Wrestlenomics

Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo talk about these subjects in wrestling business: Talent analytics for Roman Reigns across TV ratings, Google web search, YouTube videos, WWEShop The latest coverage on WWE's attempt to legalize gambling on matches GCW challenges AEW's "Fight Forever" trademark WWE confirms two PLEs after Wrestlemania in Puerto Rico and Saudi Arabia Comments on WWE f...

We demonstrate declines in various consumer metrics for AEW over the last year. Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, and Chris Gullo discuss possible causes ahead of AEW's Revolution pay-per-view in San Francisco. AEW fan interest is weakening Why is AEW fan interest down? Is Endeavor interested in buying WWE? AEW All Acess premiere date, ratings expectations Super chat: Should Revolution be cons...

Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, and Chris Gullo discuss: Evaluating the WWE PC WBD's claim about AEW Dynamite viewership Keiji Muto's retirement likely draws highest attendance in Japan in years Wrestlemania ticket sales update  Video version: https://youtube.com/live/Apf5Eu1QH7g 📺 Tune in to Wrestlenomics Radio every Sunday at 11:00 am ET at youtube.com/c/wrestlenomics 📊 TV ratings r...

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston speak with labor attorney Lucas Middlebrook on the state of independent contractors in professional wrestling. They discuss the lack of representation for wrestlers, the steps necessary to form an association or union, the difference between the two, escalating revenue in the industry, independent contractor status & many other subjects. Additional reading : I...

Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, and Chris Gullo discuss: Triple H's thoughts on a potential WWE sale Brandon's experience at Elimination Chamber Friday's WWE Smackdown preliminary rating Elimination Chamber tickets and attendance Bloomberg reports Vince McMahon's asking price of $9 billion for a WWE sale. Manchester United is up for sale with assistance from Raine Group MLW-WWE l...

Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo discuss: Royal Rumble viewing data on Peacock Smackdown ratings on Fox compared to other Fox programming and other broadcast primetime Why wouldn’t Comcast want to own WWE? The pro wrestling TV schedule Average age of roster for WWE, AEW, Impact, New Japan, Stardom AEW on ESPN in Australia, New Zealand; still on FITE Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t...

Brandon Thurston, Chris Gullo, and Jesse Collings talk about: Nick Khan's comments on CNBC 's Squak On The Street WWE potential sale, possibilities of going private or being merged with part of Endeavor WWE vs. AEW in January 2023 business AEW house show announcement, Jesse’s article on wrestlenomics.com Bloomberg Businessweek article on AEW WWE's 2022 breakdown of major revenue custom...

John Pollock  of POST Wrestling &  Brandon Thurston  of Wrestlenomics go through WWE’s Q4 and year-end financials for 2022 along with the earnings call. They go over another record year for the company and eclipsing $1 billion in revenue for the second year in a row, the return of Vince McMahon and his financial obligations for the investigation, plans for 2023, “strategic alternatives” &...

John Pollock of POST Wrestling & Brandon Thurston of Wrestlenomics are joined by Abraham Riesman , author of the upcoming book Ringmaster: Vince McMahon and the Unmaking of America . They discuss the complexities of reporting on professional wrestling and Vince McMahon, the many scandals from the past year, contextualizing McMahon, media coverage of pro wrestling on a mainstream level, McMahon...

Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, and Chris Gullo talk: Royal Rumble attendance, reception, Google Trends, post-event press conference Wrestlemania 38 tickets and gate update Luchasaurus mask lawsuit New Japan viewership on AXS TV WWE NIL recruiting breakdown WWE/A&E programming news Video version: https://youtu.be/gbbTFj0RxWc 📺 Tune in to Wrestlenomics Radio every Sunday at 11:00 am ET at yo...

Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo talk about the latest interview with Nick Khan about the return of Vince McMahon and the potential sale of the company, Vince makes a legal settlement with Rita Chatterton, Bushiroad disclosures on Stardom and New Japan, and more. Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkUw9aE181E 📺 Tune in to Wrestlenomics Radio every Sunday at 11:00 am ET at youtube.com/...

Brandon Thurston and Jesse Collings discuss the latest developments in Vince McMahon's return to WWE and other topics, including: 3 paths to WWE's future TV home How WWE's stock price is likely to react if WWE doesn't sell at all Did Mercedes pop the Dynamite rating? YouTube version: https://youtu.be/rgeS0O7UVUA 📺 Tune in to Wrestlenomics Radio every Sunday at 11:00 am ET at youtu...

John Pollock of POST Wrestling and Brandon Thurston of Wrestlenomics discuss Stephanie McMahon’s abrupt resignation from WWE, Vince McMahon back as Executive Chairman, and the future of the company. The two discuss the ongoing shakeup at WWE that includes six outgoing board members including co-CEO Stephanie McMahon, the election of Vince McMahon back as Executive Chairman, sale talks, and all the...

Brandon Thurston and Jesse Collings discuss the news of Vince McMahon's return to WWE's board of directors to explore a possible sale of the company. Plus, news about the business of New Japan’s biggest event of the year, Wrestle Kingdom. YouTube version: https://youtu.be/ULu4wjNk3Og 📺 Tune in to Wrestlenomics Radio every Sunday at 11:00 am ET at youtube.com/c/wrestlenomics 📊 TV ratings...

John Pollock of POST Wrestling and Brandon Thurston of Wrestlenomics discuss Vince McMahon’s power play to return to WWE’s board of directors. The two talk about all the moving parts that have led to McMahon reinstalling himself along with former co-presidents George Barrios & Michelle Wilson to the board, the outgoing board members including two resignations, the reaction on Wall Street, and...

Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, and Chris Gullo discuss the year of 2022 with a deep analysis of annual trends in TV ratings, quarter-hours, attendance, match ratings, event ratings, and more. Plus, a look at Wrestle Kingdom attendance ahead of New Japan's biggest show of the year, and speculation on the future of Sasha Banks. YouTube version: https://youtu.be/WxMhyNu0QWk 📺 Tune in to Wrest...

Vince McMahon was the most powerful man in the wrestling business. In 2022, he resigned in disgrace as WWE’s chief executive in light of multiple sexual misconduct allegations. These are the events that led up to and followed one of the biggest news stories in wrestling history. YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkA1RMsBTWE 📺 Tune in to Wrestlenomics Radio every Sunday at 11:00am E...

Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo make 2023 predictions and look back at their prognostications from last year. They'll revisit some of the biggest moments in a pivotal year for the wrestling business, and look ahead at what will surely be an influential year in 2023 as major TV deals are negotiated. Video version: https://youtu.be/8CJYcwaU7jY 📺 Tune in to Wrestlenomics Radio every Sunday at 1...

John Pollock  is joined by  Brandon Thurston  of Wrestlenomics to discuss the latest Wall Street Journal report on Vince McMahon The two discuss the latest report from the WSJ concerning a new allegation against Vince McMahon from 2011, Rita Chatterton seeking damages from an alleged sexual assault in 1986, and McMahon’s desire to return to WWE. Wall Street Journal report  by Joe Palazzolo & T...

Nine months after acquiring Ring of Honor, Tony Khan announced the brand will have a weekly TV show on existing subscription streaming service Honor Club. Brandon Thurston and Jesse Collings talk about that, NXT Deadline reception, the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame inductees, and more. Video version: https://youtu.be/FF3_76W8V6k 📺 Tune in to Wrestlenomics Radio every Sunday at 11:00am ET at you...

Brandon Thurston is joined by Chris Gullo and Jesse Collings to talk these topics and more: Stephanie McMahon mentions WWE possibly acquiring smaller international wrestling promotions Which companies might WWE have in mind? Nick Khan talks about the argument for WWE getting a raise for Raw and Smackdown U.S. live rights Morgan Stanley’s research on Smackdown’s advertising and implied retransmissi...

Brandon Thurston is joined by Chris Gullo and Jesse Collings to talk these topics and more: WWE Survivor Series business notes AEW brand strategy and decline of Rampage ratings WBD CEO David Zaslav's comments on sports media rights at RBC conference Video version: https://youtu.be/Y4mJqIheZTI Tune in to Wrestlenomics Radio every Sunday at 11:00 am ET at https://youtube.com/c/wrestlenomics Patr...

Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo talk about news coming out of All Elite Wrestling’s latest pay-per-view, including: Full Gear PPV buys Brandon’s thoughts on attending Rampage and Full Gear The post-PPV press conference Discussion of the future of live sports rights value with MJ from NJ Video version: https://youtu.be/01vq_2wHkh4 Tune in to Wrestlenomics Radio every Sunday at 11:00 am ET at https...

Brandon Thurston and Jesse Collings talk about the latest in wrestling business news, including: -How well will Full Gear sell on pay-per-view? -An update on WWE business since Vince McMahon's resignation -Dana White gets a deal for POWER SLAP on TBS 📺 Tune in to Wrestlenomics Radio every Sunday at 11:00am ET at youtube.com/c/wrestlenomics 📊 TV ratings reports and data: https://patreon.com/w...

Brandon Thurston , Jesse Collings & Chris Gullo talk about the latest wrestling business news, including: WWE praising Saudi government at Crown Jewel Jeff Jarrett joins AEW as office and talent Tony Khan on live events business, no comment on Punk, Elite stories What AEW Rampage and WWE NXT TV ratings trends actually are Smackdown on Amazon Prime Video speculation Our updated WWE financial es...