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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September 17, 2025WWE Moves WrestleMania to Saudi Arabia | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover a massive week of news in wrestling, MMA, and sports media. The main story is WWE announcing that WrestleMania will be held in Saudi Arabia, with U.K. journalist Robert Jackman joining the show to break down the logistics and impact of the move.
We also dive into:
Independent promoters reacting to WWE’s Saudi Arabia strategy
ESPN’s media call ahead of Wrestlepalooza
Mark Shapiro’s comments at the Goldman Sachs Conference
TKO announcing $1 billion in share repurchases
Canelo Álvarez vs. Terence Crawford viewership numbers on Netflix
Dana White sparring with the media
Paramount & Skydance preparing a bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
CMLL Aniversario card streaming on Triller TV
Legal updates across the industry
The latest TV and streaming viewership trends

VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/live/IFwwaQMrH0A

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POST Wrestling
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1h 37min
September 10, 2025AJ Lee Spikes Audience, Bryan Danielson on Counterprogramming | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston break down AJ Lee’s return to WWE and SmackDown surging to the #1 show on Friday, Bryan Danielson speaking on WWE’s counterprogramming strategy, and Bubba the Love Sponge’s response to the Nick Bollea lawsuit.
Also covered on the show:
John Cena’s upcoming retirement match in Washington, D.C.
Paul Levesque addresses WWE’s contributions to Saudi Arabia
Bubba the Love screens the Hogan sex tape documentary
Zuffa Boxing promotes Canelo vs. Crawford in Las Vegas
WWE Worlds Collide event
Nielsen’s new era of monitoring viewership
UFC fighters receive payments from the antitrust settlement

VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/Xc2PTjW6v8k

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Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben Tramer
POST Wrestling
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Merch: https://store.postwrestling.com
Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestling
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.com

Wrestlenomics
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1h 23min
September 03, 2025WWE Clash in Paris | AEW All Out Moves Start Time | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston break down WWE Clash in Paris, including the record-setting gate at La Défense Arena, WWE’s international business growth, and the company’s decision to run the venue on back-to-back nights.
Plus, we cover the biggest stories across wrestling this week:
AEW moves All Out to afternoon, PPVs available on HBO Max
ROH Death Before Dishonor suffers technical issues
WWE announces its “Road to Royal Rumble” European tour dates for January 2026.
Bushiroad financial results for NJPW and Stardom – what the numbers reveal about both promotions.
Nick Hogan files a lawsuit against Bubba the Love Sponge over a planned Hulk Hogan documentary.
Update on the Liv Morgan stalker case and why prosecutors want the alleged stalker to remain in custody.
Legal battle in Callis v. Colker – is Dr. Carlon Colker a public figure?
AEW September to Remember – TBS to air a special 3.5-hour block featuring the Tailgate Brawl before All Out.
Thurston petitions Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority for records related to WrestleMania in Las Vegas

VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/22WwRKKiRqQ
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Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben Tramer
POST Wrestling
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Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhR
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Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestling
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.com

Wrestlenomics
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1h 18min
August 27, 2025AEW Forbidden Door, WWE ESPN Move | Pollock & Thurston
Neal Flanagan, filling in for John Pollock, and Brandon Thurston discuss AEW’s Forbidden Door event and press conference, WWE PLE starting on ESPN DTC streaming earlier than originally announced, plus recent legal developments.
Also:
WWE’s PLEs moving to ESPN DTC and reworked NBCU deal
Notes from the Forbidden Door post-show press conference
Dr. Carlon Colker briefly discloses Janel Grant’s medical records before filings were sealed
Kevin Foote v. AEW case in the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals
Vince McMahon’s traffic case and next court date
Latest WWE and AEW ratings, including SmackDown’s cable performance and Raw on Netflix

VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/m35ez44owXU

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#UFC #WWE #AEW #TKO #MMA #ProWrestling #CombatSports

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Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben Tramer

POST Wrestling
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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
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Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics
Substack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/
Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @Wrestlenomics
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1h 32min
August 20, 2025WWE’s Growing Dominance: Aggressive Tactics Against AEW | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss WWE’s increasingly aggressive strategies to compete with AEW, and whether these practices raise antitrust concerns. They break down what this means for AEW’s future and how the company can realistically respond.
Also on the show:
WWE’s September PLE possibly airing on ESPN
TNA is open to a move to directly oppose AEW
Triplemanía XXXIII from Mexico City
WrestleMania 41 attendance notes from the Las Vegas Stadium Authority
G1 Climax attendance figures across nineteen shows

VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/Z25kV9Wg-iY
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Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben Tramer
POST Wrestling
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Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.com

Wrestlenomics
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1h 13min
August 13, 2025UFC’s $7.7B Paramount Deal | WWE PLE vs AEW All Out | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston break down the UFC’s historic $7.7 billion deal with Paramount, which will end the company’s pay-per-view business. We discuss what this means for UFC fans, the promotion’s future, and the broader combat sports industry.
We also cover WWE running a Premium Live Event in Indianapolis set to go head-to-head with AEW All Out in September, plus:
Judge grants Janel Grant access to medical records
TKO close to a deal for Zuffa Boxing
ESPN shows interest in the WWE archive
Vince McMahon interviewed for the Hulk Hogan documentary on Fox

VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/live/ROE3FojlTug
Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben Tramer
POST Wrestling
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Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestling
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Wrestlenomics
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1h 11min
August 08, 2025CNBC’s Alex Sherman breaks down ESPN-WWE PLE deal | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston present a bonus show as they welcome Alex Sherman of CNBC to break down the WWE deal with ESPN.
On the show:
The value of the deal for ESPN for its direct-to-consumer service
Carriers that are offering the service to cable subscribers, and others that are not
WWE splitting its rights across platforms and impact on the fan
The status of the UFC rights negotiations
The prospects of ESPN’s streaming service and the future of cable

Plus: John & Brandon review this past Wednesday’s TKO Q2 earnings report and call with analysts, the major talking points, and what was the value of its deal on Peacock?
VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4_r1DzqpCY
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Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben Tramer
POST Wrestling
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Wrestlenomics
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37min
August 06, 2025WWE PLEs Moving to ESPN, Brock Lesnar Returns | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston react to the news that ESPN has secured WWE’s premium live event package in the U.S. beginning in 2026.
John & Brandon go over the details, what this means for the consumer, and specific factors to pay attention to.
They also cover WWE’s controversial decision to bring back Brock Lesnar after the former champion was named in the lawsuit filed by Janel Grant.
We will break down the allegations against Lesnar in the complaint, including whether he’s accused of committing a crime, and provide a comprehensive timeline of events related to the case. The episode also explores WWE’s decision to cancel post-PLE press conferences, coming just as Lesnar is reintroduced.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/-igBphgK31I
Also:
Paul Levesque and Cody Rhodes respond to questions about Vince McMahon
Levesque’s visit to the White House
Netflix viewership figures for WWE: Unreal
SummerSlam attendance at MetLife Stadium
AEW’s refusal to unseal redacted info in the Christopher Dispensa case
TKO’s Q2 earnings call preview
Update on Peacock’s subscriber growth

Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben Tramer
POST Wrestling
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Wrestlenomics
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1h 29min
July 30, 2025Hulk Hogan’s Death & Legacy | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are joined by David Bixenspan (Between the Sheets) to discuss the life, death, and complex legacy of Terry Bollea a.k.a. Hulk Hogan. We cover the reaction to Hogan’s passing, his controversial lawsuit against Gawker, and how the media has handled the coverage of his death.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/04MQQD19PfU
Also on the show:
Update on the WWE Ring Boy lawsuit
Vince McMahon involved in major car wreck
Subscribe for weekly analysis on the business of pro wrestling.
#HulkHogan #WWE #ProWrestlingNews #DavidBixenspan #WrestlingPodcast #Gawker #SummerSlam2025
Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben Tramer
POST Wrestling
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2h 7min
July 23, 2025Breaking Down WWE's Netflix Numbers | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston analyze WWE’s Netflix performance after six months, based on the latest Netflix engagement report.
Special guest Lavie Margolin joins the show to break down TNA Slammiversary at UBS Arena, attendance insights, its U.S. TV distribution, and his upcoming book project.
We also cover:
San Diego’s budget plans for WWE Survivor Series 2025
Real American Freestyle coming to Fox Nation
AEW All Out date at Wembley Stadium
Peacock is raising its subscription prices
Legal updates

Plus: key WWE & AEW ratings updates, and your Super Chats!
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/Yav9pHT2uVg

Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben Tramer

POST Wrestling
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Patreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.com
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Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhR
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Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.com

Wrestlenomics
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1h 27min

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