Wrestlenomics Radio

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 SummerSlamVideo version: https://youtube.com/live/ov3WNhSQnvoRelated documents:- WWE Q2 Earnings Press Release- Key Performance Indicators- 10-Q filing  - Earnings PresentationPOST 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://wrestl

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 ComcastSmackdown ratings on FS1How wrestling fits into media business that's shifting to streaming and less profitableLogan Paul's CryptoZoo lawsuitVideo version: https://youtube.com/live/yB_g_z11e7MListen to Wrestlenomics on…Apple | Google | SpotifyPatreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsTwitter: https://twitter.com/wrestlenomicsInstagram: https://instagram.com/wrestlenomicsFacebook: https://facebook.com/wrestlenomicsMusic: 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 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.Video version: https://youtube.com/live/mTUGbtoNY68POST 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/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donations

Note: Wrestlenomics Radio is now available weekly exclusively for subscribers at patreon.com/wrestlenomics. Pollock & Thurston continues to be free for everyone each week.======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.Video version of this podcast: https://youtube.com/live/ogUOLBUAy04Read: Wrestling promoter walks into a bar… what a jokeFollow Stephanie Chase on Substack and YouTubePOST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRMerch: https://store.postwrestling.comTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwre

Note: Beginning Jul 9, Wrestlenomics Radio will become exclusive to subscribers at patreon.com/wrestlenomics. The first episode of each month only will remain free on the Wrestlenomics podcast and YouTube channels. Pollock & Thurston will continue to be free each week, available on this feed, as well as POST Wrestling and Wrestlenomics YouTube channels.------------------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.Video version: https://youtube.com/live/gRYOvc0s9ZYWest Coast Pro presents Cruel Summer this Saturday and streams live at IndependentWrestling.tv at 10 p.m. E

Note: Beginning Jul 9, Wrestlenomics Radio will become exclusive to subscribers at patreon.com/wrestlenomics. The first episode of each month only will remain free on the Wrestlenomics podcast and YouTube channels. Pollock & Thurston will continue to be free each week, available on this feed, as well as POST Wrestling and Wrestlenomics YouTube channels.Brandon Thurston and Jesse Collings talk about the latest news in wrestling business:Business of WWE Money in the BankThe intent of John Cena’s promo promoting Wrestlemania in the UKAEW Fight Forever releaseAEW Collision TV ratingsVideo version: https://youtube.com/live/C881fVpetCsListen to Wrestlenomics on…Apple | Google | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Stitcher | Tunein | RadioPublic | YouTube | RSSPatreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsTwitter: https://twitter.com/wrestlenomicsInstagram: https://instagram.com/wrestlenomicsFacebook: https://facebook.com/wrestlenomicsMusic: Sports FM by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comSupport this podcast at — http

Note: Beginning Jul 9, Wrestlenomics Radio will become exclusive to subscribers at patreon.com/wrestlenomics. The first episode of each month only will remain free on the Wrestlenomics podcast and YouTube channels. Pollock & Thurston will continue to be free each week, available on this feed, as well as POST Wrestling and Wrestlenomics YouTube channels.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.Video version: https://youtube.com/live/LUeO_qZB6xoPOST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRMerch: https://store.postwrestling.comTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingWrestle

Note: Beginning Jul 9, Wrestlenomics Radio will become exclusive to subscribers at patreon.com/wrestlenomics. The first episode of each month only will remain free on the Wrestlenomics podcast and YouTube channels. Pollock & Thurston will continue to be free each week, available on this feed.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 dealSmackdown and NXT ratings and quarter-hour trends deliver big Tony Khan media call Forbidden Door in Toronto Update on Wrestlenomics DraftVideo version: https://youtube.com/live/Bv7179CU9jsWrestlenomics Radio is LIVE every Sunday at 11:00 am ETListen to Wrestlenomics on…Apple | Google | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Stitcher | Tunein | RadioPublic | YouTube | RSSPatreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsTwitter: https://twitter.com/wrestlenomicsInstagram: https://instagram.com/wrestlenomicsFacebook: https://facebook.com/wrestlenomicsMusic: Sports FM by Shane

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.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: @POSTwrestlingWRESTLENOMICSPatreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsTwitter: https://twitter.com/wrestlenomicsInstagram: https://instagram.com/wrestlenomicsFacebook: https://facebook.com/wrestlenomicsListen to Wrestlenomics on…Apple | Google | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Stitcher | Tunein | RadioPublic | YouTube | RSSSuppo

Note: Beginning Jul 9, Wrestlenomics Radio will become exclusive to subscribers at patreon.com/wrestlenomics. The first episode of each month only will remain free on the Wrestlenomics podcast and YouTube channels. Pollock & Thurston will continue to be available for free on this feed.Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, and Chris Gullo talk about the latest news in wrestling business:Disney’s FX reportedly interested in WWE live rightsAEW Collision debuts on TNTJudge denies WWE’s motion to dismiss MLW’s lawsuitYounger male viewership driving WWE’s TV ratings improvementVideo version: https://youtube.com/live/9CFYlOFa2q0Wrestlenomics Radio is LIVE every Sunday at 11:00 am ETListen to Wrestlenomics on…Apple | Google | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Stitcher | Tunein | RadioPublic | YouTube | RSSPatreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsTwitter: https://twitter.com/wrestlenomicsInstagram: https://instagram.com/wrestlenomicsFacebook: https://facebook.com/wrestlenomicsMusic: Sports FM by Shane Ivers - https://www.silve

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 Video version: https://youtube.com/live/AIqawckHL_oFollow POST Wrestling:Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRMerch: https://store.postwrestling.comTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingListen to Wrestlenomics on…Apple | Google |

Note: Beginning Jul 9, Wrestlenomics Radio will become exclusive to subscribers at patreon.com/wrestlenomics. The first episode of each month only will remain free on the Wrestlenomics podcast and YouTube channels.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 segmentAEW Collision ratings predictions ahead of the debut of the show next weekAEW house show analysisGoogle Trends update for major wrestling companiesVideo version: https://youtube.com/live/a_En9izpFvIWrestlenomics Radio is LIVE every Sunday at 11:00 am ETListen to Wrestlenomics on…Apple | Google | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Stitcher | Tunein | RadioPublic | YouTube | RSSPatreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsTwitter: https://twitter.com/wrestlenomicsInstagram: https://instagram.com/wrestlenomicsFacebook: https://facebook.com/wrestlenomicsMusic: Sports FM by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comSupport thi

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 Video version: https://youtube.com/live/arIY5j0KFpoPOST Wrestling linksSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRMerch: https://store.postwrestling.comTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingWrestlenomics linksWrestlenomics Radio is LIVE every Sunday at 11:00 am ET at youtube.com/c/wrestlenomicsWrestlenomics Radio is also available on the POST Wrestling podcast feed.Listen to Wrestlenomics Radio on…Apple | Google | Spotify | iHeartRa

**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 nightsWhether WBD could end up broadcasting both AEW and WWEAn update on live event business for WWE and AEWWWE Smackdown appears to deliver strong rating for Friday’s SmackdownWWE 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**)Video version: https://youtube.com/live/F9vPPUp1-4sWrestlenomics Radio is LIVE every Sunday at 11:00 am ET at youtube.com/c/wrestlenomicsListen to Wrestlenomics Radio on…Apple | Google | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Stitcher | Tunein | RadioPublic | YouTube | RSSWrestlenomics Radio is also available on the POST Wrestling podcast feed.Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsTwitter: https://twitter.com/wrestlenomicsInstagram: https://instagram.com/wrestleno

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.Video version: https://youtube.com/live/--MjtRL8Jz0Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRMerch: https://store.postwrestling.comTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt

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.Video version: https://youtube.com/live/HqN8Ni16kKo

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 Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkjpSfMUt6YSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRMerch: https://store.postwrestling.comTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 upfrontWWE stock hit amid investor belief Fox doesn't want to give Smackdown a raiseNick Khan talks about media rights and more at MoffettNathanson TMT conferenceWWE Backlash gate numberTickets distributed update for AEW and WWE events including AEW Double or NothingVideo version: https://youtube.com/live/sgbDoR-4MKc

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 IndieWireVideo version: https://youtube.com/live/i7gvZ47Elc4Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRMerch: https://store.postwrestling.comTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 WednesdayWWE discloses timeline of process that led to merger with UFCWrestlemania 2027 location disclosed by Tennessee Titans CEOVideo version: https://www.youtube.com/live/7v3pue1wDfU