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Wrestlenomics covers the business of pro wrestling. Pollock & Thurston is a weekly podcast hosted by John Pollock of POST Wrestling and Wrestlenomics’ Brandon Thurston. They are often joined by a relevant guest. Wrestlenomics Radio is also available weekly for subscribers at patreon.com/wrestlenomics, and is hosted by Brandon Thurston. The video version incorporates charts and visual elements.
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On 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. ====== WWE and AEW TV ratings and attendances for August 2024 reviewed by Brandon Thurston, plus listener questions. ====== 📺 VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?…
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Note: My question isn't in the audio (because I was recording output but not my own input), which was "Do you anticipate other people who allegedly have been targets of sexual misconduct at WWE coming forward?" Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Priva…
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss AEW closing in on its media rights deal with guest Brandon Ross of LightShed Partners. Earlier this week, Puck’s John Ourand reported that an announcement of AEW’s media rights deal with WBD could be coming as early as next week. Pollock & Thurstom welcome analyst Brandon Ross to discuss the details, AEW’s …
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston react to the news of WWE moving Raw to a two-hour format in October. The two chat about the financials of WWE’s deal with NBC Universal, and the short-term extension for the final thirteen weeks of 2024 before the franchise moves to Netflix. Plus: Tony Khan indicates AEW is very close to the announcement of a media…
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston speak about the latest attendance figures for AEW All In at Wembley Stadium. Kevin Kelly and The Tate Twins have filed a lawsuit against AEW, Tony Khan, and Ian Riccaboni, and we break down the complaint. Thurston goes through the turnstile count for AEW All In at Wembley Stadium and the latest figures attached to …
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss all the news following AEW’s return to Wembley Stadium for All In London. Neal Flanagan of POST Wrestling joins us to chat about his in-person experience of covering All In London, the press conference afterward, and his question about the creative structure within AEW. VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.co…
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston chat about AEW going into its biggest show of the year and welcome Todd Martin. Todd Martin of The Fix on PW Torch speaks about AEW’s second show at Wembley Stadium, the health of the company, AEW’s identity shift, the pending TV announcements, and overall lead-up to All In. Plus, AEW All In 2025 in Texas, Tony Kha…
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are back to discuss TKO’s second-quarter earnings report and developments in the Janel Grant case. Pollock and Thurston welcome Patrick Auger back to discuss the TKO earnings report, the key areas highlighted in the report, the state of the UFC antitrust cases, and notable points brought up during TKO’s call with a…
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On 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. ====== 📺 VIDEO VERSION HERE: https://youtube.com/live/UqFqWESYJQ0 ====== Brandon Thurston on the latest news in wrestling business: - The business of WWE Summerslam - Upda…
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston go over a huge breakdown of next year’s WrestleMania and how Las Vegas landed the event. The two also go over the ruling by Judge Richard Boulware rejecting the UFC’s settlement in its antitrust cases, SummerSlam weekend in Cleveland, how a WWF precedent from 2000 could play a role in the WBD vs. NBA case, Tony Kha…
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are joined by Matt Camp to speak about his tenure at WWE. Matt Camp stops by the program to speak about his role as co-host of The Bump from 2019 until earlier this year, the unique balance the show had to maintain, the contrast between the television and digital sides of the company and many more stories from his …
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are joined by Karen Peterson to discuss the G1 Climax tournament. Peterson speaks about the participants in this year's tournament, the elimination of Hiroshi Tanahashi, format changes, and the state of NJPW. Plus, her thoughts on Marigold's pay-per-view and its relationship with WWE. John & Brandon also discuss th…
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A discussion panel consisting of John Pollock, Wai Ting, Brandon Thurston, Stephanie Chase & Richard “Benno” Benson discussing various topics related to their coverage of professional wrestling, the changing landscape, the impact of the Vince McMahon story over the past two years, and where the industry is heading. Recorded on Saturday, July 6th, 2…
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston speak about Money in the Bank from Toronto and John Cena’s announcement. John & Brandon chat about their coverage including the press conference, the business notes from the weekend, and John Cena’s retirement tour. Plus: WWE signs ESPN’s Joe Tessitore, AEW Collision viewership figures against MITB, how WWE & AEW p…
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On 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. VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/live/lGbWrRkVwvU Wrestlenomics Radio is live at 11:00 AM ET Sunday, exclusively for subscribers. - The business of Money in …
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss AEW entering the “red zone” in its TV negotiations, and SBJ looks at WWE’s increasing site fees. John & Brandon speak with Josh Nason from the Wrestling Observer on this last weekend’s Forbidden Door, Money in the Bank weekend in Toronto, and the countdown to AEW’s next TV deal being announced. Plus: Sports…
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston look at WWE’s partnership with the state of Indiana, and the demise of World Championship Wrestling. Up first, we speak with Mickey Shuey of the Indiana Business Journal on the WWE’s announcement of bringing multiple events to the state including WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, and SummerSlam. Then, David Bixenspan of …
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston chat about WWE’s Clash at the Castle in Scotland, and a curveball is thrown regarding UFC’s antitrust suit. Lucas Charpiot returns to the show to speak about his coverage of WWE’s Clash at the Castle in Glasgow, the company setting a new arena gate record, and returning to a WWE press conference. Combat sports regu…
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston chat about the status of Janel Grant’s lawsuit after the latest ruling, AEW’s attendance woes, and Clash at the Castle. Earlier this week, Judge Jeffrey A. Meyer officially placed the Grant lawsuit on hold allowing for the federal investigation to continue and what this means for the various parties. AEW celebrates…
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston provide the latest details on the Janel Grant lawsuit, which has been put on hold for six months. Law Professor Alex B. Long joins the show to discuss his new book Professional Wrestling and the Law as he breaks down several of the major cases in the industry’s history and provides his analysis of the ongoing Grant…
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On 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…
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover the latest reporting on AEW's media rights negotiation process, including when the exclusive window with Warner Bros. Discovery may be closing. Nate Wilcox of The MMA Draw newsletter joins the show from Texas and speaks about the latest on the case involving WWE and Attorney General Ken Paxton, and the schedu…
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover TKO extending its relationship with Saudi Arabia as WWE prepares for its latest show in the country. Bradley Hope, the co-author of Blood and Oil: Mohammed Bin Salman’s Ruthless Quest for Global Power, joins the show to speak about the rise of MBS, Saudi Arabia’s growing influence within sports & its ties wit…
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover the latest filings in the Janel Grant case, and TKO’s attempt to stop the release of records. This past week, multiple filings were made on behalf of Vince McMahon and WWE as they are in alignment to seek arbitration in the suit filed by Janel Grant. TKO is trying to prevent multiple records requests regardin…
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover the TKO first-quarter earnings report, and welcome reporter Lucas Charpiot to discuss the Backlash press conference. Pollock & Thurston speak about WWE and USA Network extending its agreement for Raw until the end of 2024, the UFC antitrust settlements, TKO’s deals with Saudi Arabia & other notes from the fir…
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On 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 Blu…
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover all the latest stories including the WWE going to France for Backlash this weekend. The two chat about the report that Comcast is preparing a massive bid for NBA rights, AEW Revolution grosses over $1 million in Greensboro, The Wrap has a scathing profile on Dwayne Johnson, we analyze the arguments regarding …
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston go through the 29-page filing from Vince McMahon and his response to Janel Grant’s lawsuit. We will go through the entire filing, how McMahon is defending himself, and the statements issued to POST Wrestling & Wrestlenomics from Grant’s attorney Ann Callis. Plus: Attorney Jason Cruz of MMA Payout returns to the sho…
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston speak about Rossy Ogawa’s new promotion, Dream Star Fighting Marigold, and NBC’s story on Vince McMahon. Joining us to chat about the pending launch is POST Wrestling’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 &…
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston assess the fallout from WrestleMania 40 and WWE’s messaging regarding its new era. The two chat about their in-person coverage of WrestleMania, the strong push behind the Paul Levesque Era, Stephanie McMahon’s appearance, and the company’s strong detachment from Vince McMahon. Plus: WWE Raw draws a massive audience…
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On 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 conf…
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are joined by Ann Callis, who represents Janel Grant in her lawsuit against Vince McMahon, WWE, and John Laurinaitis. We'll discuss the business of WrestleMania week, plus we'll be joined by ACTION Wrestling promoter Matt Griffin to discuss the upcoming DEAN~!!! event, in tribute to Dean Rasmussen. VIDEO VERSION: h…
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss their report on WWE’s Consensual Relationship Policy and welcome guests CJ Donald and Brad Balukjian to the show. Corporate attorney CJ Donald discusses the WWE’s policy, which Pollock & Thurston reported this week, and other aspects of the case involving Janel Grant against Vince McMahon, John Laurinaitis,…
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss the legal questions surrounding the lawsuit against Vince McMahon, John Laurinaitis & WWE. What are the responsibilities of corporate officers in this scenario? Can a relationship with such a power discrepancy ever be considered consensual? We speak with Todd Martin of PWTorch about the legal aspects of thi…
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are joined by Tim Marchman to discuss their report for Front Office Sports on the identities of the WWE corporate officers in the Janel Grant lawsuit. The three discuss their reporting, the identities, filling in the blanks in Grant’s lawsuit, and the remaining questions as this story continues. Plus: WWE SummerSla…
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston go through the investigation records related to Ashley Massaro's claims of sexual assault, recently obtained via public records request from NCIS. They'll also discuss Vince McMahon's latest sale of TKO shares and COO Mark Shapiro's appearance at the Morgan Stanley media conference. WARNING: THIS PROGRAM MAY CONTAI…
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Brandon Thurston on the latest news in wrestling business: AEW Revolution business, press conference TKO earnings discloses additional Vince McMahon payments WWE v. Ken Paxton ====== VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/IRmdog8hArI ====== ✍️ http://patreon.com/wrestlenomics 🎙 http://wrestlenomics.com/podcast ▶️ http://youtube.com/c/wrestlenomics…
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston go through the fourth-quarter and year-end TKO earnings report, and welcome John Arezzi to the program. Pollock & Thurston go through Tuesday’s TKO earnings and the call with analysts with the key points from the report, the Netflix deal, the Vince McMahon & WWE scandal, a lawsuit settlement figure & more. Then, th…
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston present a special edition of the show as they speak with former WWF wrestler Nick Kiniski about an allegation against a former official Kiniski speaks about his tenure with the company and speaks publicly for the first time about an alleged proposition made by a former official with the company. Kiniski recounts wh…
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston continue their coverage of allegations of sexual abuse in WWE, with new comments surrounding the ring boy scandal from the 1980s and Ashley Massaro's claims from the 2000s. Jesse Collings from the Gentleman’s Wrestling Podcast joins us to share his thoughts on the constant release of new details and people coming f…
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston continue their coverage of the allegations against WWE including new information on the Ashley Massaro case. Joining us is Tim Marchman of VICE News, who has been reporting on these stories and learned of an NCIS investigation into the Massaro case following her death in 2019. Plus: Bruce Prichard’s comments on the…
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss the Titan Gate scandal of the early ‘90s in the WWF who was involved, and what can be applied today. Joining us is David Bixenspan, who has reported on this story throughout the past decade for Business Insider and his extensive series on the story on Between the Sheets. They also discuss the latest on the …
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On 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…
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston continue to discuss the lawsuit filed against Vince McMahon, John Laurinaitis & WWE. Pollock & Thurston are joined by Sportico’s Senior Sports Legal Expert Michael McCann on the legal implications of the case, the next steps in the legal proceeding & more. VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/jFLVd5SU66s WARNING…
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss the lawsuit filed by Janel Grant against Vince McMahon, John Laurinaitis & WWE. Pollock & Thurston go through the lawsuit and react to the horrific allegations of alleged sexual assault and sex trafficking, the many issues facing McMahon, the scope of the allegations beyond McMahon, and how this story is be…
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston continue their discussion on the WWE deal with Netflix and welcome Dave Meltzer from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Pollock & Thurston speak with Meltzer on the ramifications of the ten-year deal with Netflix, the changing landscape of pro wrestling programming, and the outlook for AEW. They also discuss the fu…
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston present a special breaking news show discussing the news of WWE Raw moving to Netflix in 2025. Pollock & Thurston chat about the details of the ten-year deal, the ramifications of the deal, how it affects its international picture, and the impact this will have on WWE and clips from Ari Emanuel and Nick Khan on the…
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss all the latest in the pro wrestling industry and welcome Josh Nason from the Wrestling Observer. Topics this week include the success of Peacock’s exclusive NFL Wild Card game, the forthcoming Netflix documentary series on Vince McMahon, the return of TNA and their successful weekend in Las Vegas, UFC postp…
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss the WWE’s hiring of Lee Fitting, predictions for WWE Raw’s rights, and Pat McAfee’s drama at ESPN. No guest this week as Pollock & Thurston go through many subjects in the wrestling industry including WWE’s new head of media & production, multiple outlets predicting the landing spot of WWE Raw, cable & stre…
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Wrestlenomics 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 qua…
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