Wrestlenomics

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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 ar

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May 14, 2025TKO Profits From Fewer WWE House Shows | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss the latest developments in the wrestling industry, including TKO COO Mark Shapiro’s appearance at the JP Morgan conference following the company’s Q1 earnings report, highlighting cost-cutting and WWE’s live events strategy.
Plus, the influence of Sabu, WWE confirms Night of Champions in Saudi Arabia on June 28, AEW moves 12,000 tickets for Forbidden Door in London, comments from CW’s president on NXT, a six-show residency for AEW in Chicago, and possibly implications for Grant v. WWE as a result of an appeals court ruling.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/F50V9CX750U
RELATED:
TKO COO Mark Shapiro at JP Morgan media conference: https://www.patreon.com/posts/audio-tko-coo-at-128856610
Judge denies doctor’s motion to dismiss Janel Grant’s petition: https://www.postwrestling.com/2025/05/12/judge-denies-motion-to-dismiss-in-janel-grants-petition-to-obtain-evidence-from-doctor/
Will Grant v. WWE go to arbitration? https://wrestlenomics.com/articles/2025/will-grant-v-wwe-stay-in-open-court-or-go-to-arbitration/
CW president comments on NXT: https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/cw-nxt-game-changer-1236390902/
AEW adds six-show residency in Chicago for July: https://www.postwrestling.com/2025/05/13/aew-announces-six-show-residency-in-chicago/
TKO Boxing event to run head-to-head with UFC 320, per The Ring Magazine: https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/story/sports/ufc/2025/05/13/ufc-320-tko-boxing-canelo-crawford-dana-white-conflict-mma-turki-alalshikh/83608450007/
Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben Tramer
POST Wrestling
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Wrestlenomics
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1h 16min
May 07, 2025Analyzing 5 Million Reddit Comments | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover an extensive Wrestlenomics study, movement in the Janel Grant case & a TKO Q1 earnings preview.
Brandon Thurston has conducted a big study into Reddit, focusing on fan opinions toward WWE over AEW over the past six years and when shifts occurred.
Judge Sarah Russell has made a notable ruling in the Janel Grant case, while Dr. Carlon Colker filed a defamation suit against Ann Callis and her law firm over the past week.
Plus, A WWE shareholder lawsuit update, a preview of this week’s TKO Q1 earnings, TKO’s first boxing event is announced, AEW will take up residency at the 2300 Arena, and more.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/ZGz9xWUSoPQ
RELATED:
Plaintiffs in shareholder lawsuit ask court to order Vince McMahon to comply with discovery https://www.patreon.com/posts/plaintiffs-in-to-128122445
Reddit sentiment for WWE and AEW and how it correlates with attendance trends https://wrestlenomics.com/articles/2025/reddit-sentiment-for-wwe-and-aew-and-how-it-correlates-with-attendance-trends/
Dr. Carlon Colker’s defamation suit against Ann Callis https://www.postwrestling.com/2025/05/05/dr-carlon-colker-files-defamation-suit-against-janel-grants-attorney/
First TKO boxing event on Sept. 12 featuring. Canelo vs. Terence Crawford at Allegiant Stadium https://www.boxingscene.com/articles/saul-canelo-alvarez-vs-terence-crawford-official-for-september-12

Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben Tramer
POST Wrestling
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Wrestlenomics
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1h 19min
April 30, 2025More Ring Boys Come Forward | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss the amended complaint and new allegations in the ongoing ring boy lawsuit.
This past week, a 111-page amended complaint was filed, including three additional “John Does” added to the suit. We discuss the new allegations being levied, provide further information, discuss the plaintiffs’ argument in favor of the case moving forward in Maryland, and paint a culture within WWE.
They will also discuss Jacob Whitehead's story on Turki Al-Sheik in the New York Times this week, MoffettNatahanson’s analysis on UFC & WWE PLE rights, Real American Freestyle Wrestling & the latest viewership figures.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/GwshG6P-JJ4
RELATED:
Three more ring boys join lawsuit against WWE & McMahons (POST Wrestling)
Turki Al-Sheikh and the two sides of boxing’s new king (New York Times)
UFC’s $900M Play (Puck)
Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben Tramer
POST Wrestling
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Wrestlenomics
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1h 8min
April 23, 2025WrestleMania 41, WWE Acquires AAA | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston go through the success of WrestleMania 41 as WWE promotes the biggest weekend in its history.
They discuss WWE’s released business metrics, Netflix stats, the reception for the two-night event, Paul Levesque’s speech at the Hall of Fame, and many other topics from Las Vegas.
The major news on Saturday included WWE announcing its acquisition of Lucha Libre AAA, and we are joined by The Cubs Fan from Luchablog to discuss the major ramifications this deal could represent, the details that are known, the many questions following this news, and how it will affect CMLL.
Note: The interview we planned to do with co-CEO of Fillip, Bárbara González Briseño, was cancelled just before the scheduled time. We hope to reschedule.
Plus: Dwayne Johnson on The Pat McAfee Show, WWE Unreal on Netflix, Orlando secures funding for bids, ROH moves dates & more.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/pvpMvUVYrl0
RELATED:
Data Report: WWE WrestleMania 41
Press Release: WrestleMania 41 Becomes Most Successful Event in WWE History
WWE acquires Lucha Libre AAA
ROH Supercard of Honor rescheduled
Survivor Series at Petco Park in San Diego
Paul Levesque thanks Vince McMahon
AEW announces 4-hour special on June 11
Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben Tramer
POST Wrestling
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Wrestlenomics
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1h 12min
April 16, 2025WrestleMania Week Business Breakdown | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss WrestleMania Week and more developments from WWE and AEW.
Pollock and Thurston go through expected attendance and revenue, how Las Vegas landed the event, and a historical look at WWE’s business across closed circuit, PPV, WWE Network, and Peacock eras.
Plus: Nick Khan on The Bill Simmons Podcast, Paul Levesque on how his booking philosophy is different from Vince McMahon, Levesque’s praise for Donald Trump, SBJ’s profile on WWE executive Chris Legentil, Ryan Nemeth lawsuit against AEW moves to private arbitration, Forbidden Door set for O2 in London, and more.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/921tZpUXRTo
RELATED:
How Las Vegas won the bid for WrestleMania 41
Paul Levesque on High Performance & Andrew Schulz Podcasts
Ryan Nemeth vs. AEW & CM Punk lawsuit update
Forbidden Door set for O2 Arena in London on 8/24

Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben Tramer

POST Wrestling
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Wrestlenomics
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1h 11min
April 09, 2025The Athletic’s Richard Deitsch & LightShed’s Brandon Ross | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss the latest filings in the ring boy lawsuit, and welcome Brandon Ross and Richard Deitsch.
Richard Deitsch from The Athletic joins the show to speak about WWE’s transition to Netflix, the impact of the first WrestleMania on the platform, and the brand's popularity while transferring its leadership away from Vince McMahon.
Brandon Ross of LightShed Partners discusses the economic impact on the media industry, specifically TKO, as it shops the UFC and WWE streaming rights.
Plus: WWE, Vince, and Linda McMahon issue a motion to dismiss in the Ringboy lawsuit; what effect could the economy have on WWE and UFC; and more.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/dxefGWqDwE8
RELATED:
Vince McMahon & WWE respond to ring boy lawsuit
Linda McMahon files motion in ring boy suit

Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben Tramer

POST Wrestling
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Wrestlenomics
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1h 14min
April 02, 2025AEW Fan Survey Results with Jesse Collings | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston go through the results of an AEW fan survey conducted by Jesse Collings and the state of its fanbase.
Collings joins us to break down the results, how fan sentiment has changed over the past year, positive and negative responses, who is connecting, whether the company is growing its audience, and other insights.
Plus: WWE launches on Netflix in India, Nick Khan speaks about a potential PLE in the country, Janel Grant’s team pushes to move its case into discovery, a report on Max’s AEW streaming figures, UFC-Meta partnership, AEW All In Texas Week, and WWE Raw & Collision viewership figures.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/R-uu-7kdLZ4
RELATED:
2025 AEW Fan Survey Results (Jesse Collings)
Nick Khan says a PLE in India is the goal
Janel Grant’s attorneys ask court to start discovery
Report: AEW streaming number on Max
UFC announces multi-year partnership with Meta
AEW Collision viewership
WWE Raw on Netflix - March 24

Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben Tramer

POST Wrestling
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1h 20min
March 26, 2025TNA Cuts & WrestleMania 41 with Sean Ross Sapp | Pollock & Thurston
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
RELATED:
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

Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben Tramer

POST Wrestling
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Wrestlenomics
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1h 8min
March 19, 2025Netflix vs. Cable: How is WWE performing? | Pollock & Thurston
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

Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben Tramer

POST Wrestling
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58min
March 12, 2025 TKO and Saudi Arabia enter boxing | Pollock & Thurston
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
Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben Tramer

POST Wrestling
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Wrestlenomics
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