Podcast appearances and mentions of brandon howard thurston

Brandon Howard Thurston is an Indie Wrestler, Pro Wrestling Trainer & the host of "Wrestlenomics Radio", a Podcast that covers the economics of Pro Wrestling especially #WWE. In this exclusive interview hear Brandon break down: * #WWE's multi year record profit trend * Losses in Live Event Attendance * TV Network Profit Gains* Thoughts on why he believes #WWE should allow more creative freedom for established stars* Concerns over #WWE doing business with Saudi ArabiaPlus he sets #TheDuke straight regarding #WWE losses on Third Party Video Viewing mediums including #Youtube and #Facebook. If you were ever interested in the business of Pro Wrestling this is the episode for you! * Much More Listen, Subscribe, SHARE!!-- *Creative Commons Licenses* All sound efx Licensed Under Creative Commons By: PacDV.Com Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) "Zanzibar" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/b.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dukelovesrasslin. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

John Pollock and Wai Ting are joined by Wrestlenomics / Fightful’s Brandon Howard Thurston to discuss WWE’s Q4 and full year 2018 earnings reports which shed a lot of light on Crown Jewel, WWE Network, live event attendance and other indicators of success for the company in 2018. You can read Brandon’s WWE Q4 & Full Year 2018 Report at Fightful.com. Click here for ticket information about our POST Wrestling Live in New York! Q&A during WrestleMania 35 weekend. Café Hangouts are recorded live every Thursday. Patreon Double Double, Iced Capp and Espresso supporters have the opportunity to watch and interact live each week. Watch this show and follow the live chat on our YouTube channel:https://youtu.be/1Hv8YTJjfGs Subscribe:iTunes & iOS  | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss:https://forum.postwrestling.com Support – The POST Wrestling Café:http://www.patreon.com/POSTwrestling Merchandise:https://store.postwrestling.com Follow:Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) go over the biggest moments in wrestling business from 2014 to 2018. Led by the launch of the WWE Network, the five-year period was one of the most interesting and revolutionary periods in wrestling history. Show notes:  [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bhrmjTIgCNscHm5dj-A7IET8SGcL_Sqf47oiGeDVwAg/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bhrmjTIgCNscHm5dj-A7IET8SGcL_Sqf47oiGeDVwAg/edit?usp=sharing) ------------------------------ Check out discussion of pro-wrestling business data and legal news at https://www.reddit.com/r/wrestlenomics/ ------------------------------ Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) talk these topics: * Mookie's WWE most matches study 2018 * Impact moving from Pop to Pursuit * News about WWE TV deals in New Zealand and Japan, no news about UK deal * Biggest stories of the year in wrestling * There's never been a better time to be a pro wrestler * NJPW sells out New Beginning USA shows * New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on wrestling Show notes: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CuIRpRraYRrlL56ksrLK3fHPeq07ERN1UDZb4b7uLBM/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CuIRpRraYRrlL56ksrLK3fHPeq07ERN1UDZb4b7uLBM/edit?usp=sharing) -------------------------------------------------- Check out discussion of pro-wrestling business data and legal news at https://www.reddit.com/r/wrestlenomics/ -------------------------------------------------- Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) talk these topics: * WWE viewership new lows: breakdown of viewership and demographics for Raw and Smackdown, female audience continues to decline * Eric Bischoff's TED talk comparing media, politics and pro wrestling  Show notes: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WYREECMsJ80xc8Nr_gYCyJnVkHD6CwFD6C0fY9jk-xE/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WYREECMsJ80xc8Nr_gYCyJnVkHD6CwFD6C0fY9jk-xE/edit?usp=sharing) --------------------------------------------- Check out discussion of pro-wrestling business data and legal news at [https://www.reddit.com/r/wrestlenomics/](https://www.reddit.com/r/wrestlenomics/) -------------------------------------------- Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

**This week's episode is brought to you by [Simple Contacts](simplecontacts.com/we). The contact lens prices are unbeatable, the vision test is only $20 and shipping is free. Best of all, our listeners  get $20 off their first Simple Contacts. Go to [simplecontacts.com/we](simplecontacts.com/we) or use the promo code WE.** ----------------------------------------------- Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) talk about these topics: * New WWE board of directors * Vince McMahon sells $22 million in WWE stock * WWE Co-President George Barrios talks at UBS conference * WWE trademarks * Mookie's scholarly paper round-up * Mookie goes to NXT show * Scholarly wrestling articles  Show notes: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1e-0odBoLFcdN9cEOM--EGDQvmOoLADyYOOiYT5ybAgI/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1e-0odBoLFcdN9cEOM--EGDQvmOoLADyYOOiYT5ybAgI/edit?usp=sharing) ------------------------------------- Check out discussion of pro-wrestling business data and legal news at [https://www.reddit.com/r/wrestlenomics/](https://www.reddit.com/r/wrestlenomics/) ---------------------------------------- Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) talk about these topics * WWE stock continues to recover * Ring of Honor signs PCO, Brody King * WWE decides not to run NXT Takeover head-to-head with ROH/NJPW MSG show * Changes to WWE NXT UK deals * New legal filings * XFL cities * Scholarly wrestling articles Show notes: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RF_pkkcBjd5ysGdNGkazNhlwnNXaBlsruHowZcib9jk/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RF_pkkcBjd5ysGdNGkazNhlwnNXaBlsruHowZcib9jk/edit?usp=sharing) ------------------------------------ Check out discussion of pro-wrestling business data and legal news at https://www.reddit.com/r/wrestlenomics/  ------------------------------------ Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) talk about the wider pro wrestling landscape in light of the news of trademarks taken out by All Elite Wrestling. --------------------------------------- On this week's premium show, Chris & Brandon discuss: * WrestleMania weekend events * Mookie going to Japan! ------------------------------------------ Check out discussion of pro-wrestling business data and legal news at [https://www.reddit.com/r/wrestlenomics/](https://www.reddit.com/r/wrestlenomics/) ------------------------------------------------ Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) talk about WM35 ticket sales (actuals vs exaggerations) and go in-depth reviewing a top WWE's executives vision of modern developmental: * WWE WrestleMania 35 ticket sales open: exclusive details on stadium capacity, predictions on gate and average ticket price * Triple H NXT conference call: talent development, NXT UK brand, international Performance Centers, NXT/PC's financial value * * * Chris and Brandon talk about additional topics every week on WRESTLENOMICS PREMIUM. Sign-up for $5 at [patreon.com/wrestlenomics](patreon.com/wrestlenomics) and listen to this week's premium episode. On this week's premium show, Chris & Brandon discuss: * "Why Pro Wrestling"   * Mookie's Legal Update (Appeals, the "gun post" explained) * UFC gets a better PPV cut! * * * Check out discussion of pro-wrestling business data and legal news at [https://www.reddit.com/r/wrestlenomics/](https://www.reddit.com/r/wrestlenomics/) * * * Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) talk about two interviews with with executives from the two biggest wrestling promotions in the world: * WWE Chief Brand Officer Stephanie McMahon's interview at the Web Summit * NJPW CEO Harold Meij's interview with Uproxx * * * Chris and Brandon talk about additional topics every week on WRESTLENOMICS PREMIUM. Sign-up for $5 at [patreon.com/wrestlenomics](patreon.com/wrestlenomics) and listen to this week's premium episode. * Ring of Honor mentioned on Sinclair earnings conference call * MLW sets attendance record * Tetsuya Naito says he turned down WWE offer * Jericho cruise * End of WWE Raw overrun * Decision-making with WWE Network analytics * WWE stock movement * WWE job listings * Legal update: Kyros, Dale Gagne(r) and more * * * Check out discussion of pro-wrestling business data and legal news at [https://www.reddit.com/r/wrestlenomics/](https://www.reddit.com/r/wrestlenomics/) * * * Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) talk about the news coming out of WWE Crown Jewel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. ----------------------------------- Chris and Brandon talk about additional topics every week on WRESTLENOMICS PREMIUM. Sign-up for $5 at [patreon.com/wrestlenomics](patreon.com/wrestlenomics) and listen to this week's premium episode. * Legal update including Konstatine Kyros' new video on the WWE concussion lawsuit  * New trademark filings, including one for John Cena's 6th move of doom  * NJPW Power Struggle business  * Comparing WWE ticket prices to inflation  * Impact viewership down after change to new timeslot  ------------------------------------- Check out discussion of pro-wrestling business data and legal news at [https://www.reddit.com/r/wrestlenomics/](https://www.reddit.com/r/wrestlenomics/) -------------------------------------- Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock & Wai Ting present a special live POST Show immediately following WWE Crown Jewel. Beyond discussing the results of this event, we conducting in-depth interviews about the various issues surrounding WWE's involvement with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. For every minute of this broadcast, POST Wrestling will donate $5 towards the Committee to Protect Journalists (https://cpj.org/). Total revealed at the end of the show. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 – Intro3:29 – Crown Jewel review34:12 – Dr. Courtney C. Radsch (CPJ)58:59 – Crown Jewel review (continued)1:16:24 – Brandon Howard Thurston (Wrestlenomics)1:32:30 – David Bixenspan (Deadspin)2:05:00 – Todd Martin (PWTorch)2:35:20 – Nate Milton (Kings of Sport)2:59:22 – David Meyers (former White House staff)3:28:26 – Lavie Margolin (author, TrumpMania) Plus, your feedback from the POST Wrestling Forum. You can WATCH video of our review by clicking here. [NOTE: Please excuse the technical issues in the live video. Some were cleaned up in the audio version. In particular, we urge you to LISTEN to our interview with Brandon Howard Thurston rather than watching due to technical issues within the video stream affecting its quality.]   Subscribe to POST WrestlingiTunes & iOS  | Android | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | Mac & PC | RSS Discuss this show at the POST Wrestling Forum
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Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) the week in pro wrestling business news: * WWE Evolution ticket sales * WWE Crown Jewel, Ronda Rousey comments  * WWE's stock falls following Q3 report  * "Re-imagining" WWE live events  * Are customers paying less for WWE Network subscriptions?  * NXT attendance  * Roman Reigns taking a leave of absence from WWE to fight leukemia  * NJPW GIF policy  * WWE vs. Kyros legal update  --------------------------------------- Chris and Brandon talk about additional topics every week on WRESTLENOMICS PREMIUM. Sign-up for $5 at [patreon.com/wrestlenomics](patreon.com/wrestlenomics) and listen to this week's premium episode. This week's Wrestlenomics Premium went in-depth reviewing and analyzing WWE's Q3 earnings report. The show is available in both video and audio-only versions! --------------------------------------- Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) are joined by Wrestling Observer Live co-host Mike Sempervive (@Sempervive) to discuss the latest news on WWE Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia, including a background of the geo-politics involved. * * * Chris and Brandon talk about additional topics on WRESTLENOMICS PREMIUM. Sign-up for $5 at [patreon.com/wrestlenomics](patreon.com/wrestlenomics) and listen to this week's premium episode. This week's Wrestlenomics Premium topics: * Hierarchy of WWE influence: Who drives WWE decision-making and to what extent? * Beer sponsors in pro-wrestling * Lawsuit involving Charlotte & Ric Flair * Quick preview of WWE Q3 report, happening this Thursday The Wrestlenomics team will have a special episode, following Thursday's WWE Q3 report, analyzing all the related news, available exclusively to subscribers at [patreon.com/wrestlenomics](patreon.com/wrestlenomics)! * * * Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) discuss news of WWE coming under criticism for its business deal with the Saudi government. With WWE Crown Jewel scheduled for November 2 in Riyadh, the wrestling company says it's "monitoring" the situation surrounding allegations that the Saudi government orchestrated the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Brandon wrote an article on the topic for The Daily Beast here: [https://www.thedailybeast.com/trumps-wwe-buddies-are-deeply-in-bed-with-saudi-regime](https://www.thedailybeast.com/trumps-wwe-buddies-are-deeply-in-bed-with-saudi-regime) * * * Chris and Brandon talk about additional topics on WRESTLENOMICS PREMIUM. Sign-up for $5 at [patreon.com/wrestlenomics](patreon.com/wrestlenomics) and listen to this week's premium episode. This week's Wrestlenomics Premium topics: * WWE Q3 Google Trends * Reports of NJPW morale * Article on WWE $60 * List of Most Important Off-Screen WWE Personnel * Female WWE TV viewership * Changes in WWE corporate organization ------------------------------- Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) discuss this week's news: * Discussion of any business effect resulting from the chaotic scene follow the UFC fight between Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov  * Overall NJPW attendance update and Long Beach performance * ROH attendance update * WWE attendance update Chris and Brandon talk about additional topics on WRESTLENOMICS PREMIUM. Sign-up for $5 at [patreon.com/wrestlenomics](patreon.com/wrestlenomics) and listen to this week's premium episode. This week's Wrestlenomics Premium topics: * WWE Australia Show * Bad WWE stock article * wXw-WWE relationship * Progress at Wembley * Neville returns to Dragon Gate * Mookie's legal update Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) discuss this week's news: * Our WWE Q3 viewership analysis finds a declining trend especially among the female audience  * Mixed Match Challenge week 2 views underperforming  * Mookie's WWE YouTube power rankings (last 6 months)  Chris and Brandon talk about additional topics on WRESTLENOMICS PREMIUM. Sign-up for $5 at [wrestlenomics.com](wrestlenomics.com) and listen to this week's premium episode. This week's Wrestlenomics Premium topics:  * WWE/BTIG Conference  * MLW Investors  * Barrios ready to sell up to 175k shares  * CM Punk/Colt Cabana Lawyer Fee lawsuit  * WWE CTE Lawsuit Ends / Kyros Blog  * Wrestler Visa Violations  Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) discuss this week's news: * WWE Saudi Arabia: Is it more valuable than WrestleMania or not? * Impact officials have meeting at WWE HQ * Legal update: WWE CTE lawsuit and more * WON HOF ballot * WWE tryout in Chile / NXT Success Chris and Brandon talk about additional topics on WRESTLENOMICS PREMIUM. This week only sign-up for $1 at [wrestlenomics.com](http://wrestlenomics.com) and listen to this week's premium episode. This week's Wrestlenomics Premium topics: * Brian Nurse hired as SVP of Legal Affairs * Independent contractor Part 1 & 3; Cowley's 2014 article * Other WWE news: MMC2 views, 205 Live taped before Smackdown, Wrap article on FOX/WWE * Mookie's corner: Ring Warriors, Mavericks Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Courtesy of our friends at the Podcast Movement (podcastmovement.com) and Westwood One, Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) talk live from the Starrcast hotel in Schaumburg, IL: * What made All In a success? Is it a sign of things to come? * How was All In different from other big live events from organizations that rose up to draw 10,000+ crowds? * The future of employee/independent contractor issue in the pro wrestling industry and WWE * The creative vision (or lack thereof) of WWE's co-presidents WRESTLENOMICS PREMIUM. Each week we produce an additional, totally different show, discussing different topics from this free program. Sign-up for $5/month at patreon.com/wrestlenomics. Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Matt Morgan, Raj Giri, Glenn Rubenstein, and Brandon Howard Thurston are back for the latest edition of the Wrestling Inc. podcast. Topics include: * WWE RAW Review * The latest on WrestleMania 34. * Brock Lesnar missing RAW and also teasing a UFC return. * Ronda Rousey's potential impact on WWE business. * What will WWE do with Braun Strowman at WrestleMania? * The Warrior Award and the complexity behind the man it's named after. * Would fans buy WrestleMania on PPV if it wasn't included on the WWE Network? * Supercard of Honor XII to be ROH's most attended show. * The guys answer some fan questions. And more! Today's podcast is brought to you by Dollar Shave Club, which gives you a great shave at a great price, conveniently delivered right to your door. Join Dollar Shave Club today and for just $5, with free shipping you'll get their “Sh*t, Shower, Shave Starter Set.” It has the 6-blade Executive razor plus trial sizes of Shave Butter, Body Cleanser and One Wipe Charlies. Then keep the blades coming for a few bucks more a month. Get yours at DollarShaveClub.com/INC.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Matt Morgan, Raj Giri, Glenn Rubenstein, and Brandon Howard Thurston are back for the latest edition of the Wrestling Inc. podcast. Topics include: - WWE RAW Review - WWE financials and their record revenue. - Rumor of co-branded PPVs returning and the pros/cons of them. - Ronda Rousey to appear at Elimination Chamber. - Should Braun Strowman be singing? - Men's Elimination Chamber match now has 7 participants. - What to do with Paige? - Update on Dean Ambrose. And more! Today's podcast is brought to you by Dollar Shave Club, which gives you a great shave at a great price, conveniently delivered right to your door. Join Dollar Shave Club today and for just $5, with free shipping you'll get their “Sh*t, Shower, Shave Starter Set.” It has the 6-blade Executive razor plus trial sizes of Shave Butter, Body Cleanser and One Wipe Charlies. Then keep the blades coming for a few bucks more a month. Get yours at DollarShaveClub.com/INC.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) talk these topics: * Mookie's WWE most matches study 2018 * Impact moving from Pop to Pursuit * News about WWE TV deals in New Zealand and Japan, no news about UK deal * Biggest stories of the year in wrestling * There's never been a better time to be a pro wrestler * NJPW sells out New Beginning USA shows * New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on wrestling Show notes: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CuIRpRraYRrlL56ksrLK3fHPeq07ERN1UDZb4b7uLBM/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CuIRpRraYRrlL56ksrLK3fHPeq07ERN1UDZb4b7uLBM/edit?usp=sharing) -------------------------------------------------- Check out discussion of pro-wrestling business data and legal news at https://www.reddit.com/r/wrestlenomics/ -------------------------------------------------- Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsWant to advertise on this podcast? Go to https://redcircle.com/brands and sign up.

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) the week in pro wrestling business news: * WWE Evolution ticket sales * WWE Crown Jewel, Ronda Rousey comments  * WWE's stock falls following Q3 report  * "Re-imagining" WWE live events  * Are customers paying less for WWE Network subscriptions?  * NXT attendance  * Roman Reigns taking a leave of absence from WWE to fight leukemia  * NJPW GIF policy  * WWE vs. Kyros legal update  --------------------------------------- Chris and Brandon talk about additional topics every week on WRESTLENOMICS PREMIUM. Sign-up for $5 at [patreon.com/wrestlenomics](patreon.com/wrestlenomics) and listen to this week's premium episode. This week's Wrestlenomics Premium went in-depth reviewing and analyzing WWE's Q3 earnings report. The show is available in both video and audio-only versions! --------------------------------------- Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsWant to advertise on this podcast? Go to https://redcircle.com/brands and sign up.

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) talk these topics: * WWE viewership new lows: breakdown of viewership and demographics for Raw and Smackdown, female audience continues to decline * Eric Bischoff's TED talk comparing media, politics and pro wrestling  Show notes: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WYREECMsJ80xc8Nr_gYCyJnVkHD6CwFD6C0fY9jk-xE/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WYREECMsJ80xc8Nr_gYCyJnVkHD6CwFD6C0fY9jk-xE/edit?usp=sharing) --------------------------------------------- Check out discussion of pro-wrestling business data and legal news at [https://www.reddit.com/r/wrestlenomics/](https://www.reddit.com/r/wrestlenomics/) -------------------------------------------- Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsWant to advertise on this podcast? Go to https://redcircle.com/brands and sign up.

**This week's episode is brought to you by [Simple Contacts](simplecontacts.com/we). The contact lens prices are unbeatable, the vision test is only $20 and shipping is free. Best of all, our listeners  get $20 off their first Simple Contacts. Go to [simplecontacts.com/we](simplecontacts.com/we) or use the promo code WE.** ----------------------------------------------- Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) talk about these topics: * New WWE board of directors * Vince McMahon sells $22 million in WWE stock * WWE Co-President George Barrios talks at UBS conference * WWE trademarks * Mookie's scholarly paper round-up * Mookie goes to NXT show * Scholarly wrestling articles  Show notes: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1e-0odBoLFcdN9cEOM--EGDQvmOoLADyYOOiYT5ybAgI/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1e-0odBoLFcdN9cEOM--EGDQvmOoLADyYOOiYT5ybAgI/edit?usp=sharing) ------------------------------------- Check out discussion of pro-wrestling business data and legal news at [https://www.reddit.com/r/wrestlenomics/](https://www.reddit.com/r/wrestlenomics/) ---------------------------------------- Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsWant to advertise on this podcast? Go to https://redcircle.com/brands and sign up.

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) talk about these topics * WWE stock continues to recover * Ring of Honor signs PCO, Brody King * WWE decides not to run NXT Takeover head-to-head with ROH/NJPW MSG show * Changes to WWE NXT UK deals * New legal filings * XFL cities * Scholarly wrestling articles Show notes: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RF_pkkcBjd5ysGdNGkazNhlwnNXaBlsruHowZcib9jk/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RF_pkkcBjd5ysGdNGkazNhlwnNXaBlsruHowZcib9jk/edit?usp=sharing) ------------------------------------ Check out discussion of pro-wrestling business data and legal news at https://www.reddit.com/r/wrestlenomics/  ------------------------------------ Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsWant to advertise on this podcast? Go to https://redcircle.com/brands and sign up.

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) talk about the wider pro wrestling landscape in light of the news of trademarks taken out by All Elite Wrestling. --------------------------------------- On this week's premium show, Chris & Brandon discuss: * WrestleMania weekend events * Mookie going to Japan! ------------------------------------------ Check out discussion of pro-wrestling business data and legal news at [https://www.reddit.com/r/wrestlenomics/](https://www.reddit.com/r/wrestlenomics/) ------------------------------------------------ Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsWant to advertise on this podcast? Go to https://redcircle.com/brands and sign up.

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) talk about WM35 ticket sales (actuals vs exaggerations) and go in-depth reviewing a top WWE's executives vision of modern developmental: * WWE WrestleMania 35 ticket sales open: exclusive details on stadium capacity, predictions on gate and average ticket price * Triple H NXT conference call: talent development, NXT UK brand, international Performance Centers, NXT/PC's financial value * * * Chris and Brandon talk about additional topics every week on WRESTLENOMICS PREMIUM. Sign-up for $5 at [patreon.com/wrestlenomics](patreon.com/wrestlenomics) and listen to this week's premium episode. On this week's premium show, Chris & Brandon discuss: * "Why Pro Wrestling"   * Mookie's Legal Update (Appeals, the "gun post" explained) * UFC gets a better PPV cut! * * * Check out discussion of pro-wrestling business data and legal news at [https://www.reddit.com/r/wrestlenomics/](https://www.reddit.com/r/wrestlenomics/) * * * Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsWant to advertise on this podcast? Go to https://redcircle.com/brands and sign up.

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) talk about two interviews with with executives from the two biggest wrestling promotions in the world: * WWE Chief Brand Officer Stephanie McMahon's interview at the Web Summit * NJPW CEO Harold Meij's interview with Uproxx * * * Chris and Brandon talk about additional topics every week on WRESTLENOMICS PREMIUM. Sign-up for $5 at [patreon.com/wrestlenomics](patreon.com/wrestlenomics) and listen to this week's premium episode. * Ring of Honor mentioned on Sinclair earnings conference call * MLW sets attendance record * Tetsuya Naito says he turned down WWE offer * Jericho cruise * End of WWE Raw overrun * Decision-making with WWE Network analytics * WWE stock movement * WWE job listings * Legal update: Kyros, Dale Gagne(r) and more * * * Check out discussion of pro-wrestling business data and legal news at [https://www.reddit.com/r/wrestlenomics/](https://www.reddit.com/r/wrestlenomics/) * * * Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsWant to advertise on this podcast? Go to https://redcircle.com/brands and sign up.

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) talk about the news coming out of WWE Crown Jewel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. ----------------------------------- Chris and Brandon talk about additional topics every week on WRESTLENOMICS PREMIUM. Sign-up for $5 at [patreon.com/wrestlenomics](patreon.com/wrestlenomics) and listen to this week's premium episode. * Legal update including Konstatine Kyros' new video on the WWE concussion lawsuit  * New trademark filings, including one for John Cena's 6th move of doom  * NJPW Power Struggle business  * Comparing WWE ticket prices to inflation  * Impact viewership down after change to new timeslot  ------------------------------------- Check out discussion of pro-wrestling business data and legal news at [https://www.reddit.com/r/wrestlenomics/](https://www.reddit.com/r/wrestlenomics/) -------------------------------------- Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsWant to advertise on this podcast? Go to https://redcircle.com/brands and sign up.

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) are joined by Wrestling Observer Live co-host Mike Sempervive (@Sempervive) to discuss the latest news on WWE Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia, including a background of the geo-politics involved. * * * Chris and Brandon talk about additional topics on WRESTLENOMICS PREMIUM. Sign-up for $5 at [patreon.com/wrestlenomics](patreon.com/wrestlenomics) and listen to this week's premium episode. This week's Wrestlenomics Premium topics: * Hierarchy of WWE influence: Who drives WWE decision-making and to what extent? * Beer sponsors in pro-wrestling * Lawsuit involving Charlotte & Ric Flair * Quick preview of WWE Q3 report, happening this Thursday The Wrestlenomics team will have a special episode, following Thursday's WWE Q3 report, analyzing all the related news, available exclusively to subscribers at [patreon.com/wrestlenomics](patreon.com/wrestlenomics)! * * * Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsWant to advertise on this podcast? Go to https://redcircle.com/brands and sign up.

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news: * Ronda Rousey debuts at the Royal Rumble * Rumble YouTube views * WWE gender pay gap * Morgan Stanley/Needham analyses of WWE * ROH “HonorClub” OTT service, AJPW OTT service * WrestleMania 35 in NY/NJ * “Exceptional clearance” definition regarding sexual assault allegations against Vince McMahon in 2006 * NJPW Long Beach sell-out/highest non-WWE attendance in 2018 Go to patreon.com/wrestlenomics to become a Patreon supporter for this week’s exclusive bonus audio on: *This show will be recorded on Sunday and uploaded for patrons that day. * Impact Wrestling roster losses * Mixed Match Challenge viewership * Total Divas viewership * Mookie attends SportsCon * Hulkapedia Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at fightful.com. Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsWant to advertise on this podcast? Go to https://redcircle.com/brands and sign up.

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) discuss news of WWE coming under criticism for its business deal with the Saudi government. With WWE Crown Jewel scheduled for November 2 in Riyadh, the wrestling company says it's "monitoring" the situation surrounding allegations that the Saudi government orchestrated the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Brandon wrote an article on the topic for The Daily Beast here: [https://www.thedailybeast.com/trumps-wwe-buddies-are-deeply-in-bed-with-saudi-regime](https://www.thedailybeast.com/trumps-wwe-buddies-are-deeply-in-bed-with-saudi-regime) * * * Chris and Brandon talk about additional topics on WRESTLENOMICS PREMIUM. Sign-up for $5 at [patreon.com/wrestlenomics](patreon.com/wrestlenomics) and listen to this week's premium episode. This week's Wrestlenomics Premium topics: * WWE Q3 Google Trends * Reports of NJPW morale * Article on WWE $60 * List of Most Important Off-Screen WWE Personnel * Female WWE TV viewership * Changes in WWE corporate organization ------------------------------- Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsWant to advertise on this podcast? Go to https://redcircle.com/brands and sign up.

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) discuss this week's news: * Discussion of any business effect resulting from the chaotic scene follow the UFC fight between Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov  * Overall NJPW attendance update and Long Beach performance * ROH attendance update * WWE attendance update Chris and Brandon talk about additional topics on WRESTLENOMICS PREMIUM. Sign-up for $5 at [patreon.com/wrestlenomics](patreon.com/wrestlenomics) and listen to this week's premium episode. This week's Wrestlenomics Premium topics: * WWE Australia Show * Bad WWE stock article * wXw-WWE relationship * Progress at Wembley * Neville returns to Dragon Gate * Mookie’s legal update Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsWant to advertise on this podcast? Go to https://redcircle.com/brands and sign up.

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) discuss this week's news: * Our WWE Q3 viewership analysis finds a declining trend especially among the female audience  * Mixed Match Challenge week 2 views underperforming  * Mookie's WWE YouTube power rankings (last 6 months)  Chris and Brandon talk about additional topics on WRESTLENOMICS PREMIUM. Sign-up for $5 at [wrestlenomics.com](wrestlenomics.com) and listen to this week's premium episode. This week's Wrestlenomics Premium topics:  * WWE/BTIG Conference  * MLW Investors  * Barrios ready to sell up to 175k shares  * CM Punk/Colt Cabana Lawyer Fee lawsuit  * WWE CTE Lawsuit Ends / Kyros Blog  * Wrestler Visa Violations  Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsWant to advertise on this podcast? Go to https://redcircle.com/brands and sign up.

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) discuss this week's news: * WWE Saudi Arabia: Is it more valuable than WrestleMania or not? * Impact officials have meeting at WWE HQ * Legal update: WWE CTE lawsuit and more * WON HOF ballot * WWE tryout in Chile / NXT Success Chris and Brandon talk about additional topics on WRESTLENOMICS PREMIUM. This week only sign-up for $1 at [wrestlenomics.com](http://wrestlenomics.com) and listen to this week's premium episode. This week's Wrestlenomics Premium topics: * Brian Nurse hired as SVP of Legal Affairs * Independent contractor Part 1 & 3; Cowley’s 2014 article * Other WWE news: MMC2 views, 205 Live taped before Smackdown, Wrap article on FOX/WWE * Mookie’s corner: Ring Warriors, Mavericks Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsWant to advertise on this podcast? Go to https://redcircle.com/brands and sign up.

Courtesy of our friends at the Podcast Movement (podcastmovement.com) and Westwood One, Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) talk live from the Starrcast hotel in Schaumburg, IL: * What made All In a success? Is it a sign of things to come? * How was All In different from other big live events from organizations that rose up to draw 10,000+ crowds? * The future of employee/independent contractor issue in the pro wrestling industry and WWE * The creative vision (or lack thereof) of WWE's co-presidents WRESTLENOMICS PREMIUM. Each week we produce an additional, totally different show, discussing different topics from this free program. Sign-up for $5/month at patreon.com/wrestlenomics. Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsWant to advertise on this podcast? Go to https://redcircle.com/brands and sign up.

David Bixenspan (@davidbix) fills in for Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) this week and joins Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) to talk this week's topics: * Wrestling journalism: Does it really exist? * Ronda Rousey's potential effect on WWE business * NJPW's tour in Australia * Ring of Honor sets attendance record with SCOH pre-sale * UFC vs. WWE worldwide Google searches * Examining NXT's profitability * Impact's Ed Nordholm makes statement on alleged late pay Go to patreon.com/wrestlenomics to get access to show notes. Our apologies, there will be no bonus audio this week. Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at WrestlingINC.com. Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsWant to advertise on this podcast? Go to https://redcircle.com/brands and sign up.

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) are joined by Will Cooling (@willcooling) of Fighting Spirit Magazine to talk all things WWE in the United Kingdom and other international business. How much has TV viewership of RAW and SmackDown declined recently? Will the company get another raise from their TV partners at Sky? Plus Chris and Brandon discuss a new Bloomberg Business article on WWE and play Mainstream Wrestling Article Bingo. Go to [patreon.com/wrestlenomics](patreon.com/wrestlenomics) to become a Patreon supporter for this week’s exclusive bonus audio on: * WWE PPV schedule changes, all will be co-branded after WrestleMania * More on the decline in venue merchandise sales in 2017 * Mookie's 2nd Rey Mysterio poll * FloSports CEO leaving company * Powerbomb.tv fires co-founder * Michael Elgin files lawsuit against accuser Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at WrestlingINC.com. Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsWant to advertise on this podcast? Go to https://redcircle.com/brands and sign up.

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) go over the biggest moments in wrestling business from 2014 to 2018. Led by the launch of the WWE Network, the five-year period was one of the most interesting and revolutionary periods in wrestling history. Show notes:  [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bhrmjTIgCNscHm5dj-A7IET8SGcL_Sqf47oiGeDVwAg/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bhrmjTIgCNscHm5dj-A7IET8SGcL_Sqf47oiGeDVwAg/edit?usp=sharing) ------------------------------ Check out discussion of pro-wrestling business data and legal news at https://www.reddit.com/r/wrestlenomics/ ------------------------------ Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsWant to advertise on this podcast? Go to https://redcircle.com/brands and sign up.