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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March 20 · 1 hr 9 min
Tony Khan’s Bid For WWE in 2023 | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston chat about the revelation that Tony Khan placed a bid for the WWE during its sale process in 2023. They discuss the disclosure in unredacted filings that gives us additional insight into the bids for WWE three years ago, Tony Khan’s role, and more. Plus: WWE’s plans for a return to Saudi Arabia later this year are in jeopardy, WWE strikes a content partnership with Front Office Sports, and WrestleMania 42 tickets experience some movement after this past week’s sale. VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/Fx9BC1DVgbA Topics this week include: Tony Khan bid on WWE during its 2023 sale process The status of WWE going to Saudi Arabia later this year WWE strikes a partnership with Front Office Sports WrestleMania 42 ticket sales following the 3:16 sale WWE lifts blackout policy for watch parties AEW Revolution notes All In tickets go on sale this week at Wembley Stadium TV & streaming viewership figures Additional reading: Tony Khan bid for WWE in the 2023 sale process - https://www.postwrestling.com/2026/03/19/tony-khan-bid-for-wwe-in-2023-sale-process-ultimately-won-by-endeavor-to-create-tko/ WWE Night of Champions in Saudi Arabia this spring - https://www.postwrestling.com/2026/03/17/night-of-champions-has-been-on-wwes-internal-schedule-for-saudi-arabia-for-early-this-summer-war-in-the-region-raises-questions/ WWE and Front Office Sports announce content partnership - https://www.postwrestling.com/2026/03/17/wwe-and-front-office-sports-announce-content-parternship-to-develop-business-focused-content/ WWE lifts WrestleMania 42 watch party blackout - https://www.postwrestling.com/2026/03/14/wwe-lifts-wrestlemania-42-watch-party-blackout-in-las-vegas/ 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 13 · 1 hr 13 min
ESPN drops WWE letter grades | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss their reporting on ESPN's decision to remove letter grades from its WWE reviews and the relationship between the two. Plus, AEW launches a streaming/FAST service, NXT Stand & Deliver to stream on YouTube, and UFC releases its card for the White House. Topics this week include: ESPN dropped WWE letter grades from reviews after WWE pushback, according to multiple sources AEW Revolution media call AEW launches MyAEW streaming service NXT Stand & Deliver to stream on YouTube Saturday Night’s Main Event in Fort Wayne on May 23 AEW attendances for Revolution & Double or Nothing MVP signs deal with ESPN TV & streaming figures for the past week UFC 326 numbers on CBS VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/tq6ZiBB1laI Additional reading: ESPN dropped WWE letter grades from reviews after WWE pushback - https://www.postwrestling.com/2026/03/10/espn-dropped-wwe-letter-grades-from-reviews-after-wwe-pushback-according-to-multiple-sources/ AEW announces MyAEW.com streaming service - https://www.postwrestling.com/2026/03/09/aew-announces-myaew-com-streaming-service/ NXT Stand & Deliver to stream on YouTube - https://www.postwrestling.com/2026/03/11/shawn-michaels-announces-wwe-nxt-stand-and-deliver-will-stream-on-youtube/ Ronda Rousey slams UFC’s pay structure - https://www.postwrestling.com/2026/03/10/ronda-rousey-slams-ufcs-pay-structure-they-cant-support-their-families/ Francis Ngannou set for co-main event of Rousey vs. Carano - https://www.postwrestling.com/2026/03/09/francis-ngannou-set-for-co-main-event-of-rousey-vs-carano-netflix-card/ 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 6 · 1 hr 13 min
WWE Plaintiffs Seek Sanctions Over Deleted Messages | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston go through the latest news on the WWE shareholder lawsuit and allegations of communications being deleted, plus Mark Shapiro speaks at the Morgan Stanley conference. Plus, Janel Grant speaks publicly again, and a judge orders that redactions be removed in the WWE shareholder lawsuit. Topics this week include: WWE plaintiffs seek sanctions over deleted Signal messages Judge orders parties in WWE shareholder lawsuit to remove redactions Janel Grant speaks on behalf of bill in Connecticut Mark Shapiro at the Morgan Stanley Conference Paramount+ to combine with HBO Max, if the acquisition is approved UFC could air on TNT CM Punk claims Chamber drew the second-highest arena gate TV & streaming figures for the past week VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/ClYEuDUmTjw Additional reading: Judge orders parties in WWE shareholder lawsuit to remove redactions - https://www.postwrestling.com/2026/03/05/judge-orders-parties-in-wwe-shareholder-lawsuit-to-remove-redactions-after-challenged-by-reporter/ WWE merger plaintiffs seek sanctions over deleted Signal messages - https://www.postwrestling.com/2026/03/04/wwe-merger-plaintiffs-seek-sanctions-over-deleted-signal-messages-allege-december-2022-vince-mcmahon-ari-emanuel-meeting/ TKO announces quarterly dividend payment - https://www.postwrestling.com/2026/03/04/tko-announces-quarterly-dividend-payment-for-end-of-the-month/ Will AEW become a priority or expendable under Paramount? https://www.postwrestling.com/2026/03/03/will-aew-become-a-priority-or-expendable-under-paramounts-ownership-opinion/ Paramount+ and HBO Max to combine - https://www.postwrestling.com/2026/03/02/paramount-intends-to-combine-paramount-and-hbo-max-if-acquisition-is-approved/ Janel Grant and her counsel speak on behalf of bill to limit usage of NDAs in Connecticut - https://www.postwrestling.com/2026/03/05/janel-grant-and-her-counsel-speak-on-behalf-of-bill-to-limit-usage-of-ndas-in-connecticut/ Dr. Carlon Colker loses appeal of order to produce documents showing Vince McMahon paid Janel Grant’s medical bills - https://www.postwrestling.com/2026/03/05/dr-carlon-colker-loses-appeal-of-order-to-produce-documents-showing-vince-mcmahon-paid-janel-grants-medical-bills/ 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
February 27 · 1 hr 11 min
TKO’s Revenues Top $4.7 Billion | Wrestling TV Ratings Rebound | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston go through TKO’s year-end earnings report, new details on the UFC White House card, and big projections for 2026. Plus, Brandon Thurston examines the rebound in professional wrestling TV ratings following Nielsen's recent methodology adjustments. Topics this week include: TKO’s Q4 and Year-End Earnings Report Projections for 2026 UFC to spend $60 million on White House card Wrestling TV ratings rebound for Nielsen adjustments WBD accepts a higher bid from Paramount, Netflix bows out WBD earnings, updated subscriber count NXT Stand & Deliver moving away from ‘Mania Weekend Zuffa Boxing signs Connor Benn, fight announced for April 11 Collision airs head-to-head with Elimination Chamber Advance for Elimination Chamber in Chicago, per WrestleTix ESPN Unlimited is available to Xfinity subscribers Additional reading: Wrestling TV ratings rebound after Nielsen’s adjustments - https://wrestlenomics.com/articles/2026/wrestling-tv-ratings-rebound-after-nielsen-adjusts-big-data-panel-methodology/ Netflix declines to raise bid for Warner Bros. - https://about.netflix.com/en/news/netflix-declines-to-raise-offer-for-warner-bros Whistleblower claims Paramount head leaked details of UFC deal - https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/paramount-president-jeff-shell-leaked-details-of-ultimate-fighting-championship-deal-rj-cipriani-1236514207/ WBD Earnings - https://variety.com/2026/film/news/hbo-max-subscribers-132-million-warner-bros-discovery-earnings-1236673104/ Boxing braced for $1 billion lawsuit over TKO & Sela’s Zuffa launch - https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7070249/2026/02/25/frank-warren-dana-white-sela-lawsuit/ ESPN Unlimited finally coming to Xfinity subscribers - https://awfulannouncing.com/espn/espn-unlimited-finally-coming-to-xfinity-subscribers.html 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
February 20 · 16 min
Janel Grant speaks publicly about ongoing case | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston report on Janel Grant’s speech at the Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence event on Thursday. Grant spoke about her personal experience since the initial reporting by the Wall Street Journal and her lawsuit filed against Vince McMahon, John Laurinaitis & WWE in 2024, alleging sexual assault and sex trafficking. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
February 20 · 1 hr 12 min
WrestleMania 41 draws $66 million gate in Las Vegas | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston look at the all-time gate record set at WrestleMania 41, drawing over $66 million over two nights, and the figures from John Cena’s retirement tour. Topics this week include: WrestleMania 41 gate exceeds $66 million Comparison of WrestleMania ticket prices over the years Pollstar figures for John Cena’s retirement tour, final draw sets a record Ronda Rousey to fight Gina Carano on Netflix WWE’s European tour includes the first PLE in Italy CNN article discloses WBD’s minority interest in AEW AEW Double or Nothing at Louis Armstrong Stadium Hearing in the Janel Grant case scheduled for June WBD reopens talks with Paramount TV & streaming figures for Raw, Impact, SmackDown, Grand Slam Australia Additional reading: John Cena’s retirement show sets arena record WrestleMania 41 broke all existing pro wrestling gate records Netflix announces Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano WWE Clash in Italy among European tour shows Warner Bros. Discovery reopens talks with Paramount 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
February 13 · 1 hr 10 min
Prime Time Debut | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston move to prime time and discuss everything involving Brody King, Janel Grant to speak in public, the status of WM 42 ticket sales & more. Topics this week include: Anti-ICE chants and mainstream coverage for AEW Brody King misses Dynamite, WBD denies report regarding the reason Janel Grant to speak in Hartford next week Ring boy’s response Vince & Linda McMahon Anthem Wrestling Entertainment’s case involving Gail Kim WrestleMania 42 ticket sales and comparison to last year TV & streaming viewership data WWE & AEW market-to-market comparisons in January 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
February 4 · 1 hr 17 min
WWE Royal Rumble | Ashley Massaro | Zuffa Boxing Contracts | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover the Royal Rumble, Ashley Massaro mentioned in the Epstein files, and a breakdown of Zuffa Boxing’s contracts. Topics this week include: Royal Rumble in Riyadh Event still not available for YouTube TV or Comcast Xfinity subscribers Backlash announced for Tampa in May Ashley Massaro mentioned in Jeffrey Epstein files Variety covers update by Nielsen before the Super Bowl Legal updates across multiple cases Zuffa Boxing’s restrictive contracts Dana White to testify in Johnson v. Zuffa this week Additional reading: Nielsen’s New Ratings Data Could Give Cable a Short-Term Boost (Variety) Nielsen’s Super Bowl measurement (Variety) Zuffa Boxing’s contracts (The Guardian) VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HymkZGWISk 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
January 28 · 1 hr 14 min
How did WWE get a stadium built in four weeks? | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss the rapid construction in Saudi Arabia of a stadium to house the Royal Rumble. Plus: Vince & Linda McMahon oppose John Does remaining anonymous in the ringboy suit, Triller’s finances & more. Topics this week include: John & Brandon discuss the process of having a stadium built in Saudi Arabia and questions regarding the labor utilized for WWE’s return to Riyadh Vince & Linda McMahon oppose ring boys’ anonymity Triller disclosure sheds light on AEW & BKFC ties TNA Impact’s second week on AMC Paramount+ touts the success of UFC 324 TV viewership stats Additional reading: Nobody Wants to Work in These Situations”: A Decade of Exploitation on The Riyadh Metro Project (Amnesty International) What Is the Kafala System? (Council on Foreign Relations) Modern Slavery in Saudi Arabia (Walk Free) VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/live/5_dVKSkLFMU 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
January 21 · 1 hr 18 min
Response to Ring Boy Suit | Netflix Engagement Report | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss the defendants' responses to the ring boy lawsuit, Netflix’s engagement report, and TNA’s debut numbers on AMC. Topics this week include: Defendants file Answers in the ring boy lawsuit Vince & Linda McMahon push to reveal identities Netflix engagement report for the second half of 2025 Netflix’s earnings report TNA’s launch on AMC UFC kicks off on Paramount this weekend SmackDown airing on Syfy during the Olympics Netflix global viewership rankings, TV viewership figures Nielsen Gauge - Dec. 2025 VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/KWajgkRs7Hc 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
January 14 · 1 hr 5 min
WWE Class Action Palooza | AEW Q4 | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss a class action lawsuit filed over WWE’s move to ESPN, AEW’s Q4 performance & Netflix’s WWE viewership stats. Topics this week include: Lawsuit filed against WWE over ESPN Unlimited Netflix releases states for WWE programming in 2025 AEW’s Q4 results from Brandon Thurston TNA’s launch on AMC this week Netflix Global Top 10 for the first week of 2026 Latest TV ratings figures VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/Ip6jaOPYXt8 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
January 7 · 1 hr 5 min
Wrestle Kingdom 20 Success | WWE Holiday Tour | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover the success of Wrestle Kingdom 20, how WWE’s holiday tour performed, and Netflix strikes a deal for WWE’s library. Plus, POST Wrestling’s Karen Peterson speaks about the significance of Wrestle Kingdom, Hiroshi Tanahashi’s retirement, the debut of Aaron Wolf, the TV-Asahi broadcast, and Saya Kamitani’s breakout year. Topics this week include: Wrestle Kingdom 20 & New Year Dash figures Netflix strikes a deal for the WWE PLEs WWE Holiday Tour attendance down despite record gates Judge denies WWE motion in lawsuit over injury Dr. Carlon Colker appeals a court order Dana White’s court hearing on Tuesday Latest TV and streaming figures 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
Dec 31, 2025 · 1 hr 34 min
Endeavor’s Courtship of WWE | Biggest Stories of 2025 | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover the TKO merger process with new documents unsealed and correspondence among key executives revealed. Plus, a look back at the biggest news stories of 2025 and ones to watch in the coming year. VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/EZCOw8EBD1s 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
Dec 17, 2025 · 1 hr 20 min
WWE Ring Boy Lawsuit Continues: Judge Says Case Will Proceed to Discovery | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover the latest developments in the WWE Ring Boy lawsuit, as a judge rules that most of the plaintiffs’ claims will proceed to discovery. They also discuss John Cena’s final match and the business impact it generated, along with Mick Foley publicly cutting ties with WWE over Donald Trump. Topics this week include: Warner Bros. Discovery’s board approving Netflix’s bid and rejecting Paramount Judge allows the WWE Ring Boy lawsuit to move forward on most claims John Cena’s final match and its business implications Mick Foley ends his relationship with WWE over Donald Trump Nick Khan set to be deposed in the WWE shareholder lawsuit Nielsen Gauge ratings for November WWE Raw on Netflix viewership WWE SmackDown and AEW Collision ratings analysis VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZ2bY8OaYFw 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
Dec 10, 2025 · 1 hr 44 min
The Legacy of John Cena | Netflix vs Paramount | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston look at the career of John Cena as the longest tenured main eventer in WWE’s history and the fight between Netflix & Paramount. Topics this week include: The legacy of John Cena and his run on top in WWE The showdown between Netflix and Paramount for control of WBD Lawsuit over Cena’s theme song Cena’s latest comments on Vince McMahon Mark Shapiro speaks at the UBS conference Judge issues order against Dr. Carlon Colker Mark Hunt’s lawsuit George Barrios is writing a book & more VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/rnlQzI7nnC4 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
Dec 3, 2025 · 1 hr 8 min
TNA’s deal with AMC | The Politics Behind Tanahashi vs. Okada | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston welcome Trish Speirs to discuss her excellent feature on the booking of Hiroshi Tanahashi’s retirement match and TNA’s new media rights deal with AMC. Topics this week include: TNA inks multi-year deal with AMC The booking of Hiroshi Tanahashi’s retirement match WWE Raw falls outside the global top ten on Netflix More on the WWE shareholder lawsuit and latest depositions An update on the Conor McGregor lawsuit AEW Dynamite ratings VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhGPXm5cVwI 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
Nov 26, 2025 · 1 hr 18 min
Big Data + Panel Wreaks Havoc on WWE & AEW | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston unpack the effect Big Data + Panel is having on the professional wrestling industry, and a blistering response from CW on the new methodology. Topics this week include: Big Data + Panel reporting by Brandon Thurston, including CW’s response Comparisons using the old and new methods for WWE & AEW Significant updates in the WWE shareholder lawsuit Vince McMahon’s phone given back by the feds AJ Lee and Stephanie McMahon discuss equal Tony Khan on the length of AEW’s pay-per-view Netflix sees spike for John Cena’s Final Raw VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/QLLmoHOSOx0 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 Merch: https://store.postwrestling.com 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
Nov 19, 2025 · 1 hr 15 min
John Cena at MSG | Tony Khan speaks with Ariel Helwani | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston react to Tony Khan’s sit-down chat with Ariel Helwani, TKO’s big week at Madison Square Garden, a “Stunner” of a group chat, and the WON Hall of Fame class. Topics this week include: Tony Khan returns to the Ariel Helwani Show TKO runs UFC 322 & John Cena’s Final Raw at MSG ESPN and YouTube reach an agreement Latest in the ongoing shareholder lawsuit against WWE TNA has a terrible week of PR Wrestle Kingdom 20 sells out WON Hall of Fame inductees VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/MeqnwfymfNI 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 Merch: https://store.postwrestling.com 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
Nov 12, 2025 · 1 hr 14 min
WWE Teams with MLSE in Toronto | TKO Q3 Earnings & TNA Bound for Glory | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover WWE’s announcement with Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, TKO’s Q3 earnings report, and how TNA Bound for Glory performed. Topics this week include: WWE and MLSE announce long-term partnership TKO’s Q3 Earnings Results Mark Shapiro comments on Fox’s performance with UFC TNA Bound for Glory’s gate and tickets sold Janel Grant accuses Dr. Carlon Colker of accessing her file WWE and Wesley Eisold reach a settlement Top performers on WWE Shop AEW and NWA are in dispute VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/MhWre6I-PQY 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 Merch: https://store.postwrestling.com 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
Nov 5, 2025 · 1 hr 22 min
Hall of Fame Ballots Revealed | TKO Q3 Preview | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston share their Observer Hall of Fame ballots and debate who should be inducted this year. Plus: TKO prepares for its third-quarter earnings, analysis of AEW’s past quarter, Wrestle Kingdom 20 ticket update & a betting scandal rocks the UFC. Topics this week include: TKO to report Q3 earnings AEW’s past quarter performance Market-to-market comparisons for WWE & AEW Updated attendance figure for Wrestle Kingdom 20 Japanese attendance trends Paul Levesque on the All-In podcast UFC betting scandal VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/bbKq0CI-ZvY 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 Merch: https://store.postwrestling.com 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