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Wrestlenomics

Wrestlenomics covers the business of pro wrestling. Pollock & Thurston is a weekly podcast hosted by John Pollock of POST Wrestling and Wrestlenomics’ Brandon Thurston. They are often joined by a relevant guest.

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74:09

WWE Teams with MLSE in Toronto | TKO Q3 Earnings &...

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2025/11/12

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover WWE’s announcement with Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, TKO’s Q3 earnings report, and how TNA Bound for Glory performed.Topics this week include:WWE and MLSE announce long-term partnershipTKO’s Q3 Earnings Results Mark Shapiro comments on Fox’s performance with UFCTNA Bound for Glory’s gate and tickets sold Janel Grant accuses Dr. Carlon Colker of accessing her file WWE and Wesley Eisold reach a settlementTop performers on WWE ShopAEW and NWA are in

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82:15

Hall of Fame Ballots Revealed | TKO Q3 Preview |...

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2025/11/05

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston share their Observer Hall of Fame ballots and debate who should be inducted this year. Plus: TKO prepares for its third-quarter earnings, analysis of AEW’s past quarter, Wrestle Kingdom 20 ticket update & a betting scandal rocks the UFC. Topics this week include:TKO to report Q3 earningsAEW’s past quarter performance Market-to-market comparisons for WWE & AEWUpdated attendance figure for Wrestle Kingdom 20Japanese attendance trends Paul Levesque on the

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83:07

WWE Ticket Prices Double | No-Compete Clauses |...

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2025/10/22

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss WWE’s enforcement of no-compete clauses involving Andrade and Samantha Irvin, and whether these clauses could withstand legal scrutiny.Combat sports regulatory lawyer Erik Magraken joins them to break down the legality of these contracts and the push by TKO to pass the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act. Topics this week include:WWE enforces a no-compete clause for AndradeSamantha Irvin reveals a two-year non-competeWWE ticket prices have doubled since

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71:31

NXT vs. AEW Super Tuesday Results | Pollock & Thurston

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2025/10/15

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston look at last week’s “Super Tuesday” results, how TNA fared at Bound for Glory, and how best to assess a company’s success in this new era. Topics this week include:The changing metrics to assess pro wrestling companiesTNA reports 7,794 attendance for Bound for GloryAdvance for AEW WrestleDream in St. Louis Location for WWE Elimination ChamberRidge Holland released while injuredWWE cuts & ID deals not renewedMark Shapiro to be deposedLawsuit reaches a

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59:18

AEW’s Public Funding & Attendance in Texas |...

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2025/10/08

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss the public funding and attendance figures from AEW All In Texas and react to SmackDown’s all-time low viewership.Thurston discusses his reporting on AEW All In Texas and the records he has received from the Government concerning the July 11 event at Globe Life Field. SmackDown falls to an all-time viewership figure under the new Big Data + Panel model, and we explain why this is concerning. Topics this week include:Government records reveal AEW All In Texas

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34:26

Nielsen’s Big Data Shake-Up: WWE & AEW Viewership...

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2025/10/06

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston chat with Douglas Pucci of Programming Insider about Nielsen’s new method of tracking viewership and the negative impact it has shown for professional wrestling programs. Pucci explains how the new method differs from the previous model, its impact on other genres of programming, and why pro wrestling has seen significant decreases. Then, Pollock & Thurston chat about why this is a big story, WBD responds to Thurston’s inquiry, and whether this could affect TNA

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81:59

AEW Dynamite Turns Six, Paramount inks Zuffa Boxing |...

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2025/10/01

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover AEW Dynamite’s sixth anniversary, Zuffa Boxing’s deal with Paramount, and Dana White appears on 60 Minutes.Plus, Josh Nason from the Wrestling Observer returns to the show. Topics this week include:AEW Dynamite’s sixth anniversary tonight WWE partners with DC Events for John Cena’s retirement matchZuffa Boxing signs deal with Paramount Dana White profiled on CBS’ 60 MinutesStephanie McMahon speaks at the White House John Laurinaits deposed in shareholder

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60:29

WWE Wrestlepalooza vs. AEW All Out: Winners and...

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2025/09/24

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston break down the head-to-head showdown between WWE and AEW, with both companies running their biggest shows of the month.Topics this week include:WWE’s debut on the ESPN app with Wrestlepalooza and fan receptionAEW All Out streaming on HBO MaxTony Khan on streaming numbers and running afternoon eventsKey streaming & TV viewership data from the past weekWrestleMania 42 ticket pricing updatesAEW Dynamite’s latest demographic breakdownWho will cover the costs of the

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96:07

WWE Moves WrestleMania to Saudi Arabia | Pollock &...

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2025/09/17

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover a massive week of news in wrestling, MMA, and sports media. The main story is WWE announcing that WrestleMania will be held in Saudi Arabia, with U.K. journalist Robert Jackman joining the show to break down the logistics and impact of the move.We also dive into:Independent promoters reacting to WWE’s Saudi Arabia strategyESPN’s media call ahead of WrestlepaloozaMark Shapiro’s comments at the Goldman Sachs ConferenceTKO announcing $1 billion in share

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82:08

AJ Lee Spikes Audience, Bryan Danielson on...

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2025/09/10

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston break down AJ Lee’s return to WWE and SmackDown surging to the #1 show on Friday, Bryan Danielson speaking on WWE’s counterprogramming strategy, and Bubba the Love Sponge’s response to the Nick Bollea lawsuit.Also covered on the show:John Cena’s upcoming retirement match in Washington, D.C.Paul Levesque addresses WWE’s contributions to Saudi ArabiaBubba the Love screens the Hogan sex tape documentaryZuffa Boxing promotes Canelo vs. Crawford in Las VegasWWE Worlds

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77:01

WWE Clash in Paris | AEW All Out Moves Start Time |...

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2025/09/03

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston break down WWE Clash in Paris, including the record-setting gate at La Défense Arena, WWE’s international business growth, and the company’s decision to run the venue on back-to-back nights.Plus, we cover the biggest stories across wrestling this week:AEW moves All Out to afternoon, PPVs available on HBO Max ROH Death Before Dishonor suffers technical issuesWWE announces its “Road to Royal Rumble” European tour dates for January 2026.Bushiroad financial results for

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91:42

AEW Forbidden Door, WWE ESPN Move | Pollock & Thurston

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2025/08/27

Neal Flanagan, filling in for John Pollock, and Brandon Thurston discuss AEW’s Forbidden Door event and press conference, WWE PLE starting on ESPN DTC streaming earlier than originally announced, plus recent legal developments.Also:WWE’s PLEs moving to ESPN DTC and reworked NBCU dealNotes from the Forbidden Door post-show press conferenceDr. Carlon Colker briefly discloses Janel Grant’s medical records before filings were sealedKevin Foote v. AEW case in the 11th Circuit Court of AppealsVince

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72:46

WWE’s Growing Dominance: Aggressive Tactics Against...

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2025/08/20

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss WWE’s increasingly aggressive strategies to compete with AEW, and whether these practices raise antitrust concerns. They break down what this means for AEW’s future and how the company can realistically respond.Also on the show:WWE’s September PLE possibly airing on ESPNTNA is open to a move to directly oppose AEWTriplemanía XXXIII from Mexico CityWrestleMania 41 attendance notes from the Las Vegas Stadium AuthorityG1 Climax attendance figures across

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70:11

UFC’s $7.7B Paramount Deal | WWE PLE vs AEW All Out |...

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2025/08/13

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston break down the UFC’s historic $7.7 billion deal with Paramount, which will end the company’s pay-per-view business. We discuss what this means for UFC fans, the promotion’s future, and the broader combat sports industry.We also cover WWE running a Premium Live Event in Indianapolis set to go head-to-head with AEW All Out in September, plus:Judge grants Janel Grant access to medical recordsTKO close to a deal for Zuffa BoxingESPN shows interest in the WWE

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36:05

CNBC’s Alex Sherman breaks down ESPN-WWE PLE deal |...

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2025/08/08

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston present a bonus show as they welcome Alex Sherman of CNBC to break down the WWE deal with ESPN.On the show:The value of the deal for ESPN for its direct-to-consumer serviceCarriers that are offering the service to cable subscribers, and others that are not WWE splitting its rights across platforms and impact on the fanThe status of the UFC rights negotiations The prospects of ESPN’s streaming service and the future of cablePlus: John & Brandon review this past

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88:53

WWE PLEs Moving to ESPN, Brock Lesnar Returns |...

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2025/08/06

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston react to the news that ESPN has secured WWE’s premium live event package in the U.S. beginning in 2026.John & Brandon go over the details, what this means for the consumer, and specific factors to pay attention to. They also cover WWE’s controversial decision to bring back Brock Lesnar after the former champion was named in the lawsuit filed by Janel Grant.We will break down the allegations against Lesnar in the complaint, including whether he’s accused of

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126:42

Hulk Hogan’s Death & Legacy | Pollock & Thurston

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2025/07/30

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are joined by David Bixenspan (Between the Sheets) to discuss the life, death, and complex legacy of Terry Bollea a.k.a. Hulk Hogan. We cover the reaction to Hogan’s passing, his controversial lawsuit against Gawker, and how the media has handled the coverage of his death.VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/04MQQD19PfUAlso on the show:Update on the WWE Ring Boy lawsuitVince McMahon involved in major car wreckSubscribe for weekly analysis on the business of pro

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86:04

Breaking Down WWE's Netflix Numbers | Pollock & Thurston

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2025/07/23

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston analyze WWE’s Netflix performance after six months, based on the latest Netflix engagement report.Special guest Lavie Margolin joins the show to break down TNA Slammiversary at UBS Arena, attendance insights, its U.S. TV distribution, and his upcoming book project.We also cover:San Diego’s budget plans for WWE Survivor Series 2025Real American Freestyle coming to Fox NationAEW All Out date at Wembley StadiumPeacock is raising its subscription pricesLegal

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69:31

AEW vs. WWE: Who Won The Weekend? | Pollock & Thurston

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2025/07/16

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston wrap up AEW’s All In Texas weekend, which aired against WWE’s Great American Bash & Saturday Night’s Main Event.Who were the winners and the losers of the weekend? How successful was All In Texas? How did WWE fare with its strategy of presenting three cards in Atlanta?Plus, viewership for Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano on Netflix, legal updates across various lawsuits, and ratings notes from the week. VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/FQY-sAdzNYgMusic

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67:33

AEW All In Texas & WWE's Counter Strategy | Pollock &...

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2025/07/09

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston preview the battle between AEW & WWE this weekend with three shows on Saturday.Trish Speirs joins us from The Trish and Sarah Wrestling Podcast to discuss the promotion of All In Texas, the attendance and gate figures, WWE’s opposition by placing two shows on the same day, and AEW’s overall direction after the first six months of the year. Plus, Carlos Silva shares ambitious hopes for TNA, an update in the Christopher Dispensa lawsuit against AEW & Jon

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