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Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, and Chris Gullo discuss:Triple H's thoughts on a potential WWE saleBrandon's experience at Elimination ChamberFriday's WWE Smackdown preliminary ratingElimination Chamber tickets and attendanceBloomberg reports Vince McMahon's asking price of $9 billion for a WWE sale.Manchester United is up for sale with assistance from Raine GroupMLW-WWE lawsuit complaint has been dismissedNBC is interested in acquiring NBA TV rightsThe average viewership for the entire week ending Feb 5 by age demographicsWill AEW Revolution sell out?Video version: https://youtube.com/live/6L-7wTJqurc

Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo discuss:Royal Rumble viewing data on PeacockSmackdown ratings on Fox compared to other Fox programming and other broadcast primetimeWhy wouldn’t Comcast want to own WWE?The pro wrestling TV scheduleAverage age of roster for WWE, AEW, Impact, New Japan, StardomAEW on ESPN in Australia, New Zealand; still on FITEVideo version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-wMp054CTM

Brandon Thurston, Chris Gullo, and Jesse Collings talk about:Nick Khan's comments on CNBC's Squak On The StreetWWE potential sale, possibilities of going private or being merged with part of EndeavorWWE vs. AEW in January 2023 businessAEW house show announcement, Jesse’s article on wrestlenomics.comBloomberg Businessweek article on AEWWWE's 2022 breakdown of major revenue customersVideo version: https://youtube.com/live/o6ACRpCA0cs

John Pollock of POST Wrestling & Brandon Thurston of Wrestlenomics go through WWE’s Q4 and year-end financials for 2022 along with the earnings call.They go over another record year for the company and eclipsing $1 billion in revenue for the second year in a row, the return of Vince McMahon and his financial obligations for the investigation, plans for 2023, “strategic alternatives” & more.Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwttYrTyKkkSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock of POST Wrestling & Brandon Thurston of Wrestlenomics are joined by Abraham Riesman, author of the upcoming book Ringmaster: Vince McMahon and the Unmaking of America.They discuss the complexities of reporting on professional wrestling and Vince McMahon, the many scandals from the past year, contextualizing McMahon, media coverage of pro wrestling on a mainstream level, McMahon’s departure and subsequent return & more.Support 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:Royal Rumble attendance, reception, Google Trends, post-event press conferenceWrestlemania 38 tickets and gate updateLuchasaurus mask lawsuitNew Japan viewership on AXS TVWWE NIL recruiting breakdownWWE/A&E programming newsVideo version: https://youtu.be/gbbTFj0RxWc

Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo talk about the latest interview with Nick Khan about the return of Vince McMahon and the potential sale of the company, Vince makes a legal settlement with Rita Chatterton, Bushiroad disclosures on Stardom and New Japan, and more.Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkUw9aE181E

Brandon Thurston and Jesse Collings discuss the latest developments in Vince McMahon's return to WWE and other topics, including:3 paths to WWE's future TV homeHow WWE's stock price is likely to react if WWE doesn't sell at allDid Mercedes pop the Dynamite rating?YouTube version: https://youtu.be/rgeS0O7UVUA

John Pollock of POST Wrestling and Brandon Thurston of Wrestlenomics discuss Stephanie McMahon’s abrupt resignation from WWE, Vince McMahon back as Executive Chairman, and the future of the company.The two discuss the ongoing shakeup at WWE that includes six outgoing board members including co-CEO Stephanie McMahon, the election of Vince McMahon back as Executive Chairman, sale talks, and all the pertinent questions regarding the future of WWE. Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0-OYnDPKIMPOST Wrestling links:Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRMerch: https://store.postwrestling.comWrestlenomics links:

Brandon Thurston and Jesse Collings discuss the news of Vince McMahon's return to WWE's board of directors to explore a possible sale of the company. Plus, news about the business of New Japan’s biggest event of the year, Wrestle Kingdom.YouTube version: https://youtu.be/ULu4wjNk3Og

John Pollock of POST Wrestling and Brandon Thurston of Wrestlenomics discuss Vince McMahon’s power play to return to WWE’s board of directors.The two talk about all the moving parts that have led to McMahon reinstalling himself along with former co-presidents George Barrios & Michelle Wilson to the board, the outgoing board members including two resignations, the reaction on Wall Street, and what this all means for the future of the company.Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-A8RxsWPAI

Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, and Chris Gullo discuss the year of 2022 with a deep analysis of annual trends in TV ratings, quarter-hours, attendance, match ratings, event ratings, and more. Plus, a look at Wrestle Kingdom attendance ahead of New Japan's biggest show of the year, and speculation on the future of Sasha Banks.YouTube version: https://youtu.be/WxMhyNu0QWk

Vince McMahon was the most powerful man in the wrestling business. In 2022, he resigned in disgrace as WWE’s chief executive in light of multiple sexual misconduct allegations. These are the events that led up to and followed one of the biggest news stories in wrestling history.YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkA1RMsBTWE

Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo make 2023 predictions and look back at their prognostications from last year. They'll revisit some of the biggest moments in a pivotal year for the wrestling business, and look ahead at what will surely be an influential year in 2023 as major TV deals are negotiated.Video version: https://youtu.be/8CJYcwaU7jY

John Pollock is joined by Brandon Thurston of Wrestlenomics to discuss the latest Wall Street Journal report on Vince McMahonThe two discuss the latest report from the WSJ concerning a new allegation against Vince McMahon from 2011, Rita Chatterton seeking damages from an alleged sexual assault in 1986, and McMahon’s desire to return to WWE.Wall Street Journal report by Joe Palazzolo & Ted MannVideo version of this podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLhh0eMkaJgSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nine months after acquiring Ring of Honor, Tony Khan announced the brand will have a weekly TV show on existing subscription streaming service Honor Club.Brandon Thurston and Jesse Collings talk about that, NXT Deadline reception, the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame inductees, and more.Video version: https://youtu.be/FF3_76W8V6k

Brandon Thurston is joined by Chris Gullo and Jesse Collings to talk these topics and more:Stephanie McMahon mentions WWE possibly acquiring smaller international wrestling promotionsWhich companies might WWE have in mind?Nick Khan talks about the argument for WWE getting a raise for Raw and Smackdown U.S. live rightsMorgan Stanley’s research on Smackdown’s advertising and implied retransmission value to FoxVideo version: https://youtu.be/IAwD1U2BMSYTune in to Wrestlenomics Radio every Sunday at 11:00 am ET at https://youtube.com/c/wrestlenomicsPatreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsPodcast: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Website: https://wrestlenomics.comBrandon Thurston on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonThurstonChris Gullo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisGulloJesse Collings on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JesseCollingsWrestlenomics on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wrestlenomicsWrestlenomics on Instagram: https://instagram.com/wrestlenomicsWrestlenomics merchandise: https://store.postwrestling

Brandon Thurston is joined by Chris Gullo and Jesse Collings to talk these topics and more:WWE Survivor Series business notesAEW brand strategy and decline of Rampage ratingsWBD CEO David Zaslav's comments on sports media rights at RBC conferenceVideo version: https://youtu.be/Y4mJqIheZTITune in to Wrestlenomics Radio every Sunday at 11:00 am ET at https://youtube.com/c/wrestlenomicsPatreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsPodcast: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Website: https://wrestlenomics.comBrandon Thurston on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonThurstonChris Gullo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisGulloJesse Collings on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JesseCollingsWrestlenomics on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wrestlenomicsWrestlenomics on Instagram: https://instagram.com/wrestlenomicsWrestlenomics merchandise: https://store.postwrestling.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: ht

Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo talk about news coming out of All Elite Wrestling’s latest pay-per-view, including:Full Gear PPV buysBrandon’s thoughts on attending Rampage and Full GearThe post-PPV press conferenceDiscussion of the future of live sports rights value with MJ from NJVideo version: https://youtu.be/01vq_2wHkh4Tune in to Wrestlenomics Radio every Sunday at 11:00 am ET at https://youtube.com/c/wrestlenomicsPatreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsPodcast: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Website: https://wrestlenomics.comBrandon Thurston on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonThurstonChris Gullo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisGulloJesse Collings on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JesseCollingsWrestlenomics on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wrestlenomicsWrestlenomics on Instagram: https://instagram.com/wrestlenomicsWrestlenomics merchandise: https://store.postwrestling.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.c

Brandon Thurston and Jesse Collings talk about the latest in wrestling business news, including:-How well will Full Gear sell on pay-per-view?-An update on WWE business since Vince McMahon's resignation-Dana White gets a deal for POWER SLAP on TBS