Wrestlenomics

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.

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Friday · 1 hr 20 min
Ari Backs Paramount-WBD Merger | Grant Case Closed | SummerSlam | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston go through the latest headaches for Paramount and Ari Emanuel’s op-ed, Janel Grant’s case is officially closed, and WWE stages SummerSlam in Minneapolis. VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/live/aZyDSHwbxK8 Topics this week include: Janel Grant’s case officially closed, moves to arbitration WWE SummerSlam this weekend in Minneapolis YouTube TV to offer ESPN Unlimited TripleMania moves to MGM Grand Garden Arena MyAEW adds six more promotions WWE Radio launches (no AEW talk, Thunder Rosa leaves) Paul Levesque on Busted Open Radio Ari Emanuel’s op-ed regarding Paramount-WBD Plaintiffs file letter to court in WWE merger case WWE & Thurston file letter re: public access question Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben Tramer POST Wrestling Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribe Patreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.com Forum: https://forum.postwrestling.com Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhR Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestling Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.com Wrestlenomics Subscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics Substack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/ Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @Wrestlenomics Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
July 24 · 1 hr 20 min
WWE Radio on SiriusXM | Netflix Viewership | ESPN cuts | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover Janel Grant’s move toward arbitration, WWE’s viewership on Netflix, and WWE Radio launching on SiriusXM. VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nClugYUhJ5s Topics this week include: Janel Grant, WWE & McMahon heading to arbitration WWE viewership on Netflix over the first six months of 2026 WWE adds ‘Mania 43 Watch Parties, live events for NYC Andreas Hale among cuts at ESPN WWE Radio on SiriusXM Paramount - WBD merger is temporarily paused Update on Thurston’s Third Notice of Challenge AEW Redemption media call with Tony Khan WWE SummerSlam & AEW All In London ticket updates Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben Tramer POST Wrestling Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribe Patreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.com Forum: https://forum.postwrestling.com Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhR Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestling Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.com Wrestlenomics Subscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics Substack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/ Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @Wrestlenomics Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
July 17 · 1 hr 32 min
UFC Sets Record Gate Without A Leg To Stand On | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover TNA’s chaotic history and the Dark Side series, Thurston’s latest challenge, and WWE goes head-to-head with AEW in Chicago. Topics this week include: The Chaotic History of TNA Wrestling Brandon Thurston’s new challenges in the merger lawsuit WWE to run head-to-head in Chicago against AEW All Out AEW sues Queen of the Ring production company WWE announces Survivor Series in Houston, November 28 UFC Sets Record Gate Without A Leg To Stand On $26.4 million THR EXCLUSIVE: WWE Gets Into Microdramas With ReelShort Collaboration https://corporate.wwe.com/about/news/2026/07-14-2026 Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben Tramer POST Wrestling Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribe Patreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.com Forum: https://forum.postwrestling.com Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhR Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestling Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.com Wrestlenomics Subscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics Substack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/ Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @Wrestlenomics Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
July 10 · 1 hr
AEW Contract Challenge, NJPW G1 Kickoff, Conor McGregor | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover Thurston’s challenge to unseal AEW contracts, Conor McGregor’s return at UFC 329, and NJPW's kickoff of the G1 Climax in the U.S. VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yrC5k0-exs Topics this week include: Judge rules AEW can file redacted version of contracts AEW announces All Out at the NOW Arena G1 Climax begins this Saturday in Illinois WWE & AEW hold sales for SummerSlam & All In London Conor McGregor returns at UFC 329 this weekend Listener questions Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben Tramer POST Wrestling Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribe Patreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.com Forum: https://forum.postwrestling.com Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhR Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestling Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.com Wrestlenomics Subscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics Substack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/ Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @Wrestlenomics Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
July 3 · 1 hr 17 min
Audio Released: Ari Emanuel Promised to Help Vince McMahon's Legal Issues | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston play the audio of voice messages from Vince McMahon and Ari Emanuel concerning the WWE transaction process and Stephanie McMahon’s role in the story. VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/NvzxZeXK1sg Plus: NXT’s viewership for the Great American Bash on CW, WWE counters AEW All In with an NXT & AAA doubleheader in August & more. Topics this week include: Audio released of Ari Emanuel’s 2022 offer of legal help to Vince McMahon Janel Grant’s latest post about WWE’s investigation in 2022 NXT Great American Bash viewership on CW NXT & AAA running a doubleheader against All In London Brett Lauderdale on sticking with Triller, per Fightful John Cena daring to leverage his IP years ago Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben Tramer POST Wrestling Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribe Patreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.com Forum: https://forum.postwrestling.com Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhR Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestling Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.com Wrestlenomics Subscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics Substack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/ Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @Wrestlenomics Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
June 26 · 1 hr 26 min
WWE, AEW, NXT & TNA Major Shows | Would Tony Khan Buy TNA? | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss four major shows coming up this weekend, WWE’s return to Saudi Arabia, and Tony Khan is asked about his interest in purchasing TNA. VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/H3IM-02-Bwo Topics this week include: Major weekend of shows from WWE, AEW, TNA & NXT WWE’s latest trip to Saudi Arabia: What do these shows mean now? Tony Khan’s Forbidden Door media call: Would Tony buy TNA? Will MyAEW partner indies be a part of a PPV week of events? Paul Levesque’s interview with Stephen A. Smith Paul Heyman comments on the creative process and his role TV ratings & attendance trends for WWE & AEW This week’s lesson on what “off the record” means Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben Tramer POST Wrestling Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribe Patreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.com Forum: https://forum.postwrestling.com Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhR Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestling Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.com Wrestlenomics Subscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics Substack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/ Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @Wrestlenomics Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
June 19 · 1 hr 25 min
UFC Freedom 250 | TNA Shakeup | George Barrios | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss the UFC Freedom 250 event and all the coverage surrounding the show at the White House. VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7RG6q_qq0w Plus: TNA undergoes a major shakeup, Janel Grant posts about the WSJ reporting from 2022, John Pollock interviews former WWE co-president George Barrios, an update on the Liv Morgan stalker case & more. Topics this week include: UFC Freedom 250 TNA announces “workforce reduction”, Tommy Dreamer out Janel Grant’s latest posts about the WSJ reports John Pollock’s interview with George Barrios Reaction to the book Stalker in Liv Morgan case is found not guilty by reason of insanity More independent groups join MyAEW U.S. Department of Justice approves Paramount merger with WBD Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben Tramer POST Wrestling Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribe Patreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.com Forum: https://forum.postwrestling.com Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhR Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestling Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.com Wrestlenomics Subscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics Substack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/ Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @Wrestlenomics Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
June 12 · 1 hr 14 min
Janel Grant, Vince McMahon & WWE Move Toward Private Arbitration | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss the move by Janel Grant, Vince McMahon & WWE to move their case toward private arbitration and what it means. VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqttCcluHww Plus: Grant comments on the anonymous emails to the WWE board in 2022, depositions by key WWE execs, and WSJ’s reporting. The WWE shareholder settles before the trial & all the latest news. Topics this week include: Janel Grant, Vince McMahon & WWE jointly seek arbitration Grant posts about 2022 emails to the Board of Directors Depositions by Nick Khan, Frank Riddick & Michelle McKenna WWE shareholder lawsuit reaches a settlement agreement Lawsuit aims to stop UFC Freedom 250 at the White House AEW v. Ryan Nemeth Details on Bushiroad’s sale of New Japan Pro Wrestling Conor McGregor accused of using PEDs, per The New York Times Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben Tramer POST Wrestling Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribe Patreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.com Forum: https://forum.postwrestling.com Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhR Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestling Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.com Wrestlenomics Subscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics Substack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/ Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @Wrestlenomics Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
June 5 · 1 hr 34 min
WWE Shareholders Head to Trial - Everything You Need to Know | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston present a primer and breakdown of the WWE shareholder lawsuit, which goes to trial next week in the Delaware Court of Chancery. VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYxSRY_da5w Plus: NXT’s Great American Bash goes head-to-head with Forbidden Door, Nick Khan speaks at a SBJ conference, George Barrios has released a book, and there will be no more UFC pay-per-views in Canada next year. Topics this week include: Explaining the WWE shareholder trial, which begins Monday Shareholders seeking nine figures in damages NXT Great American Bash airing head-to-head with AEW Forbidden Door Nick Khan’s SBJ-CAA interview George Barrios releases a new book, defends decision to go to Saudi Arabia UFC is moving its pay-per-view main cards to Paramount+ in Canada Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben Tramer POST Wrestling Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribe Patreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.com Forum: https://forum.postwrestling.com Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhR Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestling Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.com Wrestlenomics Subscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics Substack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/ Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @Wrestlenomics Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
May 29 · 1 hr 32 min
Vince McMahon & Nick Khan face sanctions in shareholder lawsuit | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston go through Judge Travis Laster’s 41-page opinion with sanctions levied against Vince McMahon & Nick Khan in the WWE shareholders’ lawsuit. VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yYO9ntJLCM Plus: Bushiroad sells its shares in New Japan Pro Wrestling, AEW Double or Nothing coverage, an update on Marcel Barthel’s legal case & more. Topics this week include: Vince McMahon & Nick Khan sanctioned in shareholders’ lawsuit McMahon and top executives at TKO to testify in the trial Witnesses set to testify in the trial Bushiroad sells shares in NJPW to TV Asahi & CyberAgent AEW Double or Nothing post-show press conference notes Marcel Barthel set for pre-trial hearing in July MLW secures streaming deal in Veeps Dana White on the cover of TIME Magazine Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben Tramer POST Wrestling Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribe Patreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.com Forum: https://forum.postwrestling.com Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhR Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestling Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.com Wrestlenomics Subscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics Substack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/ Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @Wrestlenomics Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
May 22 · 1 hr 19 min
Rousey vs. Carano on Netflix | Ring boy suit | AEW-Paramount | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover the Rousey vs. Carano viewership stats, ring boys to remain anonymous in lawsuit, Tony Khan addresses WBD-Paramount stories, and Ludwig Kaiser is arrested for battery. VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/live/LbRYwfWlwHE Topics this week include: Judge rules to continue “John Doe” anonymity for ring boys in WWE lawsuit, deciding against McMahons Tony Khan dismisses speculation on AEW’s television future after prospective Paramount deal TKO’s Mark Shapiro calls Rousey vs. Carano “More of a stunt than a meaningful MMA event” Netflix touts success of Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano, peaks at nearly 17 million global viewers over first 24 hours EventsDC loses Motions to Dismiss in DC Superior Court to Bedrock and Thurston VARIETY SCOOP: WWE Sets Documentary ‘Made in America’ as Part of America 250 on USA Network (EXCLUSIVE) Ludwig Kaiser arrested on battery charge, additional details come out AEW promotes ESPN feature on Darby Allin Andreas Hale comments on WWE credential situation (clip) Tony Khan’s Double or Nothing media call Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben Tramer POST Wrestling Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribe Patreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.com Forum: https://forum.postwrestling.com Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhR Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestling Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.com Wrestlenomics Subscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics Substack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/ Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @Wrestlenomics Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
May 15 · 1 hr 43 min
Triller v. Triller | WWE, McMahon defend Signal use | Wrestler unionization | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover two lawsuits involving Triller, WrestleMania 2028 update, wrestlers unionizing, and Jennifer Kay of Bloomberg Law joins us. VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/live/OHB3tB4qBrk Jennifer Kay of Bloomberg Law will join us to speak about Wednesday’s Delaware Chancery Court hearing involving reps for WWE and Vince McMahon in the shareholder lawsuit regarding communications on Signal. Plus: AEW files a lawsuit against TrillerTV, TrillerTV sues its parent company, the London Mayor’s office comments on a future WrestleMania in the city, TKO secures another “financial incentive package”, Kevin Nash advocates for wrestlers to join SAG-AFTRA, and WWE introduces a summer house show tour in the U.S. Topics this week include: AEW sues TrillerTV for nearly $5 million TrillerTV sues its parent company London mayor’s office says no specific 2028 WrestleMania discussions McMahon, WWE leaders’ Signal use probed by investors Kevin Nash advocates for wrestlers to join SAG-AFTRA Backlash first hour on ESPN2 viewership TKO enters a multi-year agreement with the Arizona Sports Events Alliance WWE adds a U.S. house show tour this summer Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben Tramer POST Wrestling Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribe Patreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.com Forum: https://forum.postwrestling.com Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhR Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestling Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.com Wrestlenomics Subscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics Substack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/ Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @Wrestlenomics Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
May 8 · 1 hr 18 min
TKO Q1 Earnings | Ted Turner | WWE TV Contracts | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover TKO’s first quarter earnings report, Nick Khan extends his deal, the passing of Ted Turner, and more. Video version: https://youtube.com/live/jtQo-PfKbIA Plus: WWE’s Raw and SmackDown media rights contracts from 2019 - 2024 become public, more talent departures at WWE, contracts being “restructured”, Ted Turner’s legacy and role professional wrestling played, as well as market-to-market comparisons from April. Topics this week include: TKO Q1 Earnings Report Nick Khan signs a new contract Nick Khan testified that the DOJ investigated sex trafficking Ted Turner passes away at 87 New Day exit WWE after a request to restructure contracts WWE Raw & SmackDown 2019-2024 media rights contracts WWE & AEW live events market-to-market comparisons Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben Tramer POST Wrestling Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribe Patreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.com Forum: https://forum.postwrestling.com Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhR Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestling Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.com Wrestlenomics Subscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics Substack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/ Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @Wrestlenomics Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
April 30 · 1 hr 9 min
The Vocal Minority Returns to WWE | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover WWE’s recent Town Hall meeting with exclusive audio, including reaction to WrestleMania, Paul Levesque’s new deal, Saudi Arabia, and online criticism. Plus: The latest round of WWE cuts, Janel Grant posts FBI letters, NXT’s PLEs move to CW, Carlos Silva addresses talent removal from shows, and more on the Berwyn Eagle Club drama. VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/WvwDnfeIu8E Topics this week include: WWE Town Hall covers WrestleMania, Saudi Arabia, AI, and the “vocal minority.” Paul Levesque’s deal is extended Latest round of WWE cuts Janel Grant launches Instagram account with FBI letters posted NXT’s premium live events move to CW, deal with ESPN Unlimited Carlos Silva alleges TNA has been blocked from venues What the hell is going on with the Berwyn Eagles Club? Streaming figures for Hulk Hogan - Real American Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben Tramer POST Wrestling Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribe Patreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.com Forum: https://forum.postwrestling.com Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhR Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestling Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.com Wrestlenomics Subscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics Substack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/ Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @Wrestlenomics Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
April 24 · 1 hr 24 min
The Business of WrestleMania 42 | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover TKO’s takeover of Las Vegas for WrestleMania, and all the business notes stemming from the event. Plus: An ESPN reporter is denied WrestleMania credentials, Mark Shapiro’s testimony regarding Vince McMahon’s role in TKO, WWE moving forward with June show in Saudi Arabia, and understanding the percentage of revenues paid to WWE talent. VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/YOJa0BRq-ow Topics this week include: WrestleMania 42 business figures, attendance, and ESPN audience ESPN reporter denied credentials Mark Shapiro’s testimony regarding Vince McMahon in TKO Hearing held on the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act Proxy statement: Emanuel, Shapiro, Nick Khan comp; Johnson comp, board meetings WWE talent paid about 15% of revenue in 2022 Mark Shapiro speaks at the University of Alabama Night of Champions is going to Saudi Arabia Warner Bros. shareholders approve Paramount Skydance merger Triller shuts down AEW Plus Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben Tramer POST Wrestling Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribe Patreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.com Forum: https://forum.postwrestling.com Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhR Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestling Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.com Wrestlenomics Subscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics Substack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/ Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @Wrestlenomics Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
April 16 · 24 min
WWE talent pay & WrestleMania ticket sales
This is Brandon Thurston's appearance with John Pollock & Wai Ting of POST Wrestling as part of their daily series ahead of WrestleMania. John, Brandon, and Wai discuss a new report on POST Wrestling by Brandon and Jason Ounpraseuth disclosing WWE talent pay. They also talk about how WrestleMania tickets are moving with only a few days left to go before the events. POST Wrestling Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribe Patreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.com Forum: https://forum.postwrestling.com Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhR Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestling Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.com Wrestlenomics Subscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics Substack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/ Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @Wrestlenomics Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
April 10 · 1 hr 22 min
TNA Talent Removed, Lawsuit Texts & WrestleMania 42 | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover TNA’s removal of talent from upcoming shows, the texts from the shareholder lawsuit, ‘Mania 42’s tax credit & more. Plus: Tony Khan promotes the Dynasty show with a media call and appears on The Coach & Bro podcast; Paul Levesque chats about the transition to head of creative; and the results of an AEW fan survey. VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UlEtQSX8JU Topics this week include: Texts revealed in ongoing WWE shareholder lawsuit Paul Levesque’s comments on taking over creative WrestleMania 42 qualifies for up to $4.3 million in tax credits WrestleMania ticket movement compared to 2025 Tony Khan’s media call for Dynasty Khan addresses his bid for WWE and meeting with Shane McMahon TNA pulls talent from matches involving AEW performers TNA releases 2026 schedule AEW Fan Survey conducted by Jesse Collings Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben Tramer POST Wrestling Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribe Patreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.com Forum: https://forum.postwrestling.com Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhR Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestling Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.com Wrestlenomics Subscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics Substack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/ Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @Wrestlenomics Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
April 7 · 38 min
Texts from Paul Levesque, Nick Khan & Vince McMahon released | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston present a bonus show discussing Thurston’s reporting on new texts released as part of the ongoing shareholder lawsuit. Court filings have led to the release of internal texts involving Paul Levesque, Nick Khan, and Vince McMahon, with further insight into the friction between Levesque and McMahon and the merger process to form TKO in 2023. Full story: https://www.postwrestling.com/2026/04/07/paul-levesque-nick-khan-texts-show-friction-between-vince-mcmahon-and-levesque-over-wwe-creative-in-2023/ Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben Tramer POST Wrestling Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribe Patreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.com Forum: https://forum.postwrestling.com Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhR Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestling Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.com Wrestlenomics Subscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics Substack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/ Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @Wrestlenomics Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
April 3 · 1 hr 22 min
New Details in Janel Grant Case: Vince McMahon, Brock Lesnar & WWE | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston chat about an extensive filing in the Janel Grant case to oppose arbitration with details concerning Vince McMahon, Brock Lesnar & WWE. Plus: The latest ticket figures for WrestleMania 32, Wrestlenomics’ Reddit Sentiment Analysis for WWE & AEW, an incident at a Ruthless Pro Wrestling show, and Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling gets a TV deal in Canada. VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/lTmHtPV23-w Topics this week include: Janel Grant files opposition to compel arbitration Many new details revealed in Grant’s filing Incident involving Mads Krule at Ruthless Pro Wrestling Latest WrestleMania 42 & All In London ticket figures 2025 Reddit Sentiment Analysis Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling announces deal with TSN Some new filings in WWE shareholder case to be unsealed Apr 13 Additional reading: New details emerge in Janel Grant case - https://www.postwrestling.com/2026/04/02/janel-grant-adds-new-details-to-allegations-against-vince-mcmahon-brock-lesnar-wwe/ Reddit Sentiment Analysis - https://www.patreon.com/posts/reddit-sentiment-154601259 Gregory Iron recounts incident at RPW show - https://www.postwrestling.com/2026/04/02/gregory-iron-says-he-never-saw-a-knife-or-a-stabbing-at-the-rpw-show/ Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben Tramer POST Wrestling Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribe Patreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.com Forum: https://forum.postwrestling.com Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhR Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestling Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.com Wrestlenomics Subscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics Substack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/ Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @Wrestlenomics Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
March 27 · 1 hr 9 min
Muhammad Ali Revival Act | All In Tickets | Nielsen Gauge | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston chat about the first ticket estimate for All In London, NXT moves to YouTube, and more problems at Nielsen. Plus they discuss the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act passing through the House of Representatives, the next steps before the bill becomes law, recent adjustments to the bill, and the impact it will have on Zuffa Boxing and the sport. Topics this week include: First ticket estimate for AEW All In London at Wembley Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act passes the House of Representatives Nielsen delays Gauge Report Ari Emanuel reached out to Donald Trump over the LiveNation - Ticketmaster case NXT moves library from Peacock to YouTube KILL TONY: WrestleMania to stream on Netflix TV & streaming figures for Raw, SmackDown, Dynamite, and Slam Dunk editions of Collision Additional reading: The Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act offers the worst of boxing and MMA (John Nash, Uncrowned) Nielsen’s Gauge Delay is ‘Indefensible,’ Says TV Trade Group (Variety) Delayed Nielsen Data Will Show Traditional TV Back on Top (for Now) WWE NXT library transition from Peacock to YouTube nears completion (POST Wrestling) Ari Emanuel reached out to Donald Trump over the LiveNation - Ticketmaster case Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben Tramer POST Wrestling Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribe Patreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.com Forum: https://forum.postwrestling.com Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhR Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestling Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.com Wrestlenomics Subscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics Substack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/ Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @Wrestlenomics Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy