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 are often joined by a relevant guest.

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86: Wrestlenomics Radio: WWE moving headquarters 24.03.2019 28:15

Website: wrestlenomics.com Twitter: twitter.com/wrestlenomics Instagram: instagram.com/wrestlenomics Facebook: facebook.com/wrestlenomics YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCD_WfonwdEwz91hcv3Mhsog Reddit: reddit.com/r/wrestlenomics/ Brandon's Twitter: twitter.com/brandonthurston Brandon's Instagram: instagram.com/farmer_thurston **References:** WWE press release https://corporate.wwe.com/invest...

85: Wrestlenomics Radio: Wrestlemania attendance, Barrios on popularity, viewership demographics 17.03.2019 54:34

**Topics:** * Wrestlemania attendance: what WWE announces versus paid attendance * WWE TV viewership demographics: Rousey arrival coincidences with disproportionate decline in female viewership * WWE Co-President George Barrios’ response to questions on WWE popularity * WWE proxy statement discloses top executive salaries, update on shares of company ownership **Links:** Website: [wrestlenomics.co...

84: Wrestlenomics Radio: WWE Saudi money algebra, AEW Double or Nothing sells out, NJPW Google search 17.02.2019 50:54

YouTube version: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNWnq5G01r4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNWnq5G01r4) This week's topics: * WWE Other media alegbra : including estimates on revenue related to Greatest Royal Rumble, reality TV series, Mixed Match Challenge, Crown Jewel, Super Showdown * WWE Co-President Barrios asked about new company, competition * AEW Double or Nothing sells out * Kenn...

83: Wrestlenomics Radio: WWE Full Year 2018 Report: Vince on star power, Rousey; Crown Jewel money; Barrios defends attendance drop 08.02.2019 51:24

Brandon Thurston discusses WWE's full year 2018 and Q4 earnings report that was released Thursday. YouTube version: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTbg0l37Q-I](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTbg0l37Q-I) **“In other words, we know what we’re doing,” McMahon said of record revenue and profit numbers.** **"We have the best wrestling, the best wrestlers in the world," Barrios said, res...

82: Wrestlenomics Radio: Mookie gets hired by AEW, adventures in Japan; "Buffalo Brothers" car accident 13.01.2019 1:57:43

For the last time for the foreseeable future together, Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Thurston (@brandonthurston) talk wrestling business. Mookie discusses his new job as Vice President of Business Strategy for All Elite Wrestling, as well as his visit to Japan for Wrestle Kingdom and other shows. Brandon talks about a serious car accident involving his wrestling students. You can ord...

81: Wrestlenomics Radio: History of the Streaming Era, 2014-2018 29.12.2018 2:07:27

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) go over the biggest moments in wrestling business from 2014 to 2018\. Led by the launch of the WWE Network, the five-year period was one of the most interesting and revolutionary periods in wrestling history. Show notes: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bhrmjTIgCNscHm5dj-A7IET8SGcL_Sqf47oiGeDVwAg/edit?usp=sharing](...

80: Wrestlenomics Radio: Impact moving to Pursuit, most matches in WWE, biggest stories of the year 23.12.2018 1:34:08

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) talk these topics: * Mookie's WWE most matches study 2018 * Impact moving from Pop to Pursuit * News about WWE TV deals in New Zealand and Japan, no news about UK deal * Biggest stories of the year in wrestling * There's never been a better time to be a pro wrestler * NJPW sells out New Beginning USA shows * New...

79: Wrestlenomics Radio: New lows for WWE viewership, Eric Bischoff TED talk 16.12.2018 1:25:32

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) talk these topics: * WWE viewership new lows: breakdown of viewership and demographics for Raw and Smackdown, female audience continues to decline * Eric Bischoff's TED talk comparing media, politics and pro wrestling Show notes: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WYREECMsJ80xc8Nr_gYCyJnVkHD6CwFD6C0fY9jk-xE/edit?...

78: Wrestlenomics Radio: New WWE board of directors, Vince sells stock, Barrios UBS talk, trademark update, scholarly wrestling articles 10.12.2018 2:07:26

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77: Wrestlenomics Radio: WWE stock recovery, ROH signings, NXT Takeover moved to avoid MSG show 03.12.2018 1:21:58

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) talk about these topics * WWE stock continues to recover * Ring of Honor signs PCO, Brody King * WWE decides not to run NXT Takeover head-to-head with ROH/NJPW MSG show * Changes to WWE NXT UK deals * New legal filings * XFL cities * Scholarly wrestling articles Show notes: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RF_pkkcBj...

76: Wrestlenomics Radio: Pro wrestling landscape, AEW trademarks 26.11.2018 1:28:48

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) talk about the wider pro wrestling landscape in light of the news of trademarks taken out by All Elite Wrestling. --------------------------------------- On this week's premium show, Chris & Brandon discuss: * WrestleMania weekend events * Mookie going to Japan! ------------------------------------------ Check o...

75: Wrestlenomics Radio: WrestleMania 35 ticket sales & capacity, Triple H NXT conference call 18.11.2018 1:37:07

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) talk about WM35 ticket sales (actuals vs exaggerations) and go in-depth reviewing a top WWE's executives vision of modern developmental: * WWE WrestleMania 35 ticket sales open: exclusive details on stadium capacity, predictions on gate and average ticket price * Triple H NXT conference call: talent development, NXT...

74: Wrestlenomics Radio: Stephanie McMahon at Web Summit, Harold Meij on NJPW business with Uproxx 12.11.2018 1:36:45

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) talk about two interviews with with executives from the two biggest wrestling promotions in the world: * WWE Chief Brand Officer Stephanie McMahon's interview at the Web Summit * NJPW CEO Harold Meij's interview with Uproxx * * * Chris and Brandon talk about additional topics every week on WRESTLENOMICS PREMIUM....

73: Wrestlenomics Radio: WWE Crown Jewel takes place, John Cena & Daniel Bryan don't appear 05.11.2018 49:52

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) talk about the news coming out of WWE Crown Jewel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. ----------------------------------- Chris and Brandon talk about additional topics every week on WRESTLENOMICS PREMIUM. Sign-up for $5 at [patreon.com/wrestlenomics](patreon.com/wrestlenomics) and listen to this week's premium episode. * Lega...

72: Wrestlenomics Radio: Crown Jewel casts shadow on WWE Evolution, WWE stock falls after Q3 report, NXT attendance, Roman Reigns 27.10.2018 1:50:30

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) the week in pro wrestling business news: * WWE Evolution ticket sales * WWE Crown Jewel, Ronda Rousey comments * WWE's stock falls following Q3 report * "Re-imagining" WWE live events * Are customers paying less for WWE Network subscriptions? * NXT attendance * Roman Reigns taking a leave of absence fro...

71: Wrestlenomics Radio: Latest on WWE Saudi Arabia with guest Mike Sempervive 21.10.2018 45:29

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) are joined by Wrestling Observer Live co-host Mike Sempervive (@Sempervive) to discuss the latest news on WWE Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia, including a background of the geo-politics involved. * * * Chris and Brandon talk about additional topics on WRESTLENOMICS PREMIUM. Sign-up for $5 at [patreon.com/wrestlenomics](patr...

70: Wrestlenomics Radio: WWE deal with Saudi Arabia government under scrunity after alleged murder of journalist 14.10.2018 1:11:30

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) discuss news of WWE coming under criticism for its business deal with the Saudi government. With WWE Crown Jewel scheduled for November 2 in Riyadh, the wrestling company says it's "monitoring" the situation surrounding allegations that the Saudi government orchestrated the murder of journalist Jamal Khashog...

69: Wrestlenomics Radio: Attendance updates for NJPW, WWE and ROH; UFC 229 incident 08.10.2018 1:34:03

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) discuss this week's news: * Discussion of any business effect resulting from the chaotic scene follow the UFC fight between Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov * Overall NJPW attendance update and Long Beach performance * ROH attendance update * WWE attendance update Chris and Brandon talk about additional topic...

68: Wrestlenomics Radio: WWE Q3 viewership & female audience decline, Mixed Match Challenge views down, WWE YouTube power rankings 30.09.2018 1:29:33

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) discuss this week's news: * Our WWE Q3 viewership analysis finds a declining trend especially among the female audience * Mixed Match Challenge week 2 views underperforming * Mookie's WWE YouTube power rankings (last 6 months) Chris and Brandon talk about additional topics on WRESTLENOMICS PREMIUM. Sign-up fo...

67: Wrestlenomics Radio: WWE CTE lawsuit dismissed, WWE tryout in Chile, return to Saudi Arabia, women's PPV, Impact officials meet at WWE HQ, WON HOF ballot 24.09.2018 1:37:46

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) discuss this week's news: * WWE Saudi Arabia: Is it more valuable than WrestleMania or not? * Impact officials have meeting at WWE HQ * Legal update: WWE CTE lawsuit and more * WON HOF ballot * WWE tryout in Chile / NXT Success Chris and Brandon talk about additional topics on WRESTLENOMICS PREMIUM. This week only s...

66: Wrestlenomics Radio: CMLL Anniversary talk with live report from Will From Texas (goodhelmet) 17.09.2018 1:40:58

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) this week are joined by Will From Texas to talk about his live experience at the CMLL Anniversary show at Arena Mexico! WRESTLENOMICS PREMIUM. Sign-up for $5/month at patreon.com/wrestlenomics. This week's Wrestlenomics Premium topics: * New media developments : OTT services increasing price points, NFL popularity, Endeavor...

65: Wrestlenomics Radio: All In economics, interview with The Ringer's Mike Piellucci 09.09.2018 1:39:20

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss: * Interview with Mike Piellucci (@mikelikessport) about his Ringer All In article * All In Economics (live gate, TV ratings, merchandise numbers) WRESTLENOMICS PREMIUM. Sign-up for $5/month at patreon.com/wrestlenomics. This week's Wrestlenomics Premium topics: * Brandon’s NXT in Buffalo report and Mookie talks WWE...

64: Wrestlenomics Radio: All In, employee/contractor issue, vision of WWE co-presidents 02.09.2018 1:22:45

Courtesy of our friends at the Podcast Movement (podcastmovement.com) and Westwood One, Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) talk live from the Starrcast hotel in Schaumburg, IL: * What made All In a success? Is it a sign of things to come? * How was All In different from other big live events from organizations that rose up to draw 10,000+ crowds? * The f...

63: Wrestlenomics Radio: Neville out of WWE contract, tracking indie stars, WWE Studios president leaves 27.08.2018 1:12:17

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss this week's news: * Neville out of WWE Contract * Indy Stars in North America Tracking * WWE Studios Head Michael Luisi leaves WRESTLENOMICS PREMIUM. Sign-up for $5/month at patreon.com/wrestlenomics. This week's Wrestlenomics Premium topics: * NJPW Revenue , 1980-2017 * WWE suing Konstatine Kyros for lawyer f...

62: Wrestlenomics Radio: Triple H conference calls, Daniel Bryan contract status, Lawsuit updates for Punk/Cabana & Jarrett 20.08.2018 1:15:15

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss this week's news: * Triple H conference call * Daniel Bryan contract status * Lawsuit updates for Punk/Cabana & Jarrett * Chris and Brandon talk about additional topics on WRESTLENOMICS PREMIUM. Sign-up for $5/month at patreon.com/wrestlenomics. This week's Wrestlenomics Premium topics: * Mookie's sports...