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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Jun 12, 2024 · 1 hr 4 min
Latest on Grant ruling, AEW attendance, Clash at the Castle | POST x Wrestlenomics
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston chat about the status of Janel Grant’s lawsuit after the latest ruling, AEW’s attendance woes, and Clash at the Castle. Earlier this week, Judge Jeffrey A. Meyer officially placed the Grant lawsuit on hold allowing for the federal investigation to continue and what this means for the various parties. AEW celebrates one year of Collision on the air and we’ll look at how the show has performed and the state of the company’s attendance at its live events. Plus: WWE heads to Glasgow for Clash at the Castle, new information on WrestleMania 40 from this past April, an update on WWE case in Texas, and WWE and NOAH to make a major announcement. VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/zauj7jhUfCA RELATED: WWE attorneys say Wrestlenomics’ Royal Rumble public records request is not interested in pursuing transparency from a governing body, only in uncovering private information Wrestlemania 40 ticket sales figures obtained from Pennsylvania commission Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” 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 Wrestlenomics Subscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @Wrestlenomics Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jun 5, 2024 · 1 hr 7 min
Janel Grant Lawsuit put on 6-Month Hold | POST x Wrestlenomics
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston provide the latest details on the Janel Grant lawsuit, which has been put on hold for six months. Law Professor Alex B. Long joins the show to discuss his new book Professional Wrestling and the Law as he breaks down several of the major cases in the industry’s history and provides his analysis of the ongoing Grant lawsuit. Plus: Missy Hyatt shares an alleged incident with Vince McMahon from 1987, TNA makes several significant cuts, and Thurston’s latest findings through records requests in Nevada & Texas. VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/S7zRrcP4rQI Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” 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 Wrestlenomics Subscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @Wrestlenomics Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jun 2, 2024 · 51 min
Grant v. WWE et al put on 6-month hold | Wrestlenomics Radio
On the first Sunday of each month, Wrestlenomics Radio is free for everyone. Wrestlenomics Radio is available every week exclusively for subscribers at patreon.com/wrestlenomics. ====== The latest in the business of pro wrestling with Brandon Thurston. VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/M3H_9Z1hexI Topics: - State of the wrestling business: TV ratings, live events - Grant v. WWE et al put on 6-month hold - Wrestlemania 40 gate records - Merchandise rankings through May 2024 - Possibly meaningful quarter-hours trends - Great promotional eras, based on Cagematch.net match ratings ====== ✍️ http://patreon.com/wrestlenomics 🎙 http://wrestlenomics.com/podcast ▶️ http://youtube.com/c/wrestlenomics 📷 http://instagram.com/wrestlenomics 🤳 http://tiktok.com/@wrestlenomics 🌐 http://wrestlenomics.com ===== Music: “Sports FM” by Shane Ivers: https://www.silvermansound.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZAhZ0iPHPw "Family Montage" by Biz Baz Studio https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zbi3_MwspSE Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
May 29, 2024 · 1 hr 12 min
AEW’s Ongoing Media Rights Negotiations | POST x Wrestlenomics
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover the latest reporting on AEW's media rights negotiation process, including when the exclusive window with Warner Bros. Discovery may be closing. Nate Wilcox of The MMA Draw newsletter joins the show from Texas and speaks about the latest on the case involving WWE and Attorney General Ken Paxton, and the scheduled hearing on Wednesday. Plus: WWE front office cuts, several deals expire at AEW, Double or Nothing fallout, and the latest television viewership figures. VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/DitMmcbEC3M READING: - AEW’s exclusive negotiating window ends in July, offer said to be ‘disappointing’ - Analysis: The latest reporting on AEW's ongoing media rights negotiations Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” 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 Wrestlenomics Subscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @Wrestlenomics Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
May 22, 2024 · 1 hr 30 min
WWE looks to expand Saudi Arabia relationship | POST x Wrestlenomics
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover TKO extending its relationship with Saudi Arabia as WWE prepares for its latest show in the country. Bradley Hope, the co-author of Blood and Oil: Mohammed Bin Salman’s Ruthless Quest for Global Power, joins the show to speak about the rise of MBS, Saudi Arabia’s growing influence within sports & its ties with WWE. Plus: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton responds to the complaint filed by WWE over the release of records related to events in Texas, Mark Shapiro speaks at the JP Morgan conference, the NBA is preparing to finalize its broadcast agreements, AEW returns to Las Vegas for Double or Nothing, and the latest TV ratings information. VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/F0pFdfCwqsc READING: - TKO President talks expansion of WWE-Saudi Arabia deal - NBA formalizing deals with Disney, Amazon, NBC - WWE suing Texas Attorney General to prevent release of bidding contract - WWE Raw ranks second on cable behind Game 7 of the NHL playoffs Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” 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 Wrestlenomics Subscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @Wrestlenomics Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
May 15, 2024 · 1 hr 26 min
Breaking Down WWE Legal Challenges, WWE vs. Texas | POST x Wrestlenomics
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover the latest filings in the Janel Grant case, and TKO’s attempt to stop the release of records. This past week, multiple filings were made on behalf of Vince McMahon and WWE as they are in alignment to seek arbitration in the suit filed by Janel Grant. TKO is trying to prevent multiple records requests regarding events staged in Texas and we will break down why this is such an important story. Plus, the fallout from WWE’s handling of the media last week, the site fee Las Vegas is paying for WrestleMania 41 & more. VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/mxcchiWfJXM READING: - WWE responds to Janel Grant's lawsuit - Vince McMahon’s attorneys oppose Janel Grant’s motion to strike - WWE suing Texas AG to prevent release of bidding contract - 180K wrestling fans expected to slam Las Vegas for WM week in 2025 - Oklahoma Wrestling Commission Considers Rule Change For Transgender Wrestlers Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” 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 Wrestlenomics Subscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @Wrestlenomics Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
May 9, 2024 · 1 hr 24 min
TKO Earnings Report Q1 2024 | POST x Wrestlenomics
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover the TKO first-quarter earnings report, and welcome reporter Lucas Charpiot to discuss the Backlash press conference. Pollock & Thurston speak about WWE and USA Network extending its agreement for Raw until the end of 2024, the UFC antitrust settlements, TKO’s deals with Saudi Arabia & other notes from the first-quarter earnings. Then, reporter Lucas Charpiot speaks about his experience at the WWE Backlash press conference and the response from Paul Levesque. VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/VWp8qawhTMM 00:00:00 Start 00:02:09 TKO Q1 2024 Earnings Report 00:32:38 Reporter Lucas Charpiot chats WWE Backlash press conference 00:58:52 Ticket sales for Clash at the Castle 01:02:44 WWE Raw & NXT ratings 01:03:59 Book report on "The Fixer" by Mike Sitrick 01:19:05 Super Chat on the NBA rights Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” 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 Wrestlenomics Subscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @Wrestlenomics Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
May 5, 2024 · 1 hr 5 min
Wrestlemania coming to Las Vegas | Wrestlenomics Radio
On the first Sunday of each month, Wrestlenomics Radio is free for everyone. Wrestlenomics Radio is available every week exclusively for subscribers at patreon.com/wrestlenomics. The latest news in pro wrestling business, with Brandon Thurston: - Wrestlemania 41 will be in Las Vegas - John Laurinaitis flips again in Grant lawsuit - WWE COO Brad Blum resigns - WWE Backlash business in France - Paul Levesque takes shot at PWInsider and Fightful credibility - Nick Khan will be with WWE at least through 2026 - AEW Big Business gate ====== Music credit: “Sports FM” by Shane Ivers: https://www.silvermansound.com ====== 📺 VIDEO VERSION HERE: https://youtube.com/live/QqgvUWYw7IA ====== ✍️ http://patreon.com/wrestlenomics 🎙 http://wrestlenomics.com/podcast ▶️ http://youtube.com/c/wrestlenomics 📷 http://instagram.com/wrestlenomics 🤳 http://tiktok.com/@wrestlenomics 🌐 http://wrestlenomics.com ===== Music: “Sports FM” by Shane Ivers: https://www.silvermansound.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZAhZ0iPHPw Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
May 1, 2024 · 1 hr 11 min
WWE Backlash in Lyon, France | POST x Wrestlenomics
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover all the latest stories including the WWE going to France for Backlash this weekend. The two chat about the report that Comcast is preparing a massive bid for NBA rights, AEW Revolution grosses over $1 million in Greensboro, The Wrap has a scathing profile on Dwayne Johnson, we analyze the arguments regarding the NDA between Janel Grant and Vince McMahon, and VICE announces four-part series “Who Killed WCW?” Plus, reporter Félix Gouty joins us to discuss WWE holding back-to-back shows in France this weekend. VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/jliudgvxXpk 00:00:00 Start 00:00:41 Intro 00:03:36 WrestleMania 41 announcement is coming 00:07:30 AEW Revolution draws $1 million in Greensboro 00:13:15 Comcast expected to make major bid for NBA rights 00:23:10 The Wrap's story on Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson 00:30:44 Reporter Félix Gouty chats WWE Backlash 00:45:45 The NDA between Janel Grant and Vince McMahon 00:53:14 Confirmation of Janel Grant's law degree from Pace University 00:54:12 VICE announces "Who Killed WCW?" 00:59:13: TV figures for SmackDown, Collision & Rampage, Raw 01:06:48 Pat McAfee speaks about Nick Khan's TKO shares Reading: - Nearly Twenty Years of French Wrestling History Surrounds Backlash France - AEW Revolution 2024 grossed $1 million in ticket sales, public records confirm - NBC Prepares $2.5-Billion-a-Year Bid to Pluck NBA Rights From TNT - Seven Bucks To Produce ‘Who Killed WCW?’ Docuseries For Vice TV - ‘Red One’ Down: How Dwayne Johnson’s Tardiness Led to a $250 Million Runaway Production Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” 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 Wrestlenomics Subscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @Wrestlenomics Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Apr 24, 2024 · 1 hr 20 min
Vince McMahon Responds to Grant Lawsuit | POST x Wrestlenomics
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston go through the 29-page filing from Vince McMahon and his response to Janel Grant’s lawsuit. We will go through the entire filing, how McMahon is defending himself, and the statements issued to POST Wrestling & Wrestlenomics from Grant’s attorney Ann Callis. Plus: Attorney Jason Cruz of MMA Payout returns to the show to speak about McMahon’s push to take the Grant case to arbitration. VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0lux8T_4BE Reading: - Memorandum from Vince McMahon - Vince McMahon denies accusations, Ann Callis issues response - Timeline of WWE sexual misconduct allegations - FTC Announces Rule Banning Noncompetes - NJPW to fully acquire Bushiroad Fight Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” 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 Wrestlenomics Subscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @Wrestlenomics Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Apr 17, 2024 · 1 hr 20 min
Rossy Ogawa Launches Marigold | POST x Wrestlenomics
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston speak about Rossy Ogawa’s new promotion, Dream Star Fighting Marigold, and NBC’s story on Vince McMahon. Joining us to chat about the pending launch is POST Wrestling’s Karen Peterson as she explains the political aspect of the launch, who is involved, the talent departures across the Joshi scene, Giulia’s future & more. Plus: NBC’s story on Vince McMahon and what he is up to, McMahon’s stock situation at TKO, and a discussion on the state of MMA media following several moves. VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/Fp5BjUNkIRs Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” 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 Wrestlenomics Subscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @Wrestlenomics Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Apr 10, 2024 · 1 hr 2 min
Paul Levesque Era | POST x Wrestlenomics
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston assess the fallout from WrestleMania 40 and WWE’s messaging regarding its new era. The two chat about their in-person coverage of WrestleMania, the strong push behind the Paul Levesque Era, Stephanie McMahon’s appearance, and the company’s strong detachment from Vince McMahon. Plus: WWE Raw draws a massive audience, WrestleMania 40 business notes, and All In footage to air on AEW Dynamite tonight. VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7M9z0DYgsjU Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” 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 Wrestlenomics Subscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @Wrestlenomics Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Apr 8, 2024 · 58 min
Wrestlenomics Radio: A new era at Wrestlemania 40
On the first Sunday of each month, Wrestlenomics Radio is free for everyone. Wrestlenomics Radio is available every week exclusively for subscribers at patreon.com/wrestlenomics. ====== Brandon Thurston on the latest news in wrestling business: The DeVincification of WWE at Wrestlemania 40 Wrestlemania attendance and gate Paul Levesque's press conference comments ROH Supercard of Honor and press conference All In footage presumably of CM Punk and Jack Perry advertised for Dynamite Most matches during Wrestlemania week ====== 📺 VIDEO VERSION HERE: https://youtube.com/live/YF6JnmERrk4 ====== ✍️ http://patreon.com/wrestlenomics 🎙 http://wrestlenomics.com/podcast ▶️ http://youtube.com/c/wrestlenomics 📷 http://instagram.com/wrestlenomics 🤳 http://tiktok.com/@wrestlenomics 🌐 http://wrestlenomics.com Music: “Sports FM” by Shane Ivers: https://www.silvermansound.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZAhZ0iPHPw ====== Instructions on how to setup Wrestlenomics Patreon audio in your podcast app: https://support.patreon.com/hc/en-us/articles/212055866-Subscribe-to-your-Audio-RSS-link-on-the-Patreon-app Listen to Wrestlenomics Patreon audio on Spotify at the link below or search in your Spotify app for “Wrestlenomics Patreon”: https://open.spotify.com/show/3zDhCs0Ho0XqjjOpDcbMbu?si=7f4058334e8e462c Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Apr 3, 2024 · 1 hr 26 min
Janel Grant's attorney Ann Callis on lawsuit against WWE, Vince McMahon | POST x Wrestlenomics
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are joined by Ann Callis, who represents Janel Grant in her lawsuit against Vince McMahon, WWE, and John Laurinaitis. We'll discuss the business of WrestleMania week, plus we'll be joined by ACTION Wrestling promoter Matt Griffin to discuss the upcoming DEAN~!!! event, in tribute to Dean Rasmussen. VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/RSl1dj-h7JU RELATED: Tickets: ACTION Wrestling DEAN~!! Stream DEAN~!! on IWTV Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” 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 Wrestlenomics Subscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @Wrestlenomics Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Mar 27, 2024 · 1 hr 13 min
WWE’s Consensual Relationship Policy Examined | POST x Wrestlenomics
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss their report on WWE’s Consensual Relationship Policy and welcome guests CJ Donald and Brad Balukjian to the show. Corporate attorney CJ Donald discusses the WWE’s policy, which Pollock & Thurston reported this week, and other aspects of the case involving Janel Grant against Vince McMahon, John Laurinaitis, and WWE. Author Brad Balukjian stops by to speak about his new book The Six Pack: On the Open Road in Search of WrestleMania and his extensive research including many new facts about the WWF’s national expansion era. VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyTt_TN43mg First Look at WWE’s Consensual Relationship Policy Established in 2023: https://www.postwrestling.com/2024/03/26/first-look-at-wwes-consensual-relationship-policy-established-in-2023/ Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” 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 Wrestlenomics Subscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @Wrestlenomics Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Mar 20, 2024 · 1 hr 14 min
Legal Analysis of Suit Against Vince McMahon, WWE | POST x Wrestlenomics
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss the legal questions surrounding the lawsuit against Vince McMahon, John Laurinaitis & WWE. What are the responsibilities of corporate officers in this scenario? Can a relationship with such a power discrepancy ever be considered consensual? We speak with Todd Martin of PWTorch about the legal aspects of this case and assess the corporate environment of WWE as outlined in Janel Grant’s suit and what stands out. Then, we’re joined by Erik Magraken to discuss the news that both UFC antitrust lawsuits have been settled for $335 million. Plus: WWE’s business going into WrestleMania 40 including nine consecutive TV sellouts, Tony Khan announces a sellout in Toronto, Bellator MMA to stream on Max, Brandon Thurston’s AEW Q4 report & more. VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/v7LeiuFh2mM WARNING: THIS PROGRAM MAY CONTAIN DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT. Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” Ben Tramer 0:00 UFC antitrust lawsuits settled 7:14 WWE Corporate Officers’ awareness involving Grant lawsuit 16:21 Todd Martin discusses outlook of Grant-WWE lawsuit 39:24 Erik Magraken on UFC lawsuit settlement 58:31 AEW Dynamite attendance in Toronto 1:01:16 WWE attendance trends 1:03:26 AEW Key Performance Indicators 1:05:56 Bellator deal to stream on Max 1:08:25 UFC fighter pay question 1:11:10 Our WrestleMania plans 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 Wrestlenomics Subscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @Wrestlenomics Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Mar 13, 2024 · 1 hr 10 min
“WWE Corporate Officers” in Grant Lawsuit Revealed | POST x Wrestlenomics
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are joined by Tim Marchman to discuss their report for Front Office Sports on the identities of the WWE corporate officers in the Janel Grant lawsuit. The three discuss their reporting, the identities, filling in the blanks in Grant’s lawsuit, and the remaining questions as this story continues. Plus: WWE SummerSlam location, PRIME mat sponsorship, AEW Big Business in Boston, and Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul on Netflix. WARNING: THIS PROGRAM MAY CONTAIN DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT. VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBDEuQYURHw READ/WATCH:: -WWE President Nick Khan, COO Brad Blum Revealed as Key Figures in Vince McMahon Sex-Trafficking Suit (Front Office Sports) - What the Grant lawsuit says about the WWE Corporate Officers, now that we know they are Nick Khan, Brad Blum, Stephanie McMahon, and Brian Nurse (Wrestlenomics) Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” 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 Wrestlenomics Subscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @Wrestlenomics Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Mar 6, 2024 · 1 hr 5 min
Investigation of Ashley Massaro’s 2006 assault allegations | POST x Wrestlenomics
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston go through the investigation records related to Ashley Massaro's claims of sexual assault, recently obtained via public records request from NCIS. They'll also discuss Vince McMahon's latest sale of TKO shares and COO Mark Shapiro's appearance at the Morgan Stanley media conference. WARNING: THIS PROGRAM MAY CONTAIN DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT. VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/aazeAIcbDOg READ/WATCH: - Ashley Massaro NCIS file confirms inappropriate medical exam (Babyface v. Heel) - More than 3.5 million patients given pelvic exams without consent (NBC News) - TKO 10K filing to the SEC - Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” 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 Wrestlenomics Subscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @Wrestlenomics Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Mar 4, 2024 · 1 hr 6 min
AEW Revolution, WWE v. Ken Paxton | Wrestlenomics Radio (3/4/2024)
Brandon Thurston on the latest news in wrestling business: AEW Revolution business, press conference TKO earnings discloses additional Vince McMahon payments WWE v. Ken Paxton ====== VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/IRmdog8hArI ====== ✍️ http://patreon.com/wrestlenomics 🎙 http://wrestlenomics.com/podcast ▶️ http://youtube.com/c/wrestlenomics 📷 http://instagram.com/wrestlenomics 🤳 http://tiktok.com/@wrestlenomics 🌐 http://wrestlenomics.com Music: “Sports FM” by Shane Ivers: https://www.silvermansound.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZAhZ0iPHPw Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Feb 28, 2024 · 1 hr 23 min
TKO Earnings & John Arezzi of Pro Wrestling Spotlight | POST x Wrestlenomics
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston go through the fourth-quarter and year-end TKO earnings report, and welcome John Arezzi to the program. Pollock & Thurston go through Tuesday’s TKO earnings and the call with analysts with the key points from the report, the Netflix deal, the Vince McMahon & WWE scandal, a lawsuit settlement figure & more. Then, they welcome John Arezzi from the Pro Wrestling Spotlight show to reflect on his coverage of the WWF scandals from the early ‘90s, meeting Mel Phillips in 1974, and the comparisons to the ongoing issues surrounding WWE. VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/1D1dfCy2EH4 READ: - TKO Reports Full Year 2023 Results - Mat Memories: My Wild Life in Pro Wrestling, Country Music, and with the Mets Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” 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 Wrestlenomics Subscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @Wrestlenomics Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy