creator of Wrestlenomics, talks with Brandon Thurston ahead of the AEW Revolution pay-per-view this Sunday.
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Vince McMahon and Steve Austin are likely to have matches at WrestleMania as about one-third of the inventory of tickets for the two-day event are still left to be sold.
Plus we look at AEW Revolution tickets and consider a report that the secondary market is going to make a half-million dollar profit on resales.
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One of the founding members of All Elite Wrestling moves on, as Cody Rhodes and AEW announced this week the former is leaving the company. Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo discuss what might have led to his exit and what his future, likely with WWE, may be like.
Plus, WWE stock continues to climb and outperform the market. Brandon's new financial estimate argues WWE will need live streaming distribution as a component of its next live broadcast rights deal.
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We estimate All Elite Wrestling made about $84 million in revenue in 2021. Brandon Thurston breaks down AEW's revenue sources and how much he believes the company made in 2021 and 2020.
Plus, Brandon and Chris Gullo discuss whether YouTube view data or quarter-hour viewership is a better indicator of interest in TV segments.
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WWE reported its Q4 and full year 2021 earnings on Thursday. The company made more than $1 billion in revenue and $180 million in net income for the year, both new records.
Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo go into depth on comments of Nick Khan, the few words from Vince McMahon, and all we learned about WWE's business and its outlook going forward.
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Brandon Thurston is joined by MJ from NJ to preview WWE's next earnings report and conference call, coming up on Thursday after the close of the market.
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WWE president Nick Khan spoke with the Sports Business Journal this past week, days before the outlet also reported Disney+ Hotstar acquired WWE Network rights in Indonesia. As terms for next-day rights to Raw and Smackdown, currently held by Hulu, near expiration, Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo discuss the possible suitors for that content.
Plus, some news about WWE possibly outsourcing its live events capabilities and about AEW's relationships with advertisers.
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New Japan returned to AXS TV this week and we have the exclusive ratings breakdown for the program as well as the final airings for New Japan in 2019. We’ll look at how the New Japan TV audience might differ from Impact and others in wrestling.
Raw and NXT will be preempted due to the Olympics for two weeks in February. Plus, we take questions from our subscribers.
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MLW filed an antitrust lawsuit against WWE on Tuesday for allegedly interfering with MLW's deal with Fox-owned streaming service Tubi. Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo spend the entire episode breaking down the legal complaint and the outlook of the case.
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Many of "Triple H" Paul Levesque's allies were let go from WWE in the same week Bron Breakker won the NXT title and kicked over a yellow "X" that symbolized the brand's prior era.
New Japan Pro Wrestling comes back to AXS TV in a block with Impact on Thursday nights. New episodes begin in March.
Plus, AEW Dynamite debuts on TBS. We look at the quarter-hour breakdown.
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David Bixenspan joins Brandon to for a special bonus episode to discuss some retrospective Wrestlenomics topics that Bix has written about recently, including WWF pay-per-view buys and the TV ratings for WWF's "Black Saturday" run on TBS, and more.
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*Brandon's conversation with David Bixenspan mentioned in this podcast that wouldn't fit in the episode is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utE9AHetcmk
Former AEW wrestler Big Swole criticized AEW’s diversity on Friday, leading Tony Khan to defend the company on Twitter. We look at the data on how often wrestlers of color, including Black wrestlers, appear in main events on AEW’s weekly TV programs compared to WWE, as well as other data related to the diversity of those companies’ rosters and audiences.
Plus, Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo discuss live events and Gullo’s personal experience at the WWE house show in Buffalo this past week.
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2021 was the year of Nick Khan and Tony Khan (no relation), both of whom gained influence in the industry. WWE president Nick Khan sold U.S. WWE Network rights to Peacock. The former CAA agent made numerous other licensing deals as WWE revamped its talent development vision. Meanwhile, AEW CEO Tony Khan led All Elite Wrestling to overcome NXT in the Wednesday Night War. “TK” signed CM Punk and Bryan Danielson as Dynamite’s 18-49 rating inched closer to Raw.
Plus, Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo discuss the Pro Wrestling Tees data breach, the top YouTube videos of the week, and what Succession and Yellowstone might teach us about the wrestling business.
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As 2021 draws to an end, we make some predictions for 2022. Will Ring of Honor run a show next year? What will WWE and AEW TV ratings be?
Plus, Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo discuss some mainstream media articles related to AEW’s recent TV ratings, the history of DQ finishes across companies, and NOAH and DDT parent, CyberFight, reported a net loss for its fiscal year.
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AEW and WWE's views on talent development appear to be diverging. Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo discuss WWE's announcement of college athlete signings to its new NIL program. Meanwhile Johnny Gargano and Kyle O'Reilly are possibly on their way out of WWE.
Plus discussion of ticket sales, TV ratings, the friendship between Nick Khan and The Rock, and more!
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We study live+same-day TV ratings, but what about DVR viewership? How do Raw, Smackdown, Dynamite, Rampage, NXT, and Impact TV ratings compare when including delayed viewing?
Plus, WWE this past week introduced a new NIL program to recruit college athletes. And we look at who are the wrestlers and wrestling companies that are searched for most often on Google.
Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo discuss the week's news in wrestling business, related to WWE, AEW, and more.
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Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo discuss the week's news in wrestling business, including:
- WWE's upfront with advertisers in Brooklyn
- Vince's egg lifts the Raw TV rating
- Young Bucks extend their AEW contract
- Showdown at UBS Arena draws near
- WWE programming leaving J Sport
- Game Changer Wrestling sells out Hammerstein Ballroom
- Former WWE CFO Kristina Salen's separation agreement
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We have a report on AEW Full Gear PPV buys, as well as how much revenue the event generated overall.
Meanwhile WWE released another set of talent this week. What does it mean for the industry in general and the independent scene?
Plus, we explore how other sports properties have increased their U.S. TV rights fees while their viewership has also decreased over time.
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Following AEW's Full Gear pay-per-view, we try to estimate how much revenue All Elite Wrestling might've grossed.
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A deep look into WWE's financial outlook, according to Brandon Thurston, and compared to how stock analysts expect the company to perform.
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We new report from parent company Bushiroad indicates stable revenue for the division that includes New Japan Pro-Wrestling and Stardom.
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Plus, we look at the numbers to answer whether Impact Wrestling's relationship with AEW helped Impact's TV ratings?
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Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo debut the podcast on the POST Wrestling network, giving an introduction to Wrestlenomics before diving into the WWE Q3 earnings report and the fallout that followed.
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Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo discuss the latest in WWE and AEW live event news. Then Brandon is joined by Lavie Margolin to talk the news that Ring of Honor will release all its wrestlers and run no events during Q1 2022, as ROH parent company Sinclair Broadcasting looks to cut costs.
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Coming off the 30-minute Friday night war, a replay of Smackdown airs on Fox head-to-head with AEW Dynamite on Saturday. Bushiroad's recent public filings give us an update on New Japan Pro-Wrestling's financial state amid the pandemic. Plus, we look at how wrestling programs in the U.S. rank among television generally.
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"The 30-minute war" on Friday night between WWE Smackdown and AEW Rampage has concluded. We have news of the fast nationals for each program. Conspicuously only total viewership numbers are available and not 18 to 49 ratings. We unpack what that might mean. Plus Miz & Mrs. was renewed by USA Network. And we discuss the members of WWE's board of directors.
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For the first time, a portion of a main roster WWE program will run head-to-head against AEW. WWE Smackdown, preempted to FS1 next Friday will be an extra 30 minutes, meaning it will overlap with the first half of AEW Rampage on TNT. We'll also discuss fast nationals for Smackdown and Rampage last Friday, the MLW Fightland special on VICE, the latest Variety article on the wrestling business, and more.
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The latest in TV ratings, ticket sales, YouTube views, and Google web search for WWE, AEW, Impact Wrestling and other companies as Q3 2021 comes to an end. Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo discuss the latest in wrestling business news.
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Mookie visits Wrestlenomics! Former Wrestlenomics co-host and current AEW SVP of business strategy visits Brandon Thurston to discuss the latest current events related to All Elite Wrestling and the wider TV industry.
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The introduction of NXT 2.0 on Tuesday highlighted how talent development for WWE and AEW seem to be diverging into to increasingly different visions. Plus the latest in TV ratings and ticket sales.
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AEW All Out sold more than 200,000 pay-per-view buys. Smackdown at Madison Square Garden set the record for a live gate for any Smackdown taping in company history. WWE isn't being sold. WWE and AEW are coming to the new UBS Arena in Long Island.
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AEW seems likely to break its PPV record with All Out. The future of NXT UK might be in question. Vaccine requirements at Arthur Ashe Stadium and on the Jericho Cruise. Latest in Google web search trends. Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo discuss all that and more.
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Dynamite and Rampage do huge ratings with the first appearances of CM Punk. Roman Reigns says he's a needle mover. Becky Lynch says she's Rebecca Ratings. Plus, drama reportedly surrounding the development of WWE's next major console game. Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo discuss all that and more.
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There's confusion over WWE Smackdown's fast affiliate rating after many markets preempted for NFL preseason games. AEW Rampage debuted on the same night. The Rhodes to the Top and Heels are set to debut. CM Punk seems set to debut in AEW. Meanwhile, Dynamite falls back under 1million viewers with the return of MTV's The Challenge. Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo discuss all that and more.
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More cuts by WWE to NXT talent closed the week. And reports followed of Vince McMahon directing a new philosophy when it comes to recruitment and developmental. Meanwhile TV viewership for AEW Dynamite was over 1 million for the fourth straight week. And there continue to be signs that Raw and Smackdown viewership is stabilizing above the level of the final Thunderdome episodes.
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CM Punk's debut in AEW seems imminent as the United Center is nearly sold out after presale. Bray Wyatt is released, reportedly telling talent it was due to budget cuts. Plus the latest on viewership and ticket sales from Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo.
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Early Smackdown ratings show the bump the show got last week has been reduced in half, but this week was against the opening of the Olympics. We predict the ratings for Raw, an update on live event business, a preview of the WWE Q2 report on Thursday, and more!
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Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo discuss the week's news in wrestling business as Smackdown did strong rating for the first WWE event at full capacity since March 2020. Raw is next on Monday. Dynamite in its second show on the road exceeded 1 million viewers. Dynamite at Arthur Ashe Stadium in September will be AEW's most-attended event ever; meanwhile plenty of tickets remain for Smackdown at Madison Square Garden. Plus, WWE's deal with Hulu is nearing the end of its term, according to Brandon. Where could the next-day rights land for Raw and Smackdown?
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Raw on Monday had its lowest viewership ever. But how much will ratings improve when live fans are back in attendance? Meanwhile, AEW Dynamite had its first show back on the road this past Wednesday. Plus, an update on ticket sales.
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Will the return of live fans bring a short-term of sustained improvement to ratings for wrestling programs? Plus, updates on ticket sales, TV ratings, and Google web search. Impact Wrestling recorded its lowest rating ever on AXS TV, but errors in program guides might be a factor. AEW Dynamite returns to its normal time-slot. And WWE Raw approaches all-time lows again.
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The return to touring for WWE and AEW is only a week away. We look at how ticket sales are going for the first events back on the road. Plus more on AEW's investment into gaming. Dynamite has its last preemption before returning to its normal Wednesday slot. And we dive deep in cagematch data and look at who had the most matches and wrestled for the most promotions over the last several years.
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A feature on Tony Khan this week in Forbes indicated AEW isn't profitable yet, and has made a major investment in the gaming industry.
We have an update on how ticket sales are going as WWE and AEW return to touring. AEW Dynamite on Fridays might give us some hints as to what the viewership of Rampage will be when AEW's second show debuts.
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Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo early indications of ticket sales for WWE and AEW as fans return to events.
WWE became a meme stock on Wednesday, resulting in an increase in the stock price that sustained through the end of the week.
No Showbuzz Daily needed. We have a viewership update on all wrestling programming on major network. Plus a look at the effect Total Divas and Total Bellas might have had on female viewership as it appears those reality series may be finished.
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Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo discuss PPV buys for AEW Double or Nothing and how much revenue it generated compared to the Revolution, the company's previous pay-per-view event. Plus more on speculation of a WWE sale, TV ratings trends, the most searched for names and companies in wrestling, and news of a lawsuit by IWTV against GCW.
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Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo discuss reports that WWE president Nick Khan is pursuing an exclusive working relationship with New Japan Pro-Wrestling. Tony Khan then responded on Friday night ahead of AEW's Double or Nothing pay-per-view event.
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Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo discuss the latest in wrestling business news. WWE will return to live events in July, beginning in Texas. More details about AEW's 2022 move to TBS. Plus, the revenues (and costs) related to the Zombie Lumberjack Match.
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Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo discuss AEW's announced return to touring in July. Arena Mexico is reopening to fans as well. Showbuzz Daily may be down but we still have all the viewership numbers. Plus, is Don Callis still an EVP for Impact Wrestling?
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AEW Dynamite lead cable in P18-49 viewership on Wednesday this week, with its show headlined by a "Blood and Guts" match, a name coined by Vince McMahon in an earnings conference call.
Plus, Dark Side of the Ring season 3 premieres and beats Impact on Thursday night.
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Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo discuss how Turner's acquisition of NHL games might affect AEW's Wednesday night timeslot on TNT.
We look at the latest in viewership, the popularity of WWE, and online video viewing as April 2021 comes to an end.
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A big week for TV ratings: AEW got its second-highest total audience ever, NXT had its first week in its new permanent Tuesday slot, Raw had a big audience for its post-Mania episode, Miz & Mrs. is back with new episodes, plus Impact and Smackdown.
WWE put out its annual proxy statement, disclosing information about executive compensation and ownership.
And Brandon stumbles across an SEC filing that sheds light on WWE's biggest customers and possibly NXT's TV rights fees.
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Wrestlemania ticket sales, Undertaker NFTs drop, the Wednesday Night War ends, Nick Khan comments and star development and international expansion.
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This week's topics, discussed by Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo:
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WWE announces NXT will move to Tuesday nights beginning April 13 on USA Network.
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NBCUniversal and WWE have also extended their deal to broadcast NXT on the USA Network. Current terms expire this fall.
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ROH COO Joe Koff quantifies viewership
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WWE announces DraftKings deal
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WWE Q1 earnings report announced for April 22
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Wrestlemania ticket sales update
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Is Kenny Omega chasing away viewers? Female viewers?
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Is violent content chasing away AEW female viewers?
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Is Impact viewership down since AEW personalities started appearing? What about female viewership?
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Does viewership usually grow going into Wrestlemania?
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Brandon Thurston is joined by Chris Gullo to discuss the latest current events in wrestling business: Wrestlemania ticket sales, WWE Thunderdome moving to Yuengling Center (fka USF Sun Dome) in Tampa, WWE Network launch on Peacock, Impact moving to Thursday, NFL TV deals finalized, the announcement of Rhodes To The Top, AEW is running its first house show, the latest Wrestlenomics survey, plus Google Trends research with Python.
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AEW broke its pay-per-view sales record for Revolution last week Sunday, but also delivered a disappointing ending to the show. What does it mean for goodwill?
WWE's reportedly looking to put more than 40,000 fans in attendance for each night of Wrestlemania. Will it really happen?
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"How much will NXT viewership increase if it moves to Tuesday? How much would AEW viewership improve if it's unopposed? How much would Impact Wrestling's viewership suffer if it goes head-to-head with NXT? We have examples from August and September that give us some clue.
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With the U.S. version of the WWE Network set to migrate to NBCU's Peacock on March 18, we revisit, perhaps one last time: Was launching the WWE Network and cannibalizing pay-per-view worth it?
Plus, interesting results related to the Wrestlenomics Net Promoter Score, WWE CFO Kristina Salen is interviewed by the Wall Street Journal, and more.
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With the U.S. version of the WWE Network set to migrate to NBCU's Peacock on March 18, we revisit, perhaps one last time: Was launching the WWE Network and cannibalizing pay-per-view worth it?
Plus, interesting results related to the Wrestlenomics Net Promoter Score, WWE CFO Kristina Salen is interviewed by the Wall Street Journal, and more.
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How does one read TV viewership data in a world of shifty eyeballs? We revisit trends of wider linear TV viewership and compare them to that of wrestling's viewership.
New Japan Pro-Wrestling announced a deal recent with Roku. What does it means for NJPW and what does it tell us about their media strategy?
Plus, WWE employee morale takes a hit as the company freezes raises and promotions while recording record profitability.
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WWE's year began with executive upheaval, faced a pandemic, but still had the most profitable year in its history.
Brandon Thurston unpacks the latest WWE earnings report and conference call.
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WWE deal rights to the WWE Network in the U.S. to NBCUniversal's Peacock. Is it worth it? Could it still be a good idea to offer Wrestlemania as a stand alone pay-per-view? Plus, your questions!
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NBCUniversal announced NBCSN is closing at the end of this year. What does this mean for WWE and NXT in particular? How much revenue does WWE stand to generate for a two-day Wrestlemania with limited capacity at Raymond James Stadium? And finally, what the work of education philosopher Paulo Friere can teach us about the pro wrestling industry.
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Wrestlemania will have fans in attendance, April 10 and 11, at Raymond James Stadium. Former WWE co-presidents George Barrios and Michelle Wilson open investment firm. What's WWE popularity like in India ahead of the Superstar Spectacle program? WWE CFO Kristina Salen was interviewed as part of the Consumer Electronics Show. Who are the most searched-for wrestlers in WWE, AEW, and NJPW? All that and more!
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NJPW has an India TV deal. A media deal in the U.S. and U.K. seems imminent. WWE Raw scores big ratings for its Legends Night program. Vince McMahon has countersued Oliver Luck. What does MLB's apparent downgrade in TV rights fees from ESPN mean for the sports rights market? Linda McMahon contributes millions to her Trump super PAC.
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This week we explain how the modern wrestling media economy works and just why cable TV gives WWE and AEW so much money for rights fees.
Plus, Covid prevalence in Japan and Tokyo are on the rise as Wrestle Kingdom approaches.
And WWE Smackdown gets a huge lead-in on Christmas day, followed by normal viewership on New Years Day.
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This week's episode opens with some memories about Brodie Lee (Jon Huber).
Through a compilation of clips from earlier episodes of Wrestlenomics Radio, we take a look back at the unforgettable year of 2020, the challenges brought by Covid, the changes in the wrestling industry, and more.
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WWE Raw hit a new viewership low on Monday, but what does it mean in this evolving media landscape? What does it mean for the USA Network? Brandon puts WWE viewership and popularity in context.
In case you missed it, former Wrestlenomics co-host and current AEW VP Chris Harrington and Brandon talked about Wednesday night minute-by-minute viewership here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlMHWoIo35Y
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AEW Dynamite had stronger viewership than the more heavily hyped episode the week before. We analyze the ratings for Impact, AEW Dynamite, and WWE NXT this week. How close is AEW getting to the numbers put up by WWE Raw?
Plus: NXT India coming soon, age demographic breakdowns, NXT Takeover reception, the Code of Champions, pure Performance Center projects, and more.
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Following a heavily hyped episode of AEW Dynamite, we analyze the viewership and the apparent beginning of relationship between All Elite Wrestling and Impact Wrestling.
Plus, we'll unpack whether the wrestling economy is now at the point where one episode of a major weekly wrestling program is more valuable than a pay-per-view event.
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This podcast is like an MBA class but pro-wrestling examples and no college credits.
Brandon Thurston unpacks the history of pay-per-view price points and discusses how or if it affected wrestling PPV sales. Plus, what challenges will independent wrestling face in the hopefully near post-corona era?
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Join Wrestlenomics host Brandon Thurston as we harness big data to ask the big questions related to wrestling economics and wrestling popularity. Is WWE's viewership decline really that much worse than other wider trends in television and major sports?
Plus news on WWE executive moves, the settlement of a class-action shareholder lawsuit. And analysis of the latest in viewership as AEW Dynamite edged out Raw this week in P18-34.
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A lot of AEW news this week coming off of the Full Gear pay-per-view. How many buys does it look like the event sold and how does that compare to previous AEW PPVs? Where might an additional one-hour AEW program land on TNT?
Would WWE wrestlers pass the Internal Revenue Service's 20-factor test to be considered employees?
A deep analysis of WWE developmental.
Plus, a special presentation of Wrestlenomics Jeopardy with Kate Carney (@KateCarnage)!
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We'll go over a few things we've learned about WWE's finances after the Q3 report last week and a preview of a new estimate for Q4. Brandon estimates WWE will report more than $160 million in net income for the full year of 2020.
Plus, now may be the time for a mainstream pro wrestling company to have a more sports-like creative approach.
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WWE reported Q3 2020 earnings on Thursday. The first nine months of 2020 are already more profitable than any full year in company history.
Hear the audio from call with comments from WWE executives themselves, along with Brandon Thurston explaining and breaking down the numbers and the jargon.
New president and chief revenue officer Nick Khan made his debut on the call. This was also the first earnings call appearance for new chief financial officer Kristina Salen. Stephanie McMahon made a more prominent role than ever. And Vince McMahon has never felt more optimistic than now.
What's the future of WWE's media rights value? Will the FAANG companies get involved in live sports rights bidding someday?
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In advance of the WWE Q3 earnings report next week, a special WWE- and AEW-free podcast:
*New Japan records positive net income for FY2020
*How close are Japan, the U.S., and Mexico to running the same number of events as in 2019?
*TNA's 2017 business forecasts were disclosed as part of the Jarrett-Anthem lawsuit
*How media effects independent wrestling
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*Big WWE Q3 preview: New CFO Kristina Salen debuts, Will Vince have an easier time talking ratings?, Will online merch sales remain strong?
*WWE extends its deal with Amway Center in Orlando
*Total Bellas gets renewed
*How did the WWE's draft episodes of Raw and Smackdown affect ratings compared to previous draft episodes?
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The latest in wrestling business news: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis lifts restrictions on sports events, which might WWE could hold WrestleMania in Tampa next spring.
What would happen to wrestling if Andrew Yang became Secretary of Labor?
The latest on trends in wrestling viewership as WWE NXT and AEW Dynamite went against the Vice Presidential Debate.
Finally, we explore the ways in which many of the creative tools used to influence wrestling economics have been diluted. Plus: Has U.S. wrestling adapted creatively for the ways in which the economics have shifted from being primarily a events-based business to a primarily media-driven business?
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We've been spending too much time focusing on linear trends in pro-wrestling viewership. There are 3 factors we can study to understand the future of wrestling TV value.
Plus the latest on NJPW CEO Harold Meij's resignation from New Japan Pro-Wrestling; WWE taking control of talent third-party video accounts; and WWE EVP Paul Levesque's comments on the suggestion that NXT might move away from Wednesday nights.
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This podcast contains a dramatic reading of correspondence between the Security and Exchanges Commission and World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.
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On the eve of the opening of the G1 Climax, New Japan's parent company Bushiroad releases its annual financial report. What did we learn about New Japan's fiscal year?
A major executive is leaving NBCUniversal. What will it mean for WWE Raw?
How did WWE fare against the return of Monday Night Football? And what might wrestling programs learn from viewership trends for Monday Night Football?
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An estimate of AEW pay-per-view buys for All Out 2020 and for every PPV in the short history of All Elite Wrestling so far. Plus, more news on WWE's objection to wrestlers monetizing third-party video platforms, including comments from an interview with Andrew Yang.
Listener questions brings Brandon Thurston to make an attempt estimating AEW's full financial picture, including annual revenue for 2020. Is AEW really profitable already?
How much of an effect with the return of Monday Night Football have on WWE Raw beginning next week?
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Andrew Yang tweets notwithstanding, does WWE really have the rights to its talent legal names? Vince McMahon is reportedly threatening to punish talent unless they stop using third-party monetized platforms like Cameo and Twitch. What's motivating this move? Brandon Thurston explains.
Then, will NXT move away from its head-to-head competition with AEW Dynamite on Wednesdays? Does USA Network really want to compete with AEW as much as WWE does?
All that and more. Plus, a theory on how some wrestling booms work. Maybe star power wasn't the only major factor.
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TV production for WWE likely just got more expensive with the introduction of the Thunderdome. Brandon Thurston explains his latest estimate of WWE finances for the remainder of the year.
Plus, it was an unusual week in TV viewership as Raw and Smackdown did their biggest audiences in months, NXT ran unopposed, and AEW was preempted into other time-slots.
Which Japanese wrestling companies are profitable? Not many of them, and New Japan greatly outpaces them all.
Finally we close with a prediction about what the wrestling business will look like a few years from now.
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The ThunderDome Era of the Coronavirus Era is upon us. How much will it cost WWE? I don't know. How much will it eat into WWE's profits? We'll get an idea soon. How hyped is Kevin Dunn about drone cameras? Very.
As AEW is bringing ticketed fans into Daily's Place, we consider where Japan was with COVID-19 when New Japan decided to bring fans back into venues.
Who's a draw and why is it sometimes a bad question? All that and more.
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Why is Orange Cassidy Popular?
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"The people who would supposedly never stop watching beginning to stop watching. Brandon Thurston looks at the results of the Wreddit Census from 2020 and 2019 and how they may be an informative supplement to linear TV viewership data.
What will happen if the timing of WWE and AEW's TV rights negotiations end up coinciding a couple years from now?
Plus, a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis of WWE and AEW.
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After helping WWE complete major increases in the value of its U.S. TV deals, WWE has hired Nick Khan to be its new President and Chief Revenue Officer. His hiring, and the introduction of other executives like new CFO Kristina Salen, comes as TV viewership is in unprecedented decline and there's ambiguity whether the popularity of the brand is being hindered by COVID-19, or by some broader problem with creative.
Plus, a study of quarter-hour data shows there are certain quarters that are likely to gain viewers. Unlike NXT's women's roster, women on AEW's roster seldom appear in those viewer-friendly quarters. Are women in AEW not put in those positions because they're not over, or are they not over because they're not put in those positions?
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Avid reader of SEC filings Brandon Thurston breaks down the WWE Q2 2020 earnings report as only he can. We look at all the news as the company was even more profitable than the market expected, leading to an increase in shares in after market trading.
Plus: How did Vince McMahon respond to questions about declining TV viewership? Online merchandise sales are way up. Live Event business is almost non-existent to due COVID. Yet the company is more profitable than ever.
In fact, WWE is so profitable that executives (yes, those very executives who cut costs and laid off workers in April) are thinking about resuming the company's stock buyback program.
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How should we read TV viewership declines in 2020? How low do viewer metrics have to be for it become a concern for WWE's TV partners like Fox and USA Network?
Plus, Brandon Thurston lays out an argument for why the acquisition of WWE by Comcast (while unlikely) would be in the best interest of partners, shareholders, and fans.
Referenced in this episode:
Ad Age Remotely: WWE Chief Brand Officer on pivoting during the pandemic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAgAyqBNHwg
Vince McMahon's 1991 letter in The New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/1991/07/14/sports/backtalk-world-wrestling-federation-answers-body-slams.html
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What matters when it comes to wrestling TV viewership? Brandon Thurston talks about the coveted key demo, total audience, and TV rights fees.
The number of wrestlers working 10 or more matches for major companies exploded in recent years. What does it mean for independent wrestling?
Plus: Stephanie McMahon talks about the gender pay gap, Florida takes the lead in COVID19 cases, NBCU launches Peacock with WWE content, a preview of the upcoming WWE Q2 earnings report, and more.
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The foremost independent expert in pro-wrestling business, Brandon Thurston breaks down the most pressing news stories of the week.
*Comments from Paul Levesque downplay WWE's COVID test results as reportedly more than 30 people test positive for the virus, and cases rise in Florida.
*WWE announces the hiring of a new Chief Financial Officer, former Etsy CFO Kristina Salen.
*WWE viewership doom watch: detailed insight on viewership for the big programs and an explanation about why it's unlikely the current TV deals will change any time soon.
Take the Pro-wrestling Favorability Survey at wrestlenomics.com.
What can we learn from Google web search data related to the biggest stars in WWE and AEW?
Why is the linear wrestling audience so old? Is it representative of the actual consumer base or skewed by media choices?
Plus, Brandon Thurston goes into detail talking about research he recently did breaking down the quarter-hour data in the Wednesday night competition between NXT and AEW.
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We go through the facts from the news transpiring from the Speaking Out movement, as numerous stories of sexual assault and other misconduct where made public in the past week. Then, as many as 30 people within WWE reportedly have contracted COVID-19 after the company has declined to administer COVID testing until recently.
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We learned of an update in the complaint filed by a pension leading a class-action lawsuit against WWE. The plaintiffs claim WWE and its executives failed to disclose information to stockholders as the company’s deal with Middle East North Africa TV partners OSN ended early, and an attempt to make a deal with Saudi-owned MBC faltered.
Numerous stories of abuse and sexual misconduct in the wrestling industry have appeared online in what’s being called the #SpeakingOut movement.
Plus the latest on COVID-19, as a talent tests positive, NJPW returns to events, and Dragon Gate is set to have its first event with fans, in July.
Wrestling stars who spike business usually do so soon after being elevated to main event status for the first time in their career. We explore this and the news of the last week or so, including:
-New Japan announces its return to events
-Triple H on why WWE isn't doing COVID-19 testing, and his new executive title
-MLW signs with DAZN
-The new free tier for the WWE Network means the end of free trials
-Was WWE Network really as profitable as Stephane McMahon said recently?
References:
Stephanie McMahon “CMO Moves” interview: https://soundcloud.com/user-204678039/stephanie-mcmahon-cbo-of-wwe-staying-slightly-ahead-of-the-curve
Paul Levesque pre-NXT Takeover media conference (via Fightful): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaAYXe3sDmg
Paul Levesque post-NXT Takeover media conference (via Fightful): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tr4v6AtrDxI
COVID-19 country data: ourworldindata.org
Florida Department of Health COVID-19 dashboard: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/96dd742462124fa0b38ddedb9b25e429
WWE proxy statement 2019: https://otp.tools.investis.com/clients/us/wwe/SEC/sec-show.aspx?FilingId=13989063&Cik=0001091907&Type=PDF&hasPdf=1
MLW signs deal with DAZN: https://www.f4wonline.com/mlw-news/mlw-signs-us-streaming-deal-dazn-312911
Vince McMahon email to staff: https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=136910
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As people across the U.S. protest racism and police brutality, we divert from the usual focus on wrestling business.
Audio clip sources:
-Xavier Woods, UpUpDownDown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmmTyEmCZpE
-MVP, Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia: https://youtube.com/watch?v=-QQM4xcLMU0
-James Baldwin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwhNWPLVF-Q | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAmL3F5uylo
-Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xsbt3a7K-8
-Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, “Tears We Cannot Stop”: https://www.audible.com/pd/Tears-We-Cannot-Stop-Audiobook/
-Toni Morrison: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2txzMkT5Pc
-Nikki Giovanni: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikpa5o3cu3Y
-Malcolm X: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_uYWDyYNUg
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Coming off news that early estimates for All Elite Wrestling's Double or Nothing pay-per-view may have been among AEW's most-bought PPVs yet, we revisit the strategy behind the WWE Network, as told by former WWE co-president Michelle Wilson.
Plus Brandon Thurston talks about the Wrestlenomics formula and talks your questions!
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How safe is it to continue running empty arena wrestling events in the United States and Florida compared to Japan or Tokyo? Brandon Thurston looks at the data around testing, cases, and deaths.
What do Google searches tell us about the title reigns of WWE champions and the popularity of WWE from 2004 to the present?
The latest on TV viewership, including the success of the Dark Side of the Ring series.
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The latest on the pro-wrestling business during the coronavirus pandemic, discussed by Brandon Thurston.
*NJPW President Harold Meij gave a statement about the state of his company.
*An update on the ongoing lawsuit between former XFL CEO Oliver Luck and Vince McMahon.
*What regular top stars are left for WWE?
*Your questions!
*And finally why it’s clearer now the WWE Network has made life more difficult for the company and its competitors.
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It looks like WWE's going to be even more profitable than thought before, according to Brandon Thurston. Also, what's "friction"? What are breakpoints, and why are they important to assessing wrestling's popularity in the midst of the coronavirus crisis? Plus, everyone's favorite topic: is wrestling real or fake? And what are the economic consequences of the wrestling audience's perception thereof?
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Brandon Thurston talks over the effect empty building wrestling shows are having TV viewership and whether viewers will bounce back whenever programs can return to arenas.
We consider the possibility of WWE selling to a major media company, executive stock sales and the performance of major wrestling companies' YouTube channels.
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Wrestling business analyst Brandon Thurston breaks down the WWE Q1 2020 earnings call in a level of granularity as only he can.
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Brandon Thurston reviews the recent events that led up to WWE's decision to cut costs and lay off or furlough workers, as well as the recent closure and bankruptcy of Vince McMahon's XFL.
May 2018: WWE discloses it received a minority stake in Alpha Entertainment related to XFL IP transaction with Alpha.
https://otp.tools.investis.com/clients/us/wwe/SEC/sec-show.aspx?FilingId=12727687&Cik=0001091907&Type=PDF&hasPdf=1
Dec 2017, Nov 2018, Mar 2019: Vince McMahon sells a total of $379.7 million in WWE shares, most if not all, to fund the XFL/Alpha Entertainment
https://twitter.com/wrestlenomics/status/1250129065052422147
Feb 6: Vince McMahon on Q4 earnings call takes XFL questions
https://twitter.com/BrandonThurston/status/1249820096220073985 (AUDIO)
March 10: Oklahoma Firefighters Pension and Retirement System drops lawsuit against WWE
https://twitter.com/wrestlenomics/status/1245030531298967552
March 11: NBA suspends season
March 12: Smackdown proceeds in the PC with no audience
March 12: XFL suspends 2020 regular season
March 12: WWE statement on potential impact of COVID19
https://corporate.wwe.com/investors/news/press-releases/2020/03-12-2020-223008742
-WWE withdraws its earlier Q1 guidance, due to COVID19.
-WWE acknowledges it may be forced to cancel events, Wrestlemania not mentioned specifically.
-WWE doesn’t estimate the potential impact at this time.
-WWE has cash & debt capacity of $500 million.
"The company had guided 2020 adjusted OIBDA of $250M-$300M and contractual revenue growth of about $185M. For Q1, it had forecast OIBDA of $60M-$65M (a fivefold year-over-year increase)."
March 16: Trump issues stay-home guidelines. “Some say July or August”.
March 16: WWE announces Wrestlemania will not take place in Tampa, will instead take place at the PC.
March 24: Vince McMahon puts 3.5 million of his WWE shares into prepaid forward contract with Morgan Stanley
https://otp.tools.investis.com/clients/us/wwe/SEC/sec-show.aspx?FilingId=14033656&Cik=0001091907&Type=PDF&hasPdf=1
March 26: Wrestlemania taping concludes. News breaks Roman Reigns pulls out of Wrestlemania match with Goldberg.
March 31: WWE and Sony finalize renewed India TV deal
https://corporate.wwe.com/investors/news/press-releases/2020/03-31-2020-080031784
March 31: Fox and FITE announce they’ll offer WWE as a PPV. Fox to broadcast 22 hours of WWE library.
April 1: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issues state-wide stay-at-home order
https://twitter.com/WFLA/status/1245400616253472771 (AUDIO)
April 4: Trump holds call with leaders of sports organizations, including Vince McMahon and Dana White.
April 5: WWE sends internal memo from Paul Levesque that a WWE employee had tested positive for COVID-19
Fightful reported and confirmed with WWE on April 11
April 7: WWE announces its Q1 earnings report and conference call will be April 23 after market close.
April 9: WWE announces it adjourns annual meeting due to COVID19.
April 9: America First Action PAC Announces $26.6M Investment in Battleground States
$18.5 million for Florida: $7.2mm in Tampa, $11.3mm in Orlando markets.
https://www.a1apac.org/news/america-first-action-pac-announces-26.6m-investment-in-battleground-states/
April 9: Gov. DeSantis amends stay-home order
Pro sports were added to a list of essential businesses allowed to stay open in an April 9 memorandum to include “employees at a professional sports and media production with a national audience … only if the location is closed to the general public.”
fox6now.com/2020/04/14/florida-stay-at-home-order-amended-pro-wrestling-wwe-deemed-essential/
April 10: XFL lays off most employees, suspends operations.
April 10: The Revival are released from WWE.
April 10: Vince McMahon decides to return to taping Raw, Smackdown and NXT live every week going forward, beginning with Smackdown on this night.
Meltzer reports, “Contracts with both NBC Universal and Fox call for a certain number of shows per year that can be taped. For Raw, that number is three”
https://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/wwe-resume-live-raw-smackdown-nxt-tv-shows-308611
April 13: WWE and Ad Council partner to launch national PSA for COVID-19 prevention.
https://community.wwe.com/hope/news/wwe-and-ad-council-partner-launch-national-psas-raise-awareness-during-covid-19-pandemic
https://twitter.com/WWECommunity/status/1249713258325520385 (AUDIO)
April 13: Alpha Entertainment (XFL parent) files for chapter 11 bankruptcy
http://courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.deb.180998/gov.uscourts.deb.180998.1.0.pdf
https://twitter.com/wrestlenomics/status/1250112332363112448
https://twitter.com/wrestlenomics/status/1250113644286918664
https://twitter.com/wrestlenomics/status/1250114458774654977
https://twitter.com/wrestlenomics/status/1250107587518853120
Debtor’s list: https://www.scribd.com/document/456411482/XFL-Chapter-11-Certification-of-Debtor-s-List-of-Creditors
April 13: Orange County Mayor Jerry Demmings clarifies that WWE has been deemed an essential business by the governor.
https://twitter.com/harryaaron/status/1249814965059497992 (AUDIO)
April 13: Gov. DeSantis’s press secretary Cody McCloud tells Marc Raimondi that UFC or boxing could be deemed essential. “The memo does not specify specific sports, as long as the event location is closed to the general public.”
https://twitter.com/marc_raimondi/status/1249871227000258561
April 14: Gov. DeSantis at press conference on WWE: “There’s no crowd or anything. It’s a very small number of people.
https://twitter.com/wrestlenomics/status/1250188085243060225
April 14: Orange County Sheriff says deputies responded to the PC in March and April
https://twitter.com/StephanieCNews/status/1250158815594545157
April 15: Vince McMahon’s message to employees
https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/exclusives/transcript-vince-mcmahon-s-message-wwe-employees-ahead-cuts
April 15: Gov. DeSantis dismissed notions that politics played a role in decision to amend executive order
https://twitter.com/NewsGuyGreg/status/1250540257684193280 (AUDIO)
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Vince McMahon's latest endeavor into professional football seems to have come to an end after most XFL employees were laid off this morning.
Does WWE's "cinematic" approach demonstrated at Wrestlemania have an economic relevance? What does it mean for the development of new stars?
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Brandon Thurston talks about these subjects:
-Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs on his governor's stay-home order
-Predictions on how long it'll be before wrestling events will go back to normal
-WWE will remain profitable despite COVID19 restrictions
-WWE and AEW TV rights aren’t at risk
-Wrestlemania offered as a $60 PPV on streaming platforms
-Wrestlenomics dubstep math: Showing how venue merchandise likely doesn't compensate for WWE house show losses
-Q1 2020 viewership trends, top quarter-hours for NXT and AEW
-“XFL Lawsuit” dismissed
-WWE's India TV deal finalized
-John Cena on whether it's possible for WWE to develop another major star
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As we remain quarantined at home, the wrestling business continues on. Brandon Thurston talks about these topics:
-COVID19 risks, Roman Reigns pulls out of Wrestlemania match
-Vince McMahon enters into stock sale agreement with Morgan Stanley
-Is WWE’s PPV rights deal dead?
-WWE COVID19 risk model
-Paul Levesque’s new corporate title
-How do investors and analysts think about WWE’s business?
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*The latest news on COVID19's effect on the wrestling business.
*Paul Levesque's new EVP title.
*What are people actually referring to when they say 'attendance'? Brandon Thurston gives an overview of the most highly-attended wrestling events of modern times. Live gate (revenue generated from ticket sales) is better understood than attendance in more recent times. The most lucrative events in wrestling history are largely Wrestlemania events. Events bought by authoritarian governments also have an interesting place in these ranks.
Video version for attendance section: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8qIDxWUdx4
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WWE withdrew its Q1 and full year 2020 guidance earlier this week due to the potential business impact of COVID-19. Brandon Thurston puts this in context and estimates how much revenue WWE generates directly from WrestleMania and what the impact would be if the event and related events are canceled.
Video version of this podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTatIcui2GI
Brandon Thurston analyzes the pattern of decline in a number of WWE's key metrics. While the company has reach financial heights in recent years, its increase in revenue and profits have coincided with a decrease in revenue generated directly by consumers. The role of Vince McMahon as head of creative, the absence of John Cena and WWE's inability to create difference-making stars have been key factors.
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With WWE apparently ready to sell the broadcast rights to its pay-per-view events to a major streaming service, Brandon Thurston discusses possible buyers and options for how the PPVs might be offered. Plus, many interesting notes we learned from WWE's 2019 annual report. Finally, what does an increased reliance on revenue from business partners -- and a decreased reliance on revenue directly from consumers -- mean for wrestling fans?
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WWE CEO Vince McMahon told investors today there may be a "transformative" change coming to WWE business. Just one week after announcing the exit of co-presidents George Barrios and Michelle Wilson, it was revealed pay-per-view events may be moving off the WWE Network and onto a major streaming service.
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George Barrios and Michelle Wilson are out as co-presidents of WWE. Brandon Thurston discusses the news of the exit and likely firing of the #2 and #3 corporate officers for the world’s biggest pro-wrestling company.
Vince McMahon commented: “I decided a change was necessary as we have different views on how best to achieve our strategic priorities moving forward.”
We take your questions, as read by Kate Carney. Plus a preview of the WWE Q4 and full year 2019 earnings report that will be taking place Thursday, February 6.
WWE press release: https://corporate.wwe.com/investors/news/press-releases/2020/01-30-2020-213333313
Wrestlenomics Pro Wrestling Industry Report, Full Year 2019: https://payhip.com/b/qICi
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Brandon Thurston is joined by Chris Harrington to review the WWE Q3 2019 earnings report. WWE shares fell by more than 15% following Thursday's report. Multiple key metrics showed declining trends. Vince McMahon was missing from the conference call due to the event in Saudi Arabia happening the same day. WWE had to adjust its profit projection for the year but is still expected to break its company financial records for 2019.
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Brandon Thurston is joined by Chris Gullo to discuss NXT’s debut on the USA Network, viewed by 1,179,000 viewers. What does this mean for the upcoming head-to-head competition with AEW? Impact Wrestling’s parent company, Anthem, has acquired AXS TV. What are the political implications for the wrestling landscape now that Anthem owns New Japan Pro Wrestling’s U.S. broadcast?
Plus, new analysis: As the 2010s come to a close, who had the most top voted matches for each decade? What would WWE’s PPV buys be like if there was no WWE Network? Has WWE recover the opportunity cost for the Network?
Finally, we take a quick look at Linda McMahon’s recent political donations.
Background:
https://deadspin.com/with-nxt-moving-to-usa-network-wwes-wednesday-night-wa-1837486293
https://www.anthemse.com/post/anthem-sports-entertainment-to-partner-with-axs-tv-founder-mark-cuban
https://www.newsweek.com/impact-wrestling-axs-tv-anthem-weekly-show-bound-glory-1459001
https://www.thewrap.com/axs-tv-layoffs-40-employees-mark-cuban-sale-anthem-sports-steve-harvey/
https://awfulannouncing.com/espn/nielsen-coverage-estimates-september-espn-nbcsn-nbatv-mlbn-nfln.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impact_Wrestling
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=201920200AB5
https://www.npr.org/2019/09/18/762108954/california-governor-signs-law-protecting-gig-economy-workers
https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/state-of-combat-with-brian-campbell/
https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/individual-contributions/?contributor_name=Linda+McMahon&min_date=01%2F01%2F2000&max_date=12%2F31%2F2020
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Brandon Thurston is joined by Chris Gullo to talk about the news of NXT moving to USA Network. Background reading: Press release (https://corporate.wwe.com/investors/news/press-releases/2019/08-20-2019-140343362) Showbuzzdaily: Record of WWE NXT viewership on Dec 17, 2017 (https://www.cagesideseats.com/wwe/2017/12/14/16778800/ratings-for-nxts-first-show-on-the-usa-network-are-in) Seeking Alpha notes on MKM speculation on value of NXT deal (https://seekingalpha.com/news/3492953-wwe-plus-3_6-percent-mkm-sees-nxt-deal-coming-soon?dr=1#email_link) Deadline: cable rankings (https://deadline.com/2018/12/cable-tv-network-ratings-2018-lists-fox-news-usa-network-1202523019/) Awful Announcing: cable coverage (https://awfulannouncing.com/espn/nielsen-coverage-estimates-september-espn-nbcsn-nbatv-mlbn-nfln.html) Website: wrestlenomics.com Twitter: twitter.com/wrestlenomics Instagram: instagram.com/wrestlenomics Facebook: facebook.com/wrestlenomics YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCD_WfonwdEwz91hcv3Mhsog Reddit: reddit.com/r/wrestlenomics/
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Brandon Thurston reviews WWE's Q2 2019 earnings report in-depth with Wrestlenomics founder Chris Harrington. In the second half of the podcast, Brandon talks with Chris Gullo and D.J. Jarka more about WWE business news and Q2 metrics from other pro-wrestling companies. WWE and Pro-Wrestling Industry Q2 2019 Info Sheet: https://payhip.com/b/zypj Brandon's Fightful article on the WWE Q2 report: https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/exclusives/wwe-q2-analysis-vince-mcmahon-calls-aew-blood-and-guts-wrestlemania-s-paid-attendance-most-metrics Website: wrestlenomics.com Twitter: twitter.com/wrestlenomics Instagram: instagram.com/wrestlenomics Facebook: facebook.com/wrestlenomics YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCD_WfonwdEwz91hcv3Mhsog Reddit: reddit.com/r/wrestlenomics/ Brandon's Twitter: twitter.com/brandonthurston Brandon's Instagram: instagram.com/farmer_thurston
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Ahead of WWE's event in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Friday, we take an in-depth look at WWE's controversial and lucrative relationship with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Website: wrestlenomics.com Twitter: twitter.com/wrestlenomics Instagram: instagram.com/wrestlenomics Facebook: facebook.com/wrestlenomics YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCD_WfonwdEwz91hcv3Mhsog Reddit: reddit.com/r/wrestlenomics/ Brandon's Twitter: twitter.com/brandonthurston Brandon's Instagram: instagram.com/farmer_thurston
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VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6-x-33dXtY
Notes document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EnXLg8XNl-fRaa-LntJn9S2zi92LjeRHHByiU1SR-kE/edit?usp=sharing
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References:
Full John Oliver WWE segment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8UQ4O7UiDs
WWE investor deck showing adjusted OIBDA estimate for 2019: https://corporate.wwe.com/~/media/Files/W/WWE/documents/wwe-investor-presentation-02-11-2019.pdf
WWE hierarchy of influence: https://twitter.com/wrestlenomics/status/1052994990614474752
Payroll liability spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IwcG-SaaN8XW2WzHXi2737FbGGFK_a_W7TEPO02mgPU/edit#gid=1374663635
Travel expenses spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1OkocZGPo6anw4cAaAh7xrr1WvSjm9XnBl34TnxpJfcA/edit#gid=178818493
Stamford Advocate article: https://www.stamfordadvocate.com/business/article/As-WrestleMania-returns-Stamford-based-WWE-booms-13742639.php
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References:
WWE press release https://corporate.wwe.com/investors/news/press-releases/2019/03-20-2019-210006370
WWE HQ Q&A document https://corporate.wwe.com/~/media/Files/W/WWE/press-releases/2019/wwe-hq-relo-q-and-a-03-20-2019.pdf
Stamford Advocate article https://www.stamfordadvocate.com/business/article/Former-Stamford-UBS-site-sells-for-33-million-12442382.php
WWF stadium attendances reported in WON 4/9/2001 (subscription required) https://members.f4wonline.com/wrestling-observer-newsletter/april-9-2001-wrestling-observer-newsletter-wrestlemania-x7-reviewed
Wrestlemania paid attendance based on WWE KPIs https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IuWQ8mhhN5Tp38IobdQgjciGqrqfnEDaGP4fUw8KCcw/edit#gid=283150825
It Wasn’t Just Khashoggi: A Saudi Prince’s Brutal Drive to Crush Dissent https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/17/world/middleeast/khashoggi-crown-prince-saudi.html
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Topics:
- Wrestlemania attendance: what WWE announces versus paid attendance
- WWE TV viewership demographics: Rousey arrival coincidences with disproportionate decline in female viewership
- WWE Co-President George Barrios’ response to questions on WWE popularity
- WWE proxy statement discloses top executive salaries, update on shares of company ownership
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References:
Wrestlemania announced attendance vs. paid attendance https://twitter.com/BrandonThurston/status/1107020602941075461
Ranges for paid Wrestlemania attendance based on round numbers in KPIs https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IuWQ8mhhN5Tp38IobdQgjciGqrqfnEDaGP4fUw8KCcw/edit#gid=283150825
WWE Co-President George Barrios at Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference (2/26/2019) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-i2bgLTjZw
WWE Popularity Assessment https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/exclusives/state-current-wwe-popularity
George Barrios’ Defense Of WWE's Declining Popularity Metrics https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/exclusives/george-barrios-talks-about-wwe-s-current-popularity
WWE earnings call audio https://www.earningscast.com/WWE/20170504
Roman Reigns on off-season https://talksport.com/sport/wwe/507655/exclusive-roman-reigns-interview-talks-dean-ambrose-and-the-usos-possibly-leaving-wwe-and-pours-his-heart-out-on-fan-support-during-leukemia-battle/
WWE TV viewership demographics https://twitter.com/BrandonThurston/status/1105523295934398465
WGRZ news segment on “The Destroyer” Dick Beyer https://www.wgrz.com/article/news/wrestling-legend-the-destroyer-passes-away/71-d72c3df6-d39c-4702-8ef8-08e7fcc72687
WWE proxy statement 2018 https://otp.tools.investis.com/clients/us/wwe/SEC/sec-show.aspx?FilingId=13277449&Cik=0001091907&Type=PDF&hasPdf=1
WWE ownership and voting power: https://twitter.com/BrandonThurston/status/1103382534057005058
Mustafa Ali segment on Splinter News https://twitter.com/splinter_news/status/1105800680135118848
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YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNWnq5G01r4
This week's topics:
- WWE Other media alegbra : including estimates on revenue related to Greatest Royal Rumble, reality TV series, Mixed Match Challenge, Crown Jewel, Super Showdown
- WWE Co-President Barrios asked about new company, competition
- AEW Double or Nothing sells out
- Kenny Omega officially joins roster
- AEW President Tony Khan on talent hirings
- Undertaker at Starrcast II
- NJPW Google web search
Brandon's WWE Other media spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1PJQJbTkBQLUdrptA8Ml4wyZ-l2Go9HPeeOBOW0pSmwo/
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Brandon Thurston discusses WWE's full year 2018 and Q4 earnings report that was released Thursday.
YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTbg0l37Q-I
“In other words, we know what we’re doing,” McMahon said of record revenue and profit numbers.
"We have the best wrestling, the best wrestlers in the world," Barrios said, responding to a question that seemed to allude to the launch of All Elite Wrestling.
- WWE records record revenue and profits
- Hints about Crown Jewel money
- Vince McMahon comments on Ronda Rousey, star power, declining attendance and viewership
- George Barrios defends Live Events business
- WWE Network news: subscriber update, no more post-Mania update
- Merchandise sales down
- UK TV deal update
- NXT event business
Brandon's Fightful article on WWE earnings report: https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/exclusives/wwe-q4-full-year-report-record-finances-vince-mcmahon-ronda-rousey-declining-viewership-and
WWE Popularity Assessment article: https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/exclusives/state-current-wwe-popularity
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For the last time for the foreseeable future together, Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Thurston (@brandonthurston) talk wrestling business.
Mookie discusses his new job as Vice President of Business Strategy for All Elite Wrestling, as well as his visit to Japan for Wrestle Kingdom and other shows. Brandon talks about a serious car accident involving his wrestling students.
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Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) go over the biggest moments in wrestling business from 2014 to 2018. Led by the launch of the WWE Network, the five-year period was one of the most interesting and revolutionary periods in wrestling history.
Show notes:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bhrmjTIgCNscHm5dj-A7IET8SGcL_Sqf47oiGeDVwAg/edit?usp=sharing
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Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) talk these topics:
- Mookie's WWE most matches study 2018
- Impact moving from Pop to Pursuit
- News about WWE TV deals in New Zealand and Japan, no news about UK deal
- Biggest stories of the year in wrestling
- There's never been a better time to be a pro wrestler
- NJPW sells out New Beginning USA shows
- New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on wrestling
Show notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CuIRpRraYRrlL56ksrLK3fHPeq07ERN1UDZb4b7uLBM/edit?usp=sharing
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Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) talk these topics:
- WWE viewership new lows: breakdown of viewership and demographics for Raw and Smackdown, female audience continues to decline
- Eric Bischoff's TED talk comparing media, politics and pro wrestling
Show notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WYREECMsJ80xc8Nr_gYCyJnVkHD6CwFD6C0fY9jk-xE/edit?usp=sharing
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Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) talk about these topics:
- New WWE board of directors
- Vince McMahon sells $22 million in WWE stock
- WWE Co-President George Barrios talks at UBS conference
- WWE trademarks
- Mookie's scholarly paper round-up
- Mookie goes to NXT show
- Scholarly wrestling articles
Show notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1e-0odBoLFcdN9cEOM--EGDQvmOoLADyYOOiYT5ybAgI/edit?usp=sharing
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Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) talk about these topics
- WWE stock continues to recover
- Ring of Honor signs PCO, Brody King
- WWE decides not to run NXT Takeover head-to-head with ROH/NJPW MSG show
- Changes to WWE NXT UK deals
- New legal filings
- XFL cities
- Scholarly wrestling articles
Show notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RF_pkkcBjd5ysGdNGkazNhlwnNXaBlsruHowZcib9jk/edit?usp=sharing
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Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) talk about the wider pro wrestling landscape in light of the news of trademarks taken out by All Elite Wrestling.
On this week's premium show, Chris & Brandon discuss:
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WrestleMania weekend events
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Mookie going to Japan!
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Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) talk about WM35 ticket sales (actuals vs exaggerations) and go in-depth reviewing a top WWE's executives vision of modern developmental:
- WWE WrestleMania 35 ticket sales open: exclusive details on stadium capacity, predictions on gate and average ticket price
- Triple H NXT conference call: talent development, NXT UK brand, international Performance Centers, NXT/PC's financial value
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On this week's premium show, Chris & Brandon discuss:
- "Why Pro Wrestling"
- Mookie's Legal Update (Appeals, the "gun post" explained)
- UFC gets a better PPV cut!
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Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) talk about two interviews with with executives from the two biggest wrestling promotions in the world:
- WWE Chief Brand Officer Stephanie McMahon's interview at the Web Summit
- NJPW CEO Harold Meij's interview with Uproxx
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- Ring of Honor mentioned on Sinclair earnings conference call
- MLW sets attendance record
- Tetsuya Naito says he turned down WWE offer
- Jericho cruise
- End of WWE Raw overrun
- Decision-making with WWE Network analytics
- WWE stock movement
- WWE job listings
- Legal update: Kyros, Dale Gagne(r) and more
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Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) talk about the news coming out of WWE Crown Jewel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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Legal update including Konstatine Kyros' new video on the WWE concussion lawsuit
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New trademark filings, including one for John Cena's 6th move of doom
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NJPW Power Struggle business
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Comparing WWE ticket prices to inflation
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Impact viewership down after change to new timeslot
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Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) the week in pro wrestling business news:
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WWE Evolution ticket sales
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WWE Crown Jewel, Ronda Rousey comments
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WWE's stock falls following Q3 report
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"Re-imagining" WWE live events
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Are customers paying less for WWE Network subscriptions?
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NXT attendance
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Roman Reigns taking a leave of absence from WWE to fight leukemia
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NJPW GIF policy
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WWE vs. Kyros legal update
Chris and Brandon talk about additional topics every week on WRESTLENOMICS PREMIUM. Sign-up for $5 at patreon.com/wrestlenomics and listen to this week's premium episode.
This week's Wrestlenomics Premium went in-depth reviewing and analyzing WWE's Q3 earnings report. The show is available in both video and audio-only versions!
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Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) are joined by Wrestling Observer Live co-host Mike Sempervive (@Sempervive) to discuss the latest news on WWE Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia, including a background of the geo-politics involved.
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- Hierarchy of WWE influence: Who drives WWE decision-making and to what extent?
- Beer sponsors in pro-wrestling
- Lawsuit involving Charlotte & Ric Flair
- Quick preview of WWE Q3 report, happening this Thursday
The Wrestlenomics team will have a special episode, following Thursday's WWE Q3 report, analyzing all the related news, available exclusively to subscribers at patreon.com/wrestlenomics!
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Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) discuss news of WWE coming under criticism for its business deal with the Saudi government. With WWE Crown Jewel scheduled for November 2 in Riyadh, the wrestling company says it's "monitoring" the situation surrounding allegations that the Saudi government orchestrated the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Brandon wrote an article on the topic for The Daily Beast here: https://www.thedailybeast.com/trumps-wwe-buddies-are-deeply-in-bed-with-saudi-regime
Chris and Brandon talk about additional topics on WRESTLENOMICS PREMIUM. Sign-up for $5 at patreon.com/wrestlenomics and listen to this week's premium episode. This week's Wrestlenomics Premium topics:
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WWE Q3 Google Trends
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Reports of NJPW morale
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Article on WWE $60
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List of Most Important Off-Screen WWE Personnel
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Female WWE TV viewership
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Changes in WWE corporate organization
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Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) discuss this week's news:
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Discussion of any business effect resulting from the chaotic scene follow the UFC fight between Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov
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Overall NJPW attendance update and Long Beach performance
- ROH attendance update
- WWE attendance update
Chris and Brandon talk about additional topics on WRESTLENOMICS PREMIUM. Sign-up for $5 at patreon.com/wrestlenomics and listen to this week's premium episode. This week's Wrestlenomics Premium topics:
- WWE Australia Show
- Bad WWE stock article
- wXw-WWE relationship
- Progress at Wembley
- Neville returns to Dragon Gate
- Mookie’s legal update
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Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) discuss this week's news:
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Our WWE Q3 viewership analysis finds a declining trend especially among the female audience
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Mixed Match Challenge week 2 views underperforming
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Mookie's WWE YouTube power rankings (last 6 months)
Chris and Brandon talk about additional topics on WRESTLENOMICS PREMIUM. Sign-up for $5 at wrestlenomics.com and listen to this week's premium episode. This week's Wrestlenomics Premium topics:
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WWE/BTIG Conference
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MLW Investors
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Barrios ready to sell up to 175k shares
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CM Punk/Colt Cabana Lawyer Fee lawsuit
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WWE CTE Lawsuit Ends / Kyros Blog
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Wrestler Visa Violations
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Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) discuss this week's news:
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WWE Saudi Arabia: Is it more valuable than WrestleMania or not?
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Impact officials have meeting at WWE HQ
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Legal update: WWE CTE lawsuit and more
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WON HOF ballot
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WWE tryout in Chile / NXT Success
Chris and Brandon talk about additional topics on WRESTLENOMICS PREMIUM. This week only sign-up for $1 at wrestlenomics.com and listen to this week's premium episode. This week's Wrestlenomics Premium topics:
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Brian Nurse hired as SVP of Legal Affairs
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Independent contractor Part 1 & 3; Cowley’s 2014 article
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Other WWE news: MMC2 views, 205 Live taped before Smackdown, Wrap article on FOX/WWE
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Mookie’s corner: Ring Warriors, Mavericks
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Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) this week are joined by Will From Texas to talk about his live experience at the CMLL Anniversary show at Arena Mexico!
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New media developments : OTT services increasing price points, NFL popularity, Endeavor podcast division, Gladiator Sports Network
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Chinese independent promotions and wrestlers, using data from cagematch.net
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An in-depth discussion and review of an article from 2005 on the independent contractor issue in pro wrestling Independent contractor article
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Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss:
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Interview with Mike Piellucci (@mikelikessport) about his Ringer All In article
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All In Economics (live gate, TV ratings, merchandise numbers)
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Brandon’s NXT in Buffalo report and Mookie talks WWE Attendance Numbers
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Daniel Bryan re-signs with WWE
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“Heart, Intensity and the Sell” (CARDIO!)
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Courtesy of our friends at the Podcast Movement (podcastmovement.com) and Westwood One, Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) talk live from the Starrcast hotel in Schaumburg, IL:
- What made All In a success? Is it a sign of things to come?
- How was All In different from other big live events from organizations that rose up to draw 10,000+ crowds?
- The future of employee/independent contractor issue in the pro wrestling industry and WWE
- The creative vision (or lack thereof) of WWE's co-presidents
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Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss this week's news:
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Neville out of WWE Contract
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Indy Stars in North America Tracking
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WWE Studios Head Michael Luisi leaves
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- NJPW Revenue , 1980-2017
- WWE suing Konstatine Kyros for lawyer fees
- How profitable is WWE on YouTube?
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Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss this week's news:
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Triple H conference call
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Daniel Bryan contract status
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Lawsuit updates for Punk/Cabana & Jarrett
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Chris and Brandon talk about additional topics on
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Mookie's sports rant
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Amazon has YouTube Envy
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PivotShare is sold
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SVOD Alexa and Similarweb numbers
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NJPW Harold Meij translated column
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2008 Japanese wrestling business report
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Meltzer controversy
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Just as the G1 Climax concludes, Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) are joined by NJPW subreddit moderator @EvanDeadlySinsW to analyze New Japan business! Topics include:
- Impression of Harold Meij as new leader
- How is the US expansion going?
- New stars to watch out for (Ayato Yoshida?)
- Relationship between ROH & NJPW
- Lessons from this year’s G1
- Expanding WrestleKingdom accessibility to international attendances
- Risks for NJPW
- Opportunities for NJPW
- Health of other Japanese Wrestling companies
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This week on Wrestlenomics Premium, they discuss:
- NJPW balance sheets, 2007-2017
- Sinclair-Tribune merger collapses, Tribune sues
- Colt Cabana sues CM Punk
- ROH & NJPW G1 Supercard event sells out Madison Square Garden
- All-In broadcasting news
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Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) compare WWE social media growth to quarterly growth on major tech platforms Facebook, Twitter and Netflix. Plus they talk about how WWE falls short of its potential not just creatively but economically.
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Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss what was learned from WWE's Q2 2018 report, released Thursday. Documents from the earnings release suggests the payment WWE received from the Saudi government for the Greatest Royal Rumble may have been worth at least $40 million, more than some of WWE's minor TV deals.
Chris and Brandon also discuss WWE's declining live event attendance. Mookie fact-checks George Barrios' explanation from the conference call.
Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lfKpgYyUPc
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Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss this week's news:
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Hulk Hogan returns to WWE?
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WWE Q2 Preview
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ROH/NJPW Show
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Sinclair-Tribune
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Stephanie McMahon advises: Don’t Drink & Tweet
Chris and Brandon talk about additional topics on WRESTLENOMICS PREMIUM. Sign-up for $5/month at patreon.com/wrestlenomics. This week's Wrestlenomics Premium topics:
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Brandon looks at attendance, web search and TV viewership data that suggest fan interest in WWE has declined in 2018.
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Mookie talks about WWE attendance and gate data from Pollstar, including WrestleMania numbers.
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Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss give a long-view analysis of an eventful last 6 months for WWE business, as new TV deals were made, the stock price more than doubled, the company went into business with the Saudi government, and more.
Chris and Brandon talk about additional topics weekly on WRESTLENOMICS PREMIUM. Sign-up for $5/month at patreon.com/wrestlenomics. This week's show talked about these topics
- ROH/NJPW Supershow at MSG on April 6
- Sports Business Journal article on WWE TV rights negotiations
- NJPW attendance
- Twitter purge of bogus accounts
- WWE stock analysis upgrades
- Years experience of NXT talent makeup
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Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss give a long-view analysis of an eventful last 6 months for WWE business, as new TV deals were made, the stock price more than doubled, the company went into business with the Saudi government, and more.
Part 2 of the WWE 1H 2018 timeline will be released on our free feed next week, but is available immediately to subscribers at http://patreon.com/wrestlenomics
Chris and Brandon talk about additional topics weekly on WRESTLENOMICS PREMIUM. Sign-up for $5/month at patreon.com/wrestlenomics. This week they recorded 2 special programs:
- Part 2 of WWE 1H Timeline (1 hour, 14 minutes)
- Wrestlenomics Premium (1 hour, 25 minutes): NJPW G1 Special at Cow Palace, ROH 1H 2018 attendance, a viral pounce and hot dog eating contests
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Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss this week's news:
- NJPW President Profile
- WWE TV Deal Formally Announced
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Responsibility of Independent Wrestling Promoters
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Why has the decline in WWE Raw viewership stopped?
Chris and Brandon talk about additional topics weekly on WRESTLENOMICS PREMIUM. Sign-up for $5/month at patreon.com/wrestlenomics. This week they recorded 2 special programs:
- Coverage of WWE investor conference call following announcement of new TV deals with USA Network and Fox
- 2 hour-plus interview with David Lagana from the National Wrestling Alliance about wrestling business, new media, content creation, China and more
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Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss:
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JPM latest on WWE
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All Us Updates
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Vader passes away
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WWE goes to Australia
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NJPW Cow Palace
Chris and Brandon talk about additional topics on WRESTLENOMICS PREMIUM. Sign-up for $5/month at patreon.com/wrestlenomics. This week's Wrestlenomics Premium topics:
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MSG: ROH vs WWE (vs AAA)
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NXT World Order: UK, Japan, Latin America
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Random WWE Surveys
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Saudi Arabia
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Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss:
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The latest update to the WWE investor presentation
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Jeff Hardy pleading guilty to DWI
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Killing the Business, Inc.
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WWE and Nestle's "Choose Water" campaign
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New details announced about WWE's PPV in Australia in October
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The pro wrestling scene in India
We also live streamed this show on YouTube to give a visual review of the WWE investor presentation. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IEQQ8GL0nw
Chris and Brandon talk about additional topics on WRESTLENOMICS PREMIUM. Sign-up for $5/month at patreon.com/wrestlenomics. 2 hours, 36 minutes this week! This week's Wrestlenomics Premium topics:
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David Bixenspan joins us to talk about his report that Dr. Amann had relationship with wrestler patient
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ROH books MSG?
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HHH's NXT conference call
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Chris Jericho on his business model
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NJPW CEO Harold Meij research
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UK Live Sports Rights go to Amazon & BT Sports
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Meltzer Star Ratings Breakdown (May 2017-June 2018)
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Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss CM Punk and Colt Cabana's legal victory over Dr. Chris Amann and Punk's subsequent loss at UFC225 in Chicago.
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This week's Wrestlenomics Premium topics:
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NJPW Dominion: New President & CEO Harold Meij, Kenny Omega, Cow Palace
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Mookie does some Wrestlenomics on how many singles and non-singles matches NJPW and WWE wrestlers have performed in over the years
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WWE VIP trademark suggests a possible name for a premium tier of the WWE Network
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Adam Cole is defending the NXT North American Title in Evolve
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New WWE UK contracts
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WWE For Your Consideration event
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More on whether the Punk trial date and Punk's UFC fight being so close was a coincidence
Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at WrestlingINC.com.
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Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss go in-depth, talking about the CM Punk and Colt Cabana vs. Dr. Chris Amann trial, notes from the first four days of the trial and the impact the podcast at the heart of the lawsuit had on the wrestling industry.
Chris and Brandon talk about additional topics on WRESTLENOMICS PREMIUM. Sign-up for $5/month at patreon.com/wrestlenomics. 1 hour, 32 minutes this week!
This week's Wrestlenomics Premium topics:
- Vince McMahon not present at Fox-WWE meeting and other details
- Smackdown will be live on Fox on Friday nights
- Linda McMahon interview in which she was questioned on campaign donations
- Huber Boy 2 documentary
- Wrestlenomics survey
Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at WrestlingINC.com.
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Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news:
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SmackDown deal ($205M/year)
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What would tiered WWE Network look like?
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WWE Top 50 Instagram posts
WRESTLENOMICS PREMIUM (sign-up for $5/month for weekly bonus audio at patreon.com/wrestlenomics) -- 2 hours, 33 minutes this week!
This week's topics:
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BTIG analysis of WWE stock
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Brandon estimates WWE revenue through 2025 w/ DTC vs. B2B breakdown
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Statements from new NJPW President Harold Meij
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Mookie’s Polls & FMW Analogy of the week
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MLW contracts
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Lawsuit updates: CM Punk-Chris Amann, Dean Ambrose
Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at WrestlingINC.com.
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Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news:
- WWE RAW will reportedly be renewed with USA Network at a rate of 3x
- Is SmackDown moving to another network?
- How will ever-growing TV rights fees affect WWE's business and relationship with fans and business partners?
- WWE stock price reaction to the news
WRESTLENOMICS PREMIUM (sign-up for $5/month for weekly bonus audio at patreon.com/wrestlenomics) -- 2 hours, 35 minutes this week!
- All-In Sells-Out
- WWE Co-President George Barrios at JPM organ conference
- WWE Co-President Michelle Wilson & Charlotte Flair at Needham conference
- Average attendances for top Japanese promotions at Korakuen Hall
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Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news:
- UFC signs deal with ESPN+, what this means for WWE's ongoing TV rights negotiations
- Total Divas renewed for 2 more seasons
- WWE files lawsuit against Transworld Television
- Who's behind Starrcast
- CM Punk doing meet & greet for Pro Wrestling Tees
WRESTLENOMICS PREMIUM (sign-up for $5/month for weekly bonus audio at patreon.com/wrestlenomics) -- 2 hours, 41 minutes this week!
- Mookie watches Eurovision
- WWE ticket analysis
- WWE talent development, nepotism
- CM Punk, Colt Cabana, Dr. Chris Amann lawsuit update
- Needham's latest analysis of WWE stock
- NJPW company profile
- Progress touring USA
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Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news:
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WWE Q1 2018 brief overview
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WWE business trends
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Revisiting NXT and the launch of the WWE Network
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WWE Co-President George Barrios' role in the company
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NJPW Dontaku event attendance
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Notes from NJPW Chairman Naoki Sugabayashi interview
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NJPW Cow Palace Tickets
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All-In Seating chart and ticket prices announced
WRESTLENOMICS PREMIUM (sign-up for $5/month for weekly bonus audio at patreon.com/wrestlenomics) -- 4 hours+ this week!
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WWE Q1 2018 report: financial documents, conference call Q&A session, Saudi Arabia
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Economics of running an indie wrestling show
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1974's The Wrestler: An insight into the mind of Verne Gagne
Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at WrestlingINC.com.
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Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news:
- WWE in Saudi Arabia: Greatest Royal Rumble thoughts, the Daivri brothers angle, Roman Reigns, GSA's apology for female wrestlers appearing in a clip, Sami Zayn's non-appearance, the Saudi government's PR campaign
- BTIG upgrades its WWE stock projection to $46 as the share price reaches $40 this past week.
- Medium's study of which pro wrestlers are the most recognizable
- A question on ramifications for independent wrestling if All-In doesn't succeed in its attendance goal
SUPER-SERVE EDITION (sign-up for $5/month for weekly bonus audio at patreon.com/wrestlenomics) -- 2 hours+ this week!
- Chris and Brandon thoroughly analyze the WWE Business Partner Summit 2018 in a depth you won't find anywhere else, featuring:
- "WWE 2.0" and plans for a future premium tier for the WWE Network
- WWE co-presidents Michelle Wilson and George Barrios present road map for 2018
- Stephanie McMahon explains how WWE was "reimagined" as "sports entertainment"
- Sales and International (John Brody)
- Digital and social media (Jayar Donlan)
- Triple H/Paul Levesque outlines a vision to put developmental facilities all over the world
Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at WrestlingINC.com.
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Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news:
- Update on Greatest Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia
- ESPN/Fox dual bid for UFC and implications for WWE
- JPMorgan's analysis of WWE business
- Needham's analysis of WWE business
- WWE Board of Directors election from annual shareholders meeting
SUPER-SERVE EDITION (sign-up for $5/month for weekly bonus audio at patreon.com/wrestlenomics) -- 2 hours+ this week!
- RAW/SmackDown year-over-year viewership comparisons, gender demographics
- Mookienomics on RAW ratings by person
- Mookienomics on YouTube views by person
- Mookie's legal gazette: Titus O'Neil, Brock Lesnar vs. Mark Hunt, Randy Orton's tattoos (yes, really), Michael Elgin
- Brandon's hierarchy of 3 types of pro wrestling promotions
- Bruno Sammartino
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Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news:
- Snow, a tangent on YouTube revenue, plugs
- WWE Greatest Royal Rumble
- Ronda Rousey announced for 4 dates on WWE Europe tour
- Brock Lesnar re-signs with WWE
- Detailed look at WWE Network subscriber announcement Q&A
- A look at full season of Mixed Match Challenge viewership
- NWL folds
SUPER-SERVE EDITION (sign-up for $5/month for weekly bonus audio at patreon.com/wrestlenomics) -- 2 hours+ this week!
- WWE Network survey for international subscriber
- Upcoming WWE annual shareholders meeting
- Top WWE merchandise sellers
- Mookie & Brandon's costs for their WrestleMania trip to New Orleans
- CIMA working with OWE in China, NWA in China
- AroLucha update
- Mookie's legal update
- Brandon's modern wrestling philosophy argument
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Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss their trip to New Orleans for WrestleMania. They go over their experiences at the Wrestlecon Supershow, Joey Janela's Spring Break, WWE Axxess, WrestleMania itself. Plus various tangents on AroLucha and modern indie wrestling!
Chris and Brandon also recorded a SUPER-SERVE EDITION, exclusively for Patreon subscribers, immediately after the announcement of WWE Network subscribers. Sign-up now for weekly bonus audio for $5/month at patreon.com/wrestlenomics.
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Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news:
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- Louisiana state athletic commission's list of banned moves may affect independent shows at WrestleMania weekend
- MLW TV deal with beIN Sports
- Mania weekend ticket sales update for WWE, ROH, WWN and Wrestlecon events
- WWE bootlegging lawsuit, event schedule
- WrestleMania coming to Minnesota?
- Impact viewership up
- Profile on WWE Co-President Michelle Wilson
SUPER-SERVE EDITION (sign up for $5/month at patreon.com/wrestlenomics) -- Will be recorded and released Sunday, April 1:
- CTE lawsuit dismissed
- WrestleMania WWE Network numbers
- UFC Fight Pass subscriber count
- PWG moves venues
- Andre the Giant documentary
- NJPW Strong Style Evolved
- WrestleMania III Silverdome attendance
- AroLucha update
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Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news:
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- Daniel Bryan medically cleared by WWE
- AroLucha funding, Harris brothers, Rey Mysterio involvement
PATREON (sign up for $5/month at patreon.com/wrestlenomics)
- WWE in Saudi Arabia
- Mixed Match Challenge
- Big Cass
- XFL competition
- SVP of WWE joins UFC
- Lucha Underground
- Five Star Wrestling (UK)
- New Streaming Services
- WCW Thunder
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Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news:
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WrestleMania 35 press conference announcing Mania coming to East Rutherford, NJ and other events at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY
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Fabulous Moolah Battle Royal name dropped
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Jon Bravo video
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Feedback on Saudi Arabia
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Feedback on NJPW being publicly-traded
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Jericho-Omega highest rated NJPW match ever on AXS
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Lucha FMV sends threatening letters
PATREON (sign up for $5/month at patreon.com/wrestlenomics)
- Update on WWN & Wrestlecon ticket sales
- Mookie’s Trademark Gazette
- Linda McMahon political donations
- WON awards
- RF Video streaming service
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Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news:
Non-Patreon
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Barrios talk at Deutsche Bank
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Greatest Royal Rumble
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WWE DEF 14 A document
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All In Announcement
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Fighting Game Champions & NJPW Wrestling event in FL
Patreon (sign up for $5/month at patreon.com/wrestlenomics)
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Bloodsport review
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Bloomberg Article: UFC rights
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Television Homes for USA/ESPN
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WCW Thunder on WWE Network
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Clustering Algorithm for US WWE cities
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This week's show opens up with Chris talking about the life and sudden passing of his brother-in-law, Justin.
Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news:
- Brock Lesnar doesn't show at WWE RAW
- Fox Sports executives front row at RAW
- WWE Co-President George Barrios talks TV rights and WWE Network at Morgan Stanley conference
- New details on NJPWWorld subscriber counts
- PWG moving venues after overselling tickets
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- Mania weekend ticket sales update: Progress, Spring Break, Evolve, Impact, Wrestlecon, Bloodsport, RevPro, The Crash, House of Hardcore, etc.
- CTE lawsuit update
- WWE PPV in Australia later this year
- RAW and SmackDown airing live in Hindi language
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David Bixenspan (@davidbix) fills in for Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) this week and joins Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) to talk this week's topics:
- Wrestling journalism: Does it really exist?
- Ronda Rousey's potential effect on WWE business
- NJPW's tour in Australia
- Ring of Honor sets attendance record with SCOH pre-sale
- UFC vs. WWE worldwide Google searches
- Examining NXT's profitability
- Impact's Ed Nordholm makes statement on alleged late pay
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Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) are joined by Will Cooling (@willcooling) of Fighting Spirit Magazine to talk all things WWE in the United Kingdom and other international business. How much has TV viewership of RAW and SmackDown declined recently? Will the company get another raise from their TV partners at Sky?
Plus Chris and Brandon discuss a new Bloomberg Business article on WWE and play Mainstream Wrestling Article Bingo.
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- WWE PPV schedule changes, all will be co-branded after WrestleMania
- More on the decline in venue merchandise sales in 2017
- Mookie's 2nd Rey Mysterio poll
- FloSports CEO leaving company
- Powerbomb.tv fires co-founder
- Michael Elgin files lawsuit against accuser
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Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news:
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Top WWE 2017 financial stories
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Mookie scores each segment of WWE's business
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Rey Mysterio vs. Jushin Thunder Liger announced for NJPW Long Beach show
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Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news:
- Ronda Rousey debuts at the Royal Rumble
- Rumble YouTube views
- WWE gender pay gap
- Morgan Stanley/Needham analyses of WWE
- ROH “HonorClub” OTT service, AJPW OTT service
- WrestleMania 35 in NY/NJ
- “Exceptional clearance” definition regarding sexual assault allegations against Vince McMahon in 2006
- NJPW Long Beach sell-out/highest non-WWE attendance in 2018
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- Impact Wrestling roster losses
- Mixed Match Challenge viewership
- Total Divas viewership
- Mookie attends SportsCon
- Hulkapedia
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Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news:
- Vince McMahon press conference call on relaunch of the XFL
- Enzo Amore fired following rape allegations
- RAW25 viewership
- Mixed Match Challenge viewership update
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- Stephanie McMahon public interviews
- Triple H NXT conference call
- YouTube monetization guidelines changes
- Wrestlers' political campaign contributions
- 205 Live house show attendance
- Progress and NJPW coming to Australia
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Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news:
- 00:02:44 WWE CFO George Barrios gives misinformation on talent contracts at Needham Conference
- 00:35:27 Mixed Match Challenge on Facebook
- 00:48:50 WWE 2017 attendance analysis
- 01:03:28 Lavie Margolin joins us to talk about his new book, "TrumpMania", on Donald Trump's relationship with the McMahon family
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- Ring of Honor business talk with Lavie Margolin
- WWE Google Shopping search data
- Analysis on the most viewed videos on WWE's YouTube channel in 2017
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Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news:
- 00:06:28 Could RAW and SmackDown rights move to FOX?
- 00:49:40 WWE stock valuation
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01:44:42 Wrestle Kingdom 12 follow-up, piracy, NJPWWorld subscribers
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02:36:42 Gabe Sapolsky signs as consultant for WWE, All In, Daniel Bryan's contract status, Ludvig Borga, charities represented in Mixed Match Challenge.
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Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news:
00:00:00 Wrestle Kingdom 12 thoughts, attendance, NJPWWorld subscribers
01:07:50 The intersection of aesthetics and economics in wrestling
01:14:28 205 Live house show canceled
01:19:46 WWE succession plans, upcoming George Barrios talk
01:41:21 Wells Fargo sets $43 stock target for WWE
01:50:19 Observer awards, Sheety awards
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Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news:
- 00:00:00 PowerPivot, Myers-Briggs
- 00:11:45 WWE's Iron Man, injuries; NJPW WK12 attendance update
- 01:03:28 Mookie crashes his car, Brandon runs over a porcupine
- 01:12:45 WWF 1984-1990 gross income; WWE Live Events business; Biggest stories of the year; Year-end awards
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Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news:
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00:00:00 Vince McMahon sells 4% of WWE shares for investments in football; XFL trademarks
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00:54:45 Former WWE BOD Bob Bowman left MLBAM over alleged misconduct
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01:05:36 Ring of Honor attendance records (Lavie Margolin article)
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01:22:38 Club WWN subscription service introduced, Update on exhibits in WWN/FloSports lawsuit
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01:36:01 Matt Hardy vs. Bray Wyatt added to 205 Live house shows
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01:42:23 Happy Rusev Day shirts sell out of stock on WWEShop
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01:46:39 Women’s Royal Rumble
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01:54:06 Predictions for 2018
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Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news:
-Vince McMahon forming Alpha Entertainment (UR Football League) -Buff Bagwell/Raven lawsuit update -WWE Mixed Match Challenge debuting live on Facebook, January 16 -How would the end of net neutrality affect pro wrestling? -Disney purchases 21st Century Fox -NXT viewership on USA Network -Mark Cuban on NJPW on AXS -The biggest Wrestlenomics stories 2017 -JPMorgan WWE stock analysis
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Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news:
-WWE in New Delhi, HHH beats Jinder Mahal -WWE in Abu Dhabi -Buff Bagwell & Raven (Scott Levy) WWE Network royalties lawsuit dropped -205 Live house shows announced -NXT airing on USA Network as part of WWE week -WWE stadium PPV in Australia? -Review of WWE CFO George Barrios' talk at the UBS media conference
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Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@BrandonThurston) discuss the week's topics in wrestling business news:
-WWN's iPPV buys from 2015 and 2016 -FloSlam officially done -Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame results -NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 12 attendance update -Broken/Woken Matt Hardy IP coming to WWE -WWE surveys fans on celebrities -John Cena sued by Ford Motors for selling car -Cody Rhodes & Young Bucks search for 10,000-seat venue -WWE Studios changes vision
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Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) talk WWE TV rights negotiations and how UFC’s current negotiations have an effect, WWE cutting from 16 to 14 PPVs in 2018, NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 12 news. Plus an update on WWE’s ongoing legal proceedings and a look into how often wrestlers who are released from the company comeback.
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Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@BrandonThurston) discuss recent events in wrestling news, including: WWE in India, NXT vs. ROH in San Antonio, James Ellsworth, NJPW's revenue for the year, Wrestle Kingdom 12 possibly coming to PPV, Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens sent home from European tour, Zayn vs. Roman Reigns as an attendance draw, WWE legal update, the NWA title and more!
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Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@BrandonThurston) discuss who they voted for in this year Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame balloting. Includes discussion on candidates like AJ Styles, CM Punk, Junkyard Dog, Edge, Randy Orton, Jun Akiyama, CIMA, Hayabusa, Sgt. Slaughter, Cien Caras, Blue Panther, Villano III, Los Misioneros de la Muerte, Jimmy Hart, Gary Hart and more!
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00:00:00 Banter: Amazon Alexa, curling 00:09:54 New Japan: Jericho vs. Omega, Switchblade, US date announced 00:48:20 AJPW/NJPW/DDT attendance 00:57:05 WWE releases Emma, Summer Rae, Darren Young, Leo Gao and Sawyer Fulton 01:26:04 Audio from our YouTube show: WWE popularity, Google Trends, average attendance, How WWE can prevent another stock price crash
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Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@BrandonThurston) review and analyze the latest WWE quarterly financial report.
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Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@BrandonThurston) talk all these topics:
00:05:08 WWE wellness policy, Triple H’s nutritionist 00:48:43 Neville, Nia Jax, Jimmy Jacobs 01:12:45 Illnesses take Roman Reigns, Bray Wyatt off TLC, Kurt Angle and AJ Styles on 01:36:35 Intelligence test answer: Mookie reveals how many performers worked for WWF in 1998 01:48:52 Powerbomb.tv and Smart Mark Video partner up; FloSlam update 01:56:25 New Japan news: Power Stuggle advance sell out, “big annoucement” coming 2:00:35 New WWE TV show pitches: reality shows, WWE UK. Status of Progress and ICW. 2:16:01 New BJW OTT service, ROH hinting at OTT service 02:20:16 Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame voting records 02:32:35 WWE business thoughts ahead of this Thursday's quarterly report
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Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@BrandonThurston) talk all these topics:
00:00:00 Neville walks out, Jimmy Jacobs fired, Young Bucks 00:38:24 Global Wrestling Network launch 00:53:04 The uncertain future of Lucha Underground 01:10:50 Wrestle Kingdom ticket sales, Kidani moves to BOD 01:15:42 LeakyGabe 01:24:42 Bluray version of WWE home video releases canceled 01:36:54 Tian Bing WWE China research, upcoming international tour 01:48:26 - 02:53:51 MLW follow up, Pro Wrestling HOF under investigation, Conor McGregor, Lesnar vs. Jinder, WWE legal update, FITE TV app, Stephanie McMahon, feedback from our episode with Dave Lagana, Sam Greco, What’s a statistically significant difference?, the trials and tribulations of being a wrestlemetrician
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David Lagana (@Lagana) joins Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@BrandonThurston) for a discussion about the relaunch of the National Wrestling Alliance and how media is used in the modern wrestling industry.
Lagana is a business partner to Billy Corgan who recently purchased the NWA, effective October 1. Lagana worked previously as a writer and producer for WWE (2002-2008), Ring of Honor (2009-2011) and TNA (2011-2016).
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Co-hosts Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@BrandonThurston) discuss all of these topics in pro wrestling business as only they can!
00:03:25 WWE sends Young Bucks cease and desist 00:35:10 Is WWE attendance really down? 01:03:50 Were big matches at No Mercy an attempt to pop Network subs? 01:21:08 PWG ticket prices 01:29:21 Legal update: WWE again resisting subpoena, Bagwell/Raven royalties, Titus O’Neil 01:59:46 WWN email leak, WWE’s investment in FloSports 02:28:30 MLW live event Become a Patreon supporter and see the show notes with exclusive detail, article links, commentary from the hosts and much more! Go to patreon.com/wrestlenomics.
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00:02:35 WWN/FloSlam lawsuit 01:18:32 WWE Network survey 02:47:40 Jinder Mahal promo
Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@BrandonThurston) lead off looking at the WWN/FloSlam dramamania. It’s a perfect storm of Wrestlenomics interests: lawsuits, OTT services, indie wrestling, new revenue models!
The WWE Network put out a survey testing out various new features that might be included in a future premium tier of the service. Chris and Brandon detail and speculate on every aspect the survey tests.
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Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@BrandonThurston) consider how true the in-character comments of Roman Reigns and Vince McMahon were on this past week’s RAW and SmackDown, respectively.
Is Reigns really selling tickets better than John Cena? Are ticket sales “great” as Reigns said? Is revenue “sky high”? Could WWE make it as a business without Cena?
Has Vince McMahon really never lost a lawsuit? Is he really a billionaire? Would Kevin Owens go bankrupt trying to sue WWE?
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Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@BrandonThurston) discuss the drama surrounding Jeff Jarrett’s departure from GFW and potential consequences. Mookie gives an honest review of Chris Jericho’s new book, providing the blurb, “Insatiably disgusting!” How did AAA’s TripleMania do on Twitch? Kavita Devi gained mainstream media attention in India for her match at the Mae Young Classic.
Ring of Honor COO Joe Koff is making the interview rounds, and Chris and Brandon discuss some of his comments and ROH’s relationship with NJPW. Baron Corbin’s reported argument with WWE medical director Dr. Joseph Maroon. The business of Mayweather-McGregor. Lucha Underground contracts. And more!
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Chris Harrington and Brandon Howard talk all about New Japan business as well as other Japanese promotions with NJPW expert and reddit.com/r/NJPW moderator @EvanDeadlySinsW!
We look at everything from Tanahashi's importance on 2017's G1 to whether the company is capping out, fundamentals of US expansion, Young Lions, how other Japanese companies are performing, revenue estimates and wrestler salaries and lots more.
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Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@BrandonThurston) discuss the week in pro wrestling business! WWE put out a new survey. GFW says they're starting an OTT service. A quick look at freshly-collected Google Trends on he entire WWE main roster.
Chris and Brandon find some interesting results in a recent census of Wreddit. They weigh-in with their PPV buy predictions for the Mayweather-McGregor fight. WWE lawyer C. Scott Amann is revealed to be of no relation to WWE doctor Chris Amann. Japanese ELO ratings for 1999-2017. A lawsuit over Ring of Honor title belts. Plus the latest on the Buff Bagwell/Raven royalty lawsuit.
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Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) breaks down new details about the lawsuit between CM Punk and Dr. Chris Amann. Brandon Howard (@BrandonThurston) talks NJPW G1 Climax attendance and gates. WWE announced it's returning to Brooklyn again next year for Summerslam. Decoding Triple H's NXT conference calls. Has WWE's talent philosophy changed in the last few years? What's the final word on NJPW G1 Climax attendance? More turnover at FloSlam. The latest on Shane McMahon's media company. And more!
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The WWE Network is finally coming to China! Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@BrandonThurston) talk what this means for WWE's business. Later they decode a recent Observer report about WrestleMania attendance. The wrestlemetricians try to explain the reasons behind GFW's sparsely-attended recent live events and contrast the large expected crowd from Progress Wrestling. Which promotion has had the most turnover in the last seven years? What was more popular in the late 1990s: wrestling or comic books? Ronda Rousey might be coming to WWE; has Inokism come to America? And more!
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Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) talk whether John Cena vs. Shinsuke Nakamura should've been on a PPV. Would Brock Lesnar leaving WWE hurt the Network? Could UFC and WWE ever end up being owned by the same parent company? How's G1 Climax attendance doing versus prior years?
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Hosts Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss WWE's Q2 earnings report. Could RAW and SmackDown really go to Facebook? Chris and Brandon have a magic spreadsheet that reveals true WrestleMania attendances. What does it mean for Roman Reigns to be top YouTube performer? Plus, rumors of Brock Lesnar's return to MMA and the megaslam dunk era!
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Hosts Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) talk the upcoming WWE Q2 earnings release, New Japan's debut in the U.S. market and future plans, the possibility of Sinclair Broadcasting selling Ring of Honor, WWE's data breach, the rebranding of Impact to GFW and more!
Plus, they discuss historical revenue and payroll figures for WWF and WCW which Chris recently discovered via government documents.
Please consider contributing to the Professional Wrestling Legal Research & Preservation Group so similar discoveries can be made. Contributors will be granted access to a Google Drive where the documents are kept. Find out how to help by DMing @mookieghana on Twitter or emailing chris.harrington AT gmail.com.
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Hosts Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@BrandonThurston) file Cody's taxes, talk philosophy degrees and failed statistics exams. They imagine how a theoretical wrestlers' union could come to exist. They discuss whether the fallout from the Benoit family deaths hurt WWE's business, as well as Brandon and Chris's own reactions to the tragedy. Plus: parking lot steroids, whether Daniel Bryan will return to the ring, Mauro Ranallo's return to WWE, World Class trademarks, Ring of Honor attendance, how Nielsen records live OTT viewing and more!
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Hosts Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@BrandonThurston) discuss why pro wrestling's TV audience is aging so quickly, WWE demographics, high YouTube views for the Brock Lesnar-Samoa Joe angle, Kenny Omega vs. Mil Mascaras, the occasional futility of Wrestlenomics, whether Cody vs. Kazuchika Okada will end in a double countout, the WWE Network class-action lawsuit, a special guest appearance from the little man who lives in Brandon's refrigerator, New Japan, Ring of Honor, Ninja Turtles and more!
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Hosts Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) & Brandon Howard (@BrandonThurston) are back to talk George Barrios comments on studying their fanbase, data analytics, consumer consumption and the commodification of PPVs, wholesale partners, India, India, more India, India, unannounced/announced ICW & Progress deals, FloSports new model, smell-o-nomics, WWE wrestler contracts from 1985 to 2013, eyeball delivery services, Khali's social media metrics. We talk a lot about India. And the WWE Network. And the wonkiest explanation of wrestling channel tier economics that you're going to hear anywhere.
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Hosts Brandon Howard (@BrandonThurston) & Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) are back for 90 minutes to talk:
-George Barrios at the Needham Emerging Technology Conference: Evolution of WWE, WWE Network Library & Rights, India, Core of the Core, Corporate's take on the Wellness policy, Netflix comparisons, George's scorecard of biggest WWE stars by age (Transcript) - New Japan's Financials (Brandon's Fightful article), New Japan World, Japanese Attendance, and the upcoming US tour (with Press Conference) - Smackdown Advertising - Sinclair buying Tribune, WGN America coverage, possible ROH OTT service and Ring of Honor's brand identity crisis - ADR on WWE
Listen for rants about crediting sources, "porn numbers" in wrestling, salary databases. monetary policy (inflation and demonetization), Primal Warpath, Wrestlenomics T-Shirts and $1 million for CM Punk. Stay for the artisanal wrestling stats.
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Co-hosts Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@BrandonThurston) break down: WWE Q1 Conference Call including churn, customized offers, renewal talks, women as gatekeepers, performance center costs, network tiers & milestones, weekly UK show, e-sports, localization and Barrios talks "ethnocentrism" Hulu's new $40 TV Service ESPN cutting staff Female Raw Demographics & ratings Vince McMahon script & legality of staged readings Corgan buys NWA WWE Dubai Tryouts 90 minutes of the wrestling business analysis you expect and the Bob Ross/Chess coverage that you don't. #thankyouwarpath
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New episode of the revamped Wrestlenomics Radio with co-hosts Chris "@mookieghana" Harrington and Brandon "@BrandonThurston" Howard.
Topics: WWE Business Partner Summit 2017 Wrestling goes behind the YouTube Restricted Content Wall WWE 2017 Schedule revealed in Lawsuit Child / Adult / Aging Metrics Eric Bischoff’s IRW LU on Netflix Sinclair acquiring Tribune?
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Host Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Fightful.com's Brandon Howard (talk about WWE 2016 results, why Halle Berry belongs in the WWE HOF, logistics costs, who moves the most merchandise, Smackdown's surprising house show trends for January, Linda McMahon's confirmation hearing, 205 Live touring, logistics & efficiencies, FloSlam vs WWE Network, lawsuits, developmental records, Mexico being neglected, WrestleMania subscriber predictions and lots more.
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Wrestlenomics Radio host Chris Harrington (@mookieghana_ is joined by fellow pro-wrestling journalists Keith Harris (cagesideseats.com) and Brandon Howard (fightful.com) to talk the WWE Q3 results. We look at 2017 ambition, the latest WWE Network subscriber number, what could drive/diminish WWE's future prospects and lots about the new FloSlam streaming service. We review investor & analysts questions for WWE including whether they would ever sell the company and future television rights deals. Lastly, Chris covers the latest WWE legal developments with the CTE lawsuit and the WWE Network royalties case.
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Host Christopher Harrington (@mookieghana) comes out of the wilderness and into your podcasting device with an unexpected episode talking about impact of the UFC Sale on WWE Valuations, the impact of Great Britain's decision to leave the European Union on WWE business and the loss of Gerrit Meier, formerly the president of WWE International.
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The best in the business, Chris "mookieghana" Harrington returns with his quarterly episode of Wrestlenomics Radio!
Topics covered in this episode are WWE Q1'16 Results, Changes to WWE Key Performance Indicators, WWE's choice for key International Markets (especially with Emerging Markets), worked WrestleMania attendance numbers and more!
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Voices of Wrestling writers Chris "Mookie" Harrington (@mookieghana) and guest Brandon Howard (@adecorativedrop) cover WWE 2015 results, predictions for WWE Network subscribership levels and what opportunities remain for WWE growth in 2016. Includes a run-in from Cagesideseats writer Keith Harris (@glasgowkjh). Two hours of
wrestlenomics radio analysis and insights.
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Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) breaks down the latest WWE financial news as the company reports on Q4 earnings. The episode covers why the WWE stock took a tumble, what drove an incredible quarter for net revenue growth, WWE Network subscriber statistics, the ever-fascinating Q&A portion of the conference call (including several long answers from Vince and several non-answers from Barrios) and how WWE business compares in the WWE Network phase versus the traditional pay-per-view model era.
•For supplement to the podcast, please check out my primer on what I expected (and what questions I wish were being asked): http://seekingalpha.com/article/3885096-predictions-wwe-q4-revenue and my write-up of the results and the call: http://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/key-takeaways-wwes-2015-q4-full-15-financial-results-207441
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