Wrestlenomics Radio

Take a quick Wrestlenomics survey to help us better understand our audience: https://forms.gle/qG1gnBXVzY6CzWA67We have a report on AEW Full Gear PPV buys, as well as how much revenue the event generated overall.Meanwhile WWE released another set of talent this week. What does it mean for the industry in general and the independent scene?Plus, we explore how other sports properties have increased their U.S. TV rights fees while their viewership has also decreased over time.

- Following AEW's Full Gear pay-per-view, we try to estimate how much revenue All Elite Wrestling might've grossed. - A deep look into WWE's financial outlook, according to Brandon Thurston, and compared to how stock analysts expect the company to perform.- We new report from parent company Bushiroad indicates stable revenue for the division that includes New Japan Pro-Wrestling and Stardom.- Plus, we look at the numbers to answer whether Impact Wrestling's relationship with AEW helped Impact's TV ratings? A 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/wrestlenomicsFollow Brandon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonThurstonFollow Chris Gullo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisGulloFollow Wrestlenomics on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wrestlenomi

Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo debut the podcast on the POST Wrestling network, giving an introduction to Wrestlenomics before diving into the WWE Q3 earnings report and the fallout that followed.A 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 pointsSubscribe now for just $5/month: http://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsFollow Brandon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonThurstonFollow Chris Gullo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisGulloFollow Wrestlenomics on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wrestlenomicsSubscribe to Wrestlenomics on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/wrestlenomicsRead Brandon's written work at https://wrestlenomics.comMusic Credits:Save Me by Claus AppelLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/8383-save-meLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wr

Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo discuss the latest in WWE and AEW live event news. Then Brandon is joined by Lavie Margolin to talk the news that Ring of Honor will release all its wrestlers and run no events during Q1 2022, as ROH parent company Sinclair Broadcasting looks to cut costs.A subscription to the Wrestlenomics Patreon is a must for understanding wrestling business. Subscribers get:- TV ratings reports and analysis almost every weekday- Viewership Spreadsheet with 15,000+ data points- Emergency audio and more! Just $5/month:http://patreon.com/wrestlenomics Follow Brandon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonThurstonFollow Chris Gullo on Twitter https://twitter.com/ChrisGulloFollow Wrestlenomics on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wrestlenomicsSubscribe to Wrestlenomics on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD_WfonwdEwz91hcv3MhsogRead Brandon's written work at https://wrestlenomics.comMusic credit:Local Forecast by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/3989-local-forecastLicense: ht

Coming off the 30-minute Friday night war, a replay of Smackdown airs on Fox head-to-head with AEW Dynamite on Saturday. Bushiroad's recent public filings give us an update on New Japan Pro-Wrestling's financial state amid the pandemic. Plus, we look at how wrestling programs in the U.S. rank among television generally.A subscription to the Wrestlenomics Patreon is a must for understanding wrestling business. Subscribers get:- TV ratings reports and analysis almost every weekday- Viewership Spreadsheet with 15,000+ data points- Emergency audio and more!Just $5/month:http://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsFollow Brandon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonThurstonFollow Chris Gullo on Twitter https://twitter.com/ChrisGulloFollow Wrestlenomics on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wrestlenomicsSubscribe to Wrestlenomics on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD_WfonwdEwz91hcv3MhsogRead Brandon's written work at https://wrestlenomics.comMusic credits:Retro Gamer 2 by Mikael HellmanLink: https://filmmusic

"The 30-minute war" on Friday night between WWE Smackdown and AEW Rampage has concluded. We have news of the fast nationals for each program. Conspicuously only total viewership numbers are available and not 18 to 49 ratings. We unpack what that might mean. Plus Miz & Mrs. was renewed by USA Network. And we discuss the members of WWE's board of directors.A subscription to the Wrestlenomics Patreon is a must for understanding wrestling business. Subscribers get:- TV ratings reports and analysis almost every weekday- Viewership Spreadsheet with 15,000+ data points- Emergency audio and more!Just $5/month:http://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsFollow Brandon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonThurstonFollow Chris Gullo on Twitter https://twitter.com/ChrisGulloFollow Wrestlenomics on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wrestlenomicsSubscribe to Wrestlenomics on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD_WfonwdEwz91hcv3MhsogRead Brandon's written work at https://wrestlenomics.comSupport this podcast at

For the first time, a portion of a main roster WWE program will run head-to-head against AEW. WWE Smackdown, preempted to FS1 next Friday will be an extra 30 minutes, meaning it will overlap with the first half of AEW Rampage on TNT. We'll also discuss fast nationals for Smackdown and Rampage last Friday, the MLW Fightland special on VICE, the latest Variety article on the wrestling business, and more.A subscription to the Wrestlenomics Patreon is a must for understanding wrestling business. Subscribers get:- TV ratings reports and analysis almost every weekday- Viewership Spreadsheet with 15,000+ data points- Emergency audio and more!Just $5/month:http://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsFollow Brandon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonThurstonFollow Chris Gullo on Twitter https://twitter.com/ChrisGulloFollow Wrestlenomics on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wrestlenomicsSubscribe to Wrestlenomics on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD_WfonwdEwz91hcv3MhsogRead Brandon's written work at https://wrest

The latest in TV ratings, ticket sales, YouTube views, and Google web search for WWE, AEW, Impact Wrestling and other companies as Q3 2021 comes to an end. Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo discuss the latest in wrestling business news.A subscription to the Wrestlenomics Patreon is a must for understanding wrestling business. Subscribers get:- TV ratings reports and analysis almost every weekday- Viewership Spreadsheet with 15,000+ data points- Emergency audio and more!Just $5/month:http://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsFollow Brandon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonThurstonFollow Chris Gullo on Twitter https://twitter.com/ChrisGulloFollow Wrestlenomics on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wrestlenomicsSubscribe to Wrestlenomics on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD_WfonwdEwz91hcv3MhsogRead Brandon's written work at https://wrestlenomics.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podcast at — https://

Mookie visits Wrestlenomics! Former Wrestlenomics co-host and current AEW SVP of business strategy visits Brandon Thurston to discuss the latest current events related to All Elite Wrestling and the wider TV industry.A subscription to the Wrestlenomics Patreon is a must for understanding wrestling business. Subscribers get:- TV ratings reports and analysis almost every weekday- Viewership Spreadsheet with 15,000+ data pointsJust $5/month:http://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsFollow Brandon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonThurstonFollow Chris Gullo on Twitter https://twitter.com/ChrisGulloFollow Wrestlenomics on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wrestlenomicsSubscribe to Wrestlenomics on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD_WfonwdEwz91hcv3MhsogRead Brandon's written work at https://wrestlenomics.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donatio

The introduction of NXT 2.0 on Tuesday highlighted how talent development for WWE and AEW seem to be diverging into to increasingly different visions. Plus the latest in TV ratings and ticket sales.A subscription to the Wrestlenomics Patreon is a must for understanding wrestling business. Subscribers get:- TV ratings reports and analysis almost every weekday- Viewership Spreadsheet with 15,000+ data pointsJust $5/month:http://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsFollow Brandon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonThurstonFollow Chris Gullo on Twitter https://twitter.com/ChrisGulloFollow Wrestlenomics on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wrestlenomicsSubscribe to Wrestlenomics on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD_WfonwdEwz91hcv3MhsogRead Brandon's written work at https://wrestlenomics.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inqui

AEW All Out sold more than 200,000 pay-per-view buys. Smackdown at Madison Square Garden set the record for a live gate for any Smackdown taping in company history. WWE isn't being sold. WWE and AEW are coming to the new UBS Arena in Long Island.A subscription to the Wrestlenomics Patreon is a must for understanding wrestling business. Subscribers get:- TV ratings reports and analysis almost every weekday- Viewership Spreadsheet with 15,000+ data points- Emergency audio and more!Just $5/month:http://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsFollow Brandon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonThurstonFollow Chris Gullo on Twitter https://twitter.com/ChrisGulloFollow Wrestlenomics on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wrestlenomicsSubscribe to Wrestlenomics on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD_WfonwdEwz91hcv3MhsogRead Brandon's written work at https://wrestlenomics.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podcas

AEW seems likely to break its PPV record with All Out. The future of NXT UK might be in question. Vaccine requirements at Arthur Ashe Stadium and on the Jericho Cruise. Latest in Google web search trends. Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo discuss all that and more.A subscription to the Wrestlenomics Patreon is a must for understanding wrestling business. Subscribers get:- TV ratings reports and analysis almost every weekday- Viewership Spreadsheet with 15,000+ data points- Emergency audio and more!Just $5/month:http://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsFollow Brandon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonThurstonFollow Chris Gullo on Twitter https://twitter.com/ChrisGulloFollow Wrestlenomics on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wrestlenomicsSubscribe to Wrestlenomics on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD_WfonwdEwz91hcv3MhsogRead Brandon's written work at https://wrestlenomics.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSuppo

Dynamite and Rampage do huge ratings with the first appearances of CM Punk. Roman Reigns says he's a needle mover. Becky Lynch says she's Rebecca Ratings. Plus, drama reportedly surrounding the development of WWE's next major console game. Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo discuss all that and more.A subscription to the Wrestlenomics Patreon is a must for understanding wrestling business. Subscribers get:- TV ratings reports and analysis almost every weekday- Viewership Spreadsheet with 15,000+ data points- Emergency audio and more!Just $5/month:http://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsFollow Brandon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonThurstonFollow Chris Gullo on Twitter https://twitter.com/ChrisGulloFollow Wrestlenomics on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wrestlenomicsSubscribe to Wrestlenomics on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD_WfonwdEwz91hcv3MhsogRead Brandon's written work at https://wrestlenomics.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertisi

A subscription to the Wrestlenomics Patreon is a must for understanding wrestling business. Subscribers get:- TV ratings reports and analysis almost every weekday- Viewership Spreadsheet with 15,000+ data points- Emergency audio and more!Just $5/month:http://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsFollow Brandon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonThurstonFollow Chris Gullo on Twitter https://twitter.com/ChrisGulloFollow Wrestlenomics on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wrestlenomicsRead Brandon's written work at https://wrestlenomics.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

There's confusion over WWE Smackdown's fast affiliate rating after many markets preempted for NFL preseason games. AEW Rampage debuted on the same night. The Rhodes to the Top and Heels are set to debut. CM Punk seems set to debut in AEW. Meanwhile, Dynamite falls back under 1million viewers with the return of MTV's The Challenge. Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo discuss all that and more.A subscription to the Wrestlenomics Patreon is a must for understanding wrestling business. Subscribers get:- TV ratings analysis and original reporting- Viewership Spreadsheet with 15,000+ data points- Emergency audio and more!Just $5/month:http://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsFollow Brandon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonThurstonFollow Chris Gullo on Twitter https://twitter.com/ChrisGulloFollow Wrestlenomics on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wrestlenomicsRead Brandon's written work at https://wrestlenomics.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries

More cuts by WWE to NXT talent closed the week. And reports followed of Vince McMahon directing a new philosophy when it comes to recruitment and developmental. Meanwhile TV viewership for AEW Dynamite was over 1 million for the fourth straight week. And there continue to be signs that Raw and Smackdown viewership is stabilizing above the level of the final Thunderdome episodes.Subscription to the Wrestlenomics Patreon is a must for understanding wrestling business. Subscribers get:- TV ratings analysis and original reporting- Viewership Spreadsheet with 15,000+ data points- Emergency audio and more!Just $5/month:http://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsFollow Brandon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonThurstonFollow Chris Gullo on Twitter https://twitter.com/ChrisGulloFollow Wrestlenomics on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wrestlenomicsRead Brandon's written work at https://wrestlenomics.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/b

CM Punk's debut in AEW seems imminent as the United Center is nearly sold out after presale. Bray Wyatt is released, reportedly telling talent it was due to budget cuts. Plus the latest on viewership and ticket sales from Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo.Wrestlenomics' Patreon is a must for understanding wrestling business. Subscribers get:- TV ratings analysis and original reporting- Viewership Spreadsheet with 15,000+ data points- Emergency audio and more!Just $5/month:http://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsFollow Brandon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonThurstonFollow Chris Gullo on Twitter https://twitter.com/ChrisGulloFollow Wrestlenomics on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wrestlenomicsRead Brandon's written work at https://wrestlenomics.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Early Smackdown ratings show the bump the show got last week has been reduced in half, but this week was against the opening of the Olympics. We predict the ratings for Raw, an update on live event business, a preview of the WWE Q2 report on Thursday, and more!Wrestlenomics' Patreon is a must for understanding wrestling business. Subscribers get:- TV ratings analysis and original reporting- Viewership Spreadsheet with 15,000+ data points- Emergency audio and more!Just $5/month:http://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsFollow Brandon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonThurstonFollow Chris Gullo on Twitter https://twitter.com/ChrisGulloFollow Wrestlenomics on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wrestlenomicsRead Brandon's written work at https://wrestlenomics.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/bran

Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo discuss the week's news in wrestling business as Smackdown did strong rating for the first WWE event at full capacity since March 2020. Raw is next on Monday. Dynamite in its second show on the road exceeded 1 million viewers. Dynamite at Arthur Ashe Stadium in September will be AEW's most-attended event ever; meanwhile plenty of tickets remain for Smackdown at Madison Square Garden. Plus, WWE's deal with Hulu is nearing the end of its term, according to Brandon. Where could the next-day rights land for Raw and Smackdown?Wrestlenomics' Patreon is a must for understanding wrestling business. Subscribers get:- TV ratings analysis and original reporting- Viewership Spreadsheet with 15,000+ data points- Emergency audio and more!Just $5/month:http://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsFollow Brandon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonThurstonFollow Chris Gullo on Twitter https://twitter.com/ChrisGulloFollow Wrestlenomics on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wrestlenomicsRead Br

Raw on Monday had its lowest viewership ever. But how much will ratings improve when live fans are back in attendance? Meanwhile, AEW Dynamite had its first show back on the road this past Wednesday. Plus, an update on ticket sales.Wrestlenomics' Patreon is a must for understanding wrestling business. Subscribers get:- TV ratings analysis and original reporting- Viewership Spreadsheet with 15,000+ data points- Emergency audio and more!Just $5/month:http://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsFollow Brandon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonThurstonFollow Chris Gullo on Twitter https://twitter.com/ChrisGulloFollow Wrestlenomics on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wrestlenomicsRead Brandon's written work at https://wrestlenomics.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: http