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.
Ring boy lawsuit continues | Netflix upheaval | NXT vs. Blood & Guts | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are back for another week to chat about a Maryland judge denying an attempt to have the ring boy lawsuit thrown out. Netflix has a tumultuous week of layoffs, its earnings report, and a new chief content officer. Plus, the U.S. Midterms allow NXT to revive the Wednesday Night War.
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Judge denies WWE & McMahons’ attempt to throw out ring boy suitUpdate on conflict in Saudi Arabia: Dammam airport attackNetflix reports its Q3 earnings after firingsPeter Rice’s history with WWENXT to air against AEW...WWE’s Saudi Arabia Dilemma | WrestleMania 42 Ticket Sales | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover WWE’s Crown Jewel dilemma in Saudi Arabia, WrestleMania 42 ticket sales, and Max Caster's firing by TNA.
Video version: https://www.youtube.com/live/dpxqVsy-zFg
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WrestleMania 42 gatesWWE ticket price movementTNA fires Max Caster over Bound for Glory rapWrestleDream media call with Tony KhanAttacks in Saudi Arabia and status of Crown JewelComplaint filed against Montez Ford & WWEVince McMahon charges dismissed over 2025 car crashBela Bejaria out at Netflix Opposition to AEW’s Renewed Motion to SealMusic courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben Tramer
Skydance | WON Hall of Fame Ballot | Engagement Index | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover the closing of Paramount’s deal to acquire WBD and its long-term impact, preview this year’s Observer Hall of Fame candidates, and introduce the Wrestlenomics Engagement Index.
Video version: https://www.youtube.com/live/OP2sSfAiVlc
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Paramount’s acquisition of WBD is complete Missile attacks in Saudi Arabia Keanu Carver released by WWE, per report NXT and AEW Grand Slam France ratings Preview: Wrestlenomics Engagement Index WON Hall of Fame BallotMusic courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben Tramer
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PAC | Petition against Keanu Carver | Christy Hemme’s Study | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss the sudden passing of PAC, their reporting on the Order of Protection filed against an NXT talent, and a look at Christy Hemme’s recent paper.
Video version: https://youtube.com/live/LrLoarqLfy8
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The death of Benjamin SatterleyOrder of protection filed against NXT’s Keanu CarverHow WWE’s Worlds Collide performed on YouTube?Judge approves settlement in Paramount case Christy Hemme’s paper on occupational risks for pro wrestlersWWE and Bleacher Report enter content dealAri Emanuel will NEVER sell TKOMusic cou...
Our Interview with Janel Grant | Ari Emanuel’s Book | WWE on Rumble | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss their interview with Janel Grant released earlier this week, Paramount settles antitrust suit, Tony Khan’s All Out Media Call, WWE inks deal with Rumble, and Ari Emanuel covers Vince McMahon’s exit in his memoir.
VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m41GbevkA1E
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Our interview with Janel Grant Paramount settlement is reached in antitrust suit AEW All Out media call with Tony KhanAri Emanuel recounts Vince McMahon’s exit from TKO in memoirWWE Main Event on RumbleWWE Raw’s Netflix numbers fo...In Her Own Words: An Exclusive interview with Janel Grant | Pollock & Thurston
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are joined by Janel Grant for an exclusive, wide-ranging interview about her life and her reaction to becoming a key figure at the center of the scandal around Vince McMahon in 2022 and beyond.
She alleged in harrowing detail in her lawsuit that McMahon sexually abused...
CMLL & AAA’s Big Week | Saudi Arabia Travel | Drug Testing | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston welcome The Cubs Fan from Luchablog to speak about the biggest week of the year for AAA & CMLL following TripleMania 34, WWE’s recent shows, and this weekend’s Aniversario card.
We also dive into the news of a travel warning in Saudi Arabia with WWE scheduled to host Crown Jewel in November, the broadcast situation involving Worlds Collide, Janel Grant speaks at a Connecticut event, and Ari Emanuel is about to release a book.
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Travel advisory issued for Saudi Arab...In Memory of Andy “The Butcher” Williams | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston reflect on the life and career of Andy Williams, a.k.a. ‘The Butcher’, who tragically passed last weekend.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/cvbLlvMK4Tw
Thurston shares his memories of working with Williams and transitioning to pro wrestling after a successful musical career. From there, we welcome Damian Abraham from the band Fucked Up to discuss Williams’ legacy as a member of Everytime I Die and Atomic Rule.
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The passing of Andy Williams, a.k.a. The Butcher Details on what happene...AEW All In London Data & Analysis | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston review the available data for AEW All In London, assess how it performed, and where it ranks among the company’s largest events.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/mOomyVJ3d_E
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AEW All In London turnstile count, gate estimate, and other business notesKofi & Austin Creed address WWE pay cut offer How did NXT Heatwave perform? WWE vs. AEW in Chicago on Sept. 26 and current ticket figures Legal updates in merger lawsuit and Ryan Nemeth’s case with AEWAEW TV deal in the Middle East & North A...AEW All In London | ESPN-WWE report | WWE Merger Settlement | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston look at the latest figures for AEW All In London, WWE merger lawsuit update, and ESPN’s denial of a report that it won’t renew WWE once its deal expires.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/H3njxz5jjzs
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WWE merger lawsuit updateAEW All In London this weekend How this weekend’s attendance compares to biggest non-WWE shows Will Ospreay aiming for 50,000 tickets ESPN denies report it won’t be renewing WWE dealESPN Unlimited raising its prices Rob Bonta calls off settlement talks with Paramount Lin...WrestleMania 42 Attendance | Missy Hyatt | All In hits 40,000 | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston chat about the WrestleMania 42 attendance, Missy Hyatt repeats an allegation about Vince McMahon, and All In hits 40k.
Video version: https://www.youtube.com/live/PzjDjvcp-L4
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Janel Grant describes a recent hospital stay Missy Hyatt repeats allegation against Vince McMahon on Dark Side WrestleMania 42 attendance from Las Vegas Stadium Authority G1 Climax wraps, final attendance stats with comparisons to past yearsAEW All In London approaching 40,000 tickets out Gregory Fenelon acquires 9.4 million shares of TKO stock Nick Khan’s stock salesPeacock raises its pricesMusi...
WWE merger settlement figure | G1 Attendance | Avery Styles | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover the final settlement figure in the merger suit, WWE’s redacted filing, All In tickets, and etiquette for Indies.
VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vn1w63oeBno
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Full merger settlement figure revealed for WWE & Vince McMahonWWE files Netflix contract… sort ofG1 Climax wraps up this weekend - how did it perform? AEW All In London ticket update with two weeks to go CM Punk confirmed for Worlds Collide head-to-head in Chicago, advertised for 22 datesTV ratings update from STV last nightEtiquette for setting...TKO Q2 Earnings | SummerSlam | WWE merger settlement | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover TKO’s second-quarter earnings report, Mark Shapiro’s comments about SummerSlam, WWE’s portion of the merger settlement, and more.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/9-mWpJSieR8
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Minor update in WWE merger settlementTKO’s second-quarter earnings reportWWE’s portion of merger lawsuit settlement WWE Royal Rumble in Arizona as part of multi-event dealDavid Ellison defends Paramount-WBD merger, trial date setProgramming Insider no longer receiving data WWE SVP Patrick Dooley leaves company WWE market-to-market comparison from July AEW market-to-market comparisons from JulyTNA announces partnership with DUDE Wipes<...
Ari Backs Paramount-WBD Merger | Grant Case Closed | SummerSlam | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston go through the latest headaches for Paramount and Ari Emanuel’s op-ed, Janel Grant’s case is officially closed, and WWE stages SummerSlam in Minneapolis.
VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/live/aZyDSHwbxK8
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Janel Grant’s case officially closed, moves to arbitrationWWE SummerSlam this weekend in Minneapolis YouTube TV to offer ESPN Unlimited TripleMania moves to MGM Grand Garden ArenaMyAEW adds six more promotionsWWE Radio launches (no AEW talk, Thunder Rosa leaves)Paul Levesque on Busted Open Radio Ari Emanuel’s op-ed regarding Paramount-WBDPlaintiffs file letter to c...WWE Radio on SiriusXM | Netflix Viewership | ESPN cuts | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover Janel Grant’s move toward arbitration, WWE’s viewership on Netflix, and WWE Radio launching on SiriusXM.
VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nClugYUhJ5s
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Janel Grant, WWE & McMahon heading to arbitrationWWE viewership on Netflix over the first six months of 2026WWE adds ‘Mania 43 Watch Parties, live events for NYCAndreas Hale among cuts at ESPNWWE Radio on SiriusXM Paramount - WBD merger is temporarily pausedUpdate on Thurston’s Third Notice of ChallengeAEW Redemption media call with Tony KhanWWE SummerSlam & AEW All In London ti...UFC Sets Record Gate Without A Leg To Stand On | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover TNA’s chaotic history and the Dark Side series, Thurston’s latest challenge, and WWE goes head-to-head with AEW in Chicago.
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The Chaotic History of TNA WrestlingBrandon Thurston’s new challenges in the merger lawsuit WWE to run head-to-head in Chicago against AEW All Out AEW sues Queen of the Ring production companyWWE announces Survivor Series in Houston, November 28UFC Sets Record Gate Without A Leg To Stand On$26.4 millionTHR EXCLUSIVE: WWE Gets Into Microdramas With ReelShort Collaborationhttps://corporate.wwe.com/about/news/2026/07-14-2026Music co...
AEW Contract Challenge, NJPW G1 Kickoff, Conor McGregor | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover Thurston’s challenge to unseal AEW contracts, Conor McGregor’s return at UFC 329, and NJPW's kickoff of the G1 Climax in the U.S.
VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yrC5k0-exs
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Judge rules AEW can file redacted version of contractsAEW announces All Out at the NOW ArenaG1 Climax begins this Saturday in IllinoisWWE & AEW hold sales for SummerSlam & All In LondonConor McGregor returns at UFC 329 this weekendListener questionsMusic courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben Tramer
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Audio Released: Ari Emanuel Promised to Help Vince McMahon's Legal Issues | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston play the audio of voice messages from Vince McMahon and Ari Emanuel concerning the WWE transaction process and Stephanie McMahon’s role in the story.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/NvzxZeXK1sg
Plus: NXT’s viewership for the Great American Bash on CW, WWE counters AEW All In with an NXT & AAA doubleheader in August & more.
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Audio released of Ari Emanuel’s 2022 offer of legal help to Vince McMahonJanel Grant’s latest post about WWE’s investigation in 2022NXT Great American Bash viewership...WWE, AEW, NXT & TNA Major Shows | Would Tony Khan Buy TNA? | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss four major shows coming up this weekend, WWE’s return to Saudi Arabia, and Tony Khan is asked about his interest in purchasing TNA.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/H3IM-02-Bwo
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Major weekend of shows from WWE, AEW, TNA & NXT WWE’s latest trip to Saudi Arabia: What do these shows mean now?Tony Khan’s Forbidden Door media call: Would Tony buy TNA? Will MyAEW partner indies be a part of a PPV week of events?Paul Levesque’s interview with Stephen A...UFC Freedom 250 | TNA Shakeup | George Barrios | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss the UFC Freedom 250 event and all the coverage surrounding the show at the White House.
VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7RG6q_qq0w
Plus: TNA undergoes a major shakeup, Janel Grant posts about the WSJ reporting from 2022, John Pollock interviews former WWE co-president George Barrios, an update on the Liv Morgan stalker case & more.
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UFC Freedom 250 TNA announces “workforce reduction”, Tommy Dreamer out Janel Grant’s latest posts about the WSJ reportsJohn Pollock’s interview with George BarriosReact...Janel Grant, Vince McMahon & WWE Move Toward Private Arbitration | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss the move by Janel Grant, Vince McMahon & WWE to move their case toward private arbitration and what it means.
VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqttCcluHww
Plus: Grant comments on the anonymous emails to the WWE board in 2022, depositions by key WWE execs, and WSJ’s reporting. The WWE shareholder settles before the trial & all the latest news.
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Janel Grant, Vince McMahon & WWE jointly seek arbitration Grant posts about 2022 emails to the Board of DirectorsDepositions by Nick Khan, Frank Riddick & Mich...WWE Shareholders Head to Trial - Everything You Need to Know | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston present a primer and breakdown of the WWE shareholder lawsuit, which goes to trial next week in the Delaware Court of Chancery.
VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYxSRY_da5w
Plus: NXT’s Great American Bash goes head-to-head with Forbidden Door, Nick Khan speaks at a SBJ conference, George Barrios has released a book, and there will be no more UFC pay-per-views in Canada next year.
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Explaining the WWE shareholder trial, which begins Monday
Shareholders seeking nine figures in...Vince McMahon & Nick Khan face sanctions in shareholder lawsuit | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston go through Judge Travis Laster’s 41-page opinion with sanctions levied against Vince McMahon & Nick Khan in the WWE shareholders’ lawsuit.
VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yYO9ntJLCM
Plus: Bushiroad sells its shares in New Japan Pro Wrestling, AEW Double or Nothing coverage, an update on Marcel Barthel’s legal case & more.
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Vince McMahon & Nick Khan sanctioned in shareholders’ lawsuit McMahon and top executives at TKO to testify in the trialWitnesses set to testify in the trialBushiroad sells shares in NJPW to TV...Rousey vs. Carano on Netflix | Ring boy suit | AEW-Paramount | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover the Rousey vs. Carano viewership stats, ring boys to remain anonymous in lawsuit, Tony Khan addresses WBD-Paramount stories, and Ludwig Kaiser is arrested for battery.
VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/live/LbRYwfWlwHE
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Judge rules to continue “John Doe” anonymity for ring boys in WWE lawsuit, deciding against McMahonsTony Khan dismisses speculation on AEW’s television future after prospective Paramount dealTKO’s Mark Shapiro calls Rousey vs. Carano “More of a stunt than a meaningful MMA event”Netflix touts success of Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano...Triller v. Triller | WWE, McMahon defend Signal use | Wrestler unionization | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover two lawsuits involving Triller, WrestleMania 2028 update, wrestlers unionizing, and Jennifer Kay of Bloomberg Law joins us.
VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/live/OHB3tB4qBrk
Jennifer Kay of Bloomberg Law will join us to speak about Wednesday’s Delaware Chancery Court hearing involving reps for WWE and Vince McMahon in the shareholder lawsuit regarding communications on Signal.
Plus: AEW files a lawsuit against TrillerTV, TrillerTV sues its parent company, the London Mayor’s office comments on a future WrestleMania in the city, TKO secures another “financial incent...
TKO Q1 Earnings | Ted Turner | WWE TV Contracts | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover TKO’s first quarter earnings report, Nick Khan extends his deal, the passing of Ted Turner, and more.
Video version: https://youtube.com/live/jtQo-PfKbIA
Plus: WWE’s Raw and SmackDown media rights contracts from 2019 - 2024 become public, more talent departures at WWE, contracts being “restructured”, Ted Turner’s legacy and role professional wrestling played, as well as market-to-market comparisons from April.
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TKO Q1 Earnings ReportNick Khan signs a new contract Nick Khan testified that the DOJ investigated sex traffickingTed Turner passes away at 87Ne...The Vocal Minority Returns to WWE | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover WWE’s recent Town Hall meeting with exclusive audio, including reaction to WrestleMania, Paul Levesque’s new deal, Saudi Arabia, and online criticism.
Plus: The latest round of WWE cuts, Janel Grant posts FBI letters, NXT’s PLEs move to CW, Carlos Silva addresses talent removal from shows, and more on the Berwyn Eagle Club drama.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/WvwDnfeIu8E
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WWE Town Hall covers WrestleMania, Saudi Arabia, AI, and the “vocal minority.”Paul Levesque’s deal is extended Latest round of WWE c...The Business of WrestleMania 42 | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover TKO’s takeover of Las Vegas for WrestleMania, and all the business notes stemming from the event.
Plus: An ESPN reporter is denied WrestleMania credentials, Mark Shapiro’s testimony regarding Vince McMahon’s role in TKO, WWE moving forward with June show in Saudi Arabia, and understanding the percentage of revenues paid to WWE talent.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/YOJa0BRq-ow
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WrestleMania 42 business figures, attendance, and ESPN audience ESPN reporter denied credentials Mark Shapiro’s testimony regarding Vince McMahon in TKOHearing held on th...WWE talent pay & WrestleMania ticket sales
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.
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TNA Talent Removed, Lawsuit Texts & WrestleMania 42 | Pollock & Thurston
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=8UlEtQSX8JU
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Texts revealed in ongoing WWE shareholder lawsuitPaul Levesque’s comments on taking over creative WrestleMania 42 qualifies for up to $4.3...Texts from Paul Levesque, Nick Khan & Vince McMahon released | Pollock & Thurston
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.
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New Details in Janel Grant Case: Vince McMahon, Brock Lesnar & WWE | Pollock & Thurston
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-w
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Janel Grant files opposition to compel arbitrationMany new details revealed in Grant’s filingIncident involving Mads Krule at Ruthless Pro Wrestling Latest...Muhammad Ali Revival Act | All In Tickets | Nielsen Gauge | Pollock & Thurston
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.
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First ticket estimate for AEW All In London at WembleyMuhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act passes the House of...Tony Khan’s Bid For WWE in 2023 | Pollock & Thurston
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 sale.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/Fx9BC1DVg...
ESPN drops WWE letter grades | Pollock & Thurston
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.
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ESPN dropped WWE letter grades from reviews after WWE pushback, according to multiple sourcesAEW Revolution media call AEW launches MyAEW streaming service NXT Stand & Deliver to stream on YouTube Saturday Night’s Main Event in Fort Wayne on May 23 AEW att...WWE Plaintiffs Seek Sanctions Over Deleted Messages | Pollock & Thurston
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.
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WWE plaintiffs seek sanctions over deleted Signal messagesJudge orders parties in WWE shareholder lawsuit to remove redactionsJanel Grant speaks on behalf of bill in Connecticut Mark Shapiro at the Morgan Stanley Conference Paramount+ to combine with HBO Max, if the acquisition is...TKO’s Revenues Top $4.7 Billion | Wrestling TV Ratings Rebound | Pollock & Thurston
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.
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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 Paramount, Netflix bows out WBD earnings, updated subscriber count NXT Stand & Deliver moving away from ‘Mania Weekend Zuffa Boxing signs Connor Benn...Janel Grant speaks publicly about ongoing case | Pollock & Thurston
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.
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WrestleMania 41 draws $66 million gate in Las Vegas | Pollock & Thurston
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 minority interest in AEWAEW Double or Nothing at Louis Armstrong Stadium Hearing in the Janel Grant case scheduled for JuneWBD re...Prime Time Debut | Pollock & Thurston
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.
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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 last yearTV & streaming viewership dataWWE & AEW market-to-market comparisons in JanuaryMusic courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben Tramer
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