Wrestlenomics
380 episodes - English - Latest episode: 15 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
Estimate the Thunderdome
August 29, 2020 06:42 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBTV 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 p...
No off-color comments
August 22, 2020 13:49 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBThe 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. Signup now for the Wrestlenomics Patreon today. You won't b...
Passive engagement
August 15, 2020 07:07 - 1 hour - 64.4 MB"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. Visit wrestlenomics.com Follow Brandon Thurston at twitt...
The Best of WWE Excuses
August 08, 2020 13:00 - 39 minutes - 35.7 MBAfter 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 l...
WWE Q2 2020 Earnings Report: Compelling Content
July 31, 2020 05:16 - 50 minutes - 46 MBAvid 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 pro...
Why Comcast should buy WWE
July 25, 2020 06:49 - 1 hour - 78.7 MBHow 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 ...
The life and times of the key demo
July 18, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBWhat 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. For articles...
WWE has a new Chief Financial Officer
July 11, 2020 10:08 - 57 minutes - 53 MBThe 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 un...
The scales of Moxley and Cena
July 04, 2020 06:48 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBWhat 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. More for written articles and resources go to wrestlenomics.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle....
Wrestling before and after COVID: Speaking Out movement, COVID19 testing
June 28, 2020 04:55 - 39 minutes - 36 MBWe 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. Visit wrestlenomics.com for Brandon Thurston's latest written work and access to a great collection of data and resources related to the wrestling business. Support thi...
Class-action lawsuit against WWE over MENA TV rights
June 20, 2020 07:25 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBWe 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 lat...
The importance of new stars
June 13, 2020 05:29 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBWrestling 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:...
A letter to white innocence
June 07, 2020 06:56 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBAs 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 Dy...
Rumors of PPV's Death Were Greatly Exaggerated
May 31, 2020 03:52 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBComing 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! Follow on Twitter: http://twitter.com/wrestlenomics http://twitter.com/BrandonThurston http://wrestlenomics.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wr...
COVID-19 Data in Florida and Japan
May 23, 2020 14:36 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBHow 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. For more information visit http://www.wrestlenomics.com Support this podcast at — htt...
Wrestlenomics Radio: How WWE Network has made business harder for others
May 16, 2020 04:02 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBThe 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. Visit us at wrestlenomics.com Support this p...
How WWE Network has made business harder for others
May 16, 2020 04:02 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBThe 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. Visit us at wrestlenomics.com Support this p...
Coronavirus is a breakpoint for wrestling fandom
May 09, 2020 14:12 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBIt 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? Read Brandon's written analysis at wrestlenomics.com Support this podcast at — https://redci...
Will Wrestling Viewership Bounce Back?
May 02, 2020 13:17 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBBrandon 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. Follow Wrestlenomics at http://twitter.com/wrestlenomics Visit http://wrestlenomics.com for written analysis of wrestling business. Support this podcast at — htt...
WWE Q1 2020 Earnings Report
April 25, 2020 14:14 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBWrestling business analyst Brandon Thurston breaks down the WWE Q1 2020 earnings call in a level of granularity as only he can. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Wrestlenomics Radio: WWE releases & XFL shutdown timeline
April 18, 2020 04:41 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBBrandon 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 mill...
Wrestlenomics Radio: The end of XFL 2.0, Wrestlemania Reception
April 11, 2020 07:04 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBVince 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? Follow Wrestlenomics at twitter.com/wrestlenomics Visit the website at wrestlenomics.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.c...
Wrestlenomics 101: COVID19 can't stop WWE profitability, Cena on star development
April 04, 2020 07:18 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBBrandon 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 q...
Wrestlenomics Radio: 100th Episode, Investors' Understanding of WWE
March 28, 2020 06:15 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBAs 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? Visit the newly revamped wrestlenomics.com for data sources and blog posts. Follow Wrestlenom...
Wrestlenomics Radio: Highest Attendances and Live Gates in Wrestling History
March 21, 2020 04:41 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MB*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...
Wrestlenomics Radio: How much will COVID-19 cost WWE?
March 14, 2020 23:31 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBVideo version of this podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKoHkcaSpNc 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. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircl...
How and Why WWE's Popularity Declined
March 10, 2020 13:25 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBVideo 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. Follow Wrestl...
Wrestlenomics Radio: Streaming possibilities for WWE PPVs
February 09, 2020 02:27 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBWith 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? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlen...
WWE Q4 2019 report: PPVs moving to major streaming service?
February 07, 2020 01:01 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBWWE 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. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenom...
George Barrios and Michelle Wilson out as WWE Co-Presidents
January 31, 2020 03:57 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBGeorge 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 t...
Wrestlenomics Radio: WWE Q3 2019 Earnings Report
November 01, 2019 20:15 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBBrandon 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. Website: wrestlenomics.com Twitter: twitter.com/wrestlenomics I...
Wrestlenomics Radio: NXT debuts on USA Network, Anthem acquires AXS TV
September 20, 2019 16:16 - 1 hour - 75 MBBrandon 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...
91: Wrestlenomics Radio: NXT moves to USA Network, going head-to-head with AEW on cable
August 21, 2019 04:44 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBBrandon 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-pe...
90: Wrestlenomics Radio: WWE Q2 2019 earnings report
July 27, 2019 12:14 - 2 hours - 116 MBBrandon 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-...
89: Wrestlenomics Radio: What's the big deal about WWE in Saudi Arabia?
June 02, 2019 21:44 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBAhead 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 ...
88: Wrestlenomics Radio: WWE Q1 2019 Earnings Analysis, Vince blames talent absences for declines
April 28, 2019 19:03 - 1 hour - 102 MBVIDEO 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 ------------------ 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 ...
87: Wrestlenomics Radio: WWE's independent contractor problem
April 05, 2019 23:08 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBWebsite: 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 * * * **References:** Full John Oliver WWE segment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8UQ4O7UiDs WWE investor deck showing adjusted OIBDA estimate for 2...
86: Wrestlenomics Radio: WWE moving headquarters
March 24, 2019 18:36 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBWebsite: 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 **References:** WWE press release https://corporate.wwe.com/investors/news/press-releases/2019/03-20-2019-210006370 WWE HQ Q&A document https://corporate.ww...
85: Wrestlenomics Radio: Wrestlemania attendance, Barrios on popularity, viewership demographics
March 17, 2019 05:07 - 54 minutes - 50 MB**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 **Links:** Website: [wrestlenomics.com](http://wrestlenomics.com) Twitter: [twitter.com/wrestlenomics](http://twitter.com...
84: Wrestlenomics Radio: WWE Saudi money algebra, AEW Double or Nothing sells out, NJPW Google search
February 17, 2019 22:51 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBYouTube version: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNWnq5G01r4](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 * Underta...
83: Wrestlenomics Radio: WWE Full Year 2018 Report: Vince on star power, Rousey; Crown Jewel money; Barrios defends attendance drop
February 08, 2019 00:50 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBBrandon 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](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 recor...
82: Wrestlenomics Radio: Mookie gets hired by AEW, adventures in Japan; "Buffalo Brothers" car accident
January 13, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBFor 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. You can order the Wrestlenomics mug mentioned on this show by emailing [email protected] or DM on Tw...
81: Wrestlenomics Radio: History of the Streaming Era, 2014-2018
December 29, 2018 19:38 - 2 hours - 117 MBChris 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](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bhrmjTIgCNscHm5dj-A7IET8SGcL_Sqf47oiGeDVwAg/edit?usp=sharin...
80: Wrestlenomics Radio: Impact moving to Pursuit, most matches in WWE, biggest stories of the year
December 23, 2018 22:36 - 1 hour - 86.2 MBChris 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/...
79: Wrestlenomics Radio: New lows for WWE viewership, Eric Bischoff TED talk
December 16, 2018 13:08 - 1 hour - 78.3 MBChris 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](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WYREECMsJ80xc8Nr_gYCyJnVkHD6CwFD6C0fY9jk-xE/...
78: Wrestlenomics Radio: New WWE board of directors, Vince sells stock, Barrios UBS talk, trademark update, scholarly wrestling articles
December 10, 2018 02:43 - 2 hours - 117 MB**This week's episode is brought to you by [Simple Contacts](simplecontacts.com/we). The contact lens prices are unbeatable, the vision test is only $20 and shipping is free. Best of all, our listeners get $20 off their first Simple Contacts. Go to [simplecontacts.com/we](simplecontacts.com/we) or use the promo code WE.** ----------------------------------------------- Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) talk about these topics: * New WWE boar...
77: Wrestlenomics Radio: WWE stock recovery, ROH signings, NXT Takeover moved to avoid MSG show
December 03, 2018 04:08 - 1 hour - 75 MBChris 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](https://docs.google.com/do...
76: Wrestlenomics Radio: Pro wrestling landscape, AEW trademarks
November 26, 2018 03:08 - 1 hour - 81.3 MBChris 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: * WrestleMania weekend events * Mookie going to Japan! ------------------------------------------ Check out discussion of pro-wrestling business data and legal news at [https://www.reddit.com/r/wr...
75: Wrestlenomics Radio: WrestleMania 35 ticket sales & capacity, Triple H NXT conference call
November 18, 2018 01:21 - 1 hour - 88.9 MBChris 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 * * * Chris and Brandon...
74: Wrestlenomics Radio: Stephanie McMahon at Web Summit, Harold Meij on NJPW business with Uproxx
November 12, 2018 05:07 - 1 hour - 88.6 MBChris 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 * * * Chris and Brandon talk about additional topics every week on WRESTLENOMICS PREMIUM. Sign-up for $5 at [patreon.com/wrestlenomics](patreon.com/wrestlenomics) and listen to this week'...