Wrestlenomics

Wrestlenomics
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  • Wrestling
  • Updated Biweekly

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.

  1. 2d ago

    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 Topics this week include: 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 court in WWE merger caseWWE & Thurston file letter re: public access question Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben Tramer POST Wrestling Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribe Patreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.com Forum: https://forum.postwrestling.com Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhR Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestling Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.com Wrestlenomics Subscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics Substack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/ Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @Wrestlenomics Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Ari Backs Paramount-WBD Merger | Grant Case Closed | SummerSlam | Pollock & Thurston

  2. Jul 24

    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 Topics this week include: 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 ticket updates  Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben Tramer POST Wrestling Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribe Patreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.com Forum: https://forum.postwrestling.com Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhR Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestling Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.com Wrestlenomics Subscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics Substack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/ Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @Wrestlenomics Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    WWE Radio on SiriusXM | Netflix Viewership | ESPN cuts | Pollock & Thurston

  3. Jul 17

    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. Topics this week include: 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 courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben Tramer POST Wrestling Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribe Patreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.com Forum: https://forum.postwrestling.com Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhR Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestling Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.com Wrestlenomics Subscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics Substack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/ Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @Wrestlenomics Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    UFC Sets Record Gate Without A Leg To Stand On | Pollock & Thurston

  4. Jul 10

    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 Topics this week include: 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 questions Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben Tramer POST Wrestling Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribe Patreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.com Forum: https://forum.postwrestling.com Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhR Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestling Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.com Wrestlenomics Subscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics Substack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/ Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @Wrestlenomics Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    AEW Contract Challenge, NJPW G1 Kickoff, Conor McGregor | Pollock & Thurston

  5. Jul 3

    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.  Topics this week include: 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 on CWNXT & AAA running a doubleheader against All In LondonBrett Lauderdale on sticking with Triller, per FightfulJohn Cena daring to leverage his IP years ago  Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben Tramer POST Wrestling Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribe Patreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.com Forum: https://forum.postwrestling.com Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhR Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestling Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.com Wrestlenomics Subscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics Substack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/ Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @Wrestlenomics Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Audio Released: Ari Emanuel Promised to Help Vince McMahon's Legal Issues | Pollock & Thurston

  6. Jun 26

    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 Topics this week include: 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. SmithPaul Heyman comments on the creative process and his roleTV ratings & attendance trends for WWE & AEW This week’s lesson on what “off the record” means  Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben Tramer POST Wrestling Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribe Patreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.com Forum: https://forum.postwrestling.com Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhR Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestling Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.com Wrestlenomics Subscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics Substack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/ Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @Wrestlenomics Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    WWE, AEW, NXT & TNA Major Shows | Would Tony Khan Buy TNA? | Pollock & Thurston

  7. Jun 19

    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.   Topics this week include: UFC Freedom 250 TNA announces “workforce reduction”, Tommy Dreamer out Janel Grant’s latest posts about the WSJ reportsJohn Pollock’s interview with George BarriosReaction to the bookStalker in Liv Morgan case is found not guilty by reason of insanityMore independent groups join MyAEWU.S. Department of Justice approves Paramount merger with WBD Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben Tramer POST Wrestling Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribe Patreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.com Forum: https://forum.postwrestling.com Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhR Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestling Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.com Wrestlenomics Subscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics Substack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/ Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @Wrestlenomics Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    UFC Freedom 250 | TNA Shakeup | George Barrios | Pollock & Thurston

  8. Jun 12

    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.  Topics this week include: Janel Grant, Vince McMahon & WWE jointly seek arbitration Grant posts about 2022 emails to the Board of DirectorsDepositions by Nick Khan, Frank Riddick & Michelle McKenna WWE shareholder lawsuit reaches a settlement agreement Lawsuit aims to stop UFC Freedom 250 at the White House AEW v. Ryan Nemeth Details on Bushiroad’s sale of New Japan Pro Wrestling Conor McGregor accused of using PEDs, per The New York Times  Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben Tramer POST Wrestling Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribe Patreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.com Forum: https://forum.postwrestling.com Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhR Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestling Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.com Wrestlenomics Subscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics Substack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/ Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @Wrestlenomics Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Janel Grant, Vince McMahon & WWE Move Toward Private Arbitration | Pollock & Thurston
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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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  • Creator
    Wrestlenomics
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    496
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Wrestlenomics

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