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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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  • 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

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