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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73: Wrestlenomics Radio: WWE Crown Jewel takes place, John Cena & Daniel Bryan don't appear
November 05, 2018 05:08 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBChris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) talk about the news coming out of WWE Crown Jewel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. ----------------------------------- 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's premium episode. * Legal update including Konstatine Kyros' new video on the WWE concussion lawsuit * New tradema...
72: Wrestlenomics Radio: Crown Jewel casts shadow on WWE Evolution, WWE stock falls after Q3 report, NXT attendance, Roman Reigns
October 27, 2018 18:41 - 1 hour - 101 MBChris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) the week in pro wrestling business news: * WWE Evolution ticket sales * WWE Crown Jewel, Ronda Rousey comments * WWE's stock falls following Q3 report * "Re-imagining" WWE live events * Are customers paying less for WWE Network subscriptions? * NXT attendance * Roman Reigns taking a leave of absence from WWE to fight leukemia * NJPW GIF policy * WWE vs. Kyros legal ...
71: Wrestlenomics Radio: Latest on WWE Saudi Arabia with guest Mike Sempervive
October 21, 2018 23:49 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBChris 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. * * * Chris and Brandon talk about additional topics on WRESTLENOMICS PREMIUM. Sign-up for $5 at [patreon.com/wrestlenomics](patreon.com/wrestlenomics) and listen to this week's premium episode. This week's Wrestlenomics Pre...
70: Wrestlenomics Radio: WWE deal with Saudi Arabia government under scrunity after alleged murder of journalist
October 14, 2018 21:58 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBChris 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-ww...
69: Wrestlenomics Radio: Attendance updates for NJPW, WWE and ROH; UFC 229 incident
October 08, 2018 03:29 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBChris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) discuss this week's news: * Discussion of any business effect resulting from the chaotic scene follow the UFC fight between Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov * 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](patreon.com/wr...
68: Wrestlenomics Radio: WWE Q3 viewership & female audience decline, Mixed Match Challenge views down, WWE YouTube power rankings
September 30, 2018 21:44 - 1 hour - 82 MBChris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) discuss this week's news: * Our WWE Q3 viewership analysis finds a declining trend especially among the female audience * Mixed Match Challenge week 2 views underperforming * 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](wrestlenomics.com) and listen to this week's premium episode....
67: Wrestlenomics Radio: WWE CTE lawsuit dismissed, WWE tryout in Chile, return to Saudi Arabia, women's PPV, Impact officials meet at WWE HQ, WON HOF ballot
September 24, 2018 02:26 - 1 hour - 89.5 MBChris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) discuss this week's news: * WWE Saudi Arabia: Is it more valuable than WrestleMania or not? * Impact officials have meeting at WWE HQ * Legal update: WWE CTE lawsuit and more * WON HOF ballot * 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](http://wrestlenomics.com) and listen to this wee...
66: Wrestlenomics Radio: CMLL Anniversary talk with live report from Will From Texas (goodhelmet)
September 17, 2018 04:54 - 1 hour - 92.4 MBChris 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! WRESTLENOMICS PREMIUM. Sign-up for $5/month at patreon.com/wrestlenomics. This week's Wrestlenomics Premium topics: * New media developments : OTT services increasing price points, NFL popularity, Endeavor podcast division, Gladiator Sports Network * Chinese independent promotions and wrestlers, ...
65: Wrestlenomics Radio: All In economics, interview with The Ringer's Mike Piellucci
September 09, 2018 23:21 - 1 hour - 90.9 MBChris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss: * Interview with Mike Piellucci (@mikelikessport) about his Ringer All In article * All In Economics (live gate, TV ratings, merchandise numbers) WRESTLENOMICS PREMIUM. Sign-up for $5/month at patreon.com/wrestlenomics. This week's Wrestlenomics Premium topics: * Brandon’s NXT in Buffalo report and Mookie talks WWE Attendance Numbers * Daniel Bryan re-signs with WWE * “Heart, Intensity and the ...
64: Wrestlenomics Radio: All In, employee/contractor issue, vision of WWE co-presidents
September 02, 2018 21:24 - 1 hour - 75.8 MBCourtesy 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 * T...
63: Wrestlenomics Radio: Neville out of WWE contract, tracking indie stars, WWE Studios president leaves
August 27, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBChris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss this week's news: * Neville out of WWE Contract * Indy Stars in North America Tracking * WWE Studios Head Michael Luisi leaves WRESTLENOMICS PREMIUM. Sign-up for $5/month at patreon.com/wrestlenomics. This week's Wrestlenomics Premium topics: * NJPW Revenue , 1980-2017 * WWE suing Konstatine Kyros for lawyer fees * How profitable is WWE on YouTube? Email questions and comments to wrest...
62: Wrestlenomics Radio: Triple H conference calls, Daniel Bryan contract status, Lawsuit updates for Punk/Cabana & Jarrett
August 20, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBChris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss this week's news: * Triple H conference call * Daniel Bryan contract status * Lawsuit updates for Punk/Cabana & Jarrett * 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: * Mookie's sports rant * Amazon has YouTube Envy * PivotShare is sold * SVOD Alexa and Si...
61: Wrestlenomics Radio: NJPW business and G1 Climax talk with @EvanDeadlySinsW
August 13, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 76.2 MBJust 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 * ...
60: Wrestlenomics Radio: WWE social media metrics compared to Facebook, Twitter, Netflix; How WWE falls short of its economic potential
August 06, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 69 MBChris 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. Chris and Brandon talk about additional topics on WRESTLENOMICS PREMIUM. Sign-up for $5/month at patreon.com/wrestlenomics. This week on Wrestlenomics Premium, they go into further detail to get an idea of how much money WW...
59: Wrestlenomics Radio: How much did WWE make from Saudi Arabia deal?
July 30, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 78.3 MBChris 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. Vid...
58: Wrestlenomics Radio: Hogan returning to WWE? ROH/NJPW MSG show, WWE Q2 preview, Sinclair-Tribune
July 23, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 87 MBChris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss this week's news: * Hulk Hogan returns to WWE? * WWE Q2 Preview * ROH/NJPW Show * Sinclair-Tribune * 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: * Brandon looks at attendance, web search and TV viewership data tha...
57: Wrestlenomics Radio: Part 2: WWE 1H 2018 Timeline
July 16, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBChris 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...
56: Wrestlenomics Radio: Part 1: WWE 1H 2018 Timeline
July 09, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBChris 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 ...
55: Wrestlenomics Radio: NJPWWorld subs, NJPW president profile, WWE TV deal, responsibility of promoters
July 02, 2018 04:42 - 1 hour - 105 MBChris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss this week's news: * NJPW President Profile * WWE TV Deal Formally Announced * Responsibility of Independent Wrestling Promoters * 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 foll...
54: Wrestlenomics Radio: JPMorgan upgrades WWE stock target, All Us, Vader, WWE in Australia
June 25, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 93.7 MBChris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss: * JPM latest on WWE * All Us Updates * Vader passes away * WWE goes to Australia * 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: * MSG: ROH vs WWE (vs AAA) * NXT World Order: UK, Japan, Latin America * Random WWE Surveys * Saudi Ar...
53: Wrestlenomics Radio: New WWE investor presentation, Australia PPV, India, All In, XFL
June 18, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 84.9 MBThis week's program is brought to you by Dollar Shave Club, which delivers everything you need to look, feel, and smell your best! Check it all out at [dollarshaveclub.com/we](dollarshaveclub.com/we). Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss: * The latest update to the WWE investor presentation * Jeff Hardy pleading guilty to DWI * Killing the Business, Inc. * WWE and Nestle's "Choose Water" campaign * New details announced about WWE's PPV ...
53: Wrestlenomics Radio: CM Punk victorious in court, not in UFC
June 11, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 71.3 MBChris 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. Chris and Brandon talk about additional topics on WRESTLENOMICS PREMIUM. Sign-up for $5/month at patreon.com/wrestlenomics. 1 hour, 53 minutes this week! This week's Wrestlenomics Premium topics: * NJPW Dominion: New President & CEO Harold Meij, Kenny Omega, Cow Palace * Mookie does some Wrestlenomic...
52: Wrestlenomics Radio: CM Punk & Colt Cabana vs. Dr. Chris Amann trial
June 04, 2018 05:00 - 2 hours - 116 MBChris 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: * Vin...
50: Wrestlenomics Radio: What would a tiered WWE Network look like? SmackDown's new deal
May 28, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBChris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news: * SmackDown deal ($205M/year) * What would tiered WWE Network look like? * 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: * BTIG analysis of WWE stock * Brandon estimates WWE revenue through 2025 w/ DTC vs. B2B breakdown * ...
49: Wrestlenomics Radio: WWE RAW reportedly getting 3x raise, SmackDown moving?
May 21, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 87.4 MBThis week's episode of Wrestlenomics Radio is brought to you by Dollar Shave Club! Dollar Shave Club delivers everything you need to look, feel, and smell your best. Check it out at http://dollarshaveclub.com/we. 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 a...
48: Wrestlenomics Radio: WWE implications from UFC-ESPN, Brandon's modern wrestling talk, Total Divas renewed, Starrcast
May 14, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 83 MBChris 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 hou...
47: Wrestlenomics Radio: WWE Q1 & macro business trends; NJPW Dontaku, Cow Palace ticket sales; All-In seating
May 07, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBChris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news: * WWE Q1 2018 brief overview * WWE business trends * Revisiting NXT and the launch of the WWE Network * WWE Co-President George Barrios' role in the company * NJPW Dontaku event attendance * Notes from NJPW Chairman Naoki Sugabayashi interview * NJPW Cow Palace Tickets * All-In Seating chart and ticket prices announced WRESTLENOMICS PREMIUM (sign...
46: Wrestlenomics Radio: WWE in Saudi Arabia, most recognizable pro wrestlers, BTIG upgrades WWE stock projection, All In
April 30, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 88.9 MBChris 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 rec...
45: Wrestlenomics Radio: WWE business analyses from JPMorgan and Needham, Saudi Arabia, WWE Board of Directors
April 23, 2018 05:00 - 2 hours - 125 MBChris 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...
44: Wrestlenomics Radio: Greatest Royal Rumble, Rusev, Ronda Rousey, Lesnar re-signs with WWE
April 15, 2018 22:42 - 2 hours - 121 MBChris 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 ...
43: Wrestlenomics Radio: Mookie & Brandon's WrestleMania Adventure
April 10, 2018 13:42 - 1 hour - 103 MBChris 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 f...
42: Wrestlenomics Radio: Louisiana athletic commission, Ticket sales update for all WrestleMania weekend events, MLW TV deal
April 01, 2018 02:12 - 2 hours - 117 MBThis week's episode is brought to you by Dollar Shave Club! For a mind-blowing experience, join Dollar Shave Club today. For just $5, with free shipping you’ll get the Executive razor and razors plus trial sizes of Shave Butter, Body Cleanser and One Wipe Charlies. Then keep the blades coming for a few bucks more a month. Get yours at dollarshaveclub.com/we. Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news: FREE : * ...
41: Wrestlenomics Radio: Daniel Bryan medically cleared by WWE, AroLucha funding
March 26, 2018 13:49 - 2 hours - 124 MBThis week's episode is brought to you by Dollar Shave Club! For a mind-blowing experience, join Dollar Shave Club today. For just $5, with free shipping you’ll get the Executive razor and razors plus trial sizes of Shave Butter, Body Cleanser and One Wipe Charlies. Then keep the blades coming for a few bucks more a month. Get yours at dollarshaveclub.com/we. Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news: FREE * ...
40: Wrestlenomics Radio: WrestleMania 35 press conference, Moolah controversy, Jericho-Omega AXS rating
March 17, 2018 23:17 - 2 hours - 133 MBChris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news: **FREE** * WrestleMania 35 press conference announcing Mania coming to East Rutherford, NJ and other events at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY * Fabulous Moolah Battle Royal name dropped * Jon Bravo video * Feedback on Saudi Arabia * Feedback on NJPW being publicly-traded * Jericho-Omega highest rated NJPW match ever on AXS * Lucha F...
39: Wrestlenomics Radio: Barrios at Deutsche Bank, Greatest Royal Rumble, WWE executive pay, All In
March 11, 2018 23:22 - 2 hours - 114 MBChris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news: **Non-Patreon** * Barrios talk at Deutsche Bank * Greatest Royal Rumble * WWE DEF 14 A document * All In Announcement * Fighting Game Champions & NJPW Wrestling event in FL **Patreon (sign up for $5/month at patreon.com/wrestlenomics)** * Bloodsport review * Bloomberg Article: UFC rights * Television Homes for USA/ESPN * WCW Thunder on WWE Ne...
38: Wrestlenomics Radio: Brock Lesnar no-shows, Fox Sports executives at RAW, NJPWWorld subs, PWG venue move
March 04, 2018 23:20 - 2 hours - 120 MBThis 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...
37: Wrestlenomics Radio: Wrestling media, Ronda Rousey's effect on business, NJPW in Australia
February 26, 2018 00:43 - 2 hours - 117 MBDavid 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 Go to...
36: Wrestlenomics Radio: WWE UK & International w/ Will Cooling, TV Rights, Bloomberg Business article
February 17, 2018 22:25 - 2 hours - 117 MBChris 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. Go to [patreon.com...
35: Wrestlenomics Radio: WWE 2017 top financial stories, Mookie's divisional scorecard, Mysterio in NJPW
February 12, 2018 00:52 - 2 hours - 132 MBChris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news: * Top WWE 2017 financial stories * Mookie scores each segment of WWE's business * Rey Mysterio vs. Jushin Thunder Liger announced for NJPW Long Beach show This week's episode is brought to you by our friends at Keeps: the easy and affordable way to keep the hair you have! Get one month FREE at keeps.com/we. Get a personalized, doctor-recommended plan without ev...
34: Wrestlenomics Radio: Ronda Rousey in WWE, Morgan Stanley analysis, WrestleMania in NY/NJ, ROH OTT service
February 03, 2018 23:08 - 2 hours - 121 MBChris 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-WW...
33: Wrestlenomics Radio: XFL official set to relaunch, Enzo Amore fired, RAW25 viewership, MMC
January 27, 2018 21:36 - 1 hour - 107 MBChris 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 Go to patreon.com/wrestlenomics to become a Patreon supporter for this week’s exclusive bonus audio on: * Stephanie McMahon public interviews * Triple H NXT conference call * YouTube monet...
32: Wrestlenomics Radio: WWE talent contracts, Mixed Match Challenge, Lavie Margolin's TrumpMania
January 21, 2018 23:08 - 2 hours - 133 MBChris 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 Go to patreon.com/wrestlenomics to become a Patre...
31: Wrestlenomics Radio: RAW/SmackDown to Fox rumors, Wrestle Kingdom 12 follow-up, WWE stock price
January 14, 2018 00:41 - 2 hours - 133 MBChris 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 * 01:44:42 Wrestle Kingdom 12 follow-up, piracy, NJPWWorld subscribers * 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. Become a Patreon supporter and see the show no...
30: Wrestlenomics Radio: Wrestle Kingdom 12, NJPWWorld, 205 Live, WWE succession
January 06, 2018 20:46 - 2 hours - 112 MBChris 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 Become a Patreon supporter and se...
29: Wrestlenomics Radio: WWE's Iron Man, injuries; Biggest stories of 2017; WWF 1984-1990 gross income
December 30, 2017 20:35 - 2 hours - 133 MBChris 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 Become a Patreon supporter and see the show notes with exclusive detail, article l...
28: Wrestlenomics Radio: Vince sells WWE stock for football, ROH record attendance, 2018 predictions
December 23, 2017 22:27 - 2 hours - 131 MBChris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news: * 00:00:00 Vince McMahon sells 4% of WWE shares for investments in football; XFL trademarks * 00:54:45 Former WWE BOD Bob Bowman left MLBAM over alleged misconduct * 01:05:36 Ring of Honor attendance records (Lavie Margolin article) * 01:22:38 Club WWN subscription service introduced, Update on exhibits in WWN/FloSports lawsuit * 01:36:01 Matt Hardy vs. Br...
27: Wrestlenomics Radio: Vince McMahon XFL rumors, Net Neutrality, new WWE Facebook show
December 17, 2017 22:10 - 2 hours - 133 MBChris 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 ...
26: Wrestlenomics Radio: Triple H beats Jinder in India, Bagwell/Raven lawsuit dropped, 205 Live house shows, latest Barrios talk
December 09, 2017 20:22 - 2 hours - 130 MBChris 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 This week’s episode is brought to you by SeatGeek! Make your...
25: Wrestlenomics Radio: WWN's iPPV buys, WON HOF results, Broken Matt, Cody/Bucks show & merch
December 03, 2017 23:00 - 2 hours - 116 MBChris 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 Become a Patreon su...
24: Wrestlenomics Radio: WWE & UFC TV rights negotiations, WWE’s reduced PPV schedule, Wrestle Kingdom 12 update, Brandon’s life in wrestling
November 26, 2017 23:00 - 2 hours - 116 MBChris 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. This week’s episode is brought to you by SeatGeek! Make your ticket buying experience easier than ever by downloading the SeatGeek app and ente...