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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Feb 19, 2023 · 1 hr 21 min
The business of WWE Elimination Chamber
Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, and Chris Gullo discuss: Triple H's thoughts on a potential WWE sale Brandon's experience at Elimination Chamber Friday's WWE Smackdown preliminary rating Elimination Chamber tickets and attendance Bloomberg reports Vince McMahon's asking price of $9 billion for a WWE sale. Manchester United is up for sale with assistance from Raine Group MLW-WWE lawsuit complaint has been dismissed NBC is interested in acquiring NBA TV rights The average viewership for the entire week ending Feb 5 by age demographics Will AEW Revolution sell out? Video version: https://youtube.com/live/6L-7wTJqurc 📺 Tune in to Wrestlenomics Radio every Sunday at 11:00 am ET at youtube.com/c/wrestlenomics 📊 TV ratings reports and data: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics 🎙️ Listen to our weekly podcast: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/ 🌐 Website: https://wrestlenomics.com Brandon Thurston on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonThurston Chris Gullo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisGullo Jesse Collings on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JesseCollings Wrestlenomics on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wrestlenomics Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Feb 12, 2023 · 1 hr 10 min
Viewership for Royal Rumble on Peacock
Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo discuss: Royal Rumble viewing data on Peacock Smackdown ratings on Fox compared to other Fox programming and other broadcast primetime Why wouldn’t Comcast want to own WWE? The pro wrestling TV schedule Average age of roster for WWE, AEW, Impact, New Japan, Stardom AEW on ESPN in Australia, New Zealand; still on FITE Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-wMp054CTM 📺 Tune in to Wrestlenomics Radio every Sunday at 11:00 am ET at youtube.com/c/wrestlenomics 📊 TV ratings reports and data: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics 🎙️ Listen to our weekly podcast: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/ 🌐 Website: https://wrestlenomics.com Brandon Thurston on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonThurston Chris Gullo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisGullo Jesse Collings on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JesseCollings Wrestlenomics on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wrestlenomics Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Feb 5, 2023 · 1 hr 49 min
WWE could be sold in 3 months... or not
Brandon Thurston, Chris Gullo, and Jesse Collings talk about: Nick Khan's comments on CNBC's Squak On The Street WWE potential sale, possibilities of going private or being merged with part of Endeavor WWE vs. AEW in January 2023 business AEW house show announcement, Jesse’s article on wrestlenomics.com Bloomberg Businessweek article on AEW WWE's 2022 breakdown of major revenue customers Video version: https://youtube.com/live/o6ACRpCA0cs 📺 Tune in to Wrestlenomics Radio every Sunday at 11:00 am ET at youtube.com/c/wrestlenomics 📊 TV ratings reports and data: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics 🎙️ Listen to our weekly podcast: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/ 🌐 Website: https://wrestlenomics.com Brandon Thurston on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonThurston Chris Gullo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisGullo Jesse Collings on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JesseCollings Wrestlenomics on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wrestlenomics Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Feb 3, 2023 · 45 min
Thurston & Pollock on WWE Q4 & Year-End 2022
John Pollock of POST Wrestling & Brandon Thurston of Wrestlenomics go through WWE’s Q4 and year-end financials for 2022 along with the earnings call. They go over another record year for the company and eclipsing $1 billion in revenue for the second year in a row, the return of Vince McMahon and his financial obligations for the investigation, plans for 2023, “strategic alternatives” & more. Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwttYrTyKkk Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jan 31, 2023 · 43 min
Abraham Riesman, Ringmaster: Vince McMahon and Unmaking of America
John Pollock of POST Wrestling & Brandon Thurston of Wrestlenomics are joined by Abraham Riesman, author of the upcoming book Ringmaster: Vince McMahon and the Unmaking of America. They discuss the complexities of reporting on professional wrestling and Vince McMahon, the many scandals from the past year, contextualizing McMahon, media coverage of pro wrestling on a mainstream level, McMahon’s departure and subsequent return & more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jan 29, 2023 · 1 hr 11 min
The business of Royal Rumble 2023
Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, and Chris Gullo talk: Royal Rumble attendance, reception, Google Trends, post-event press conference Wrestlemania 38 tickets and gate update Luchasaurus mask lawsuit New Japan viewership on AXS TV WWE NIL recruiting breakdown WWE/A&E programming news Video version: https://youtu.be/gbbTFj0RxWc 📺 Tune in to Wrestlenomics Radio every Sunday at 11:00 am ET at youtube.com/c/wrestlenomics 📊 TV ratings reports and data: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics 🎙️ Listen to our weekly podcast: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/ 🌐 Website: https://wrestlenomics.com Brandon Thurston on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonThurston Chris Gullo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisGullo Jesse Collings on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JesseCollings Wrestlenomics on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wrestlenomics Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jan 23, 2023 · 1 hr 1 min
Nick Khan defends Vince's McMahon's return
Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo talk about the latest interview with Nick Khan about the return of Vince McMahon and the potential sale of the company, Vince makes a legal settlement with Rita Chatterton, Bushiroad disclosures on Stardom and New Japan, and more. Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkUw9aE181E 📺 Tune in to Wrestlenomics Radio every Sunday at 11:00 am ET at youtube.com/c/wrestlenomics 📊 TV ratings reports and data: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics 🎙️ Listen to our weekly podcast: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/ 🌐 Website: https://wrestlenomics.com Brandon Thurston on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonThurston Chris Gullo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisGullo Jesse Collings on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JesseCollings Wrestlenomics on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wrestlenomics Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jan 15, 2023 · 1 hr 44 min
Who will do business with Vince McMahon?
Brandon Thurston and Jesse Collings discuss the latest developments in Vince McMahon's return to WWE and other topics, including: 3 paths to WWE's future TV home How WWE's stock price is likely to react if WWE doesn't sell at all Did Mercedes pop the Dynamite rating? YouTube version: https://youtu.be/rgeS0O7UVUA 📺 Tune in to Wrestlenomics Radio every Sunday at 11:00 am ET at youtube.com/c/wrestlenomics 📊 TV ratings reports and data: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics 🎙️ Listen to our weekly podcast: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/ 🌐 Website: https://wrestlenomics.com Brandon Thurston on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonThurston Chris Gullo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisGullo Jesse Collings on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JesseCollings Wrestlenomics on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wrestlenomics Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jan 11, 2023 · 49 min
Breaking News: Stephanie McMahon resigns, Vince McMahon elected chairman
John Pollock of POST Wrestling and Brandon Thurston of Wrestlenomics discuss Stephanie McMahon’s abrupt resignation from WWE, Vince McMahon back as Executive Chairman, and the future of the company. The two discuss the ongoing shakeup at WWE that includes six outgoing board members including co-CEO Stephanie McMahon, the election of Vince McMahon back as Executive Chairman, sale talks, and all the pertinent questions regarding the future of WWE. Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0-OYnDPKIM POST Wrestling links: Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribe Patreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.com Forum: https://forum.postwrestling.com Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhR Merch: https://store.postwrestling.com Wrestlenomics links: 📺 Tune in to Wrestlenomics Radio every Sunday at 11:00am ET at youtube.com/c/wrestlenomics 📊 TV ratings reports and data: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics 🎙️ Listen to our weekly podcast: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/ 🌐 Website: https://wrestlenomics.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jan 8, 2023 · 1 hr 46 min
Who will buy WWE?
Brandon Thurston and Jesse Collings discuss the news of Vince McMahon's return to WWE's board of directors to explore a possible sale of the company. Plus, news about the business of New Japan’s biggest event of the year, Wrestle Kingdom. YouTube version: https://youtu.be/ULu4wjNk3Og 📺 Tune in to Wrestlenomics Radio every Sunday at 11:00 am ET at youtube.com/c/wrestlenomics 📊 TV ratings reports and data: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics 🎙️ Listen to our weekly podcast: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/ 🌐 Website: https://wrestlenomics.com Brandon Thurston on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonThurston Chris Gullo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisGullo Jesse Collings on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JesseCollings Wrestlenomics on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wrestlenomics Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jan 6, 2023 · 59 min
BREAKING NEWS: Vince McMahon Returns
John Pollock of POST Wrestling and Brandon Thurston of Wrestlenomics discuss Vince McMahon’s power play to return to WWE’s board of directors. The two talk about all the moving parts that have led to McMahon reinstalling himself along with former co-presidents George Barrios & Michelle Wilson to the board, the outgoing board members including two resignations, the reaction on Wall Street, and what this all means for the future of the company. Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-A8RxsWPAI 📺 Tune in to Wrestlenomics Radio every Sunday at 11:00 am ET at youtube.com/c/wrestlenomics 📊 TV ratings reports and data: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics 🎙️ Listen to our weekly podcast: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/ 🌐 https://wrestlenomics.com 🌐 https://postwrestling.com John Pollock on Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamjohnpollock Brandon Thurston on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonThurston Chris Gullo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisGullo Jesse Collings on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JesseCollings Wrestlenomics on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wrestlenomics Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jan 1, 2023 · 2 hr
Year-End Wrestlenomics
Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, and Chris Gullo discuss the year of 2022 with a deep analysis of annual trends in TV ratings, quarter-hours, attendance, match ratings, event ratings, and more. Plus, a look at Wrestle Kingdom attendance ahead of New Japan's biggest show of the year, and speculation on the future of Sasha Banks. YouTube version: https://youtu.be/WxMhyNu0QWk 📺 Tune in to Wrestlenomics Radio every Sunday at 11:00am ET at youtube.com/c/wrestlenomics 📊 TV ratings reports and data: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics 🎙️ Listen to our weekly podcast: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/ 🌐 Website: https://wrestlenomics.com Brandon Thurston on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonThurston Chris Gullo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisGullo Jesse Collings on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JesseCollings Wrestlenomics on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wrestlenomics Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Dec 25, 2022 · 51 min
The Fall of Vince McMahon
Vince McMahon was the most powerful man in the wrestling business. In 2022, he resigned in disgrace as WWE’s chief executive in light of multiple sexual misconduct allegations. These are the events that led up to and followed one of the biggest news stories in wrestling history. YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkA1RMsBTWE 📺 Tune in to Wrestlenomics Radio every Sunday at 11:00am ET at youtube.com/c/wrestlenomics 📊 TV ratings reports and data: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics 🎙️ Listen to our weekly podcast: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/ 🌐 Website: https://wrestlenomics.com Brandon Thurston on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonThurston Chris Gullo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisGullo Jesse Collings on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JesseCollings Wrestlenomics on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wrestlenomics Audio sources: BT Sport, Busted Open Radio, Cheap Heat Productions, CNN, The Geraldo Rivera Show, The Pat McAfee Show, The Wall Street Journal, WWE News and data sources: Business Insider, Google Finance, Google Trends, Fightful, New York Magazine, Newspapers.com, Nielsen, ProPublica, PWInsider, Twitter, The Wall Street Journal, WrestleTix, WWE Music credits: "Golden Cage" by Jimena Contreras "Cinematic Time Lapse" by Lexin Music "Tension" by Ashot Danielyan "Documentary" by Yourtunes "Fruits of Life" by Jimena Contreras "Sky Road in the Mountains" by amaksi Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Dec 18, 2022 · 1 hr 39 min
2023 predictions
Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo make 2023 predictions and look back at their prognostications from last year. They'll revisit some of the biggest moments in a pivotal year for the wrestling business, and look ahead at what will surely be an influential year in 2023 as major TV deals are negotiated. Video version: https://youtu.be/8CJYcwaU7jY 📺 Tune in to Wrestlenomics Radio every Sunday at 11:00am ET at youtube.com/c/wrestlenomics 📊 TV ratings reports and data: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics 🎙️ Listen to our weekly podcast: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/ 🌐 Website: https://wrestlenomics.com Brandon Thurston on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonThurston Chris Gullo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisGullo Jesse Collings on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JesseCollings Wrestlenomics on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wrestlenomics Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Dec 13, 2022 · 22 min
Latest WSJ report on Vince McMahon, new allegation
John Pollock is joined by Brandon Thurston of Wrestlenomics to discuss the latest Wall Street Journal report on Vince McMahon The two discuss the latest report from the WSJ concerning a new allegation against Vince McMahon from 2011, Rita Chatterton seeking damages from an alleged sexual assault in 1986, and McMahon’s desire to return to WWE. Wall Street Journal report by Joe Palazzolo & Ted Mann Video version of this podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLhh0eMkaJg Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Dec 11, 2022 · 1 hr 30 min
Tony Khan announces ROH TV will be on Honor Club
Nine months after acquiring Ring of Honor, Tony Khan announced the brand will have a weekly TV show on existing subscription streaming service Honor Club. Brandon Thurston and Jesse Collings talk about that, NXT Deadline reception, the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame inductees, and more. Video version: https://youtu.be/FF3_76W8V6k 📺 Tune in to Wrestlenomics Radio every Sunday at 11:00am ET at youtube.com/c/wrestlenomics 📊 TV ratings reports and data: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics 🎙️ Listen to our weekly podcast: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/ 🌐 Website: https://wrestlenomics.com Brandon Thurston on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonThurston Chris Gullo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisGullo Jesse Collings on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JesseCollings Wrestlenomics on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wrestlenomics Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Dec 4, 2022 · 1 hr 24 min
WWE might buy international wrestling companies
Brandon Thurston is joined by Chris Gullo and Jesse Collings to talk these topics and more: Stephanie McMahon mentions WWE possibly acquiring smaller international wrestling promotions Which companies might WWE have in mind? Nick Khan talks about the argument for WWE getting a raise for Raw and Smackdown U.S. live rights Morgan Stanley’s research on Smackdown’s advertising and implied retransmission value to Fox Video version: https://youtu.be/IAwD1U2BMSY Tune in to Wrestlenomics Radio every Sunday at 11:00 am ET at https://youtube.com/c/wrestlenomics Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics Podcast: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/ Website: https://wrestlenomics.com Brandon Thurston on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonThurston Chris Gullo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisGullo Jesse Collings on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JesseCollings Wrestlenomics on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wrestlenomics Wrestlenomics on Instagram: https://instagram.com/wrestlenomics Wrestlenomics merchandise: https://store.postwrestling.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Nov 27, 2022 · 1 hr 34 min
WWE Survivor Series business
Brandon Thurston is joined by Chris Gullo and Jesse Collings to talk these topics and more: WWE Survivor Series business notes AEW brand strategy and decline of Rampage ratings WBD CEO David Zaslav's comments on sports media rights at RBC conference Video version: https://youtu.be/Y4mJqIheZTI Tune in to Wrestlenomics Radio every Sunday at 11:00 am ET at https://youtube.com/c/wrestlenomics Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics Podcast: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/ Website: https://wrestlenomics.com Brandon Thurston on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonThurston Chris Gullo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisGullo Jesse Collings on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JesseCollings Wrestlenomics on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wrestlenomics Wrestlenomics on Instagram: https://instagram.com/wrestlenomics Wrestlenomics merchandise: https://store.postwrestling.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Nov 20, 2022 · 1 hr 16 min
The business of Full Gear 2022
Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo talk about news coming out of All Elite Wrestling’s latest pay-per-view, including: Full Gear PPV buys Brandon’s thoughts on attending Rampage and Full Gear The post-PPV press conference Discussion of the future of live sports rights value with MJ from NJ Video version: https://youtu.be/01vq_2wHkh4 Tune in to Wrestlenomics Radio every Sunday at 11:00 am ET at https://youtube.com/c/wrestlenomics Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics Podcast: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/ Website: https://wrestlenomics.com Brandon Thurston on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonThurston Chris Gullo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisGullo Jesse Collings on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JesseCollings Wrestlenomics on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wrestlenomics Wrestlenomics on Instagram: https://instagram.com/wrestlenomics Wrestlenomics merchandise: https://store.postwrestling.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Nov 13, 2022 · 1 hr 57 min
AEW's first PPV of the post-CM Punk era
Brandon Thurston and Jesse Collings talk about the latest in wrestling business news, including: -How well will Full Gear sell on pay-per-view? -An update on WWE business since Vince McMahon's resignation -Dana White gets a deal for POWER SLAP on TBS 📺 Tune in to Wrestlenomics Radio every Sunday at 11:00am ET at youtube.com/c/wrestlenomics 📊 TV ratings reports and data: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics 🎙️ Listen to our weekly podcast: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/ 🌐 Website: https://wrestlenomics.com Brandon Thurston on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonThurston Chris Gullo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisGullo Jesse Collings on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JesseCollings Wrestlenomics on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wrestlenomics Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy