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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston examine the subject of independent contractors in pro wrestling following the suit filed by Kevin Kelly and The Tates.

Pollock and Thurston welcome lawyer Stephen New to discuss the lawsuit filed by Kevin Kelly & The Tates against AEW, Tony Khan & Ian Riccaboni, and the argument of whether AEW talents are misclassified as independent contractors. 

Plus: How well Mr. McMahon performed in its first week on Netflix, SmackDown vs. Fox, what the move to CW means for NXT, and the countdown continues for AEW’s media rights announcement(s).

VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/live/3vD6R86lyqI

RELATED:

• Kevin Kelly, Brent & Brandon Tate file lawsuit
• SmackDown vs. Friday Night College Football on Fox
• As NXT moves to CW, what ratings look like for its new home 
• Netflix Global Top 10 Report 

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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston share their thoughts on the six-part Mr. McMahon series released by Netflix.

They discuss the major points from the Netflix series and welcome David Bixenspan to speak about the strengths and weaknesses of the series, who was interviewed, what stories were covered, and overall reaction to how McMahon was covered.

Plus: TKO announces a revised settlement in the Cung Le antitrust case, WWE announces Summerslam 2025 in New Jersey. 

VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/live/5DRB71eV_88

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Note: My question isn't in the audio (because I was recording output but not my own input), which was "Do you anticipate other people who allegedly have been targets of sexual misconduct at WWE coming forward?"

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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss AEW closing in on its media rights deal with guest Brandon Ross of LightShed Partners.

Earlier this week,  Puck’s John Ourand reported that an announcement of AEW’s media rights deal with WBD could be coming as early as next week. Pollock & Thurstom welcome analyst Brandon Ross to discuss the details, AEW’s place within WBD’s portfolio, SmackDown’s exit from Fox, and the success of this past weekend’s Noche UFC event at Sphere in Las Vegas.

Plus: Return of Saturday Night’s Main Event on NBC, SmackDown tops Friday’s cable rankings on USA Network, UFC sets its all-time gate record for Sphere event, and NXT moves locations for its October 8 show on CW. 

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

RELATED:

• Zaz On The Ropes (John Ourand, Puck)
• WWE SmackDown tops prime-time cable rankings (POST Wrestling)
• UFC sets commercial records at Sphere event (SBJ)
• NXT St. Louis show relocates to Chesterfield (POST Wrestling)

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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston react to the news of WWE moving Raw to a two-hour format in October.

The two chat about the financials of WWE’s deal with NBC Universal, and the short-term extension for the final thirteen weeks of 2024 before the franchise moves to Netflix.

Plus: Tony Khan indicates AEW is very close to the announcement of a media rights deal, SmackDown ends its run on Fox, the NFL returns, more details on the Kevin Kelly & Tate Twins lawsuit, Milwaukee to bid for a WWE PLE, and the UFC embarks on its most ambitious live event ever. 

VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/live/92fPCLeTURM

RELATED:

• WWE Raw to be two hours starting October 7
• Tony Khan: there is a 90% chance of announcement of media rights deal within the next month
• An early look at what’s in the “Mr. McMahon” Netflix docuseries
• Musician Wesley Eisold sues Cody Rhodes, WWE, and Fanatics
• Dr. Carlon Colker withdraws petition against Janel Grant, her petition against him remains active
• Sports Milwaukee putting together a bid 
• Friday Night SmackDown ends its five-year run on Fox

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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston speak about the latest attendance figures for AEW All In at Wembley Stadium.

Kevin Kelly and The Tate Twins have filed a lawsuit against AEW, Tony Khan, and Ian Riccaboni, and we break down the complaint.

Thurston goes through the turnstile count for AEW All In at Wembley Stadium and the latest figures attached to the show.

The two chat about their reporting on the Mr. McMahon series, Janel Grant being approached for an interview, and WWE no longer having production credit on the project.

TKO’s Mark Shapiro is interviewed, Cody Rhodes is asked about Janel Grant at the WWE press conference, and Bash in Berlin sets an arena record for WWE. 

VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9A5QNHU_WIw

RELATED:

• “Mr. McMahon” filmmakers reached out to Janel Grant 
• WWE not holding production credit for “Mr. McMahon” series 
• AEW All In 2024 turnstile count at Wembley Stadium
• Cody Rhodes addresses Vince McMahon, Janel Grant suit
• Mark Shapiro on Marchand Sports Media

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WWE and AEW TV ratings and attendances for August 2024 reviewed by Brandon Thurston, plus listener questions.

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📺 VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RW3D9sd0-M

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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss all the news following AEW’s return to Wembley Stadium for All In London.

Neal Flanagan of POST Wrestling joins us to chat about his in-person experience of covering All In London, the press conference afterward, and his question about the creative structure within AEW.

VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8T6LirZl7I

Plus, Brandon Thurston has secured the records from the City of San Antonio regarding Royal Rumble 2023, the UFC launched a lawsuit over an alleged illegal showing of UFC 298, a town hall meeting at WWE & more.

RELATED:

• New media versus paper and pencil by Neal Flanagan
• WWE Royal Rumble 2023: San Antonio paid over $500k in incentives 
• UFC files lawsuit against bar 

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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston chat about AEW going into its biggest show of the year and welcome Todd Martin. 

Todd Martin of The Fix on PW Torch speaks about AEW’s second show at Wembley Stadium, the health of the company, AEW’s identity shift, the pending TV announcements, and overall lead-up to All In.

Plus, AEW All In 2025 in Texas, Tony Khan avoids speaking about Britt Baker’s recent suspension, the UFC antitrust case receives a trial date, Hulk Hogan mocks Kamala Harris, and John Cena on the Club Shay Shay Podcast.

VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/shtSHZLb9vY

RELATED:

• John Cena on Club Shay Shay
• AEW All In Texas announcement  
• Hulk Hogan mocks Kamala Harris’ heritage

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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are back to discuss TKO’s second-quarter earnings report and developments in the Janel Grant case.

Pollock and Thurston welcome Patrick Auger back to discuss the TKO earnings report, the key areas highlighted in the report, the state of the UFC antitrust cases, and notable points brought up during TKO’s call with analysts.

Plus, the latest in the Janel Grant case where a judge has denied Vince McMahon’s motion, Dr. Carlon Colker responds to Grant’s accusations, and Pollock & Thurston chat about their SummerSlam experience.

VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/-gmhLKkXzc0

RELATED:

• TKO Q2 Earnings Press Release
• TKO Q2 Earnings Call
• Dr. Carlon Colker files for discovery against Janel Grant
• Judge rejects motion filed by Vince McMahon

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