Wrestlenomics

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.

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Brandon Thurston on the latest news in wrestling business:

- The business of WWE Summerslam

- Update on WWE and AEW TV ratings & attendance trends thru Jul 2024

- Estimated top merchandise sellers

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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston go over a huge breakdown of next year’s WrestleMania and how Las Vegas landed the event. 

The two also go over the ruling by Judge Richard Boulware rejecting the UFC’s settlement in its antitrust cases, SummerSlam weekend in Cleveland, how a WWF precedent from 2000 could play a role in the WBD vs. NBA case, Tony Khan’s comments about Ring of Honor & more.

VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/live/ggdo9CebtSI

RELATED:

• How Las Vegas won the bid for WrestleMania 41 (Wrestlenomics)
• UFC antitrust settlement denied by judge (POST Wrestling)
• USA’s Failed WWF Lawsuit Does Not Bode Well for Turner’s NBA Lawsuit (LightShed)
• Vince McMahon argues Janel Grant’s state petition against Peak Wellness for evidence, violates federal stay (Wrestlenomics)

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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are joined by Matt Camp to speak about his tenure at WWE. 

Matt Camp stops by the program to speak about his role as co-host of The Bump from 2019 until earlier this year, the unique balance the show had to maintain, the contrast between the television and digital sides of the company and many more stories from his time at WWE.

Plus: TNT Sports files its matching offer to the NBA, Nick Khan’s stock sale this week, WWE Raw viewership figures & the latest on AEW’s TV negotiations.

VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/5NUm9jBMpgM

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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are joined by Karen Peterson to discuss the G1 Climax tournament.

Peterson speaks about the participants in this year's tournament, the elimination of Hiroshi Tanahashi, format changes, and the state of NJPW. Plus, her thoughts on Marigold's pay-per-view and its relationship with WWE.

John & Brandon also discuss the filing by Janel Grant seeking her medical records from Dr. Carlon Colker & Peak Wellness with responses from Vince McMahon and Ann Callis issued to POST & Wrestlenomics.

Plus: AEW begins its residency in Arlington, WWE Raw & AEW Collision TV ratings, and AEW’s leverage in its ongoing negotiations with comparison to NXT’s deal with the CW Network.

VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/5X48tMjwouM

RELATED:

• Janel Grant files petition for records against wellness doctor
• Addition by Subtraction: Previewing the G1 Climax 34
• Judge weighs settlement in pair of UFC monopoly lawsuits
• AEW Collision & WWE Raw ratings  

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A discussion panel consisting of John Pollock, Wai Ting, Brandon Thurston, Stephanie Chase & Richard “Benno” Benson discussing various topics related to their coverage of professional wrestling, the changing landscape, the impact of the Vince McMahon story over the past two years, and where the industry is heading.

Recorded on Saturday, July 6th, 2024 at Wide Open in Toronto, ON. This podcast is audio only.

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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston speak about Money in the Bank from Toronto and John Cena’s announcement.

John & Brandon chat about their coverage including the press conference, the business notes from the weekend, and John Cena’s retirement tour.

Plus: WWE signs ESPN’s Joe Tessitore, AEW Collision viewership figures against MITB, how WWE & AEW performed throughout the first six months of the year, Bad Blood announced for Atlanta, and a preview of Pollock’s upcoming interview with Lenita Erickson on the demise of World Championship Wrestling.

VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/T6ZCqkqHTyY

RELATED:

• More data than you want on AEW TV ratings (Wrestlenomics)
• AEW Collision TV figures 
• WWE & AEW business trends in 2024
• ESPN’s Joe Tessitore joins WWE 

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On the first Sunday of each month, Wrestlenomics Radio is free for everyone. Wrestlenomics Radio is available every week exclusively for subscribers at https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics.

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

Wrestlenomics Radio is live at 11:00 AM ET Sunday, exclusively for subscribers.

- The business of Money in the Bank and press conference

- January to June business trends: WWE & AEW TV ratings and attendance, attendance in Japan

- Talent analytics through the first 6 months of the year

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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss AEW entering the “red zone” in its TV negotiations, and SBJ looks at WWE’s increasing site fees.

John & Brandon speak with Josh Nason from the Wrestling Observer on this last weekend’s Forbidden Door, Money in the Bank weekend in Toronto, and the countdown to AEW’s next TV deal being announced.

Plus: Sports Business Journal looks at WWE’s site fees and the impact their events are having on various markets, AEW Forbidden Door notes, AEW entering the “red zone” in its television negotiations & more.

VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/live/OJGjxpAe8ww

RELATED:

• Cities make a run at hosting WWE events (SBJ)

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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston look at WWE’s partnership with the state of Indiana, and the demise of World Championship Wrestling.

Up first, we speak with Mickey Shuey of the Indiana Business Journal on the WWE’s announcement of bringing multiple events to the state including WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, and SummerSlam.

Then, David Bixenspan of Between the Sheets returns to chat about how the sale of WCW to the WWF was covered on the final episode of VICE’s “Who Killed WCW?”

Plus: AEW Forbidden Door on Long Island this weekend, gate figure for Double or Nothing, the impact of the NHL on WWE’s TV numbers & more.

VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/bSZmw10qnYw

RELATED:

• WCW sale drama (Between the Sheets)
• The truth about Jamie Kellner canceling WCW (Babyface v. Heel)
• Former Turner Broadcasting chairman Jamie Kellner dies at 77 (POST Wrestling)
• Indianapolis on deck to host major WWE events (Indiana Business Journal)
• AEW Double or Nothing 2024 drew $582,204 gate (Wrestlenomics)

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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston chat about WWE’s Clash at the Castle in Scotland, and a curveball is thrown regarding UFC’s antitrust suit.

Lucas Charpiot returns to the show to speak about his coverage of WWE’s Clash at the Castle in Glasgow, the company setting a new arena gate record, and returning to a WWE press conference.

Combat sports regulatory attorney Erik Magraken joins the show to discuss an important update in the UFC antitrust lawsuit after Judge Richard Boulware pushed back the hearing citing serious concerns about the settlement terms.

Plus: WWE and NOAH make an announcement, TV ratings & more.

VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/6CNu25YKQw0

RELATED:

• WWE Clash at the Castle: Another record-setting gate, live fan reactions, and press conference takeaways

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