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"Triple H" Paul Levesque is the new head of creative for WWE. Vince McMahon is under investigation, not just by WWE's Board of Directors, but by the SEC and federal prosecutors. Potential ramifications for AEW of Levesque taking over WWE creative. WWE has decided to put a "blackout" on employee stock trades. Plus, Summerslam's business performance.Video version: https://youtu.be/r2EWLjWsQwQTune in to Wrestlenomics Radio every Sunday at 11:00am ET at https://youtube.com/c/wrestlenomicsPatreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsPodcast: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Website: https://wrestlenomics.comBrandon Thurston on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonThurstonChris Gullo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisGulloJesse Collings on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JesseCollingsWrestlenomics on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wrestlenomicsWrestlenomics on Instagram: https://instagram.com/wrestlenomicsWrestlenomics merchandise: https://store.postwrestling.comSupport this podcast at — https://

More on the fallout of Vince McMahon's retirement following an sexual misconduct investigation by WWE's board of directors.Plus, Jesse Collings was in-person at ROH Death Before Dishonor.Video version: https://youtu.be/JDwq6YXWxCo

How power is distributed in WWE. What's next for the Vince McMahon scandal and how will it affect the company's business outlook? Plus, an analysis of how women are presented and perform in AEW. And Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo discuss the possibility of Raw being rated TV-14.Video version: https://youtu.be/II8LK3tyo5g

John Carlan worked for WWE from 1998 to 2020 as Director of VOD and Supervising Producer, among other roles. He was a key person involved with putting content on the WWE Network as well as in evaluating and acquiring many of the video libraries WWE purchased. He joins Brandon Thurston and Jesse Collings to tell the story about how various territorial libraries were acquired and the work that went into preparing video for platforms like the WWE Network.Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tcdxlraLug

In a follow-up to its report on June 15, the Wall Street Journal reports Vince McMahon made four pay-offs and nondisclosure agreements with women formerly affiliated with WWE.Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo are joined by Jesse Collings to talk about the latest on the Vince McMahon scandal as well as New Japan’s business strategy presentation.Video version: https://youtu.be/EF_LHEQYAQYTune in to Wrestlenomics Radio every Sunday at 11:00am ET at https://youtube.com/c/wrestlenomicsPatreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsPodcast: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Website: https://wrestlenomics.comBrandon Thurston on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonThurstonChris Gullo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisGulloJesse Collings on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JesseCollingsWrestlenomics on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wrestlenomicsWrestlenomics on Instagram: https://instagram.com/wrestlenomicsWrestlenomics merchandise: https://store.postwrestling.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-r

Rita Chatterton, who says Vince McMahon raped her in 1986, is interviewed by New York Magazine. Former wrestler Mario Mancini says Chatterton told him about the assault the day after she says McMahon assaulted her in his limo.Plus, Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo talk about the business of Forbidden Door, Logan Paul signing with WWE, and analysis of how long matches perform in television ratings.Video version: https://youtu.be/-W9hcrYTHBMNew York Magazine article: https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2022/06/vince-mcmahon-accused-of-rape-by-first-female-wwe-referee.htmlVariety article: https://variety.com/vip/formula-1-deal-indicates-sports-rights-are-being-driven-off-a-cliff-1235304634/Tune in to Wrestlenomics Radio every Sunday at 11:00am ET at https://youtube.com/c/wrestlenomicsPatreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsPodcast: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Website: https://wrestlenomics.comBrandon Thurston on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonThurstonChris Gullo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisGull

Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo discuss how WWE's stock and TV ratings have been affected since the Wall Street Journal report on the scandal surrounding Vince McMahon. Plus, Tony Khan's comments ahead of an injury-afflicted Forbidden Door pay-per-view.Video version: https://youtu.be/jUkPTct8RdcTune in to Wrestlenomics Radio every Sunday at 11:00am ET at https://youtube.com/c/wrestlenomicsPatreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsPodcast: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Website: https://wrestlenomics.comBrandon Thurston on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonThurstonChris Gullo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisGulloWrestlenomics on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wrestlenomicsWrestlenomics on Instagram: https://instagram.com/wrestlenomicsWrestlenomics merchandise: https://store.postwrestling.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

WWE announced on Friday that Vince McMahon will no longer be CEO and Chairman for the duration of an investigation by the Board of Directors. He remains head of creative. Stephanie McMahon is now interim CEO and Chairwoman. The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday that Vince paid a former WWE paralegal, with whom he had a sexual relationship with, $3 million so she would sign an NDA upon leaving the company. Head of Talent Relations John Laurinaitis also had a sexual relationship with the former employee, whose salary was doubled from $100,000 to $200,000. The Board is investigating additional NDAs and payments.Brandon Thurston is joined by Chris Gullo and Jesse Collings.Video version: https://youtu.be/YWFM6ON5PbYTune in to Wrestlenomics Radio every Sunday at 11:00am ET at https://youtube.com/c/wrestlenomicsPatreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsPodcast: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Website: https://wrestlenomics.comBrandon Thurston on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonThurstonChris Gullo on Twi

Brandon Thurston is joined by Chris Gullo to discuss the possibility of WWE being acquired by Comcast. Plus, news on AEW pay-per-view sales for Double or Nothing and more.Video version: https://youtu.be/TeHycyQiJmUTune in to Wrestlenomics Radio every Sunday at 11:00am ET at https://youtube.com/c/wrestlenomicsPatreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsPodcast: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Website: https://wrestlenomics.comBrandon Thurston on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonThurstonChris Gullo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisGulloWrestlenomics on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wrestlenomicsWrestlenomics on Instagram: https://instagram.com/wrestlenomicsWrestlenomics merchandise: https://store.postwrestling.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Brandon Thurston is joined by Jesse Collings to talk about business analytics related to the MJF's promo on AEW Dynamite this week. Plus, an article in Business Insider seems to shed some light on Stephanie McMahon's leave of absence from WWE.Video version: https://youtu.be/PSn1gQVXI_4Tune in to Wrestlenomics Radio every Sunday at 11:00am ET at https://youtube.com/c/wrestlenomicsPatreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsPodcast: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Website: https://wrestlenomics.comBrandon Thurston on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonThurstonChris Gullo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisGulloWrestlenomics on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wrestlenomicsWrestlenomics on Instagram: https://instagram.com/wrestlenomicsWrestlenomics merchandise: https://store.postwrestling.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo talk about the upcoming AEW Double or Nothing PPV, media leading up to it, Tony Khan's comments, reports about MJF. Plus, Money the Bank is moving to a smaller venue while WWE shares continue to climb toward $70.Video version: https://youtu.be/411RKCqreVATune in to Wrestlenomics Radio every Sunday at 11:00am ET at https://youtube.com/c/wrestlenomicsPatreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsPodcast: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Website: https://wrestlenomics.comBrandon Thurston on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonThurstonChris Gullo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisGulloWrestlenomics on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wrestlenomicsWrestlenomics on Instagram: https://instagram.com/wrestlenomicsWrestlenomics merchandise: https://store.postwrestling.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Stephanie McMahon announced on Thursday she's taking a leave of absence from WWE. AEW was barely represented at the network upfronts, in contrast to WWE's representation. And Sasha Banks and Naomi walked out of Monday's WWE Raw taping.Video version: https://youtu.be/UbcV3aNjP9c

Brandon Thurston is joined by Jesse Collings this week to talk about Roman Reigns reportedly taking fewer dates with WWE and what effect that might have on business. NXT is returning to running house shows for the first time since early 2020. And more.While we were recording, Buffalo Community Fridges announced they were no longer accepting monetary donations. The value of all super chats from the live streamed version of this podcast have been matched and donated instead to FeedMore WNY. You may donate if you wish at feedmorewny.org/donate/.Video version: https://youtu.be/Lq7093G7BOQTune in to Wrestlenomics Radio every Sunday at 11:00am ET at https://youtube.com/c/wrestlenomicsPatreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsPodcast: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Website: https://wrestlenomics.comBrandon Thurston on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonThurstonChris Gullo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisGulloWrestlenomics on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wrestlenomicsWrestlenomics on Instagram: https://insta

WWE's Q1 earnings call indicates Wrestlemania this year had its biggest audience. Premium live events moving to a higher reach platform, Peacock, are coinciding with some measures of fan interest for WWE stabilizing after multiple years of decline.

Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo talk the week's wrestling business news. AEW and WWE's are likely nearing negotiation time for their current U.S. live rights agreements. Brandon gives a detailed breakdown on how those rights might be valued.Video version: https://youtu.be/kjE6tUqj9-M

Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo discuss various consumer-driven metrics for AEW and WWE over time. Plus an assessment of the state of the media ecosystem as Netflix subscribers stall and CNN+ is shutdown soon after launching.

Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo talk about the week's wrestling business news, including how the merger of WarnerMedia and Discovery could affect AEW, and why this probably isn't AOL-TimeWarner/WCW in 2001 all over again.Video version: https://youtu.be/NWcXCDiK2lQA subscription to the Wrestlenomics Patreon is a must for understanding the wrestling business. Subscribers get:Nearly daily TV ratings reports, the most in-depth analysis published anywhereContinuously-updated Viewership Spreadsheet with 15,000+ data pointsWrestlenomics merchandise is available now at https://store.postwrestling.com!Follow Wrestlenomics on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wrestlenomicsSubscribe to Wrestlenomics Radio: https://www.postwrestling.com/subscribe/Subscribe to Wrestlenomics on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/wrestlenomicsWrestlenomics Discord: https://postwrestling.com/discordRead Brandon's written work at https://wrestlenomics.comMusic Credits: “Save Me by Claus Appel” https://filmmusic.io/song/8383-save-me |

More business news coming out of Wrestlemania as Brandon Thurston is joined by Chris Gullo who returns from his week in Dallas. WWE was the subject of articles from CNBC and ESPN. The company's annual proxy statement discloses top executives' pay and other details. Plus, Tony Khan says AEW is the target of a bot campaign and talks about Ring of Honor's outlook in media interviews.Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7_mocGAnRUA subscription to the Wrestlenomics Patreon is a must for understanding the wrestling business. Subscribers get:Nearly daily TV ratings reports, the most in-depth analysis published anywhereContinuously-updated Viewership Spreadsheet with 15,000+ data pointsJust $5/month: http://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsWrestlenomics merchandise is available now at https://store.postwrestling.com!Follow Wrestlenomics on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wrestlenomicsSubscribe to Wrestlenomics Radio: https://www.postwrestling.com/subscribe/Subscribe to Wrestlenomics on YouTube: https://w

More than 65,000 fans were in attendance for Night 1 of Wrestlemania. WWE, as always, announced a bigger number. Brandon Thurston is joined by Jesse Collings who subs in for Chris Gullo this week, to discuss WWE president Nick Khan’s recent media appearances leading up to Wrestlemania.Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnobp6bLYgQA subscription to the Wrestlenomics Patreon is a must for understanding the wrestling business. Subscribers get:Nearly daily TV ratings reports, the most in-depth analysis published anywhereContinuously-updated Viewership Spreadsheet with 15,000+ data pointsJust $5/month: http://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsWrestlenomics merchandise is available now at https://store.postwrestling.com!Follow Wrestlenomics on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wrestlenomicsSubscribe to Wrestlenomics Radio: https://www.postwrestling.com/subscribe/Subscribe to Wrestlenomics on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/wrestlenomicsWrestlenomics Discord: https://postwrestling.com/discordRead Brandon's writ

"Triple H" Paul Levesque announced his retirement as a wrestler this week and discussed his future as a WWE executive. We look at Wrestlemania attendance as the two-day event is a week away. Plus, Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo go over ticket sales for other live events for Wrestlemania week.Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKdnzMenQRQA subscription to the Wrestlenomics Patreon is a must for understanding the wrestling business. Subscribers get:Nearly daily TV ratings reports, the most in-depth analysis published anywhereContinuously-updated Viewership Spreadsheet with 15,000+ data pointsJust $5/month: http://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsWrestlenomics merchandise is available now at https://store.postwrestling.com!Follow Brandon Thurston on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonThurstonFollow Chris Gullo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisGulloFollow Wrestlenomics on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wrestlenomicsSubscribe to Wrestlenomics Radio: https://www.postwrestling.com/subscribe/Subscrib