John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are joined by Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful to discuss the TNA cuts and the lead-up to this year’s WrestleMania.

They chat about the reaction internally to the TNA cuts including Gail Kim being let go and the state of TNA in the marketplace.

Plus, the promotion of WrestleMania 41 as WWE prepares for its major week in Las Vegas.

VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/yr4Cz_qh8rY

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• Endeavor goes private, TKO remains public and unchanged
• REPORT: Gail Kim among names departing TNA Wrestling
• Orlando seeking $18 million grant to bid on WWE & UFC events
• AEW Collision “Slam Dunk” Saturday and Sunday, Mar 22 & 23 on TNT: 554,000 viewers; 0.20 P18-49 rating & 584,000; 0.22
• WWE Raw, Mar 17 on Netflix: 3,100,000 global views

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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss estimates of WWE’s viewership on Netflix and compare it to cable.

Estimates on how WWE’s U.S. viewership on Netflix compares to its performance on cable, recent comments by analysts on WWE’s performance on the streamer, and more.

VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/N6qCcapUdgY

Plus:

• Omari Palmer (Odyssey Jones) files defamation suit
• Independent wrestler passes away in New Jersey
• AEW & Tony Khan vs. Ryan Nemeth update
• TNT Sports head addresses UFC rights
• Who owns TKO following recent acquisitions?
• The Roast of WrestleMania with Tony Hinchcliffe
• WWE ID tournament with independent groups
• Vince McMahon attends an NBA game 
• Ratings & more  

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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are chatting about TKO’s official entry into boxing with last week’s announcements and what it means for the industry.

John Nash from Hey Not The Face is our guest to discuss the impact TKO can have on the boxing industry, Dana White’s comments last week, the fate of the Ali Act, and the financial power from Saudi Arabia.

Plus: AEW Revolution draws 11,000 in Los Angeles, WWE sells out Madison Square Garden, the latest Netflix viewership stats, and the latest filing in the Janel Grant case.

VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/_f6wbyhdT2s

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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss issues among WWE staff with employee incentive programs cut.

Pollock and Thurston discuss new details of a consolidated shareholder lawsuit against WWE. The lawsuit alleges that the company manipulated its sales process and that the investigation into Vince McMahon was a “sham.”

SLAM Wrestling editor Greg Oliver joins the show to discuss the late Jamie Hemmings and the history of WWE in Toronto as the Elimination Chamber prepares to take place at Rogers Centre.

Plus: Ryan Nemeth files a lawsuit against AEW, Tony Khan & Phil Brooks, a unified front among the defendants against Janel Grant’s amended complaint, The Rock returns on SmackDown, and WWE staff lose several incentive packages post-merger.

VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/tFWselH3sNs

RELATED:

• Ongoing WWE shareholder lawsuit alleged Board’s investigation was a “sham”
• Ryan Nemeth sues AEW, Tony Khan & CM Punk
• WWE employee benefits and raises limited 
• Jamie Hemmings tribute page 

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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston recap Linda McMahon’s confirmation hearing to oversee the Department of Education.

Reporter Aaron Rupar of Public Notice speaks with John and Brandon about last Thursday’s hearing, his outlet's coverage of the ring boy lawsuit, and how that subject was addressed at the hearing.

Plus: How is Netflix assessing WWE's viewership data? What is the status of Vince McMahon’s investigation? AEW Double or Nothing is leaving Las Vegas, NBC covers the ring boy lawsuit and several WWE stockholder-related news items.

VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/Af0pFTRHmbA

RELATED:

• Linda McMahon is much worse than you think (David Bixenspan)
• Linda McMahon faces Senate confirmation hearing (Brandon Thurston)
• WWE sex abuse suit raises concerns ahead of Linda McMahon’s hearing
• Netflix clarification of how Raw viewership is calculated
• AEW Double or Nothing emanating from Arizona

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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss the court ruling related to the Vince McMahon case and documents being withheld.

They break down the 44-page opinion that came down this week and explain what it is about, the status of the SEC investigation, and the statement provided by one of McMahon’s lawyers to POST Wrestling.

Plus: Linda McMahon’s confirmation hearing begins on Thursday, the latest involving Dr. Carlon Colker, Vince McMahon attends the Super Bowl, AEW goes to Australia, WWE & AEW releases, and when the exclusive negotiating window between UFC and ESPN expires.

VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/QEe9W7s0E58

RELATED:

• New details on Vince McMahon’s alleged efforts to conceal NDA payments revealed by appeals court

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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover the latest involving the Ring Boy lawsuit and the Janel Grant case.

The Ring Boy lawsuit will continue after the Maryland Supreme Court’s ruling this week to uphold the Child Victims Act. Since the ruling, additional survivors have joined the lawsuit as plaintiffs.

The amended complaint was filed by Janel Grant’s legal team last Friday with new details and names attached and we will go through all the key points outlined in the 101-page filing.

Plus: Stephanie McMahon appears on The Pat McAfee Show, WWE Royal Rumble business notes, latest Netflix viewership charts, and WWE is launching EVOLVE on Tubi.

VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/TVHpSWOh2ZQ

RELATED:

• Janel Grant expands lawsuit
• Additional plaintiffs join Ring Boy lawsuit
• Maryland Supreme Court upholds Child Victims Act
• WWE promotes the success of the Royal Rumble   
• WWE EVOLVE announced on Tubi 

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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston chat about a record-setting Royal Rumble, WWE’s performance on SNME, and a return to Paris.

This week, they cover the Royal Rumble at Lucas Oil Stadium, which will set new attendance and gate records and cap off an incredible month in 2025.

Plus: Viewership for Saturday Night’s Main Event on NBC and Peacock is confirmed, Clash in Paris is the latest on AEW Grand Slam Australia, and how are the three-hour SmackDowns performing?

VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/bY8OUfE5CJk

RELATED:

• Wrestlenomics Report: Amazon Prime Video, Updates on Netflix
• The History of the Royal Rumble 

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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are here to discuss the WWE and TNA multi-year partnership and what each side has to gain.

Rich Fann from PWTorch.com will stop by to discuss the WWE and TNA alliance, the benefits and liabilities of this news, the potential value on both sides and lots more.

Plus: Netflix holds its earning call and comments on WWE’s viewership, an update regarding DR. Carlon Colker, Nick Khan speaks in Las Vegas, AEW Grand Slam Australia & Dynasty, and whether WWE has a ‘Hulk Hogan Problem’ this weekend.

VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/qCuZFt8Gkac

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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss all the latest filings in the Janel Grant case and Vince McMahon’s SEC settlement.

Plus: Netflix releases its first set of viewership figures for WWE Raw, TKO & Saudi Arabia poised to launch a boxing promotion, SmackDown viewership trends in the three-hour format, and the UFC’s media rights are up in the air.

They also chat about Thurston’s latest opinion piece in the Wrestlenomics Report

RELATED:

• Netflix Global Viewership data
• Janel Grant’s team requests additional time
• Vince McMahon’s team files opposition
• TKO nearing potential launch of boxing league with Saudi Arabia

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