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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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24:55

WWE talent pay & WrestleMania ticket sales

Wrestlenomics ·

2026/04/16

This is Brandon Thurston's appearance with John Pollock & Wai Ting of POST Wrestling as part of their daily series ahead of WrestleMania.John, Brandon, and Wai discuss a new report on POST Wrestling by Brandon and Jason Ounpraseuth disclosing WWE talent pay. They also talk about how WrestleMania tickets are moving with only a few days left to go before the events.POST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum:

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82:11

TNA Talent Removed, Lawsuit Texts & WrestleMania 42 |...

Wrestlenomics ·

2026/04/10

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover TNA’s removal of talent from upcoming shows, the texts from the shareholder lawsuit, ‘Mania 42’s tax credit & more.Plus: Tony Khan promotes the Dynasty show with a media call and appears on The Coach & Bro podcast; Paul Levesque chats about the transition to head of creative; and the results of an AEW fan survey. VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UlEtQSX8JUTopics this week include:Texts revealed in ongoing WWE shareholder lawsuitPaul

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38:35

Texts from Paul Levesque, Nick Khan & Vince McMahon...

Wrestlenomics ·

2026/04/07

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston present a bonus show discussing Thurston’s reporting on new texts released as part of the ongoing shareholder lawsuit.Court filings have led to the release of internal texts involving Paul Levesque, Nick Khan, and Vince McMahon, with further insight into the friction between Levesque and McMahon and the merger process to form TKO in 2023. Full

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82:30

New Details in Janel Grant Case: Vince McMahon, Brock...

Wrestlenomics ·

2026/04/03

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston chat about an extensive filing in the Janel Grant case to oppose arbitration with details concerning Vince McMahon, Brock Lesnar & WWE.Plus: The latest ticket figures for WrestleMania 32, Wrestlenomics’ Reddit Sentiment Analysis for WWE & AEW, an incident at a Ruthless Pro Wrestling show, and Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling gets a TV deal in Canada. VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/lTmHtPV23-wTopics this week include:Janel Grant files opposition to compel

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69:47

Muhammad Ali Revival Act | All In Tickets | Nielsen...

Wrestlenomics ·

2026/03/27

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston chat about the first ticket estimate for All In London, NXT moves to YouTube, and more problems at Nielsen. Plus they discuss the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act passing through the House of Representatives, the next steps before the bill becomes law, recent adjustments to the bill, and the impact it will have on Zuffa Boxing and the sport. Topics this week include:First ticket estimate for AEW All In London at WembleyMuhammad Ali American Boxing Revival

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69:49

Tony Khan’s Bid For WWE in 2023 | Pollock & Thurston

Wrestlenomics ·

2026/03/20

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston chat about the revelation that Tony Khan placed a bid for the WWE during its sale process in 2023.They discuss the disclosure in unredacted filings that gives us additional insight into the bids for WWE three years ago, Tony Khan’s role, and more.Plus: WWE’s plans for a return to Saudi Arabia later this year are in jeopardy, WWE strikes a content partnership with Front Office Sports, and WrestleMania 42 tickets experience some movement after this past week’s

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73:23

ESPN drops WWE letter grades | Pollock & Thurston

Wrestlenomics ·

2026/03/13

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss their reporting on ESPN's decision to remove letter grades from its WWE reviews and the relationship between the two. Plus, AEW launches a streaming/FAST service, NXT Stand & Deliver to stream on YouTube, and UFC releases its card for the White House. Topics this week include:ESPN dropped WWE letter grades from reviews after WWE pushback, according to multiple sourcesAEW Revolution media call AEW launches MyAEW streaming service NXT Stand &

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73:31

WWE Plaintiffs Seek Sanctions Over Deleted Messages |...

Wrestlenomics ·

2026/03/06

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston go through the latest news on the WWE shareholder lawsuit and allegations of communications being deleted, plus Mark Shapiro speaks at the Morgan Stanley conference.Plus, Janel Grant speaks publicly again, and a judge orders that redactions be removed in the WWE shareholder lawsuit. Topics this week include:WWE plaintiffs seek sanctions over deleted Signal messagesJudge orders parties in WWE shareholder lawsuit to remove redactionsJanel Grant speaks on behalf of

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71:05

TKO’s Revenues Top $4.7 Billion | Wrestling TV...

Wrestlenomics ·

2026/02/27

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston go through TKO’s year-end earnings report, new details on the UFC White House card, and big projections for 2026.Plus, Brandon Thurston examines the rebound in professional wrestling TV ratings following Nielsen's recent methodology adjustments. Topics this week include:TKO’s Q4 and Year-End Earnings Report Projections for 2026UFC to spend $60 million on White House card Wrestling TV ratings rebound for Nielsen adjustments WBD accepts a higher bid from

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16:34

Janel Grant speaks publicly about ongoing case |...

Wrestlenomics ·

2026/02/20

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston report on Janel Grant’s speech at the Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence event on Thursday. Grant spoke about her personal experience since the initial reporting by the Wall Street Journal and her lawsuit filed against Vince McMahon, John Laurinaitis & WWE in 2024, alleging sexual assault and sex trafficking.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out:

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72:23

WrestleMania 41 draws $66 million gate in Las Vegas |...

Wrestlenomics ·

2026/02/20

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston look at the all-time gate record set at WrestleMania 41, drawing over $66 million over two nights, and the figures from John Cena’s retirement tour.Topics this week include:WrestleMania 41 gate exceeds $66 millionComparison of WrestleMania ticket prices over the years Pollstar figures for John Cena’s retirement tour, final draw sets a recordRonda Rousey to fight Gina Carano on NetflixWWE’s European tour includes the first PLE in ItalyCNN article discloses WBD’s

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70:17

Prime Time Debut | Pollock & Thurston

Wrestlenomics ·

2026/02/13

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston move to prime time and discuss everything involving Brody King, Janel Grant to speak in public, the status of WM 42 ticket sales & more.Topics this week include:Anti-ICE chants and mainstream coverage for AEWBrody King misses Dynamite, WBD denies report regarding the reasonJanel Grant to speak in Hartford next weekRing boy’s response Vince & Linda McMahonAnthem Wrestling Entertainment’s case involving Gail KimWrestleMania 42 ticket sales and comparison to

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77:05

WWE Royal Rumble | Ashley Massaro | Zuffa Boxing...

Wrestlenomics ·

2026/02/04

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover the Royal Rumble, Ashley Massaro mentioned in the Epstein files, and a breakdown of Zuffa Boxing’s contracts.Topics this week include:Royal Rumble in RiyadhEvent still not available for YouTube TV or Comcast Xfinity subscribersBacklash announced for Tampa in MayAshley Massaro mentioned in Jeffrey Epstein filesVariety covers update by Nielsen before the Super BowlLegal updates across multiple casesZuffa Boxing’s restrictive contracts Dana White to testify in

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74:57

How did WWE get a stadium built in four weeks? |...

Wrestlenomics ·

2026/01/28

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss the rapid construction in Saudi Arabia of a stadium to house the Royal Rumble.Plus: Vince & Linda McMahon oppose John Does remaining anonymous in the ringboy suit, Triller’s finances & more.Topics this week include:John & Brandon discuss the process of having a stadium built in Saudi Arabia and questions regarding the labor utilized for WWE’s return to RiyadhVince & Linda McMahon oppose ring boys’ anonymity Triller disclosure sheds light on

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78:03

Response to Ring Boy Suit | Netflix Engagement Report...

Wrestlenomics ·

2026/01/21

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss the defendants' responses to the ring boy lawsuit, Netflix’s engagement report, and TNA’s debut numbers on AMC. Topics this week include:Defendants file Answers in the ring boy lawsuitVince & Linda McMahon push to reveal identities Netflix engagement report for the second half of 2025Netflix’s earnings report TNA’s launch on AMCUFC kicks off on Paramount this weekendSmackDown airing on Syfy during the Olympics Netflix global viewership rankings, TV

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65:32

WWE Class Action Palooza | AEW Q4 | Pollock & Thurston

Wrestlenomics ·

2026/01/14

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss a class action lawsuit filed over WWE’s move to ESPN, AEW’s Q4 performance & Netflix’s WWE viewership stats. Topics this week include:Lawsuit filed against WWE over ESPN UnlimitedNetflix releases states for WWE programming in 2025AEW’s Q4 results from Brandon Thurston TNA’s launch on AMC this week Netflix Global Top 10 for the first week of 2026 Latest TV ratings figures VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/Ip6jaOPYXt8Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by

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65:51

Wrestle Kingdom 20 Success | WWE Holiday Tour |...

Wrestlenomics ·

2026/01/07

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover the success of Wrestle Kingdom 20, how WWE’s holiday tour performed, and Netflix strikes a deal for WWE’s library. Plus, POST Wrestling’s Karen Peterson speaks about the significance of Wrestle Kingdom, Hiroshi Tanahashi’s retirement, the debut of Aaron Wolf, the TV-Asahi broadcast, and Saya Kamitani’s breakout year. Topics this week include:Wrestle Kingdom 20 & New Year Dash figures Netflix strikes a deal for the WWE PLEsWWE Holiday Tour attendance down

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94:44

Endeavor’s Courtship of WWE | Biggest Stories of 2025...

Wrestlenomics ·

2025/12/31

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover the TKO merger process with new documents unsealed and correspondence among key executives revealed. Plus, a look back at the biggest news stories of 2025 and ones to watch in the coming year. VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/EZCOw8EBD1sMusic courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben TramerPOST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord:

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80:45

WWE Ring Boy Lawsuit Continues: Judge Says Case Will...

Wrestlenomics ·

2025/12/17

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover the latest developments in the WWE Ring Boy lawsuit, as a judge rules that most of the plaintiffs’ claims will proceed to discovery.They also discuss John Cena’s final match and the business impact it generated, along with Mick Foley publicly cutting ties with WWE over Donald Trump.Topics this week include:Warner Bros. Discovery’s board approving Netflix’s bid and rejecting ParamountJudge allows the WWE Ring Boy lawsuit to move forward on most claimsJohn

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104:26

The Legacy of John Cena | Netflix vs Paramount |...

Wrestlenomics ·

2025/12/10

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston look at the career of John Cena as the longest tenured main eventer in WWE’s history and the fight between Netflix & Paramount.Topics this week include:The legacy of John Cena and his run on top in WWEThe showdown between Netflix and Paramount for control of WBDLawsuit over Cena’s theme song Cena’s latest comments on Vince McMahonMark Shapiro speaks at the UBS conference Judge issues order against Dr. Carlon Colker Mark Hunt’s lawsuit George Barrios is writing a

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