With the U.S. version of the WWE Network set to migrate to NBCU's Peacock on March 18, we revisit, perhaps one last time: Was launching the WWE Network and cannibalizing pay-per-view worth it?

Plus, interesting results related to the Wrestlenomics Net Promoter Score, WWE CFO Kristina Salen is interviewed by the Wall Street Journal, and more.

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With the U.S. version of the WWE Network set to migrate to NBCU's Peacock on March 18, we revisit, perhaps one last time: Was launching the WWE Network and cannibalizing pay-per-view worth it?

Plus, interesting results related to the Wrestlenomics Net Promoter Score, WWE CFO Kristina Salen is interviewed by the Wall Street Journal, and more.

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How does one read TV viewership data in a world of shifty eyeballs? We revisit trends of wider linear TV viewership and compare them to that of wrestling's viewership.

New Japan Pro-Wrestling announced a deal recent with Roku. What does it means for NJPW and what does it tell us about their media strategy?

Plus, WWE employee morale takes a hit as the company freezes raises and promotions while recording record profitability.

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WWE's year began with executive upheaval, faced a pandemic, but still had the most profitable year in its history.

Brandon Thurston unpacks the latest WWE earnings report and conference call.

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WWE deal rights to the WWE Network in the U.S. to NBCUniversal's Peacock. Is it worth it? Could it still be a good idea to offer Wrestlemania as a stand alone pay-per-view? Plus, your questions!

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NBCUniversal announced NBCSN is closing at the end of this year. What does this mean for WWE and NXT in particular? How much revenue does WWE stand to generate for a two-day Wrestlemania with limited capacity at Raymond James Stadium? And finally, what the work of education philosopher Paulo Friere can teach us about the pro wrestling industry.

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Wrestlemania will have fans in attendance, April 10 and 11, at Raymond James Stadium. Former WWE co-presidents George Barrios and Michelle Wilson open investment firm. What's WWE popularity like in India ahead of the Superstar Spectacle program? WWE CFO Kristina Salen was interviewed as part of the Consumer Electronics Show. Who are the most searched-for wrestlers in WWE, AEW, and NJPW? All that and more!

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NJPW has an India TV deal. A media deal in the U.S. and U.K. seems imminent. WWE Raw scores big ratings for its Legends Night program. Vince McMahon has countersued Oliver Luck. What does MLB's apparent downgrade in TV rights fees from ESPN mean for the sports rights market? Linda McMahon contributes millions to her Trump super PAC.

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This week we explain how the modern wrestling media economy works and just why cable TV gives WWE and AEW so much money for rights fees.

Plus, Covid prevalence in Japan and Tokyo are on the rise as Wrestle Kingdom approaches.

And WWE Smackdown gets a huge lead-in on Christmas day, followed by normal viewership on New Years Day.

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This week's episode opens with some memories about Brodie Lee (Jon Huber).

Through a compilation of clips from earlier episodes of Wrestlenomics Radio, we take a look back at the unforgettable year of 2020, the challenges brought by Covid, the changes in the wrestling industry, and more.

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