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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.
Wrestlenomics Radio is also available weekly for subscribers at patreon.com/wrestlenomics, and is hosted by Brandon Thurston, Chris Gullo, and Jesse Collings. The video version incorporates charts and visual elements.
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CM Punk Returns to WWE | POST x Wrestlenomics
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are joined by Todd Martin from The Fix on PW Torch to break down the return of CM Punk and his promo on Raw, short and long-term objectives with Punk in WWE & more.
Pollock & Thurston also chat about Tammy Sytch being sentenced, a lawsuit filed regarding the WWE and UFC’s merger, SmackDown ratings on FS 1, AEW Rampage & Collision numbers, and the business of WWE’s Survivor Series.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/drKyfFuxbhg
Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” Ben Tramer
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Nov 22, 2023
Thanksgiving in Chicago with Nick Hausman | POST x Wrestlenomics
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are joined by Nick Hausman of Haus of Wrestling to discuss WWE & AEW coming to Chicago for Thanksgiving week, NWA on the CW app, and all the latest news from the industry.
Pollock & Thurston also chat about AEW’s Friday night ratings for Collision & Rampage, the business of Survivor Series weekend, Full Gear notes more.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/VH0wDMAMAuc
Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” Ben Tramer
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Nov 15, 2023
The State of AEW with Rich Fann | POST x Wrestlenomics
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston chat about the state of AEW going into its Full Gear event and welcome Rich Fann from PW Torch.
Pollock & Thurston go over the MANY SEC filings from TKO over the past week, Vince McMahon’s stock sale, Donald Trump at UFC 295, UFC moving to Rogers Sportsnet in Canada, WWE merchandise movers & more.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/MV48XDCTAUg
Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” Ben Tramer
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Nov 8, 2023
TKO Q3 2023 Earnings Report & Analysis, NXT moving to CW | POST x Wrestlenomics
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston go through TKO’s Q3 Earnings Report and call with analysts, and NXT is moving to the CW Network.
Pollock & Thurston discuss the key items from TKO’s first quarterly earnings report, the emphasis on increasing site fees and exploring further sponsorships, highlights from the Q&A during the earnings call, and all the implications of the NXT deal with the CW Network that goes into effect in October 2024.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/tPWXZF2qpP0
Additional links:
- The CW Network To Become The Exclusive Broadcast Home To WWE NXT
- TKO Reports Third Quarter 2023 Results
- Q3 2023 TKO Earnings call
- 10-Q Quarterly Report
- 8-K
Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” Ben Tramer
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Nov 5, 2023
Wrestlenomics Radio: Brandon Thurston has an unimportant announcement
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Brandon Thurston and Jesse Collings discuss the latest news in wrestling business:
- Tony Khan overhyping announcements reaches new heights
- Business metrics as October ends
- Fox CEO on why Smackdown wasn't renewed
- TKO earnings call preview
- Estimated eCommerce merchandise rankings for WWE and AEW talent
Video version: https://youtube.com/live/IlbYnofOMiw
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Nov 1, 2023
Saudi Arabia’s Rise in Combat Sports | POST x Wrestlenomics
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston welcome journalist Karim Zidan back to the show to discuss Saudi Arabia’s emerging power in combat sports.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/GFBZVf-5iK8
The three chat about this past weekend’s boxing fight between Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou and the observations about the event, WWE’s return to Saudi Arabia for Crown Jewel, and the UFC striking a deal with the country for 2024.
Plus: Reaction to AEW Collision’s viewership feat. MJF vs. Kenny Omega, Halloween Havoc - Night 2 numbers, Endeavor potentially going private, Peacock’s subscribers, and Vince McMahon’s “wins” and “fails”.
Karim Zidan’s work has appeared in the New York Times, The Guardian & Bloody Elbow and he is the founder of Sports Politika
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Oct 25, 2023
WON Hall of Fame Preview with Alan4L | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston preview this year’s ballot for the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame with Alan4L of PW Torch.
The three go through all the major candidates on the ballot, additions to the ballot, changes this year, and how they go about the voting process.
Full list of candidates on the ballot.
Alan4L is the host of ProWres Paradise on the PW Torch site
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/KRLHWnJkXig
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Oct 18, 2023
Panini Lawsuit with attorney Paul Lesko | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston chat with attorney Paul Lesko about the details behind the lawsuit involving Panini and WWE.
Plus: John & Brandon discuss the past week for Ari Emanuel & Vince McMahon, Vince McMahon doc update, WWE Raw’s season premiere viewership, Showtime getting out of Boxing and MMA & more.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/GuWSZeBBEOY
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Oct 11, 2023
Super Tuesday Ratings Reaction | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston go over the viewership results from “Super Tuesday” with NXT and AEW going head-to-head.
Plus: John & Brandon go over Collision’s performance in an earlier time slot, TKO’s first quarterly earnings announcement, and NJPW & Stardom business note.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/dNFFwAC1JP4
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Oct 4, 2023
Brandon Ross of LightShed Returns | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are joined by Brandon Ross of LightShed Partners to assess the early results of the TKO merger, SmackDown’s TV deal, and AEW’s TV rights.
Plus: John & Brandon react to AEW Collision’s all-time low viewership against NXT No Mercy, “Super Tuesday” on October 10, and the impact of Adam Copeland moving to AEW.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/Njjf24_rwHY
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Oct 1, 2023
WWE and AEW Q3 2023 business trends | Wrestlenomics Radio
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With Q3 2023 coming to a close Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, and Chris Gullo look at TV ratings and attendance metrics for WWE, AEW, and more.
0:00 Intro
5:23 NBA TV rights discussion and impact on Raw and AEW rights deals
9:14 Long-term TV ratings trends for WWE, AEW, WOW, Impact, New Japan
27:06 Long-term live events trends for WWE and AEW
35:40 Sentiment for WWE and AEW, looking at our original Net Promoter Score study as well as Cagematch.net event ratings
49:18 Long-term live events trends for top Japanese companies
54:16 Google Trends for CMLL and AAA
59:17 WWE and ABEMA announce a new TV deal. What does it mean for NOAH and New Japan?
1:21:46 AEW All In attendance obsession
1:29:40 WWE-Panini lawsuit update
1:34:40 The highest-rated matches on Cagematch.net YTD
======📺 VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/XGcNxN3Q0I4
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Sep 27, 2023
Dissecting WWE’s SmackDown deal with Josh Nason | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are joined by Josh Nason of the Wrestling Observer site to discuss the WWE SmackDown move to USA, and keeping up with the growing number of hours for pro wrestling.
Plus: Tony Khan’s latest call with the media, “the new era” of AEW, WWE vs. Panini, Collision’s performance against college football, and more.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/NrlHGwcCubg
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Sep 21, 2023
BREAKING: WWE SmackDown moving back to USA Network
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston have a breaking news show reacting to the announcement of WWE SmackDown leaving Fox and returning to USA Network.
They discuss the announcement by TKO on Thursday, additional reporting regarding the value of the deal, how this affects Raw & NXT on USA Network, the reaction from Wall Street, and more.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/lsgANZyy6Nk
_Related Links:_
TKO press release
Sports Business Journal
The Hollywood Reporter
Wall Street Journal
CNBC
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Sep 20, 2023
AEW Grand Slam, Ticket Sales with Bill from WrestleTix | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss ticket sales for AEW Grand Slam, the Vince McMahon feature, and all the latest news.
John & Brandon are joined by Bill from WrestleTix to discuss tonight’s AEW Grand Slam event at Arthur Ashe Stadium, the trend of the promotion’s ticket sales, the success of All In, and “drop counts”.
Plus: The L.A. Times feature on Vince McMahon, fallout from the completion of the TKO merger, Max adding a live sports tier, WWE Raw getting hammered against Monday Night Football & notes from this week’s ratings.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/UrYb-LZQF6c
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Sep 13, 2023
WWE, UFC Form TKO Group Holdings | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss the completed merger between WWE and UFC to form TKO Group Holdings and all the ramifications of the deal.
John & Brandon speak with Patrick Auger of The Fight Business Podcast and runs the Auger Consulting Group to discuss the merger, short and long-term ideas, the combination of resources, and what this will mean for wrestlers & fighters in both promotions.
Plus: TKO dividend payout and Vince’s big payout, lowest WWE Raw audience in history, NXT does a huge number, Royal Rumble 2024 location, and more.
VIDEO VERSION OF PODCAST: https://youtube.com/live/STXMrXd-y6w
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Sep 6, 2023
CM Punk Fired, All Out & Payback, Open Topics | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are guestless this week and open the forum for your questions to be sent in along with the latest news & notes.
They chat the latest on AEW’s decision to terminate CM Punk’s contracts, the business of WWE Payback & AEW All Out, television ratings from the past few days, Saudi Arabian investment in the PFL and how it affected WWE’s stock, LightShed’s update on the WWE domestic TV rights & lots more.
Video version: https://youtube.com/live/K5UJ7aoVlSo
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Sep 3, 2023
Wrestlenomics Radio (9/3/2023): CM Punk fired from AEW, WWE Payback
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Brandon Thurston and Jesse Collings talk about CM Punk's firing from AEW the day before All Out and what it means for AEW's business going forward. Plus, Brandon is live from the Pittsburgh airport, having just attended WWE Payback the night before.
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Aug 30, 2023
CM Punk & Jack Perry update with Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are joined by Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful to discuss all the events coming out of All In including the CM Punk & Jack Perry incident.
They go over the details that are known regarding the two, the status of CM Punk in Chicago this week, the short and long-term issues regarding this latest issue & much more.
Plus: The success of All In, the paid attendance figure, Tony Khan’s post-show press conference, AEW in Chicago this week including All Out & more.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/nqJ19xShORQ
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Aug 23, 2023
Countdown to Wembley with Nick Hausman | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are joined by reporter Nick Hausman from Haus of Wrestling to discuss this Sunday’s AEW All In card.
They chat about the business AEW expects to generate, the buzz for the show, Cash Wheeler’s status on the show and its handling, changes expected to the card & lots more.
Plus: Tony Khan’s media call from Tuesday, WrestleMania 40 ticket sales, TV ratings from SmackDown & Collision & Raw, and all the AEW talent under one roof this week.
VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oG7Tyf2Lsx0
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Aug 16, 2023
UFC Antitrust Lawsuit with Erik Magraken | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston welcome Erik Magraken of Combat Sports Law to chat about the antitrust lawsuit filed in 2014 against the UFC.
They discuss the launch of the suit nearly nine years ago, the long road for the suit, who the key players involved are, why last week was an important ruling by the court, what damages the UFC is facing, how it applies to WWE/Endeavor and the state of fighter pay.
Plus: AEW All In tops 80,000 tickets distributed, Pontiac Silverdome capacity, AEW Collision rebounds, WWE Raw ratings, WWE’s response to MLW suit allegations & more.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/kKOFLHs6yxE
Related links:
UFC Antitrust Lawsuit Officially Certified as Class Action (Combat Sports Law)
UFC Antitrust Lawsuit Explained (Bloody Elbow)
An Overview and Analysis of the UFC Antitrust Suit (Dec. 2014)
The State of UFC Contracts w/ John Nash (POST Wrestling)
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Aug 9, 2023
WCW Bash at the Beach 2000 Lawsuit w/ David Bixenspan | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston speak with reporter David Bixenspan about the lawsuit filed by Hulk Hogan after Bash at the Beach 2000.
They discuss the recent season of Dark Side of the Ring, “The World According to Marty Jannetty”, and the latest news including All In’s attendance figure, Bixenspan’s research into the attendance at WrestleMania 3 & more.
Video version: https://youtube.com/live/UtW4IbwOvl4
David Bixenspan is the co-host of Between the Sheets
Related links:
WrestleMania III attendance redux: I think I know what happened! (David Bixenspan)
How Many People Were Actually At WrestleMania III? A Deadspin Investigation (Bixenspan)
Exclusive: WrestleMania 32 Had Just Over 80,000 Fans In Attendance (Brandon Thurston)
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Aug 6, 2023
Business of WWE Summerslam in Detroit | Wrestlenomics Radio
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Brandon Thurston and Jesse Collings talk about the latest news in wrestling business:
- Summerslam business as Brandon is live in Detroit
- Vince McMahon subpoenaed as part of federal grand jury investigation
- All In & All Out seemingly exclusive on PPV on consecutive weekends
- Money in the Bank sold $3.3 million in ticket sales
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VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/0AUHBWWp2AE
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Aug 2, 2023
WWE Q2 2023 Earnings Report & Analysis, Vince McMahon Subpoenaed | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston go through the WWE’s second-quarter earnings report and a grand jury investigation involving Vince McMahon.
The two chat about the sizable yearly increases in various segments, the status of the merger, a federal grand jury subpoena on Vince McMahon, McMahon taking a medical leave of absence, and Nick Khan’s update on the state of the U.S. domestic rights negotiations.
Plus: The Elite re-sign with AEW, All In on pay-per-view, Collision ratings, Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz, and the latest attendance figures for SummerSlam
Video version: https://youtube.com/live/ov3WNhSQnvo
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Jul 27, 2023
Wrestlenomics special edition with Brandon Thurston & MJ from NJ
In place of Pollock & Thurston this week, Brandon Thurston is joined by MJ from NJ to talk about these topics and more:
* Peacock subscriber update from Comcast
* Smackdown ratings on FS1
* How wrestling fits into media business that's shifting to streaming and less profitable
* Logan Paul's CryptoZoo lawsuit
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Jul 19, 2023
G1 Climax 33 with THE Chris Samsa | Pollock & Thurston | POST x Wrestlenomics
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are joined by Chris Samsa from Sport of Pro Wrestling to chat about the G1 Climax and his meticulous stats.
The three discuss the annual tournament, this year’s format, early impressions after four shows, and how Samsa began compiling all his statistics.
Plus: Pollock & Thurston go over the latest television figures, AEW Collision Week 5, and the viability of adding a third hour to Dynamite, All In distribution, and the future of ESPN.
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Jul 13, 2023
Stephanie Chase of Digital Spy, TV Ratings, AEW PPVs | Pollock & Thurston
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are joined by Stephanie Chase of Digital Spy to speak about her recent article on women in wrestling media.
The three discuss the recent WWE U.K. tour and the push for WrestleMania in London, AEW All In at Wembley Stadium & more.
Plus: Pollock & Thurston go over the latest television figures, AEW Collision Week 4, potential changes to AEW’s pay-per-view strategy & more.
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Jul 5, 2023
West Coast Pro Matchmaker Chris Hero | Pollock & Thurston
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are joined by Chris Hero to chat about the current state of independent wrestling and lots more.
Hero chats about his role at West Coast Pro, his recent coaching work at AEW, independent wrestling, young talent getting noticed, and his role within the industry today.
Plus: Pollock & Thurston go over the AEW Collision numbers, WWE MITB business notes, BBC coverage of push for WrestleMania in London, AEW on ViX streaming service & the latest news.
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Jul 2, 2023
The business of WWE Money in the Bank | Wrestlenomics Radio
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Brandon Thurston and Jesse Collings talk about the latest news in wrestling business:
* Business of WWE Money in the Bank
* The intent of John Cena’s promo promoting Wrestlemania in the UK
* AEW Fight Forever release
* AEW Collision TV ratings
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Jun 29, 2023
AEW Fight Forever with Insider Gaming’s Mike Straw | Pollock & Thurston
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston welcome Mike Straw from Insider Gaming to chat about the release of AEW Fight Forever.
Plus: Pollock & Thurston discuss the AEW Forbidden Door press conference they attended, the Tiger Driver ‘91, AEW Collision’s second week of numbers, the shutdown of Showbuzz Daily & Mark Zuckerberg vs. Elon Musk.
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Jun 25, 2023
Reigns & Rollins drive ratings, first AEW Collision rating | Wrestlenomics Radio
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Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, and Chris Gullo talk about the latest wrestling business news:
* AEW Collision's first TV rating, implications for AEW’s next TV deal
* Smackdown and NXT ratings and quarter-hour trends deliver big
* Tony Khan media call
* Forbidden Door in Toronto
* Update on Wrestlenomics Draft
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Jun 21, 2023
Dave Meltzer on AEW Collision, Forbidden Door | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston welcome Dave Meltzer from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.
They chat about the first viewership figures of AEW Collision and how it performed, the value of CM Punk to the franchise, his promo on Friday, the ongoing issues between Punk and The Elite, and how the summer is looking for the company. Plus, they chat about this Sunday’s Forbidden Door event, upcoming events in Canada, MLW’s lawsuit, and Conor McGregor.
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Jun 18, 2023
Disney's FX interested in WWE rights, AEW Collision debuts
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Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, and Chris Gullo talk about the latest news in wrestling business:
* Disney’s FX reportedly interested in WWE live rights
* AEW Collision debuts on TNT
* Judge denies WWE’s motion to dismiss MLW’s lawsuit
* Younger male viewership driving WWE’s TV ratings improvement
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Jun 14, 2023
AEW President Tony Khan | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston chat with AEW President Tony Khan on the state of the promotion going into the launch of Collision.
Tony Khan joins Pollock & Thurston to speak on the state of the company as they get set to launch Collision this Saturday, differentiating the program from Dynamite, the status of Battle of the Belts, and the return of CM Punk.
Plus, Pollock & Thurston react to the interview, the buzz for Collision, CM Punk and The Elite, and all the top news stories including the New York Post report on WWE’s TV rights, and the future of streaming data.
AEW Collision debuts this Saturday at 8 p.m. ET on TNT and TSN+ in Canada
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Jun 11, 2023
Big rating for Roman Reigns celebration
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Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, and Chris Gullo talk about the latest news in wrestling business:
* Smackdown had its biggest rating of the year for the Roman Reigns 1000-day celebration segment
* AEW Collision ratings predictions ahead of the debut of the show next week
* AEW house show analysis
* Google Trends update for major wrestling companies
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Jun 8, 2023
AEW Collision Countdown with Andrew Zarian | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston chat with Andrew Zarian of the Mat Men Podcast and Wrestling Observer Live.
The three discuss the pending launch of AEW Collision with Zarian’s reporting on the development of the series, how CM Punk plays a crucial role in its launch, ticket sales for Collision, and the looming television rights negotiations for WWE & AEW programming.
Andrew Zarian is the co-host of the Mat Men Podcast and Wrestling Observer Live
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Jun 4, 2023
What is AEW's TV deal worth with Collision added?
**The last 15 minutes of this podcast contain major spoilers for the final episode of Succession**
Brandon Thurston and guest co-host MJ from NJ talk about:
* The value of AEW’s TV deal with the addition of Collision on Saturday nights
* Whether WBD could end up broadcasting both AEW and WWE
* An update on live event business for WWE and AEW
* WWE Smackdown appears to deliver strong rating for Friday’s Smackdown
* WWE and the final episode of Succession (**This portion in the last 15 minutes of this podcast episode contains major spoilers for the final episode of Succession**)
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Jun 1, 2023
Evan Husney on Season 4 of Dark Side of the Ring | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston chat with Evan Husney on the return of Dark Side of the Ring for its fourth season.
They chat about this past week’s season premiere “Chris & Tammy”, their attempts to interview Tammy Sytch, the reaction to the “Plane Ride from Hell” episode, securing interviews for this season, whether the series was ever in jeopardy of returning, changes at Vice, and a preview of several episodes coming up this season.
Evan Husney is the Executive Producer & Co-Creator of Dark Side of the Ring, airing Tuesday nights at 10 p.m. ET on Vice TV.
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May 30, 2023
The business of AEW Double or Nothing
Brandon Thurston and Jesse Collings talk about AEW Double or Nothing, another WWE event in Saudi Arabia, and Nick Khan’s talk at the JPMorgan TMT conference.
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May 26, 2023
Investigative Reporter Karim Zidan on WWE & Saudi Arabia | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston chat with Karim Zidan of Sports Politika on the WWE’s business partnership with the Government of Saudi Arabia.
They chat about the attitudes regarding the ten-year agreement that was announced in 2018, how sport washing works, WWE’s navigation of the Jamal Khashoggi murder during the first year of the agreement, and his recent article on WWE’s Propaganda Spectacle.
Karim Zidan is an investigative journalist and you can read his work at Sports Politika
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May 21, 2023
Did AEW get a renewed TV deal?
Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, and Chris Gullo talk about the latest news in wrestling business.
* Did AEW get a renewed TV deal?
* AEW Collision was introduced at WBD upfront
* WWE stock hit amid investor belief Fox doesn't want to give Smackdown a raise
* Nick Khan talks about media rights and more at MoffettNathanson TMT conference
* WWE Backlash gate number
* Tickets distributed update for AEW and WWE events including AEW Double or Nothing
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May 19, 2023
AEW Collision, WWE’s domestic rights with Tony Maglio | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston chat with reporter Tony Maglio of IndieWire after covering this week’s upfront presentations.
They chat about the confirmation of AEW Collision at this week’s WBD presentation, the strategy of adding two more hours in prime time, running on Saturday night, and the impact of having CM Punk to get the show off the ground.
Plus, a discussion about the key points from Nick Khan’s speech at the MoffettNathanson TMT conference.
Tony Maglio is the Executive Editor of Business coverage at IndieWire
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May 14, 2023
New AEW TV deal to be announced
Brandon Thurston and Jesse Collings discuss the latest news in the business of pro wrestling.
* AEW and WBD will reportedly announce a new TV deal at the upfronts on Wednesday
* WWE discloses timeline of process that led to merger with UFC
* Wrestlemania 2027 location disclosed by Tennessee Titans CEO
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May 10, 2023
Richard Deitsch of The Athletic, AEW & WBD deal | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston chat with reporter Richard Deitsch from The Athletic and the Sports Media Podcast.
The three speak about the rise of professional wrestling as a sports property, the impact Nick Khan has had on the company, WWE’s domestic television deals with Fox and NBC Universal, the emergence of AEW, and how pro wrestling is covered by outlets and state of wrestling media.
Plus, Pollock & Thurston discuss the report of a pending deal between AEW & WBD, the potential increase they could garner, Ari Emanuel on the WWE-UFC merger, and a New York bill proposed on pro wrestling regulation.
Video version: https://youtube.com/live/C2SGXYJx1FY
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May 7, 2023
AEW sells 60,000 to Wembley Stadium
Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, and Chris Gullo discuss the latest news in pro wrestling business.
* All In ticket sales reach 60,000
* WWE in Puerto Rico
* WBD earnings report
* WWE Friday Night Smackdown preliminary rating is lower than usual
* Current trends for WWE TV ratings, attendance, and Cagematch.net reception
* ELO draft standing update
* Superchat: Does AEW All In improve the perceived value of AEW TV in Britain?
* Superchat: Did this week's AEW Dynamite rating skew younger?
* AEW hires Will Washington as Director of Wrestling Administration
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May 4, 2023
WWE Q1 Earnings Analysis, AEW All In Tickets | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston break down WWE’s Q1 earnings report and discuss the early success of AEW All In.
The two chat about the first quarter of 2023 for WWE and the key divisions that highlighted the period, notes from earnings Q&A, how the merger was discussed, and notes on the domestic rights negotiations.
Plus, they react to the early pre-sale success for AEW’s All In event at Wembley Stadium in London, England.
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Apr 30, 2023
Former WWE writer sues, alleging racial discrimination
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
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Apr 26, 2023
Television Sports Rights with Pat Crakes | Pollock & Thurston
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, Research & Content Strategy at Fox Sports and currently runs Crakes Media.
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Apr 23, 2023
WWE and AEW media rights renewal mania
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
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Apr 16, 2023
Nick Khan’s comments on merger, media rights
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/64OtDPjGbd8
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Apr 13, 2023
WWE merger analysis with Brandon Ross of LightShed
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 rights could have, PLE strategy, and next month’s WWE earnings call.
YouTube version: https://youtube.com/live/j9FMcNZ-kB0
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Apr 9, 2023
WWE and UFC will merge
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
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Apr 4, 2023
CNBC’s Alex Sherman on Endeavor-WWE-UFC | Pollock & Thurston
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 the discussion and answer questions from listeners.
Video version: https://youtube.com/live/A8nacmOqYSw
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Apr 3, 2023
BREAKING NEWS: WWE sold to Endeavor | Pollock & Thurston
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.
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Apr 2, 2023
Breaking news: WWE near deal to merge with UFC, reportedly
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.
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Apr 2, 2023
The business of Wrestlemania 39
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 related to Backlash
* Nick Khan’s latest appearance on CNBC
Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbN79WIZ8xU
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Mar 26, 2023
Wrestlemania week attendance is up | Wrestlenomics Radio
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 Door tickets distributed update
* WWEShop top merchandise sellers/most items update
* ShopAEW top merchandise sellers update
* PWTees top merchandise sellers update
* With recent business numbers should Roman Reigns be a Wrestling Observer Hall Of Famer?
* Super Chat- Any thoughts re Fite as loss leader /OTT service? Is there a long-term risk in changing the perceived cost of GCW/Mania weekend(like the network did for Mania), maybe even for non-Fite/GCW-associated PPVs?
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Mar 22, 2023
Pro Wrestling Streaming with Mike Weber of FITE TV | Pollock & Thurston
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.
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Mar 19, 2023
AEW begins running house shows
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 and Cody Rhodes
* Scissorfest trademarked by The Acclaimed
* AEW Collision trademark filed
* MLW viewership update
* Tony Khan's approach and criticism of promoting AEW on Social Media
* Super chat: What's the chance of CM Punk coming back to AEW?
* Super chat: Is Tony Khan on Twitter too much?
* AEW's upcoming Canadian tour and other potential international markets.
Video version: https://youtube.com/live/QaP7TwsXH64
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Mar 12, 2023
Is Roman Reigns a draw?
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 from Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch and from Endeavor CEO Ari Emanuel, both at the Morgan Stanley TMT conference
Video version: https://youtube.com/live/C86aiTQqKic
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Mar 5, 2023
AEW's weakened fan interest
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 considered a B PPV?
* Super chat: Can potential WWE bidders lowball TV rights?
Video version: https://youtube.com/live/ezR-nTx4eB8
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Feb 26, 2023
Is the WWE Performance Center a success?
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
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Feb 23, 2023
Labor Rights for Pro Wrestlers with attorney Lucas Middlebrook | Pollock & Thurston
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.
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In the WWE, Wrestlers Say Labor Abuses Are Everywhere (Jacobin)
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Feb 19, 2023
The business of WWE Elimination Chamber
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 lawsuit complaint has been dismissed
* NBC is interested in acquiring NBA TV rights
* The average viewership for the entire week ending Feb 5 by age demographics
* Will AEW Revolution sell out?
Video version: https://youtube.com/live/6L-7wTJqurc
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Feb 12, 2023
Viewership for Royal Rumble on Peacock
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-wMp054CTM
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Feb 5, 2023
WWE could be sold in 3 months... or not
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 customers
Video version: https://youtube.com/live/o6ACRpCA0cs
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Feb 3, 2023
Thurston & Pollock on WWE Q4 & Year-End 2022
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” & more.
Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwttYrTyKkk
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Jan 31, 2023
Abraham Riesman, Ringmaster: Vince McMahon and Unmaking of America
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’s departure and subsequent return & more.
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Jan 29, 2023
The business of Royal Rumble 2023
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
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Jan 22, 2023
Nick Khan defends Vince's McMahon's return
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
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Jan 15, 2023
Who will do business with Vince McMahon?
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?
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Jan 11, 2023
Breaking News: Stephanie McMahon resigns, Vince McMahon elected chairman
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 pertinent questions regarding the future of WWE.
Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0-OYnDPKIM
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Jan 8, 2023
Who will buy WWE?
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.
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Jan 6, 2023
BREAKING NEWS: Vince McMahon Returns
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 what this all means for the future of the company.
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Jan 1, 2023
Year-End Wrestlenomics
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.
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Dec 25, 2022
The Fall of Vince McMahon
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.
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Dec 18, 2022
2023 predictions
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
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Dec 13, 2022
Latest WSJ report on Vince McMahon, new allegation
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 & Ted Mann
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Dec 11, 2022
Tony Khan announces ROH TV will be on Honor Club
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
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Dec 4, 2022
WWE might buy international wrestling companies
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 retransmission value to Fox
Video version: https://youtu.be/IAwD1U2BMSY
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Nov 27, 2022
WWE Survivor Series business
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
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Nov 20, 2022
The business of Full Gear 2022
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
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Nov 13, 2022
AEW's first PPV of the post-CM Punk era
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
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Nov 6, 2022
WWE praises Saudi government
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 estimates
* Super chats questions and comments
* Elo ratings
Video version: https://youtu.be/VKjC8GLJreI
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Nov 3, 2022
WWE Q3 2022 Earnings Report & Analysis
Brandon Thurston and POST Wrestling's John Pollock talk about WWE’s third-quarter earnings report and all the news from Wednesday’s call.
The two discuss the high points of the quarter, Clash at the Castle, “The White Rabbit Project”, the Vince McMahon investigation, the latest on the second-day rights on Hulu, its PLE strategy, the growth of streaming competitors, NXT Europe, and WWE’s return to Saudi Arabia this weekend.
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Oct 30, 2022
WWE Q3 2022 earnings preview
Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, Chris Gullo talk about the latest wrestling business news, including:
* WWE Q3 2022 earnings preview, ahead of the report on Wednesday morning
* Candidates for the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame, including Roman Reigns
* AEW recent ticket sales advances
Video version: https://youtu.be/OKOJkbHQ1Fo
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Oct 27, 2022
Thursday 30 (10/27/2022)
Topics: TV ratings, Hulu/WWE update, Elimination Chamber in Montreal
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Oct 25, 2022
Cagematch.net's Philip Kreikenbohm
Founded in 2001, Cagematch.net is a wrestling database with nearly 2 million match results from promotions throughout the world. In 2007, the website began to collect crowd-sourced ratings for matches, events, and more.
Brandon Thurston and Jesse Collings are joined by one the website's administrators and one of its founders, Philip Kreikenbohm.
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Oct 23, 2022
Could The Rock buy WWE? Would CM Punk go back?
Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, Chris Gullo talk about the latest wrestling business news, including:
* AEW and CM Punk reportedly negotiating buy-out of Punk's contract
* Was CM Punk a draw for AEW?
* One-Day War
* Increase of sports media rights and current sports league popularity
* Dwayne Johnson comments on possibly investing in WWE
* What do the new Chris Jericho and Jon Moxley deals tell us about the upcoming TV rights deal
* Super chats
Video version: https://youtu.be/RsnkhXWwREE
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Oct 19, 2022
WWE NXT vs. AEW Dynamite head-to-head | Wednesday 30
Dynamite and NXT go head-to-head on a Tuesday night with sports competition from the NBA, MLB playoffs, and NHL. Brandon Thurston is joined by Chris Gullo to break down the numbers including quarter-hours.
Video version: https://youtu.be/KFgd8Y-xqQU
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Oct 16, 2022
TV ratings, attendance for Bray Wyatt's Smackdown return
Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, Chris Gullo talk about the latest wrestling business news, including:
* Exclusive news about WWE's Day 1 premium live event
* WWE content still set to expire on Hulu
* TV ratings and attendance for Bray Wyatt's first Smackdown appearance
* Endeavor president talks about possibly buying WWE
* Possible outcomes of AEW backstage fight investigation
* WBD executive mentions additional AEW content
* Media stories on independent contractor-employee issue for wrestlers
* "Tuesday Night War" ratings predictions
Video version: https://youtu.be/lRtMOP0L4fk
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Oct 13, 2022
Thursday 30: AEW vs. WWE, Dynamite rating, Wyatt return
The Thursday 30 with Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo is FREE throughout October. It becomes subscriber-only beginning in November at patreon.com/wrestlenomics.
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Oct 11, 2022
Corporate lawyer CJ Donald talks CM Punk and Vince McMahon legal issues
Attorney CJ Donald joins Brandon Thurston and Jesse Collings to help us understand legal issues surrounding two major stories for WWE and AEW.
In July, Vince McMahon resigned from WWE after the company's board investigated payments related to nondisclosure agreements with women to avoid alleged sexual misconduct becoming public.
Then, in September, CM Punk, Kenny Omega, the Young Bucks and other AEW personnel got into a physical altercation after Punk went on a tirade during the post-All Out press conference.
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Oct 9, 2022
Jon Moxley re-signs with AEW, Extreme Rules, WOW TV ratings
Brandon Thurston and Jesse Collings talk about the latest wrestling business news, including:
- Jon Moxley re-signs with AEW
- Extreme Rules business and reception
- Vince McMahon documentary on Vice
- WOW TV ratings
- Tony Khan interview with Ariel Helwani
Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifA6P9mX4pI
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Oct 6, 2022
Thursday 30: Dynamite quarter-hours, Extreme Rules ticket sales, the Khans, Who's A Draw?
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This week's topics:
- AEW Dynamite rating and quarter-hours
- Extreme Rules ticket sales
- Tony Khan on Nick Khan
- WWE stock reaches 3-year high
- Talent analytics for September 2022
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Oct 2, 2022
Antonio Inoki, Q3 2022 trends for WWE and AEW
We discuss Antonio Inoki’s contributions to the wrestling industry. Plus, how momentum continues to shift for WW and AEW. We look at ticket sales, cagematch.net reception, and other measures to get an idea of fan sentiment.
Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, and Chris Gullo talk about those stories and more.
Video version: https://youtu.be/R70PIMQNDVY
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Sep 29, 2022
Thursday 30: Dynamite quarter-hours, 9:23 Smackdown viewership
- AEW Dynamite quarter-hours
- The most-viewed minutes of Smackdown and what happened to viewership at the 9:23 pm minute.
- An update on Hulu and WWE apparently working on an extension of next-day rights
Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcTj5fBcwkA
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Sep 25, 2022
Celebrities in wrestling, AEW Grand Slam business, NFL on Amazon
- What's the value of celebrities like Logan Paul in wrestling?
- AEW Grand Slam TV ratings, ticket sales
- What Amazon's first exclusive NFL game might tell us about the future of streaming and wrestling's future in the medium
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Sep 23, 2022
Thursday 30: AEW Grand Slam, DAZN, WWE on Hulu
- Dynamite rating, attendance, and gate for AEW Grand Slam
- AEW has been in media rights talks with DAZN
- Smackdown will stay on Hulu after Raw and other WWE content expires
YouTube version: https://youtu.be/E5fbAYlVi_A
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Sep 18, 2022
What would a WBD-NBCU merger mean for wrestling?
What would a merger between Warner Bros. Discovery and NBCUniversal, major TV partners for AEW and WWE, mean for the wrestling business?
Plus, the state of wrestling popularity, WWE board changes, and more.
Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, and Chris Gullo talk about those stories and more.
Video version: https://youtu.be/_gypOYZ0L94
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Sep 11, 2022
All Out 2022 PPV buys, WWE stock price target
Early reports for All Out PPV buys are measuring well under the record number for last year's event. We estimate revenue related to the event. CM Punk, the Young Bucks, and Kenny Omega have been suspended. Plus, an estimate of WWE's financial outlook and price target.
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Sep 5, 2022
A dramatic All Out presser, WWE Clash at the Castle
With a special Monday record time, we cover a big Labor Day weekend for wrestling. All Out ends a run of three events just outside Chicago for AEW with explosive comments from CM Punk. Brandon reports on his live experience at All Out. WWE has their first pay-per-view event in the UK since 1992 at Principality Stadium in Cardiff.
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Aug 28, 2022
Has WWE-AEW momentum shifted?
TV ratings for WWE Raw are doing well since Triple H took over creative after Vince McMahon's exit. Critical reception of WWE has improved too. AEW's ratings are stable amid multiple reports of conflicts between talent as the All Out pay-per-view draws near.
Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, and Chris Gullo talk about those stories and more.
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Aug 21, 2022
WWE Q2 2022 results; NXT UK shutdown
WWE's Board's investigation into wrongdoing by Vince McMahon, John Laurinaitis, and the company culture is "substantially complete". The NXT UK brand is being discontinued as WWE announces it will launch NXT Europe in 2023.
Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo talk about those stories and more.
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Aug 14, 2022
Were Vince McMahon's Trump Foundation payments unrecorded WWE expenses?
WWE stated Tuesday it found an additional $5 million in unrecorded company expenses related to two payments Vince McMahon made in 2007 and 2009. WWE gave a total of $5 million to the Trump Foundation in the two same years, according to IRS filings.
Plus, Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo discuss the differences in WWE programming since Triple H took over creative and what effect that may or may not have on business.
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Aug 7, 2022
What will AEW's next TV deal be worth?
Brandon Thurston and Jesse Collings (in for Chris Gullo) talk Warner Bros. Discovery's earnings call and what it suggests about AEW’s media rights outlook; AEW's announcements about talent relations personnel. Plus, Raw on Monday had its biggest audience since the beginning of the pandemic. And we discuss Paul Levesque's comments about how Vince McMahon moved wrestling moving out of the tiny bars.
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Aug 2, 2022
LightShed's Brandon Ross on WWE without Vince McMahon
Brandon Ross is a partner and analyst for LightShed, which covers WWE stock and numerous other technology, media, and telecom companies.
He joins Brandon Thurston and Jesse Collings to talk about WWE business following the exit of Vince McMahon amid investigation into the former CEO's misconduct. WWE shares have risen coinciding with speculation WWE could be acquired with Vince out of the picture. And both WWE and AEW have U.S. media rights negotiations on the horizon.
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Jul 31, 2022
Triple H takes over WWE creative, Vince McMahon under federal investigation
"Triple H" Paul Levesque is the new head of creative for WWE. Vince McMahon is under investigation, not just by WWE's Board of Directors, but by the SEC and federal prosecutors. Potential ramifications for AEW of Levesque taking over WWE creative. WWE has decided to put a "blackout" on employee stock trades. Plus, Summerslam's business performance.
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Jul 24, 2022
Pro wrestling after Vince McMahon; ROH PPV
More on the fallout of Vince McMahon's retirement following an sexual misconduct investigation by WWE's board of directors.
Plus, Jesse Collings was in-person at ROH Death Before Dishonor.
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Jul 17, 2022
WWE Hierarchy of Influence
How power is distributed in WWE. What's next for the Vince McMahon scandal and how will it affect the company's business outlook? Plus, an analysis of how women are presented and perform in AEW. And Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo discuss the possibility of Raw being rated TV-14.
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Jul 12, 2022
How WWE acquired video libraries, with John Carlan
John Carlan worked for WWE from 1998 to 2020 as Director of VOD and Supervising Producer, among other roles. He was a key person involved with putting content on the WWE Network as well as in evaluating and acquiring many of the video libraries WWE purchased. He joins Brandon Thurston and Jesse Collings to tell the story about how various territorial libraries were acquired and the work that went into preparing video for platforms like the WWE Network.
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Jul 10, 2022
More allegations of misconduct by Vince McMahon
In a follow-up to its report on June 15, the Wall Street Journal reports Vince McMahon made four pay-offs and nondisclosure agreements with women formerly affiliated with WWE.
Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo are joined by Jesse Collings to talk about the latest on the Vince McMahon scandal as well as New Japan’s business strategy presentation.
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Jul 3, 2022
Rita Chatterton allegations against Vince McMahon corroborated
Rita Chatterton, who says Vince McMahon raped her in 1986, is interviewed by New York Magazine. Former wrestler Mario Mancini says Chatterton told him about the assault the day after she says McMahon assaulted her in his limo.
Plus, Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo talk about the business of Forbidden Door, Logan Paul signing with WWE, and analysis of how long matches perform in television ratings.
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Jun 26, 2022
Vince McMahon scandal affects ratings, stock; AEW-NJPW Forbidden Door
Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo discuss how WWE's stock and TV ratings have been affected since the Wall Street Journal report on the scandal surrounding Vince McMahon. Plus, Tony Khan's comments ahead of an injury-afflicted Forbidden Door pay-per-view.
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Jun 19, 2022
Vince McMahon NDAs and payments investigated by WWE board
WWE announced on Friday that Vince McMahon will no longer be CEO and Chairman for the duration of an investigation by the Board of Directors. He remains head of creative. Stephanie McMahon is now interim CEO and Chairwoman. The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday that Vince paid a former WWE paralegal, with whom he had a sexual relationship with, $3 million so she would sign an NDA upon leaving the company. Head of Talent Relations John Laurinaitis also had a sexual relationship with the former employee, whose salary was doubled from $100,000 to $200,000. The Board is investigating additional NDAs and payments.
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Jun 12, 2022
Turning the corner on the possibility of WWE M&A
Brandon Thurston is joined by Chris Gullo to discuss the possibility of WWE being acquired by Comcast. Plus, news on AEW pay-per-view sales for Double or Nothing and more.
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Jun 5, 2022
What MJF's worked shoot promo means for business
Brandon Thurston is joined by Jesse Collings to talk about business analytics related to the MJF's promo on AEW Dynamite this week. Plus, an article in Business Insider seems to shed some light on Stephanie McMahon's leave of absence from WWE.
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May 29, 2022
AEW Double or Nothing; Money in the Bank moved
Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo talk about the upcoming AEW Double or Nothing PPV, media leading up to it, Tony Khan's comments, reports about MJF. Plus, Money the Bank is moving to a smaller venue while WWE shares continue to climb toward $70.
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May 22, 2022
Stephanie McMahon takes leave of absence from WWE
Stephanie McMahon announced on Thursday she's taking a leave of absence from WWE. AEW was barely represented at the network upfronts, in contrast to WWE's representation. And Sasha Banks and Naomi walked out of Monday's WWE Raw taping.
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May 15, 2022
Roman Reigns taking fewer dates
Brandon Thurston is joined by Jesse Collings this week to talk about Roman Reigns reportedly taking fewer dates with WWE and what effect that might have on business. NXT is returning to running house shows for the first time since early 2020. And more.
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May 8, 2022
Peacock saves WWE's popularity, Q1 2022 earnings
WWE's Q1 earnings call indicates Wrestlemania this year had its biggest audience. Premium live events moving to a higher reach platform, Peacock, are coinciding with some measures of fan interest for WWE stabilizing after multiple years of decline.
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May 1, 2022
AEW and WWE TV rights value
Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo talk the week's wrestling business news. AEW and WWE's are likely nearing negotiation time for their current U.S. live rights agreements. Brandon gives a detailed breakdown on how those rights might be valued.
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Apr 24, 2022
State of AEW and WWE fan popularity
Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo discuss various consumer-driven metrics for AEW and WWE over time. Plus an assessment of the state of the media ecosystem as Netflix subscribers stall and CNN+ is shutdown soon after launching.
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Apr 17, 2022
Warner-Discovery merger's effect on AEW
Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo talk about the week's wrestling business news, including how the merger of WarnerMedia and Discovery could affect AEW, and why this probably isn't AOL-TimeWarner/WCW in 2001 all over again.
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Apr 10, 2022
Wrestlemania business, WWE's proxy statement; Tony Khan on ROH, bots
More business news coming out of Wrestlemania as Brandon Thurston is joined by Chris Gullo who returns from his week in Dallas. WWE was the subject of articles from CNBC and ESPN. The company's annual proxy statement discloses top executives' pay and other details. Plus, Tony Khan says AEW is the target of a bot campaign and talks about Ring of Honor's outlook in media interviews.
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Apr 3, 2022
The business of Wrestlemania 38
More than 65,000 fans were in attendance for Night 1 of Wrestlemania. WWE, as always, announced a bigger number. Brandon Thurston is joined by Jesse Collings who subs in for Chris Gullo this week, to discuss WWE president Nick Khan’s recent media appearances leading up to Wrestlemania.
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Mar 27, 2022
Triple H retires as wrestler, continues as executive
"Triple H" Paul Levesque announced his retirement as a wrestler this week and discussed his future as a WWE executive. We look at Wrestlemania attendance as the two-day event is a week away. Plus, Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo go over ticket sales for other live events for Wrestlemania week.
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Mar 20, 2022
WWE responds to MLW's antitrust lawsuit
WWE responds to MLW's antitrust lawsuit. We have an updated breakdown of viewership demographics by race. Plus, Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo talk about WWE introducing a new class of Performance Center recruits.
Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SIKjAkgt18
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Mar 13, 2022
AEW Revolution PPV buys, WWE2K22 is released
AEW Revolution pay-per-view business. WWE2K22 is a pivotal release for the partnership with Take Two. Plus, Tony Khan says he will book Ring of Honor. Vince McMahon and Nick Khan get raises. And we look at what Apple TV+'s new deal with MLB tells us about the outlook of media rights fees for wrestling.
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Mar 6, 2022
Tony Khan buys ROH, Vince talks to McAfee
Tony Khan bought Ring of Honor. Vince McMahon had his first live interview since 2014. Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo look at AEW's pay-per-view and streaming potential ahead of the Revolution event tonight. Plus, a breakdown of the latest Google Trends data for major wrestling companies.
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Mar 1, 2022
AEW SVP Chris Harrington talks wrestling business ahead of Revolution
"Mookie" Chris Harrington, All Elite Wrestling's Senior Vice President of Business Strategy, and the creator of Wrestlenomics, talks with Brandon Thurston ahead of the AEW Revolution pay-per-view this Sunday.
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Feb 27, 2022
Wrestlemania attendance outlook
Vince McMahon and Steve Austin are likely to have matches at WrestleMania as about one-third of the inventory of tickets for the two-day event are still left to be sold.
Plus we look at AEW Revolution tickets and consider a report that the secondary market is going to make a half-million dollar profit on resales.
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Feb 20, 2022
Cody Rhodes leaves AEW
One of the founding members of All Elite Wrestling moves on, as Cody Rhodes and AEW announced this week the former is leaving the company. Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo discuss what might have led to his exit and what his future, likely with WWE, may be like.
Plus, WWE stock continues to climb and outperform the market. Brandon's new financial estimate argues WWE will need live streaming distribution as a component of its next live broadcast rights deal.
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Feb 13, 2022
Estimating how much revenue AEW makes
We estimate All Elite Wrestling made about $84 million in revenue in 2021. Brandon Thurston breaks down AEW's revenue sources and how much he believes the company made in 2021 and 2020.
Plus, Brandon and Chris Gullo discuss whether YouTube view data or quarter-hour viewership is a better indicator of interest in TV segments.
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Feb 6, 2022
WWE Q4 2021 and full year earnings report
WWE reported its Q4 and full year 2021 earnings on Thursday. The company made more than $1 billion in revenue and $180 million in net income for the year, both new records.
Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo go into depth on comments of Nick Khan, the few words from Vince McMahon, and all we learned about WWE's business and its outlook going forward.
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Feb 1, 2022
WWE Q4 2021 Earnings Preview
Brandon Thurston is joined by MJ from NJ to preview WWE's next earnings report and conference call, coming up on Thursday after the close of the market.
This podcast is an edited audio version of the YouTube live stream version of this podcast, which was longer and had a few audio issues: https://youtu.be/k3myNNQX-gg
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Jan 30, 2022
Who will buy WWE's next-day rights?
WWE president Nick Khan spoke with the Sports Business Journal this past week, days before the outlet also reported Disney+ Hotstar acquired WWE Network rights in Indonesia. As terms for next-day rights to Raw and Smackdown, currently held by Hulu, near expiration, Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo discuss the possible suitors for that content.
Plus, some news about WWE possibly outsourcing its live events capabilities and about AEW's relationships with advertisers.
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Jan 23, 2022
New Japan back on AXS
New Japan returned to AXS TV this week and we have the exclusive ratings breakdown for the program as well as the final airings for New Japan in 2019. We’ll look at how the New Japan TV audience might differ from Impact and others in wrestling.
Raw and NXT will be preempted due to the Olympics for two weeks in February. Plus, we take questions from our subscribers.
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Jan 16, 2022
MLW files a lawsuit against WWE
MLW filed an antitrust lawsuit against WWE on Tuesday for allegedly interfering with MLW's deal with Fox-owned streaming service Tubi. Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo spend the entire episode breaking down the legal complaint and the outlook of the case.
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Jan 9, 2022
The dismantling of Triple H's NXT
Many of "Triple H" Paul Levesque's allies were let go from WWE in the same week Bron Breakker won the NXT title and kicked over a yellow "X" that symbolized the brand's prior era.
New Japan Pro Wrestling comes back to AXS TV in a block with Impact on Thursday nights. New episodes begin in March.
Plus, AEW Dynamite debuts on TBS. We look at the quarter-hour breakdown.
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Jan 4, 2022
Black Saturday ratings myth, early Wrestlemania PPV buys with Bix
David Bixenspan joins Brandon to for a special bonus episode to discuss some retrospective Wrestlenomics topics that Bix has written about recently, including WWF pay-per-view buys and the TV ratings for WWF's "Black Saturday" run on TBS, and more.
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Jan 2, 2022
The diversity of AEW’s roster and audience
*Brandon's conversation with David Bixenspan mentioned in this podcast that wouldn't fit in the episode is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utE9AHetcmk
Former AEW wrestler Big Swole criticized AEW’s diversity on Friday, leading Tony Khan to defend the company on Twitter. We look at the data on how often wrestlers of color, including Black wrestlers, appear in main events on AEW’s weekly TV programs compared to WWE, as well as other data related to the diversity of those companies’ rosters and audiences.
Plus, Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo discuss live events and Gullo’s personal experience at the WWE house show in Buffalo this past week.
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Dec 26, 2021
2021's biggest stories in wrestling business
2021 was the year of Nick Khan and Tony Khan (no relation), both of whom gained influence in the industry. WWE president Nick Khan sold U.S. WWE Network rights to Peacock. The former CAA agent made numerous other licensing deals as WWE revamped its talent development vision. Meanwhile, AEW CEO Tony Khan led All Elite Wrestling to overcome NXT in the Wednesday Night War. “TK” signed CM Punk and Bryan Danielson as Dynamite’s 18-49 rating inched closer to Raw.
Plus, Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo discuss the Pro Wrestling Tees data breach, the top YouTube videos of the week, and what Succession and Yellowstone might teach us about the wrestling business.
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Dec 19, 2021
2022 predictions, AEW in mainstream press
As 2021 draws to an end, we make some predictions for 2022. Will Ring of Honor run a show next year? What will WWE and AEW TV ratings be?
Plus, Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo discuss some mainstream media articles related to AEW’s recent TV ratings, the history of DQ finishes across companies, and NOAH and DDT parent, CyberFight, reported a net loss for its fiscal year.
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Dec 12, 2021
The flow of talent from AEW to WWE
AEW and WWE's views on talent development appear to be diverging. Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo discuss WWE's announcement of college athlete signings to its new NIL program. Meanwhile Johnny Gargano and Kyle O'Reilly are possibly on their way out of WWE.
Plus discussion of ticket sales, TV ratings, the friendship between Nick Khan and The Rock, and more!
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Dec 5, 2021
DVR viewership, WWE's NIL program
We study live+same-day TV ratings, but what about DVR viewership? How do Raw, Smackdown, Dynamite, Rampage, NXT, and Impact TV ratings compare when including delayed viewing?
Plus, WWE this past week introduced a new NIL program to recruit college athletes. And we look at who are the wrestlers and wrestling companies that are searched for most often on Google.
Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo discuss the week's news in wrestling business, related to WWE, AEW, and more.
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Nov 28, 2021
WWE's Brooklyn upfront, Young Bucks' extension, Vince's egg
Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo discuss the week's news in wrestling business, including:
* WWE's upfront with advertisers in Brooklyn
* Vince's egg lifts the Raw TV rating
* Young Bucks extend their AEW contract
* Showdown at UBS Arena draws near
* WWE programming leaving J Sport
* Game Changer Wrestling sells out Hammerstein Ballroom
* Former WWE CFO Kristina Salen's separation agreement
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Nov 21, 2021
WWE talent releases, AEW Full Gear PPV buys, EPL rights deal
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We have a report on AEW Full Gear PPV buys, as well as how much revenue the event generated overall.
Meanwhile WWE released another set of talent this week. What does it mean for the industry in general and the independent scene?
Plus, we explore how other sports properties have increased their U.S. TV rights fees while their viewership has also decreased over time.
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Nov 14, 2021
AEW Full Gear business, WWE financial outlook
- Following AEW's Full Gear pay-per-view, we try to estimate how much revenue All Elite Wrestling might've grossed.
- A deep look into WWE's financial outlook, according to Brandon Thurston, and compared to how stock analysts expect the company to perform.
- We new report from parent company Bushiroad indicates stable revenue for the division that includes New Japan Pro-Wrestling and Stardom.
- Plus, we look at the numbers to answer whether Impact Wrestling's relationship with AEW helped Impact's TV ratings?
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Nov 7, 2021
Talent releases and CFO transition after WWE Q3 earnings
Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo debut the podcast on the POST Wrestling network, giving an introduction to Wrestlenomics before diving into the WWE Q3 earnings report and the fallout that followed.
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Oct 31, 2021
The end of Ring of Honor as we know it
Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo discuss the latest in WWE and AEW live event news. Then Brandon is joined by Lavie Margolin to talk the news that Ring of Honor will release all its wrestlers and run no events during Q1 2022, as ROH parent company Sinclair Broadcasting looks to cut costs.
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Oct 25, 2021
Preemptions and NJPW business
Coming off the 30-minute Friday night war, a replay of Smackdown airs on Fox head-to-head with AEW Dynamite on Saturday. Bushiroad's recent public filings give us an update on New Japan Pro-Wrestling's financial state amid the pandemic. Plus, we look at how wrestling programs in the U.S. rank among television generally.
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Oct 18, 2021
Fast Nationals for Smackdown and Rampage
"The 30-minute war" on Friday night between WWE Smackdown and AEW Rampage has concluded. We have news of the fast nationals for each program. Conspicuously only total viewership numbers are available and not 18 to 49 ratings. We unpack what that might mean. Plus Miz & Mrs. was renewed by USA Network. And we discuss the members of WWE's board of directors.
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Oct 10, 2021
Smackdown vs. Rampage: The 30-Minute War
For the first time, a portion of a main roster WWE program will run head-to-head against AEW. WWE Smackdown, preempted to FS1 next Friday will be an extra 30 minutes, meaning it will overlap with the first half of AEW Rampage on TNT. We'll also discuss fast nationals for Smackdown and Rampage last Friday, the MLW Fightland special on VICE, the latest Variety article on the wrestling business, and more.
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Oct 3, 2021
Q3 2021 TV ratings and ticket sales trends for WWE and AEW
The latest in TV ratings, ticket sales, YouTube views, and Google web search for WWE, AEW, Impact Wrestling and other companies as Q3 2021 comes to an end. Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo discuss the latest in wrestling business news.
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Sep 26, 2021
AEW SVP Chris Harrington talks about the wrestling business
Mookie visits Wrestlenomics! Former Wrestlenomics co-host and current AEW SVP of business strategy visits Brandon Thurston to discuss the latest current events related to All Elite Wrestling and the wider TV industry.
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Sep 19, 2021
WWE and AEW's different visions of talent
The introduction of NXT 2.0 on Tuesday highlighted how talent development for WWE and AEW seem to be diverging into to increasingly different visions. Plus the latest in TV ratings and ticket sales.
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Sep 12, 2021
AEW draws 200,000 PPV buys for All Out
AEW All Out sold more than 200,000 pay-per-view buys. Smackdown at Madison Square Garden set the record for a live gate for any Smackdown taping in company history. WWE isn't being sold. WWE and AEW are coming to the new UBS Arena in Long Island.
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Sep 6, 2021
All Out weekend
AEW seems likely to break its PPV record with All Out. The future of NXT UK might be in question. Vaccine requirements at Arthur Ashe Stadium and on the Jericho Cruise. Latest in Google web search trends. Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo discuss all that and more.
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Aug 29, 2021
Needle movers
Dynamite and Rampage do huge ratings with the first appearances of CM Punk. Roman Reigns says he's a needle mover. Becky Lynch says she's Rebecca Ratings. Plus, drama reportedly surrounding the development of WWE's next major console game. Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo discuss all that and more.
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Aug 22, 2021
CM Punk is back in pro wrestling
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Aug 16, 2021
AEW Rampage debut, Smackdown prelims
There's confusion over WWE Smackdown's fast affiliate rating after many markets preempted for NFL preseason games. AEW Rampage debuted on the same night. The Rhodes to the Top and Heels are set to debut. CM Punk seems set to debut in AEW. Meanwhile, Dynamite falls back under 1million viewers with the return of MTV's The Challenge. Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo discuss all that and more.
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Aug 8, 2021
NXT getting overhauled following more WWE cuts
More cuts by WWE to NXT talent closed the week. And reports followed of Vince McMahon directing a new philosophy when it comes to recruitment and developmental. Meanwhile TV viewership for AEW Dynamite was over 1 million for the fourth straight week. And there continue to be signs that Raw and Smackdown viewership is stabilizing above the level of the final Thunderdome episodes.
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Aug 1, 2021
AEW's United Center ticket sell fast, WWE budget cuts
CM Punk's debut in AEW seems imminent as the United Center is nearly sold out after presale. Bray Wyatt is released, reportedly telling talent it was due to budget cuts. Plus the latest on viewership and ticket sales from Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo.
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Jul 25, 2021
Week 2 with WWE back on the road
Early Smackdown ratings show the bump the show got last week has been reduced in half, but this week was against the opening of the Olympics. We predict the ratings for Raw, an update on live event business, a preview of the WWE Q2 report on Thursday, and more!
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Jul 19, 2021
Live events are back
Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo discuss the week's news in wrestling business as Smackdown did strong rating for the first WWE event at full capacity since March 2020. Raw is next on Monday. Dynamite in its second show on the road exceeded 1 million viewers. Dynamite at Arthur Ashe Stadium in September will be AEW's most-attended event ever; meanwhile plenty of tickets remain for Smackdown at Madison Square Garden. Plus, WWE's deal with Hulu is nearing the end of its term, according to Brandon. Where could the next-day rights land for Raw and Smackdown?
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Jul 12, 2021
WWE Raw sets a new low ahead of touring
Raw on Monday had its lowest viewership ever. But how much will ratings improve when live fans are back in attendance? Meanwhile, AEW Dynamite had its first show back on the road this past Wednesday. Plus, an update on ticket sales.
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Jul 5, 2021
How will the return of fans affect ratings?
Will the return of live fans bring a short-term of sustained improvement to ratings for wrestling programs? Plus, updates on ticket sales, TV ratings, and Google web search. Impact Wrestling recorded its lowest rating ever on AXS TV, but errors in program guides might be a factor. AEW Dynamite returns to its normal time-slot. And WWE Raw approaches all-time lows again.
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Jun 27, 2021
Return to touring draws nearer, more WWE releases
The return to touring for WWE and AEW is only a week away. We look at how ticket sales are going for the first events back on the road. Plus more on AEW's investment into gaming. Dynamite has its last preemption before returning to its normal Wednesday slot. And we dive deep in cagematch data and look at who had the most matches and wrestled for the most promotions over the last several years.
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Jun 21, 2021
Myths about AEW's financial state
A feature on Tony Khan this week in Forbes indicated AEW isn't profitable yet, and has made a major investment in the gaming industry.
We have an update on how ticket sales are going as WWE and AEW return to touring. AEW Dynamite on Fridays might give us some hints as to what the viewership of Rampage will be when AEW's second show debuts.
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Jun 14, 2021
WWE as a meme stock, post-Covid ticket sales
Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo early indications of ticket sales for WWE and AEW as fans return to events.
WWE became a meme stock on Wednesday, resulting in an increase in the stock price that sustained through the end of the week.
No Showbuzz Daily needed. We have a viewership update on all wrestling programming on major network. Plus a look at the effect Total Divas and Total Bellas might have had on female viewership as it appears those reality series may be finished.
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Jun 7, 2021
Double or Nothing 2021 was AEW's 2nd highest-selling PPV
Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo discuss PPV buys for AEW Double or Nothing and how much revenue it generated compared to the Revolution, the company's previous pay-per-view event. Plus more on speculation of a WWE sale, TV ratings trends, the most searched for names and companies in wrestling, and news of a lawsuit by IWTV against GCW.
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May 31, 2021
WWE and New Japan reportedly discuss working relationship
Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo discuss reports that WWE president Nick Khan is pursuing an exclusive working relationship with New Japan Pro-Wrestling. Tony Khan then responded on Friday night ahead of AEW's Double or Nothing pay-per-view event.
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May 24, 2021
WWE returns to live events, more AEW/TBS details
Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo discuss the latest in wrestling business news. WWE will return to live events in July, beginning in Texas. More details about AEW's 2022 move to TBS. Plus, the revenues (and costs) related to the Zombie Lumberjack Match.
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May 16, 2021
AEW returning to live events
Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo discuss AEW's announced return to touring in July. Arena Mexico is reopening to fans as well. Showbuzz Daily may be down but we still have all the viewership numbers. Plus, is Don Callis still an EVP for Impact Wrestling?
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May 9, 2021
AEW's Blood & Guts wins cable on Wednesday
AEW Dynamite lead cable in P18-49 viewership on Wednesday this week, with its show headlined by a "Blood and Guts" match, a name coined by Vince McMahon in an earnings conference call.
Plus, Dark Side of the Ring season 3 premieres and beats Impact on Thursday night.
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May 2, 2021
What NHL on Turner means for AEW
Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo discuss how Turner's acquisition of NHL games might affect AEW's Wednesday night timeslot on TNT.
We look at the latest in viewership, the popularity of WWE, and online video viewing as April 2021 comes to an end.
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Apr 25, 2021
WWE Q1 2021, MLW coming to Vice
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Apr 19, 2021
Big ratings in the first week of the post-war era
A big week for TV ratings: AEW got its second-highest total audience ever, NXT had its first week in its new permanent Tuesday slot, Raw had a big audience for its post-Mania episode, Miz & Mrs. is back with new episodes, plus Impact and Smackdown.
WWE put out its annual proxy statement, disclosing information about executive compensation and ownership.
And Brandon stumbles across an SEC filing that sheds light on WWE's biggest customers and possibly NXT's TV rights fees.
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Apr 12, 2021
Wrestlemania 37, Undertaker NFTs, Nick Khan comments
Wrestlemania ticket sales, Undertaker NFTs drop, the Wednesday Night War ends, Nick Khan comments and star development and international expansion.
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Apr 4, 2021
NXT moves to Tuesday, extends USA deal
This week's topics, discussed by Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo:
- WWE announces NXT will move to Tuesday nights beginning April 13 on USA Network.
- NBCUniversal and WWE have also extended their deal to broadcast NXT on the USA Network. Current terms expire this fall.
- ROH COO Joe Koff quantifies viewership
- WWE announces DraftKings deal
- WWE Q1 earnings report announced for April 22
- Wrestlemania ticket sales update
- Is Kenny Omega chasing away viewers? Female viewers?
- Is violent content chasing away AEW female viewers?
- Is Impact viewership down since AEW personalities started appearing? What about female viewership?
- Does viewership usually grow going into Wrestlemania?
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Mar 29, 2021
WWE Network launches on Peacock
Brandon Thurston is joined by Chris Gullo to discuss the latest current events in wrestling business: Wrestlemania ticket sales, WWE Thunderdome moving to Yuengling Center (fka USF Sun Dome) in Tampa, WWE Network launch on Peacock, Impact moving to Thursday, NFL TV deals finalized, the announcement of Rhodes To The Top, AEW is running its first house show, the latest Wrestlenomics survey, plus Google Trends research with Python.
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Mar 14, 2021
Requiem for goodwill
AEW broke its pay-per-view sales record for Revolution last week Sunday, but also delivered a disappointing ending to the show. What does it mean for goodwill?
WWE's reportedly looking to put more than 40,000 fans in attendance for each night of Wrestlemania. Will it really happen?
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Mar 8, 2021
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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Mar 1, 2021
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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Feb 22, 2021
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.
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Feb 14, 2021
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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Feb 7, 2021
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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Feb 1, 2021
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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Jan 24, 2021
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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Jan 17, 2021
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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Jan 11, 2021
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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Jan 3, 2021
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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Dec 27, 2020
Year 2020 retrospective
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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Dec 19, 2020
More fans than ever
WWE Raw hit a new viewership low on Monday, but what does it mean in this evolving media landscape? What does it mean for the USA Network? Brandon puts WWE viewership and popularity in context.
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Dec 12, 2020
Code of Champions
AEW Dynamite had stronger viewership than the more heavily hyped episode the week before. We analyze the ratings for Impact, AEW Dynamite, and WWE NXT this week. How close is AEW getting to the numbers put up by WWE Raw?
Plus: NXT India coming soon, age demographic breakdowns, NXT Takeover reception, the Code of Champions, pure Performance Center projects, and more.
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Dec 5, 2020
Is TV more valuable than PPV?
Following a heavily hyped episode of AEW Dynamite, we analyze the viewership and the apparent beginning of relationship between All Elite Wrestling and Impact Wrestling.
Plus, we'll unpack whether the wrestling economy is now at the point where one episode of a major weekly wrestling program is more valuable than a pay-per-view event.
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Nov 28, 2020
Pay-per-view price inelasticity
This podcast is like an MBA class but pro-wrestling examples and no college credits.
Brandon Thurston unpacks the history of pay-per-view price points and discusses how or if it affected wrestling PPV sales. Plus, what challenges will independent wrestling face in the hopefully near post-corona era?
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Nov 21, 2020
But all TV is down
Join Wrestlenomics host Brandon Thurston as we harness big data to ask the big questions related to wrestling economics and wrestling popularity. Is WWE's viewership decline really that much worse than other wider trends in television and major sports?
Plus news on WWE executive moves, the settlement of a class-action shareholder lawsuit. And analysis of the latest in viewership as AEW Dynamite edged out Raw this week in P18-34.
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Nov 14, 2020
20-factor test
A lot of AEW news this week coming off of the Full Gear pay-per-view. How many buys does it look like the event sold and how does that compare to previous AEW PPVs? Where might an additional one-hour AEW program land on TNT?
Would WWE wrestlers pass the Internal Revenue Service's 20-factor test to be considered employees?
A deep analysis of WWE developmental.
Plus, a special presentation of Wrestlenomics Jeopardy with Kate Carney (@KateCarnage)!
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Nov 7, 2020
A case for sports-like wrestling
We'll go over a few things we've learned about WWE's finances after the Q3 report last week and a preview of a new estimate for Q4. Brandon estimates WWE will report more than $160 million in net income for the full year of 2020.
Plus, now may be the time for a mainstream pro wrestling company to have a more sports-like creative approach.
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Oct 31, 2020
WWE Q3 2020: Finally a new star, and it's Nick Khan
WWE reported Q3 2020 earnings on Thursday. The first nine months of 2020 are already more profitable than any full year in company history.
Hear the audio from call with comments from WWE executives themselves, along with Brandon Thurston explaining and breaking down the numbers and the jargon.
New president and chief revenue officer Nick Khan made his debut on the call. This was also the first earnings call appearance for new chief financial officer Kristina Salen. Stephanie McMahon made a more prominent role than ever. And Vince McMahon has never felt more optimistic than now.
What's the future of WWE's media rights value? Will the FAANG companies get involved in live sports rights bidding someday?
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Oct 24, 2020
The business of everything else
In advance of the WWE Q3 earnings report next week, a special WWE- and AEW-free podcast:
*New Japan records positive net income for FY2020
*How close are Japan, the U.S., and Mexico to running the same number of events as in 2019?
*TNA's 2017 business forecasts were disclosed as part of the Jarrett-Anthem lawsuit
*How media effects independent wrestling
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Oct 17, 2020
If a man yells in a forest and no one listens... is it a podcast?
*Big WWE Q3 preview: New CFO Kristina Salen debuts, Will Vince have an easier time talking ratings?, Will online merch sales remain strong?
*WWE extends its deal with Amway Center in Orlando
*Total Bellas gets renewed
*How did the WWE's draft episodes of Raw and Smackdown affect ratings compared to previous draft episodes?
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Oct 10, 2020
We march backwards into the future
The latest in wrestling business news: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis lifts restrictions on sports events, which might WWE could hold WrestleMania in Tampa next spring.
What would happen to wrestling if Andrew Yang became Secretary of Labor?
The latest on trends in wrestling viewership as WWE NXT and AEW Dynamite went against the Vice Presidential Debate.
Finally, we explore the ways in which many of the creative tools used to influence wrestling economics have been diluted. Plus: Has U.S. wrestling adapted creatively for the ways in which the economics have shifted from being primarily a events-based business to a primarily media-driven business?
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Oct 3, 2020
The pillars of wrestling's future
We've been spending too much time focusing on linear trends in pro-wrestling viewership. There are 3 factors we can study to understand the future of wrestling TV value.
Plus the latest on NJPW CEO Harold Meij's resignation from New Japan Pro-Wrestling; WWE taking control of talent third-party video accounts; and WWE EVP Paul Levesque's comments on the suggestion that NXT might move away from Wednesday nights.
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Sep 26, 2020
SEC Theater
This podcast contains a dramatic reading of correspondence between the Security and Exchanges Commission and World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.
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Sep 19, 2020
The End of Pax McMahona
On the eve of the opening of the G1 Climax, New Japan's parent company Bushiroad releases its annual financial report. What did we learn about New Japan's fiscal year?
A major executive is leaving NBCUniversal. What will it mean for WWE Raw?
How did WWE fare against the return of Monday Night Football? And what might wrestling programs learn from viewership trends for Monday Night Football?
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Sep 12, 2020
The bill's coming due
An estimate of AEW pay-per-view buys for All Out 2020 and for every PPV in the short history of All Elite Wrestling so far. Plus, more news on WWE's objection to wrestlers monetizing third-party video platforms, including comments from an interview with Andrew Yang.
Listener questions brings Brandon Thurston to make an attempt estimating AEW's full financial picture, including annual revenue for 2020. Is AEW really profitable already?
How much of an effect with the return of Monday Night Football have on WWE Raw beginning next week?
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Sep 5, 2020
Secretary of Labor
Andrew Yang tweets notwithstanding, does WWE really have the rights to its talent legal names? Vince McMahon is reportedly threatening to punish talent unless they stop using third-party monetized platforms like Cameo and Twitch. What's motivating this move? Brandon Thurston explains.
Then, will NXT move away from its head-to-head competition with AEW Dynamite on Wednesdays? Does USA Network really want to compete with AEW as much as WWE does?
All that and more. Plus, a theory on how some wrestling booms work. Maybe star power wasn't the only major factor.
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Aug 29, 2020
Estimate the Thunderdome
TV production for WWE likely just got more expensive with the introduction of the Thunderdome. Brandon Thurston explains his latest estimate of WWE finances for the remainder of the year.
Plus, it was an unusual week in TV viewership as Raw and Smackdown did their biggest audiences in months, NXT ran unopposed, and AEW was preempted into other time-slots.
Which Japanese wrestling companies are profitable? Not many of them, and New Japan greatly outpaces them all.
Finally we close with a prediction about what the wrestling business will look like a few years from now.
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Aug 22, 2020
No off-color comments
The ThunderDome Era of the Coronavirus Era is upon us. How much will it cost WWE? I don't know. How much will it eat into WWE's profits? We'll get an idea soon. How hyped is Kevin Dunn about drone cameras? Very.
As AEW is bringing ticketed fans into Daily's Place, we consider where Japan was with COVID-19 when New Japan decided to bring fans back into venues.
Who's a draw and why is it sometimes a bad question? All that and more.
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Aug 15, 2020
Passive engagement
"The people who would supposedly never stop watching beginning to stop watching. Brandon Thurston looks at the results of the Wreddit Census from 2020 and 2019 and how they may be an informative supplement to linear TV viewership data.
What will happen if the timing of WWE and AEW's TV rights negotiations end up coinciding a couple years from now?
Plus, a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis of WWE and AEW.
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Aug 8, 2020
The Best of WWE Excuses
After helping WWE complete major increases in the value of its U.S. TV deals, WWE has hired Nick Khan to be its new President and Chief Revenue Officer. His hiring, and the introduction of other executives like new CFO Kristina Salen, comes as TV viewership is in unprecedented decline and there's ambiguity whether the popularity of the brand is being hindered by COVID-19, or by some broader problem with creative.
Plus, a study of quarter-hour data shows there are certain quarters that are likely to gain viewers. Unlike NXT's women's roster, women on AEW's roster seldom appear in those viewer-friendly quarters. Are women in AEW not put in those positions because they're not over, or are they not over because they're not put in those positions?
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Jul 31, 2020
WWE Q2 2020 Earnings Report: Compelling Content
Avid reader of SEC filings Brandon Thurston breaks down the WWE Q2 2020 earnings report as only he can. We look at all the news as the company was even more profitable than the market expected, leading to an increase in shares in after market trading.
Plus: How did Vince McMahon respond to questions about declining TV viewership? Online merchandise sales are way up. Live Event business is almost non-existent to due COVID. Yet the company is more profitable than ever.
In fact, WWE is so profitable that executives (yes, those very executives who cut costs and laid off workers in April) are thinking about resuming the company's stock buyback program.
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Jul 25, 2020
Why Comcast should buy WWE
How should we read TV viewership declines in 2020? How low do viewer metrics have to be for it become a concern for WWE's TV partners like Fox and USA Network?
Plus, Brandon Thurston lays out an argument for why the acquisition of WWE by Comcast (while unlikely) would be in the best interest of partners, shareholders, and fans.
Referenced in this episode:
Ad Age Remotely: WWE Chief Brand Officer on pivoting during the pandemic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAgAyqBNHwg
Vince McMahon's 1991 letter in The New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/1991/07/14/sports/backtalk-world-wrestling-federation-answers-body-slams.html
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Jul 18, 2020
The life and times of the key demo
What matters when it comes to wrestling TV viewership? Brandon Thurston talks about the coveted key demo, total audience, and TV rights fees.
The number of wrestlers working 10 or more matches for major companies exploded in recent years. What does it mean for independent wrestling?
Plus: Stephanie McMahon talks about the gender pay gap, Florida takes the lead in COVID19 cases, NBCU launches Peacock with WWE content, a preview of the upcoming WWE Q2 earnings report, and more.
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Jul 11, 2020
WWE has a new Chief Financial Officer
The foremost independent expert in pro-wrestling business, Brandon Thurston breaks down the most pressing news stories of the week.
*Comments from Paul Levesque downplay WWE's COVID test results as reportedly more than 30 people test positive for the virus, and cases rise in Florida.
*WWE announces the hiring of a new Chief Financial Officer, former Etsy CFO Kristina Salen.
*WWE viewership doom watch: detailed insight on viewership for the big programs and an explanation about why it's unlikely the current TV deals will change any time soon.
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Jul 4, 2020
The scales of Moxley and Cena
What can we learn from Google web search data related to the biggest stars in WWE and AEW?
Why is the linear wrestling audience so old? Is it representative of the actual consumer base or skewed by media choices?
Plus, Brandon Thurston goes into detail talking about research he recently did breaking down the quarter-hour data in the Wednesday night competition between NXT and AEW.
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Jun 28, 2020
Wrestling before and after COVID: Speaking Out movement, COVID19 testing
We go through the facts from the news transpiring from the Speaking Out movement, as numerous stories of sexual assault and other misconduct where made public in the past week. Then, as many as 30 people within WWE reportedly have contracted COVID-19 after the company has declined to administer COVID testing until recently.
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Jun 20, 2020
Class-action lawsuit against WWE over MENA TV rights
We learned of an update in the complaint filed by a pension leading a class-action lawsuit against WWE. The plaintiffs claim WWE and its executives failed to disclose information to stockholders as the company’s deal with Middle East North Africa TV partners OSN ended early, and an attempt to make a deal with Saudi-owned MBC faltered.
Numerous stories of abuse and sexual misconduct in the wrestling industry have appeared online in what’s being called the #SpeakingOut movement.
Plus the latest on COVID-19, as a talent tests positive, NJPW returns to events, and Dragon Gate is set to have its first event with fans, in July.
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Jun 13, 2020
The importance of new stars
Wrestling stars who spike business usually do so soon after being elevated to main event status for the first time in their career. We explore this and the news of the last week or so, including:
-New Japan announces its return to events
-Triple H on why WWE isn't doing COVID-19 testing, and his new executive title
-MLW signs with DAZN
-The new free tier for the WWE Network means the end of free trials
-Was WWE Network really as profitable as Stephane McMahon said recently?
References:
Stephanie McMahon “CMO Moves” interview: https://soundcloud.com/user-204678039/stephanie-mcmahon-cbo-of-wwe-staying-slightly-ahead-of-the-curve
Paul Levesque pre-NXT Takeover media conference (via Fightful): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaAYXe3sDmg
Paul Levesque post-NXT Takeover media conference (via Fightful): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tr4v6AtrDxI
COVID-19 country data: ourworldindata.org
Florida Department of Health COVID-19 dashboard: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/9…
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Jun 7, 2020
A letter to white innocence
As people across the U.S. protest racism and police brutality, we divert from the usual focus on wrestling business.
Audio clip sources:
-Xavier Woods, UpUpDownDown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmmTyEmCZpE
-MVP, Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia: https://youtube.com/watch?v=-QQM4xcLMU0
-James Baldwin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwhNWPLVF-Q | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAmL3F5uylo
-Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xsbt3a7K-8
-Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, “Tears We Cannot Stop”: https://www.audible.com/pd/Tears-We-Cannot-Stop-Audiobook/
-Toni Morrison: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2txzMkT5Pc
-Nikki Giovanni: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikpa5o3cu3Y
-Malcolm X: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_uYWDyYNUg
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May 30, 2020
Rumors of PPV's Death Were Greatly Exaggerated
Coming off news that early estimates for All Elite Wrestling's Double or Nothing pay-per-view may have been among AEW's most-bought PPVs yet, we revisit the strategy behind the WWE Network, as told by former WWE co-president Michelle Wilson.
Plus Brandon Thurston talks about the Wrestlenomics formula and talks your questions!
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May 23, 2020
COVID-19 Data in Florida and Japan
How safe is it to continue running empty arena wrestling events in the United States and Florida compared to Japan or Tokyo? Brandon Thurston looks at the data around testing, cases, and deaths.
What do Google searches tell us about the title reigns of WWE champions and the popularity of WWE from 2004 to the present?
The latest on TV viewership, including the success of the Dark Side of the Ring series.
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May 16, 2020
How WWE Network has made business harder for others
The latest on the pro-wrestling business during the coronavirus pandemic, discussed by Brandon Thurston.
*NJPW President Harold Meij gave a statement about the state of his company.
*An update on the ongoing lawsuit between former XFL CEO Oliver Luck and Vince McMahon.
*What regular top stars are left for WWE?
*Your questions!
*And finally why it’s clearer now the WWE Network has made life more difficult for the company and its competitors.
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May 9, 2020
Coronavirus is a breakpoint for wrestling fandom
It looks like WWE's going to be even more profitable than thought before, according to Brandon Thurston. Also, what's "friction"? What are breakpoints, and why are they important to assessing wrestling's popularity in the midst of the coronavirus crisis? Plus, everyone's favorite topic: is wrestling real or fake? And what are the economic consequences of the wrestling audience's perception thereof?
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May 2, 2020
Will Wrestling Viewership Bounce Back?
Brandon Thurston talks over the effect empty building wrestling shows are having TV viewership and whether viewers will bounce back whenever programs can return to arenas.
We consider the possibility of WWE selling to a major media company, executive stock sales and the performance of major wrestling companies' YouTube channels.
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Apr 25, 2020
WWE Q1 2020 Earnings Report
Wrestling business analyst Brandon Thurston breaks down the WWE Q1 2020 earnings call in a level of granularity as only he can.
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Apr 18, 2020
Wrestlenomics Radio: WWE releases & XFL shutdown timeline
Brandon Thurston reviews the recent events that led up to WWE's decision to cut costs and lay off or furlough workers, as well as the recent closure and bankruptcy of Vince McMahon's XFL.
May 2018: WWE discloses it received a minority stake in Alpha Entertainment related to XFL IP transaction with Alpha.
https://otp.tools.investis.com/clients/us/wwe/SEC/sec-show.aspx?FilingId=12727687&Cik=0001091907&Type=PDF&hasPdf=1
Dec 2017, Nov 2018, Mar 2019: Vince McMahon sells a total of $379.7 million in WWE shares, most if not all, to fund the XFL/Alpha Entertainment
https://twitter.com/wrestlenomics/status/1250129065052422147
Feb 6: Vince McMahon on Q4 earnings call takes XFL questions
https://twitter.com/BrandonThurston/status/1249820096220073985 (AUDIO)
March 10: Oklahoma Firefighters Pension and Retirement System drops lawsuit against WWE
https://twitter.com/wrestlenomics/status/1245030531298967552
March 11: NBA suspends season
March 12: Smackdown proceeds in the PC with no audien…
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Apr 11, 2020
Wrestlenomics Radio: The end of XFL 2.0, Wrestlemania Reception
Vince McMahon's latest endeavor into professional football seems to have come to an end after most XFL employees were laid off this morning.
Does WWE's "cinematic" approach demonstrated at Wrestlemania have an economic relevance? What does it mean for the development of new stars?
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Apr 4, 2020
Wrestlenomics 101: COVID19 can't stop WWE profitability, Cena on star development
Brandon Thurston talks about these subjects:
-Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs on his governor's stay-home order
-Predictions on how long it'll be before wrestling events will go back to normal
-WWE will remain profitable despite COVID19 restrictions
-WWE and AEW TV rights aren’t at risk
-Wrestlemania offered as a $60 PPV on streaming platforms
-Wrestlenomics dubstep math: Showing how venue merchandise likely doesn't compensate for WWE house show losses
-Q1 2020 viewership trends, top quarter-hours for NXT and AEW
-“XFL Lawsuit” dismissed
-WWE's India TV deal finalized
-John Cena on whether it's possible for WWE to develop another major star
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Mar 28, 2020
Wrestlenomics Radio: 100th Episode, Investors' Understanding of WWE
As we remain quarantined at home, the wrestling business continues on. Brandon Thurston talks about these topics:
-COVID19 risks, Roman Reigns pulls out of Wrestlemania match
-Vince McMahon enters into stock sale agreement with Morgan Stanley
-Is WWE’s PPV rights deal dead?
-WWE COVID19 risk model
-Paul Levesque’s new corporate title
-How do investors and analysts think about WWE’s business?
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Mar 21, 2020
Wrestlenomics Radio: Highest Attendances and Live Gates in Wrestling History
*The latest news on COVID19's effect on the wrestling business.
*Paul Levesque's new EVP title.
*What are people actually referring to when they say 'attendance'? Brandon Thurston gives an overview of the most highly-attended wrestling events of modern times. Live gate (revenue generated from ticket sales) is better understood than attendance in more recent times. The most lucrative events in wrestling history are largely Wrestlemania events. Events bought by authoritarian governments also have an interesting place in these ranks.
Video version for attendance section: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8qIDxWUdx4
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Mar 14, 2020
Wrestlenomics Radio: How much will COVID-19 cost WWE?
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WWE withdrew its Q1 and full year 2020 guidance earlier this week due to the potential business impact of COVID-19. Brandon Thurston puts this in context and estimates how much revenue WWE generates directly from WrestleMania and what the impact would be if the event and related events are canceled.
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Mar 10, 2020
How and Why WWE's Popularity Declined
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Brandon Thurston analyzes the pattern of decline in a number of WWE's key metrics. While the company has reach financial heights in recent years, its increase in revenue and profits have coincided with a decrease in revenue generated directly by consumers. The role of Vince McMahon as head of creative, the absence of John Cena and WWE's inability to create difference-making stars have been key factors.
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Feb 8, 2020
Wrestlenomics Radio: Streaming possibilities for WWE PPVs
With WWE apparently ready to sell the broadcast rights to its pay-per-view events to a major streaming service, Brandon Thurston discusses possible buyers and options for how the PPVs might be offered. Plus, many interesting notes we learned from WWE's 2019 annual report. Finally, what does an increased reliance on revenue from business partners -- and a decreased reliance on revenue directly from consumers -- mean for wrestling fans?
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Feb 6, 2020
WWE Q4 2019 report: PPVs moving to major streaming service?
WWE CEO Vince McMahon told investors today there may be a "transformative" change coming to WWE business. Just one week after announcing the exit of co-presidents George Barrios and Michelle Wilson, it was revealed pay-per-view events may be moving off the WWE Network and onto a major streaming service.
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Jan 30, 2020
George Barrios and Michelle Wilson out as WWE Co-Presidents
George Barrios and Michelle Wilson are out as co-presidents of WWE. Brandon Thurston discusses the news of the exit and likely firing of the #2 and #3 corporate officers for the world’s biggest pro-wrestling company.
Vince McMahon commented: “I decided a change was necessary as we have different views on how best to achieve our strategic priorities moving forward.”
We take your questions, as read by Kate Carney. Plus a preview of the WWE Q4 and full year 2019 earnings report that will be taking place Thursday, February 6.
WWE press release: https://corporate.wwe.com/investors/news/press-releases/2020/01-30-2020-213333313
Wrestlenomics Pro Wrestling Industry Report, Full Year 2019: https://payhip.com/b/qICi
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Nov 1, 2019
Wrestlenomics Radio: WWE Q3 2019 Earnings Report
Brandon Thurston is joined by Chris Harrington to review the WWE Q3 2019 earnings report. WWE shares fell by more than 15% following Thursday's report. Multiple key metrics showed declining trends. Vince McMahon was missing from the conference call due to the event in Saudi Arabia happening the same day. WWE had to adjust its profit projection for the year but is still expected to break its company financial records for 2019.
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Sep 20, 2019
Wrestlenomics Radio: NXT debuts on USA Network, Anthem acquires AXS TV
Brandon Thurston is joined by Chris Gullo to discuss NXT’s debut on the USA Network, viewed by 1,179,000 viewers. What does this mean for the upcoming head-to-head competition with AEW? Impact Wrestling’s parent company, Anthem, has acquired AXS TV. What are the political implications for the wrestling landscape now that Anthem owns New Japan Pro Wrestling’s U.S. broadcast?
Plus, new analysis: As the 2010s come to a close, who had the most top voted matches for each decade? What would WWE’s PPV buys be like if there was no WWE Network? Has WWE recover the opportunity cost for the Network?
Finally, we take a quick look at Linda McMahon’s recent political donations.
Background:
https://deadspin.com/with-nxt-moving-to-usa-network-wwes-wednesday-night-wa-1837486293
https://www.anthemse.com/post/anthem-sports-entertainment-to-partner-with-axs-tv-founder-mark-cuban
https://www.newsweek.com/impact-wrestling-axs-tv-anthem-weekly-show-bound-glory-1459001
https://www.thewrap.com…