Wrestlenomics Radio

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston chat with attorney Paul Lesko about the details behind the lawsuit involving Panini and WWE. Plus: John & Brandon discuss the past week for Ari Emanuel & Vince McMahon, Vince McMahon doc update, WWE Raw’s season premiere viewership, Showtime getting out of Boxing and MMA & more.VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/GuWSZeBBEOYPOST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRMerch: https://store.postwrestling.comTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingWrestlenomicsSubscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @WrestlenomicsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston go over the viewership results from “Super Tuesday” with NXT and AEW going head-to-head.Plus: John & Brandon go over Collision’s performance in an earlier time slot, TKO’s first quarterly earnings announcement, and NJPW & Stardom business note.VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/dNFFwAC1JP4POST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRMerch: https://store.postwrestling.comTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingWrestlenomicsSubscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @WrestlenomicsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are joined by Brandon Ross of LightShed Partners to assess the early results of the TKO merger, SmackDown’s TV deal, and AEW’s TV rights.Plus: John & Brandon react to AEW Collision’s all-time low viewership against NXT No Mercy, “Super Tuesday” on October 10, and the impact of Adam Copeland moving to AEW. VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/Njjf24_rwHYPOST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRMerch: https://store.postwrestling.comTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingWrestlenomicsSubscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @WrestlenomicsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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.======With Q3 2023 coming to a close Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, and Chris Gullo look at TV ratings and attendance metrics for WWE, AEW, and more.0:00 Intro5:23 NBA TV rights discussion and impact on Raw and AEW rights deals9:14 Long-term TV ratings trends for WWE, AEW, WOW, Impact, New Japan27:06 Long-term live events trends for WWE and AEW35:40 Sentiment for WWE and AEW, looking at our original Net Promoter Score study as well as Cagematch.net event ratings49:18 Long-term live events trends for top Japanese companies54:16 Google Trends for CMLL and AAA59:17 WWE and ABEMA announce a new TV deal. What does it mean for NOAH and New Japan?1:21:46 AEW All In attendance obsession1:29:40 WWE-Panini lawsuit update1:34:40 The highest-rated matches on Cagematch.net YTD======

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are joined by Josh Nason of the Wrestling Observer site to discuss the WWE SmackDown move to USA, and keeping up with the growing number of hours for pro wrestling.Plus: Tony Khan’s latest call with the media, “the new era” of AEW, WWE vs. Panini, Collision’s performance against college football, and more.VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/NrlHGwcCubgPOST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRMerch: https://store.postwrestling.comTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingWrestlenomicsSubscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @WrestlenomicsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston have a breaking news show reacting to the announcement of WWE SmackDown leaving Fox and returning to USA Network.They discuss the announcement by TKO on Thursday, additional reporting regarding the value of the deal, how this affects Raw & NXT on USA Network, the reaction from Wall Street, and more.VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/lsgANZyy6NkRelated Links:TKO press releaseSports Business JournalThe Hollywood ReporterWall Street JournalCNBCPOST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRMerch: https://store.postwrestling.comTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingWrestlenomicsSubscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @WrestlenomicsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircl

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss ticket sales for AEW Grand Slam, the Vince McMahon feature, and all the latest news.John & Brandon are joined by Bill from WrestleTix to discuss tonight’s AEW Grand Slam event at Arthur Ashe Stadium, the trend of the promotion’s ticket sales, the success of All In, and “drop counts”.Plus: The L.A. Times feature on Vince McMahon, fallout from the completion of the TKO merger, Max adding a live sports tier, WWE Raw getting hammered against Monday Night Football & notes from this week’s ratings.VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/UrYb-LZQF6cPOST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRMerch: https://store.postwrestling.comTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingWrestlenomicsSubscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @WrestlenomicsSupport th

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss the completed merger between WWE and UFC to form TKO Group Holdings and all the ramifications of the deal.John & Brandon speak with Patrick Auger of The Fight Business Podcast and runs the Auger Consulting Group to discuss the merger, short and long-term ideas, the combination of resources, and what this will mean for wrestlers & fighters in both promotions.Plus: TKO dividend payout and Vince’s big payout, lowest WWE Raw audience in history, NXT does a huge number, Royal Rumble 2024 location, and more.VIDEO VERSION OF PODCAST: https://youtube.com/live/STXMrXd-y6wPOST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRMerch: https://store.postwrestling.comTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingWrestlenomicsSubscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @Wr

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are guestless this week and open the forum for your questions to be sent in along with the latest news & notes.They chat the latest on AEW’s decision to terminate CM Punk’s contracts, the business of WWE Payback & AEW All Out, television ratings from the past few days, Saudi Arabian investment in the PFL and how it affected WWE’s stock, LightShed’s update on the WWE domestic TV rights & lots more.Video version: https://youtube.com/live/K5UJ7aoVlSoPOST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRMerch: https://store.postwrestling.comTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingWrestlenomicsSubscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @WrestlenomicsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https:/

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 and Jesse Collings talk about CM Punk's firing from AEW the day before All Out and what it means for AEW's business going forward. Plus, Brandon is live from the Pittsburgh airport, having just attended WWE Payback the night before.======YOUTUBE VIDEO VERSION HERE: https://youtube.com/live/0z9HOP9tlj4 ======

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are joined by Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful to discuss all the events coming out of All In including the CM Punk & Jack Perry incident.They go over the details that are known regarding the two, the status of CM Punk in Chicago this week, the short and long-term issues regarding this latest issue & much more. Plus: The success of All In, the paid attendance figure, Tony Khan’s post-show press conference, AEW in Chicago this week including All Out & more.VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/nqJ19xShORQPOST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRMerch: https://store.postwrestling.comTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingWrestlenomicsSubscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @WrestlenomicsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestleno

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are joined by reporter Nick Hausman from Haus of Wrestling to discuss this Sunday’s AEW All In card.They chat about the business AEW expects to generate, the buzz for the show, Cash Wheeler’s status on the show and its handling, changes expected to the card & lots more.Plus: Tony Khan’s media call from Tuesday, WrestleMania 40 ticket sales, TV ratings from SmackDown & Collision & Raw, and all the AEW talent under one roof this week.VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oG7Tyf2Lsx0POST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRMerch: https://store.postwrestling.comTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingWrestlenomicsSubscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @WrestlenomicsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston welcome Erik Magraken of Combat Sports Law to chat about the antitrust lawsuit filed in 2014 against the UFC. They discuss the launch of the suit nearly nine years ago, the long road for the suit, who the key players involved are, why last week was an important ruling by the court, what damages the UFC is facing, how it applies to WWE/Endeavor and the state of fighter pay. Plus: AEW All In tops 80,000 tickets distributed, Pontiac Silverdome capacity, AEW Collision rebounds, WWE Raw ratings, WWE’s response to MLW suit allegations & more.VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/kKOFLHs6yxERelated links:UFC Antitrust Lawsuit Officially Certified as Class Action (Combat Sports Law)UFC Antitrust Lawsuit Explained (Bloody Elbow)An Overview and Analysis of the UFC Antitrust Suit (Dec. 2014)The State of UFC Contracts w/ John Nash (POST Wrestling)POST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDi

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston speak with reporter David Bixenspan about the lawsuit filed by Hulk Hogan after Bash at the Beach 2000.They discuss the recent season of Dark Side of the Ring, “The World According to Marty Jannetty”, and the latest news including All In’s attendance figure, Bixenspan’s research into the attendance at WrestleMania 3 & more.Video version: https://youtube.com/live/UtW4IbwOvl4David Bixenspan is the co-host of Between the SheetsRelated links:WrestleMania III attendance redux: I think I know what happened! (David Bixenspan)How Many People Were Actually At WrestleMania III? A Deadspin Investigation (Bixenspan)Exclusive: WrestleMania 32 Had Just Over 80,000 Fans In Attendance (Brandon Thurston)POST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRMerch: https://store.postwrestling.comTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingWrestlenomicsSubscribe:

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 and Jesse Collings talk about the latest news in wrestling business:- Summerslam business as Brandon is live in Detroit- Vince McMahon subpoenaed as part of federal grand jury investigation- All In & All Out seemingly exclusive on PPV on consecutive weekends- Money in the Bank sold $3.3 million in ticket sales======VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/0AUHBWWp2AE======

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston go through the WWE’s second-quarter earnings report and a grand jury investigation involving Vince McMahon.The two chat about the sizable yearly increases in various segments, the status of the merger, a federal grand jury subpoena on Vince McMahon, McMahon taking a medical leave of absence, and Nick Khan’s update on the state of the U.S. domestic rights negotiations.Plus: The Elite re-sign with AEW, All In on pay-per-view, Collision ratings, Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz, and the latest attendance figures for SummerSlamVideo version: https://youtube.com/live/ov3WNhSQnvoRelated documents:- WWE Q2 Earnings Press Release- Key Performance Indicators- 10-Q filing  - Earnings PresentationPOST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRMerch: https://store.postwrestling.comTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingWrestlenomicsSubscribe: https://wrestl

In place of Pollock & Thurston this week, Brandon Thurston is joined by MJ from NJ to talk about these topics and more:Peacock subscriber update from ComcastSmackdown ratings on FS1How wrestling fits into media business that's shifting to streaming and less profitableLogan Paul's CryptoZoo lawsuitVideo version: https://youtube.com/live/yB_g_z11e7MListen to Wrestlenomics on…Apple | Google | SpotifyPatreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsTwitter: https://twitter.com/wrestlenomicsInstagram: https://instagram.com/wrestlenomicsFacebook: https://facebook.com/wrestlenomicsMusic: Sports FM by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are joined by Chris Samsa from Sport of Pro Wrestling to chat about the G1 Climax and his meticulous stats.The three discuss the annual tournament, this year’s format, early impressions after four shows, and how Samsa began compiling all his statistics. Plus: Pollock & Thurston go over the latest television figures, AEW Collision Week 5, and the viability of adding a third hour to Dynamite, All In distribution, and the future of ESPN.Video version: https://youtube.com/live/mTUGbtoNY68POST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRMerch: https://store.postwrestling.comTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingWrestlenomicsSubscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @WrestlenomicsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donations

Note: Wrestlenomics Radio is now available weekly exclusively for subscribers at patreon.com/wrestlenomics. Pollock & Thurston continues to be free for everyone each week.======John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are joined by Stephanie Chase of Digital Spy to speak about her recent article on women in wrestling media.The three discuss the recent WWE U.K. tour and the push for WrestleMania in London, AEW All In at Wembley Stadium & more.Plus: Pollock & Thurston go over the latest television figures, AEW Collision Week 4, potential changes to AEW’s pay-per-view strategy & more.Video version of this podcast: https://youtube.com/live/ogUOLBUAy04Read: Wrestling promoter walks into a bar… what a jokeFollow Stephanie Chase on Substack and YouTubePOST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRMerch: https://store.postwrestling.comTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwre

Note: Beginning Jul 9, Wrestlenomics Radio will become exclusive to subscribers at patreon.com/wrestlenomics. The first episode of each month only will remain free on the Wrestlenomics podcast and YouTube channels. Pollock & Thurston will continue to be free each week, available on this feed, as well as POST Wrestling and Wrestlenomics YouTube channels.------------------John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are joined by Chris Hero to chat about the current state of independent wrestling and lots more.Hero chats about his role at West Coast Pro, his recent coaching work at AEW, independent wrestling, young talent getting noticed, and his role within the industry today.Plus: Pollock & Thurston go over the AEW Collision numbers, WWE MITB business notes, BBC coverage of push for WrestleMania in London, AEW on ViX streaming service & the latest news.Video version: https://youtube.com/live/gRYOvc0s9ZYWest Coast Pro presents Cruel Summer this Saturday and streams live at IndependentWrestling.tv at 10 p.m. E