Wrestlenomics

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  • How viewership would be affected if NXT moves to Tuesday

    "How much will NXT viewership increase if it moves to Tuesday? How much would AEW viewership improve if it's unopposed? How much would Impact Wrestling's viewership suffer if it goes head-to-head with NXT? We have examples from August and September that give us some clue.


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    52 min
  • Tubular media ecosystem

    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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    1 hr 2 min
  • Final verdict on WWE Network

    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.


    Payhip link for Wrestlenomics Pro Wrestling Industry Report 2020:

    https://payhip.com/b/69Sp ($6)


    Or get the 2020 report as part of your $5/monthly support at patreon.com/wrestlenomics


    Follow Brandon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonThurston


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    Read Brandon's written work at https://wrestlenomics.com


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    1 hr 4 min
  • TV ratings literacy

    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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    1 hr 6 min
  • WWE Q4 & full year 2020 earning report

    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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    1 hr 12 min
  • Welcome to the flock

    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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    1 hr 52 min
  • Banking model of pro wrestling

    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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    45 min
  • Pop culture extravaganza

    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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    55 min
  • No chance in hell

    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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    41 min
  • Cable makes wrestling richer than ever

    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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    1 hr 4 min

About 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…

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