Wrestlenomics

Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, and Chris Gullo discuss these topics: New lawsuit against WWE alleging racial discrimination Peacock subscribers, Jeff Shell steps down as NBC Universal CEO WWE & AEW rights value compared to other leagues  WWE business since Wrestlemania & Vince's return Superchat: Was WWE badly underpaid by Comcast before FOX came in? Wrestlenomics Draft Video versio...

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston welcome Pat Crakes to discuss the sports media industry, major deals on the horizon, and where professional wrestling fits in that space. They discuss the WWE’s domestic rights package, the battle between linear and streaming platforms, the value of SmackDown to Fox, WBD’s relationship with AEW, and the growth of the UFC. Crakes is a former SVP of Programming, Res...

Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, and Chris Gullo discuss these topics: AEW partner WBD supposedly interested in WWE rights Key questions for media rights outlook Stardom at Yokohama Arena AEW reportedly booked United Center for CM Punk return in June LWO leads WWE merchandise analysis for second week in a row  Video version: https://youtube.com/live/PHe8dL4Fryk 📺 Tune in to Wrestlenomics Radio...

Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, and Chris Gullo discuss these topics: Nick Khan’s interview on LightShed Live, talking WWE’s merger with UFC, media rights, talent pay, sponsorships Whether WWE events will go back on pay-per-view WWE Summerslam ticket sales AEW All Access ratings compared to Power Slap AEW All In pre-sale registrations for Wembley Stadium Video version: https://youtube.com/live/6...

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston welcome Brandon Ross of LightShed Partners with his reaction to the WWE-UFC merger, reaction from Wall Street & the major questions moving forward. They go over the merger announcement, the many personalities involved, the value Nick Khan has brought to WWE, the volatility of Vince McMahon, WWE’s streaming and domestic television rights, the impact the NBA rig...

WWE and Endeavor announced on Monday morning that WWE and Endeavor's UFC will merge by late 2023. Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo discuss one of the most pivotal stories in pro wrestling history. WWE-UFC merger Possible layoffs New ownership breakdown Wrestlemania business Vince's return to creative Video version: https://youtube.com/live/PNzO6kkoNwA 📺 Tune in to Wrestlenomics Radio ever...

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston welcome CNBC reporter Alex Sherman to discuss Endeavor’s move to merge WWE with UFC under a new company. Sherman was the reporter to break the news on Sunday and we will speak with Sherman about this seismic event for the companies, the broader media landscape, Vince McMahon’s role, and what this means for all the key players. Plus, Pollock & Thurston react to...

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss all aspects of Endeavor’s purchase of WWE and launching a new company with UFC. The two discuss the sale from all angles, analysis of Ari Emanuel and Vince McMahon’s appearance on CNBC, the many questions that arise, the role McMahon will hold, what Endeavor sees in the combination of WWE & UFC & more. Plus, your listener questions regarding the sa...

WWE is near a deal to merge with UFC, according to a report from CNBC . Brandon Thurston is joined by MJ from NJ to break down what we know so far. Video version: https://youtube.com/live/JfTkLypiu3c Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Brandon Thurston and Jesse Collings talk about the latest news about the business of Wrestlemania, including: Vince McMahon is officially a WWE employee again and was present at Wrestlemania Attendance of Night 1, Smackdown, and Supercard of Honor Brandon estimates the gate for both nights of Wrestlemania combined could be around $20 million WWE is getting $1.8 million subsidies from Puerto Rico r...

Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, and Chris Gullo talk about these subjects in wrestling business: WWE's 8-K filing of reimbursement agreement with Vince McMahon related to sexual misconduct investigation Wrestlemania tickets distributed update Latest estimated tickets distributed for Wrestlemania weekend events Quarterly annual growth rates for TV and attendance for WWE and AEW AEW Forbidden...

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston speak with Mike Weber of FITE TV as the platform gets set for its busiest week of the year. They discuss the growth of FITE TV, its expansion with the FITE+ streaming service, the state of the streaming industry in combat sports, The Collective series of shows, and his thoughts on a potential WWE sale. Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribe Patreon: http:/...

Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings and Chris Gullo talk about these subjects in wrestling business: AEW begins running house shows AEW announces six-show Canadian tour NXT Stand And Deliver ticket sales ROH Supercard of Honor ticket sales Wrestlemania ticket sales WWE live event market-to-market comparison Comparing Google Trends, quarter-hours, and WWEShop daily top 10 item counts between Sami Zayn...

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...