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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston examine the subject of independent contractors in pro wrestling following the suit filed by Kevin Kelly and The Tates.Pollock and Thurston welcome lawyer Stephen New to discuss the lawsuit filed by Kevin Kelly & The Tates against AEW, Tony Khan & Ian Riccaboni, and the argument of whether AEW talents are misclassified as independent contractors. Plus: How well Mr. McMahon performed in its first week on Netflix, SmackDown vs. Fox, what the move to CW means for NXT, and the countdown continues for AEW’s media rights announcement(s).VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/live/3vD6R86lyqIRELATED:Kevin Kelly, Brent & Brandon Tate file lawsuitSmackDown vs. Friday Night College Football on FoxAs NXT moves to CW, what ratings look like for its new home Netflix Global Top 10 Report Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” Ben Tramer”POST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://di

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston share their thoughts on the six-part Mr. McMahon series released by Netflix.They discuss the major points from the Netflix series and welcome David Bixenspan to speak about the strengths and weaknesses of the series, who was interviewed, what stories were covered, and overall reaction to how McMahon was covered. Plus: TKO announces a revised settlement in the Cung Le antitrust case, WWE announces Summerslam 2025 in New Jersey. VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/live/5DRB71eV_88Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” Ben Tramer”POST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRMerch: https://store.postwrestling.comTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingWrestlenomicsSubscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @WrestlenomicsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com

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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss AEW closing in on its media rights deal with guest Brandon Ross of LightShed Partners.Earlier this week,  Puck’s John Ourand reported that an announcement of AEW’s media rights deal with WBD could be coming as early as next week. Pollock & Thurstom welcome analyst Brandon Ross to discuss the details, AEW’s place within WBD’s portfolio, SmackDown’s exit from Fox, and the success of this past weekend’s Noche UFC event at Sphere in Las Vegas.Plus: Return of Saturday Night’s Main Event on NBC, SmackDown tops Friday’s cable rankings on USA Network, UFC sets its all-time gate record for Sphere event, and NXT moves locations for its October 8 show on CW. VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/sOJjQYcWUggRELATED:Zaz On The Ropes (John Ourand, Puck)WWE SmackDown tops prime-time cable rankings (POST Wrestling)UFC sets commercial records at Sphere event (SBJ)NXT St. Louis show relocates to Chesterfield (POST Wrestling)Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” Ben Tramer”POST WrestlingSu

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston react to the news of WWE moving Raw to a two-hour format in October.The two chat about the financials of WWE’s deal with NBC Universal, and the short-term extension for the final thirteen weeks of 2024 before the franchise moves to Netflix.Plus: Tony Khan indicates AEW is very close to the announcement of a media rights deal, SmackDown ends its run on Fox, the NFL returns, more details on the Kevin Kelly & Tate Twins lawsuit, Milwaukee to bid for a WWE PLE, and the UFC embarks on its most ambitious live event ever. VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/live/92fPCLeTURMRELATED:WWE Raw to be two hours starting October 7Tony Khan: there is a 90% chance of announcement of media rights deal within the next monthAn early look at what’s in the “Mr. McMahon” Netflix docuseriesMusician Wesley Eisold sues Cody Rhodes, WWE, and FanaticsDr. Carlon Colker withdraws petition against Janel Grant, her petition against him remains activeSports Milwaukee putting together a bid Friday Nigh

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston speak about the latest attendance figures for AEW All In at Wembley Stadium.Kevin Kelly and The Tate Twins have filed a lawsuit against AEW, Tony Khan, and Ian Riccaboni, and we break down the complaint.Thurston goes through the turnstile count for AEW All In at Wembley Stadium and the latest figures attached to the show.The two chat about their reporting on the Mr. McMahon series, Janel Grant being approached for an interview, and WWE no longer having production credit on the project. TKO’s Mark Shapiro is interviewed, Cody Rhodes is asked about Janel Grant at the WWE press conference, and Bash in Berlin sets an arena record for WWE. VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9A5QNHU_WIwRELATED:“Mr. McMahon” filmmakers reached out to Janel Grant WWE not holding production credit for “Mr. McMahon” series AEW All In 2024 turnstile count at Wembley StadiumCody Rhodes addresses Vince McMahon, Janel Grant suitMark Shapiro on Marchand Sports MediaMusic courtesy: “Panic Beat” B

On the first Sunday of each month, Wrestlenomics Radio is free for everyone. Wrestlenomics Radio is available every week exclusively for subscribers at patreon.com/wrestlenomics.======WWE and AEW TV ratings and attendances for August 2024 reviewed by Brandon Thurston, plus listener questions.======

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss all the news following AEW’s return to Wembley Stadium for All In London.Neal Flanagan of POST Wrestling joins us to chat about his in-person experience of covering All In London, the press conference afterward, and his question about the creative structure within AEW. VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8T6LirZl7IPlus, Brandon Thurston has secured the records from the City of San Antonio regarding Royal Rumble 2023, the UFC launched a lawsuit over an alleged illegal showing of UFC 298, a town hall meeting at WWE & more.RELATED:New media versus paper and pencil by Neal FlanaganWWE Royal Rumble 2023: San Antonio paid over $500k in incentives UFC files lawsuit against bar Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” Ben Tramer”POST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRMerch: https://store.postwrestling.comTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouT

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston chat about AEW going into its biggest show of the year and welcome Todd Martin. Todd Martin of The Fix on PW Torch speaks about AEW’s second show at Wembley Stadium, the health of the company, AEW’s identity shift, the pending TV announcements, and overall lead-up to All In. Plus, AEW All In 2025 in Texas, Tony Khan avoids speaking about Britt Baker’s recent suspension, the UFC antitrust case receives a trial date, Hulk Hogan mocks Kamala Harris, and John Cena on the Club Shay Shay Podcast.VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/shtSHZLb9vYRELATED:John Cena on Club Shay ShayAEW All In Texas announcement  Hulk Hogan mocks Kamala Harris’ heritageMusic courtesy: “Panic Beat” Ben Tramer”POST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRMerch: https://store.postwrestling.comTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingWrestlenomicsSubscribe: https://

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are back to discuss TKO’s second-quarter earnings report and developments in the Janel Grant case.Pollock and Thurston welcome Patrick Auger back to discuss the TKO earnings report, the key areas highlighted in the report, the state of the UFC antitrust cases, and notable points brought up during TKO’s call with analysts. Plus, the latest in the Janel Grant case where a judge has denied Vince McMahon’s motion, Dr. Carlon Colker responds to Grant’s accusations, and Pollock & Thurston chat about their SummerSlam experience.VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/-gmhLKkXzc0RELATED:TKO Q2 Earnings Press ReleaseTKO Q2 Earnings CallDr. Carlon Colker files for discovery against Janel GrantJudge rejects motion filed by Vince McMahonMusic courtesy: “Panic Beat” Ben Tramer”POST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRMerch: https://store.postwrestlin

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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston go over a huge breakdown of next year’s WrestleMania and how Las Vegas landed the event. The two also go over the ruling by Judge Richard Boulware rejecting the UFC’s settlement in its antitrust cases, SummerSlam weekend in Cleveland, how a WWF precedent from 2000 could play a role in the WBD vs. NBA case, Tony Khan’s comments about Ring of Honor & more.VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/live/ggdo9CebtSIRELATED:How Las Vegas won the bid for WrestleMania 41 (Wrestlenomics)UFC antitrust settlement denied by judge (POST Wrestling)USA’s Failed WWF Lawsuit Does Not Bode Well for Turner’s NBA Lawsuit (LightShed)Vince McMahon argues Janel Grant’s state petition against Peak Wellness for evidence, violates federal stay (Wrestlenomics)Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” Ben Tramer”POST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRMerch: https://store.postwre

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are joined by Matt Camp to speak about his tenure at WWE. Matt Camp stops by the program to speak about his role as co-host of The Bump from 2019 until earlier this year, the unique balance the show had to maintain, the contrast between the television and digital sides of the company and many more stories from his time at WWE.Plus: TNT Sports files its matching offer to the NBA, Nick Khan’s stock sale this week, WWE Raw viewership figures & the latest on AEW’s TV negotiations.VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/5NUm9jBMpgMMusic courtesy: “Panic Beat” Ben Tramer”POST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRMerch: https://store.postwrestling.comTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingWrestlenomicsSubscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @Wrestlenomi

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are joined by Karen Peterson to discuss the G1 Climax tournament.Peterson speaks about the participants in this year's tournament, the elimination of Hiroshi Tanahashi, format changes, and the state of NJPW. Plus, her thoughts on Marigold's pay-per-view and its relationship with WWE.John & Brandon also discuss the filing by Janel Grant seeking her medical records from Dr. Carlon Colker & Peak Wellness with responses from Vince McMahon and Ann Callis issued to POST & Wrestlenomics.Plus: AEW begins its residency in Arlington, WWE Raw & AEW Collision TV ratings, and AEW’s leverage in its ongoing negotiations with comparison to NXT’s deal with the CW Network.VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/5X48tMjwouMRELATED:Janel Grant files petition for records against wellness doctorAddition by Subtraction: Previewing the G1 Climax 34Judge weighs settlement in pair of UFC monopoly lawsuitsAEW Collision & WWE Raw ratings  Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” Ben Tram

A discussion panel consisting of John Pollock, Wai Ting, Brandon Thurston, Stephanie Chase & Richard “Benno” Benson discussing various topics related to their coverage of professional wrestling, the changing landscape, the impact of the Vince McMahon story over the past two years, and where the industry is heading.Recorded on Saturday, July 6th, 2024 at Wide Open in Toronto, ON. This podcast is audio only.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston speak about Money in the Bank from Toronto and John Cena’s announcement.John & Brandon chat about their coverage including the press conference, the business notes from the weekend, and John Cena’s retirement tour.Plus: WWE signs ESPN’s Joe Tessitore, AEW Collision viewership figures against MITB, how WWE & AEW performed throughout the first six months of the year, Bad Blood announced for Atlanta, and a preview of Pollock’s upcoming interview with Lenita Erickson on the demise of World Championship Wrestling.VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/T6ZCqkqHTyYRELATED:More data than you want on AEW TV ratings (Wrestlenomics)AEW Collision TV figures WWE & AEW business trends in 2024ESPN’s Joe Tessitore joins WWE Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” Ben Tramer”POST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRMerch: https://store.postwrestling.comTwi

On the first Sunday of each month, Wrestlenomics Radio is free for everyone. Wrestlenomics Radio is available every week exclusively for subscribers at https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics.VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/live/lGbWrRkVwvUWrestlenomics Radio is live at 11:00 AM ET Sunday, exclusively for subscribers.- The business of Money in the Bank and press conference- January to June business trends: WWE & AEW TV ratings and attendance, attendance in Japan- Talent analytics through the first 6 months of the year======Music credit: “Sports FM” by Shane Ivers: https://www.silvermansound.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss AEW entering the “red zone” in its TV negotiations, and SBJ looks at WWE’s increasing site fees.John & Brandon speak with Josh Nason from the Wrestling Observer on this last weekend’s Forbidden Door, Money in the Bank weekend in Toronto, and the countdown to AEW’s next TV deal being announced.Plus: Sports Business Journal looks at WWE’s site fees and the impact their events are having on various markets, AEW Forbidden Door notes, AEW entering the “red zone” in its television negotiations & more.VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/live/OJGjxpAe8wwRELATED:Cities make a run at hosting WWE events (SBJ)Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” Ben Tramer”POST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRMerch: https://store.postwrestling.comTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingWrestlenomicsSubscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Pa

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston look at WWE’s partnership with the state of Indiana, and the demise of World Championship Wrestling.Up first, we speak with Mickey Shuey of the Indiana Business Journal on the WWE’s announcement of bringing multiple events to the state including WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, and SummerSlam.Then, David Bixenspan of Between the Sheets returns to chat about how the sale of WCW to the WWF was covered on the final episode of VICE’s “Who Killed WCW?”Plus: AEW Forbidden Door on Long Island this weekend, gate figure for Double or Nothing, the impact of the NHL on WWE’s TV numbers & more.VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/bSZmw10qnYwRELATED:WCW sale drama (Between the Sheets)The truth about Jamie Kellner canceling WCW (Babyface v. Heel)Former Turner Broadcasting chairman Jamie Kellner dies at 77 (POST Wrestling)Indianapolis on deck to host major WWE events (Indiana Business Journal)AEW Double or Nothing 2024 drew $582,204 gate (Wrestlenomics)Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” Ben Tra

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston chat about WWE’s Clash at the Castle in Scotland, and a curveball is thrown regarding UFC’s antitrust suit.Lucas Charpiot returns to the show to speak about his coverage of WWE’s Clash at the Castle in Glasgow, the company setting a new arena gate record, and returning to a WWE press conference. Combat sports regulatory attorney Erik Magraken joins the show to discuss an important update in the UFC antitrust lawsuit after Judge Richard Boulware pushed back the hearing citing serious concerns about the settlement terms. Plus: WWE and NOAH make an announcement, TV ratings & more.VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/6CNu25YKQw0RELATED:WWE Clash at the Castle: Another record-setting gate, live fan reactions, and press conference takeawaysMusic courtesy: “Panic Beat” Ben Tramer”POST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRMerch: https://store.