Wrestlenomics
379 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsWrestlenomics 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.
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Episodes
Live Experience in Glasgow with Lucas Charpiot | POST x Wrestlenomics
June 19, 2024 20:52 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBJohn 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 ba...
Latest on Grant ruling, AEW attendance, Clash at the Castle | POST x Wrestlenomics
June 12, 2024 20:33 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBJohn 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. P...
Janel Grant Lawsuit put on 6-Month Hold | POST x Wrestlenomics
June 05, 2024 20:58 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBJohn 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 f...
Grant v. WWE et al put on 6-month hold | Wrestlenomics Radio
June 02, 2024 16:27 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBOn the first Sunday of each month, Wrestlenomics Radio is free for everyone. Wrestlenomics Radio is available every week exclusively for subscribers at patreon.com/wrestlenomics. ====== The latest in the business of pro wrestling with Brandon Thurston. VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/M3H_9Z1hexI Topics: - State of the wrestling business: TV ratings, live events - Grant v. WWE et al put on 6-month hold - Wrestlemania 40 gate records - Merchandise rankings through May 2024 - P...
AEW’s Ongoing Media Rights Negotiations | POST x Wrestlenomics
May 29, 2024 20:45 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBJohn 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 viewer...
WWE looks to expand Saudi Arabia relationship | POST x Wrestlenomics
May 22, 2024 21:17 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBJohn 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, Ma...
Breaking Down WWE Legal Challenges, WWE vs. Texas | POST x Wrestlenomics
May 15, 2024 21:26 - 1 hour - 78.7 MBJohn 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 w...
TKO Earnings Report Q1 2024 | POST x Wrestlenomics
May 09, 2024 21:10 - 1 hour - 77 MBJohn 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 L...
Wrestlemania coming to Las Vegas | Wrestlenomics Radio
May 05, 2024 16:31 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBOn the first Sunday of each month, Wrestlenomics Radio is free for everyone. Wrestlenomics Radio is available every week exclusively for subscribers at patreon.com/wrestlenomics. The latest news in pro wrestling business, with Brandon Thurston: - Wrestlemania 41 will be in Las Vegas - John Laurinaitis flips again in Grant lawsuit - WWE COO Brad Blum resigns - WWE Backlash business in France - Paul Levesque takes shot at PWInsider and Fightful credibility - Nick Khan will be with WWE a...
WWE Backlash in Lyon, France | POST x Wrestlenomics
May 01, 2024 20:47 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBJohn 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 disc...
Vince McMahon Responds to Grant Lawsuit | POST x Wrestlenomics
April 24, 2024 21:07 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBJohn 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: - ...
Rossy Ogawa Launches Marigold | POST x Wrestlenomics
April 17, 2024 21:24 - 1 hour - 73.7 MBJohn 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’s Karen 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 fol...
Paul Levesque Era | POST x Wrestlenomics
April 10, 2024 20:45 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBJohn 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. VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7M9z0DYgs...
Wrestlenomics Radio: A new era at Wrestlemania 40
April 08, 2024 22:30 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBOn the first Sunday of each month, Wrestlenomics Radio is free for everyone. Wrestlenomics Radio is available every week exclusively for subscribers at patreon.com/wrestlenomics. ====== 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 Mo...
Janel Grant's attorney Ann Callis on lawsuit against WWE, Vince McMahon | POST x Wrestlenomics
April 03, 2024 21:03 - 1 hour - 79 MBJohn 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 RELATED: Tickets: ACTION Wrestling DEAN~!! Stream DEAN~!! on IWTV Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” Ben Trame...
WWE’s Consensual Relationship Policy Examined | POST x Wrestlenomics
March 27, 2024 20:54 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBJohn 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...
Legal Analysis of Suit Against Vince McMahon, WWE | POST x Wrestlenomics
March 20, 2024 21:01 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBJohn 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...
“WWE Corporate Officers” in Grant Lawsuit Revealed | POST x Wrestlenomics
March 13, 2024 20:45 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBJohn 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. WARNING: THIS PROGRAM MAY CONTAIN DETA...
Investigation of Ashley Massaro’s 2006 assault allegations | POST x Wrestlenomics
March 06, 2024 21:37 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBJohn 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. WARNING: THIS PROGRAM MAY CONTAIN DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT. VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/aazeAIcbDOg READ/WATCH: - Ashley Massaro NCIS file confirm...
AEW Revolution, WWE v. Ken Paxton | Wrestlenomics Radio (3/4/2024)
March 04, 2024 23:57 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBBrandon Thurston on the latest news in wrestling business: AEW Revolution business, press conference TKO earnings discloses additional Vince McMahon payments WWE v. Ken Paxton ====== VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/IRmdog8hArI ====== ✍️ http://patreon.com/wrestlenomics 🎙 http://wrestlenomics.com/podcast ▶️ http://youtube.com/c/wrestlenomics 📷 http://instagram.com/wrestlenomics 🤳 http://tiktok.com/@wrestlenomics 🌐 http://wrestlenomics.com Music: “Sports FM” by Shane Iver...
TKO Earnings & John Arezzi of Pro Wrestling Spotlight | POST x Wrestlenomics
February 28, 2024 22:04 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBJohn 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 Arezzi from the Pro Wrestling Spotlight show to reflect on his coverage of the WWF scandals from the early ‘90s, meeting Mel Phi...
Nick Kiniski Speaks Out on Proposition by WWF Official | POST x Wrestlenomics
February 26, 2024 19:51 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBJohn 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. VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/_6OlPLIw978 READ...
Further allegations about WWE culture | POST x Wrestlenomics
February 21, 2024 22:30 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBJohn 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. VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/HuAqhjVoVhQ WARNING: This show contains descriptions ...
WWE Investigations with Tim Marchman | POST x Wrestlenomics
February 14, 2024 22:18 - 1 hour - 80.4 MBJohn 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....
Titan Gate to TKO with guest David Bixenspan | POST x Wrestlenomics
February 07, 2024 22:09 - 1 hour - 91.9 MBJohn 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 Add...
Wrestlenomics Radio: Vince McMahon Under Federal Investigation
February 04, 2024 17:23 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBOn the first Sunday of each month, Wrestlenomics Radio is free for everyone. Wrestlenomics Radio is available every week exclusively for subscribers at patreon.com/wrestlenomics. ====== The latest news on the lawsuit and federal investigation into allegations against Vince McMahon of sexual assault and sex trafficking. *Please note this program may contain descriptions of sexual assault* ====== 📺 VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/CnlbkH2oM9E ====== ✍️ http://patreon.com/wrestle...
Legal Implications of Vince McMahon Lawsuit | POST x Wrestlenomics
January 31, 2024 21:38 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBJohn 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 WARNING: This show contains extremely graphic descriptions of sexual assault, trafficking, and trauma, and we encourage you to listen with caution. ...
BREAKING NEWS: Vince McMahon Accused of Sex Trafficking | POST x Wrestlenomics
January 26, 2024 19:48 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBJohn 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. WARNING: This show contains extremely graphic descriptions of sexual assault, trafficking, and trauma, and we encourage you to list...
Dave Meltzer on WWE-Netflix, Kazuchika Okada | POST x Wrestlenomics
January 24, 2024 21:57 - 56 minutes - 52 MBJohn 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. Plus, your Super Chats! VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/jEFY5LAUb08 Music courtesy: “Pani...
BREAKING NEWS: WWE Raw to Netflix in 2025 | POST x Wrestlenomics
January 23, 2024 20:00 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBJohn 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. VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/-QfM0pf9Y7I Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” Ben Tramer POST Wrestling Subscribe: https://postwres...
Vince McMahon Netflix Series, Peacock growth | POST x Wrestlenomics
January 17, 2024 22:20 - 1 hour - 76 MBJohn 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. VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8mpImdoYaA Music courte...
WWE Raw Predictions, Pat McAfee-ESPN | POST x Wrestlenomics
January 10, 2024 22:05 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBJohn 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. Plus, your Super Chats! VIDEO VERSION: https://y...
Wrestlenomics Radio: Year-end business trends for WWE, AEW, NJPW 2023 | 1/7/2024
January 07, 2024 17:59 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBWrestlenomics Radio is free for everyone on the first Sunday of the month. Every other week it's available for subscribers only at https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics Brandon Thurston discusses the latest news in pro wrestling business news, including: Wrestle Kingdom attendance Annual attendance trends for WWE, AEW, and NJPW The Rock pops a huge quarter-hour for Raw NXT and Dynamite median age overlap TKO consolidates WWE and UFC partnership teams VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/liv...
Fallout of Worlds End Presser, State of NJPW | POST x Wrestlenomics
January 03, 2024 22:05 - 1 hour - 70.9 MBJohn 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. VIDEO VERSION: https://yo...
2023 Year in Wrestling Business
December 27, 2023 20:10 - 1 hour - 75.8 MBPollock & Thurston will return with a new episode next week 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. YOUTUBE VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/RvLRkyaVCZc ====== Related Pollock & Thurston episodes: https://youtube.com/live/A8nacmOqYSw https://youtube.com/...
The Story of the Von Erich Family | POST x Wrestlenomics
December 20, 2023 22:04 - 1 hour - 63 MBJohn Pollock and Brandon Thurston are joined by journalist Irv Muchnick to 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 Additional Reading: - ‘The Iron Claw’ Manages to Land With a Twisted, but Heartfelt, Authenticity. The Key Was Not Sugar-Coating the Fritz Von ...
The Early Returns on CM Punk | POST x Wrestlenomics
December 13, 2023 21:48 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBJohn Pollock and Brandon Thurston are joined by Jason Cruz of 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. VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/kUq-1sdhiGA Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” Ben Tramer POST Wrestling Subscribe: https://postwres...
WWE House Shows To Be Cut? | POST x Wrestlenomics
December 06, 2023 22:12 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBJohn Pollock and Brandon Thurston are joined by Dr. Kris Ealy to 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. Plus, all the latest news. VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/XhX6PK17OVg Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” Ben Tramer POST Wrestling Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribe P...
Wrestlenomics Radio (12/3/2023): Who will buy WWE Raw rights?
December 03, 2023 18:30 - 1 hour - 78.5 MBWrestlenomics Radio is free once a month and exclusively for subscribers every week at https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics ==== 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 Vin...
CM Punk Returns to WWE | POST x Wrestlenomics
November 29, 2023 22:17 - 1 hour - 73.3 MBJohn 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. VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/drKyfFuxbhg Music courtesy: “Panic ...
Thanksgiving in Chicago with Nick Hausman | POST x Wrestlenomics
November 22, 2023 22:05 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBJohn 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. VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/VH0wDMAMAuc Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” Ben Tramer POST Wrestling Subscribe: https://postwres...
The State of AEW with Rich Fann | POST x Wrestlenomics
November 15, 2023 22:05 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBJohn 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 Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” Ben Tramer POST Wrestling Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribe Pa...
TKO Q3 2023 Earnings Report & Analysis, NXT moving to CW | POST x Wrestlenomics
November 08, 2023 21:40 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBJohn 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 A...
Wrestlenomics Radio: Brandon Thurston has an unimportant announcement
November 05, 2023 18:55 - 1 hour - 106 MBOn the first Sunday of each month, Wrestlenomics Radio is free for everyone. Wrestlenomics Radio is available every week exclusively for subscribers at https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics. Brandon Thurston and Jesse Collings discuss the latest news in wrestling business: - Tony Khan overhyping announcements reaches new heights - Business metrics as October ends - Fox CEO on why Smackdown wasn't renewed - TKO earnings call preview - Estimated eCommerce merchandise rankings for WWE and AEW...
Saudi Arabia’s Rise in Combat Sports | POST x Wrestlenomics
November 01, 2023 21:15 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBJohn 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 Ome...
WON Hall of Fame Preview with Alan4L | Pollock & Thurston
October 25, 2023 21:45 - 1 hour - 98.9 MBJohn 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 POST Wrestling Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribe P...
Panini Lawsuit with attorney Paul Lesko | Pollock & Thurston
October 18, 2023 20:58 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBJohn 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 POST Wrestling Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribe Patreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.com Forum: https://forum.po...
Super Tuesday Ratings Reaction | Pollock & Thurston
October 11, 2023 21:55 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBJohn 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 POST Wrestling Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribe Patreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.com Forum: https://forum.postwrestling.com Discord: https://d...
Brandon Ross of LightShed Returns | Pollock & Thurston
October 04, 2023 21:02 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBJohn Pollock and Brandon Thurston are joined by Brandon Ross of LightShed Partners to 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 POST Wrestling Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribe Patreon: http://postwrestlingcafe....
WWE and AEW Q3 2023 business trends | Wrestlenomics Radio
October 01, 2023 17:30 - 1 hour - 91.4 MBOn the first Sunday of each month, Wrestlenomics Radio is free for everyone. Wrestlenomics Radio is available every week exclusively for subscribers at patreon.com/wrestlenomics. ====== 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 L...