Wrestlenomics

Wrestlenomics
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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.

  1. TKO’s Revenues Top $4.7 Billion | Wrestling TV Ratings Rebound | Pollock & Thurston

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    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.  Topics this week include: 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, fight announced for April 11 Collision airs head-to-head with Elimination ChamberAdvance for Elimination Chamber in Chicago, per WrestleTixESPN Unlimited is available to Xfinity subscribers Additional reading: Wrestling TV ratings rebound after Nielsen’s adjustments - https://wrestlenomics.com/articles/2026/wrestling-tv-ratings-rebound-after-nielsen-adjusts-big-data-panel-methodology/ Netflix declines to raise bid for Warner Bros. - https://about.netflix.com/en/news/netflix-declines-to-raise-offer-for-warner-bros Whistleblower claims Paramount head leaked details of UFC deal - https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/paramount-president-jeff-shell-leaked-details-of-ultimate-fighting-championship-deal-rj-cipriani-1236514207/ WBD Earnings - https://variety.com/2026/film/news/hbo-max-subscribers-132-million-warner-bros-discovery-earnings-1236673104/ Boxing braced for $1 billion lawsuit over TKO & Sela’s Zuffa launch - https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7070249/2026/02/25/frank-warren-dana-white-sela-lawsuit/ESPN Unlimited finally coming to Xfinity subscribers - https://awfulannouncing.com/espn/espn-unlimited-finally-coming-to-xfinity-subscribers.htmlMusic 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 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1 ч. 11 мин.
  2. Janel Grant speaks publicly about ongoing case | Pollock & Thurston

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    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. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    17 мин.
  3. WrestleMania 41 draws $66 million gate in Las Vegas | Pollock & Thurston

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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 reopens talks with Paramount TV & streaming figures for Raw, Impact, SmackDown, Grand Slam AustraliaAdditional reading: John Cena’s retirement show sets arena record WrestleMania 41 broke all existing pro wrestling gate records Netflix announces Ronda Rousey vs. Gina CaranoWWE Clash in Italy among European tour shows Warner Bros. Discovery reopens talks with ParamountMusic 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 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1 ч. 12 мин.
  4. Prime Time Debut | Pollock & Thurston

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    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. Topics this week include: 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 January 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 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1 ч. 10 мин.
  5. WWE Royal Rumble | Ashley Massaro | Zuffa Boxing Contracts | Pollock & Thurston

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    WWE Royal Rumble | Ashley Massaro | Zuffa Boxing Contracts | Pollock & Thurston

    John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover the Royal Rumble, Ashley Massaro mentioned in the Epstein files, and a breakdown of Zuffa Boxing’s contracts. Topics this week include: Royal Rumble in RiyadhEvent still not available for YouTube TV or Comcast Xfinity subscribersBacklash announced for Tampa in MayAshley Massaro mentioned in Jeffrey Epstein filesVariety covers update by Nielsen before the Super BowlLegal updates across multiple casesZuffa Boxing’s restrictive contracts Dana White to testify in Johnson v. Zuffa this week Additional reading: Nielsen’s New Ratings Data Could Give Cable a Short-Term Boost (Variety)Nielsen’s Super Bowl measurement (Variety)Zuffa Boxing’s contracts (The Guardian) VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HymkZGWISk 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 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1 ч. 17 мин.
  6. How did WWE get a stadium built in four weeks? | Pollock & Thurston

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    How did WWE get a stadium built in four weeks? | Pollock & Thurston

    John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss the rapid construction in Saudi Arabia of a stadium to house the Royal Rumble. Plus: Vince & Linda McMahon oppose John Does remaining anonymous in the ringboy suit, Triller’s finances & more. Topics this week include: John & Brandon discuss the process of having a stadium built in Saudi Arabia and questions regarding the labor utilized for WWE’s return to RiyadhVince & Linda McMahon oppose ring boys’ anonymity Triller disclosure sheds light on AEW & BKFC ties TNA Impact’s second week on AMCParamount+ touts the success of UFC 324 TV viewership stats Additional reading: Nobody Wants to Work in These Situations”: A Decade of Exploitation on The Riyadh Metro Project (Amnesty International)What Is the Kafala System? (Council on Foreign Relations)Modern Slavery in Saudi Arabia (Walk Free) VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/live/5_dVKSkLFMU 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 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1 ч. 15 мин.
  7. Response to Ring Boy Suit | Netflix Engagement Report | Pollock & Thurston

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    Response to Ring Boy Suit | Netflix Engagement Report | Pollock & Thurston

    John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss the defendants' responses to the ring boy lawsuit, Netflix’s engagement report, and TNA’s debut numbers on AMC.   Topics this week include: Defendants file Answers in the ring boy lawsuitVince & Linda McMahon push to reveal identities Netflix engagement report for the second half of 2025Netflix’s earnings report TNA’s launch on AMCUFC kicks off on Paramount this weekendSmackDown airing on Syfy during the Olympics Netflix global viewership rankings, TV viewership figuresNielsen Gauge - Dec. 2025 VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/KWajgkRs7Hc 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 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1 ч. 18 мин.
  8. WWE Class Action Palooza | AEW Q4 | Pollock & Thurston

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    WWE Class Action Palooza | AEW Q4 | Pollock & Thurston

    John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss a class action lawsuit filed over WWE’s move to ESPN, AEW’s Q4 performance & Netflix’s WWE viewership stats.  Topics this week include: Lawsuit filed against WWE over ESPN UnlimitedNetflix releases states for WWE programming in 2025AEW’s Q4 results from Brandon Thurston TNA’s launch on AMC this week Netflix Global Top 10 for the first week of 2026 Latest TV ratings figures  VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/Ip6jaOPYXt8 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 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1 ч. 6 мин.
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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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