Wrestlenomics Radio

Chris 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 Sell” (CARDIO!) Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com.Support 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

Courtesy 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 * The creative vision (or lack thereof) of WWE's co-presidents WRESTLENOMICS PREMIUM. Each week we produce an additional, totally different show, discussing different topics from this free program. Sign-up for $5/month at patreon.com/wrestlenomics. Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertisin

Chris 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 wrestlenomics@gmail.com.Support 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

Chris 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 Similarweb numbers  * NJPW Harold Meij translated column  * 2008 Japanese wrestling business report  * Meltzer controversy Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com.Support 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

Just 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 * Opportunities for NJPW * Health of other Japanese Wrestling companies 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 discuss: * NJPW balance sheets, 2007-2017 * Sinclair-Tribune merger collapses, Tribune sues * Colt Cabana sues CM Punk * ROH & NJPW G1 Supercard event sells out Madison Square Garden * All-In broadcasting news Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com.S

Chris 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 WWE leaves on the table due to Vince McMahon's creative direction. Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com.Support 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

Chris 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. Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lfKpgYyUPc Chris and Brandon talk about additional topics on WRESTLENOMICS PREMIUM. Sign-up for $5/month at patreon.com/wrestlenomics. This week's Wrestlenomics Premium provided a full review of WWE's Q2 report. Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomic

Chris 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 that suggest fan interest in WWE has declined in 2018.  * Mookie talks about WWE attendance and gate data from Pollstar, including WrestleMania numbers. Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com.Support 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.

Chris 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 * Sports Business Journal article on WWE TV rights negotiations * NJPW attendance * Twitter purge of bogus accounts * WWE stock analysis upgrades * Years experience of NXT talent makeup Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com.Support 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 &

Chris 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 on WRESTLENOMICS PREMIUM. Sign-up for $5/month at patreon.com/wrestlenomics. This week they recorded 2 special programs: * Part 2 of WWE 1H Timeline (1 hour, 14 minutes) * Wrestlenomics Premium (1 hour, 25 minutes): NJPW G1 Special at Cow Palace, ROH 1H 2018 attendance, a viral pounce and hot dog eating contests Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podcast at

Chris 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 following announcement of new TV deals with USA Network and Fox * 2 hour-plus interview with David Lagana from the National Wrestling Alliance about wrestling business, new media, content creation, China and more Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com.Support 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

Chris 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 Arabia Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com.Support 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

This 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 in Australia in October * The pro wrestling scene in India [](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IEQQ8GL0nw) We also live streamed this show on YouTube to give a visual review of the WWE investor presentation. **Watch here**: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IEQQ8GL0nw](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IEQQ8GL0nw) [](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IEQQ8GL0nw) Chris and Brandon talk about additional topics on **WRESTLENOMICS PREMIUM**. Sign-up for $5/month at [patreon.com/wrestlenomics](patreon.

Chris 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 Wrestlenomics on how many singles and non-singles matches NJPW and WWE wrestlers have performed in over the years * WWE VIP trademark suggests a possible name for a premium tier of the WWE Network * Adam Cole is defending the NXT North American Title in Evolve * New WWE UK contracts * WWE For Your Consideration event * More on whether the Punk trial date and Punk's UFC fight being so close was a coincidence Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest

Chris 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: * Vince McMahon not present at Fox-WWE meeting and other details * Smackdown will be live on Fox on Friday nights * Linda McMahon interview in which she was questioned on campaign donations * Huber Boy 2 documentary * Wrestlenomics survey Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at WrestlingINC.com. Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://re

Chris 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 * Statements from new NJPW President Harold Meij * Mookie’s Polls & FMW Analogy of the week * MLW contracts * Lawsuit updates: CM Punk-Chris Amann, Dean Ambrose Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at WrestlingINC.com. Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wre

This 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 affect WWE's business and relationship with fans and business partners? * WWE stock price reaction to the news WRESTLENOMICS PREMIUM (sign-up for $5/month for weekly bonus audio at patreon.com/wrestlenomics) -- 2 hours, 35 minutes this week! * All-In Sells-Out * WWE Co-President George Barrios at JPM organ conference * WWE Co-President Michelle Wilson & Charlotte Flair at Needham conference * Average attendances for top Japanese promotions at Korakuen Hall Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.c

Chris 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 hours, 41 minutes this week!  * Mookie watches Eurovision * WWE ticket analysis * WWE talent development, nepotism * CM Punk, Colt Cabana, Dr. Chris Amann lawsuit update * Needham's latest analysis of WWE stock * NJPW company profile * Progress touring USA Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at WrestlingINC.com. Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/don

Chris 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-up for $5/month for weekly bonus audio at [patreon.com/wrestlenomics](patreon.com/wrestlenomics)) -- 4 hours+ this week! * WWE Q1 2018 report: financial documents, conference call Q&A session, Saudi Arabia * Economics of running an indie wrestling show * 1974's The Wrestler: An insight into the mind of Verne Gagne Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at WrestlingINC.com. Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com.Support this podca

Chris 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 recognizable * A question on ramifications for independent wrestling if All-In doesn't succeed in its attendance goal SUPER-SERVE EDITION (sign-up for $5/month for weekly bonus audio at patreon.com/wrestlenomics) -- 2 hours+ this week! * Chris and Brandon thoroughly analyze the WWE Business Partner Summit 2018 in a depth you won't find anywhere else, featuring: * "WWE 2.0" and plans for a future premium tier for the WWE Network * WWE co-presidents Michelle Wilson and George Barrios p