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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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are back to discuss the SEC’s announcement that Vince McMahon will pay a fine and reimburse WWE over regulatory violations.

On Friday, the SEC announced that the former WWE chairman will pay a fine and reimburse WWE for his failure to disclose two agreements signed in 2019 and 2022.

Pollock & Thurston discuss the fallout from this news, Vince McMahon’s on-the-record statement, and what happens next.

Plus, a breakdown of the viewership data for the WWE Raw premiere on Netflix.

VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/cRA8mcevu70

RELATED:

• Vince McMahon fined $400,000 by SEC, ordered to reimburse WWE for $1.3 million
• SEC announcement 
• Netflix announces WWE Raw premiere averaged 2.6 million households

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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston react to WWE's launch on Netflix and the fallout from the show at the Intuit Dome.

They chat about the presentation on Netflix, the reaction to the show, and the coverage it received.

Plus: An update on all the latest news involving the Janel Grant case, SmackDown to move back to two hours, WWE’s involvement with Hulk Hogan’s Real American Beer and the audience rejecting of Hogan, John Cena’s schedule for 2025, Royal Rumble 2026 going to Saudi Arabia, the start of the AEW on Max era, and Dana White joins the Meta board of directors.

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• Housekeeping: What is this?
• Smackdown moves to 3 hours in January
• Early All In Texas estimate of tickets distributed
• Netflix NFL games average about 24 million viewers, no major issues
• AEW international rights: ITV renews UK, Sky in Italy expires, new Canada deal
• WWE moves to Netflix in India in April
• WWE, Vince McMahon, and John Laurinaitis re-file motions to compel arbitration, as expected
• Opinion: What Lee Fitting’s hiring says about the new WWE and Nick Khan

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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss the Lee Fitting story in the New York Times and Saturday Night’s Main Event ratings.

Katie Strang and Andrew Marchand have a major story covering Lee Fitting’s departure from ESPN last year amid misconduct allegations. John & Brandon chat about the story, what is alleged, and WWE’s decision to hire Fitting.

Plus: WWE returned to NBC with Saturday Night’s Main Event and the ratings are out (including streaming numbers), Tony Khan speaks before ROH Final Battle, WWE’s holiday tour attendance numbers & more.

VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/VudIZKxFC64

RELATED:

• Lee Fitting was ESPN’s ‘golden boy’ — then his alleged misconduct ‘finally caught up to him’
• WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event ratings 
• 1985-2008 Saturday Night's Main Event TV ratings
• Tony Khan ROH Final Battle 2024 media call notes

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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston review Mark Shapiro’s comments at the UBS conference on TKO’s upcoming year, including its launch on Netflix.

The TKO president and COO spoke about WWE’s move to the top streaming platform in the world, the potential of more two-night premium live events, site fees, and TKO’s interest in boxing.

Plus: The latest on the investigation into Vince McMahon and the status of the “stay”, additional details emerge regarding the issues between CM Punk and Ryan Nemeth in AEW, AEW All In Texas begins its promotional push, and Dana White is finally asked to speak about the status of Conor McGregor.

VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/m4MtUFTsTG4

RELATED:

• AEW All In Texas
• Mark Shapiro speaks at UBS Conference
• Details on CM Punk - Ryan Nemeth issues (Fightful)
• Dana White comments on Conor McGregor’s status

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The latest on pro wrestling business, with Brandon Thurston.

• Latest Dynamite ratings and other AEW ratings and attendance trends
• WWE ratings and attendance trends
• Saturday Night's Main Event ratings from 2006 to 2008. How NBC performs lately in that time slot.
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston chat about WWE and Netflix’s media day and what viewers can expect in January when Raw moves platforms.

Plus: WWE is attempting to place the ring boy lawsuit on hold until a Supreme Court ruling, WWE sets another arena record for Survivor Series in Canada, Eric Bischoff criticizes AEW, Saturday Night’s Main Event returns to NBC this month, and a two-month check-up on NXT since its move to CW.

VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/EO20zWuaIn8

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• Netflix, WWE Execs Preview ‘RAW’ Streaming Move, Address Tyson-Paul Fight Glitches
• WWE & Netflix Executives Talk 2025 ‘Raw’ Roll Out
• WWE seeks to have ring boy lawsuit put on hold
• WWE Survivor Series press conference notes
• AEW Dynamite ratings on Thanksgiving Eve 
• The Story of Ted Turner and Professional Wrestling 

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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss the fallout for Conor McGregor after the conclusion of the civil case where a jury found him liable for sexual assault.

We welcome lawyer Jason Cruz from MMA Payout to discuss the decision, the fallout for McGregor’s business endeavors, and his future in fighting.

Plus: AEW is moving its Grand Slam event to a smaller arena in Brisbane in February, Ricky Starks pulled from GCW events, the latest on Wesley Eisold’s suit over the ‘American Nightmare’ trademark & a change in the Southern District of New York.

VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/FSYpl1pH5_8

RELATED:

• Conor McGregor found liable for sexual assault
• Video game developer ends relationship with Conor McGregor
• Owners of Proper No. 12 remove Conor McGregor from its marketing
• AEW Grand Slam Australia is moved to a smaller venue
• Ricky Starks pulled from upcoming GCW appearances
• WWE, Fanatics' attorneys argue Cody Rhodes’ neck tattoo is part of his likeness

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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss Linda McMahon’s role in Trump’s administration, Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson & AEW’s third-quarter performance.

The President-elect has chosen Linda McMahon to lead the Education Department with many questioning this latest cabinet choice.

Netflix staged one of its biggest events ever this past Friday, the boxing match from AT&T Stadium, but the broadcast was hardly flawless.

Plus: AEW’s Q3 performance, WWE confirms its location for Raw on Jan. 6, AEW rolls out dates for December & 2025 including three nights at the Hammerstein Ballroom, a massive Republican presence at UFC 309 in New York City and Pollock & Thurston react to the WON Hall of Fame Class of 2024.

RELATED:

• Wrestling scandals shadow the rise of Linda McMahon
• Netflix Stock Rises Again As Tyson-Paul Fight Sets Streaming Record
• AEW Q3 2024 Key Performance Indicators: TV ratings, attendance, PPV buys
• Ari Emanuel discusses WWE’s move to Netflix
• AEW announces events at Hammerstein Ballroom
• November 18, 2024 Observer Newsletter: The 2024 Hall of Fame class
• Trump, Visiting New York, Finds a Friendly Crowd at a Fight

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