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Chris Gullo started doing stand-up in Buffalo back in 2008 while in college and began his career in the wrestling business in 2011. He's still doing both, but outside of Asheville, N.C., now. He moved down there earlier in 2024 and began producing shows under Neon Moon Comedy. The flooding has slowed some of his progress, but he's running a benefit show on Friday, Nov. 8 at Lookout Brewing in Black Mountain, N.C. If comedy isn't your thing, you can hear him announcing wrestling events down there, too. Or watching birds. Whatever.Follow Chris Gullo: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisgullo/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chrisgulloonthemicSupport the show
Wrestlenomics Radio is free once a month and exclusively for subscribers every week at https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics ====Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, and Chris Gullo discuss the week's wrestling business news, including:0:00 Intro4:24 NASCAR and NBA media rights discussion18:07 Cable coverage continues to decline23:05 Who will buy WWE Raw rights?34:07 WWE stock price and layoffs37:53 All In 2024 early ticket sales46:38 Ohio labors pension fund's lawsuit against Vince McMahon and the former WWE Board of Directors52:40 Raw delivers one of its biggest ratings of the year for CM Punk return1:00:44 WWE press release on Survivor Series viewership, gate, and merchandise1:09:20 AEW Collision rating that ran head to head against Survivor Series1:13:45 Estimated WWE merchandise rankings====YOUTUBE VIDEO VERSION HERE: https://youtube.com/live/eNIOh-Kt6wE ======
On the first Sunday of each month, Wrestlenomics Radio is free for everyone. Wrestlenomics Radio is available every week exclusively for subscribers at patreon.com/wrestlenomics.======With Q3 2023 coming to a close Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, and Chris Gullo look at TV ratings and attendance metrics for WWE, AEW, and more.0:00 Intro5:23 NBA TV rights discussion and impact on Raw and AEW rights deals9:14 Long-term TV ratings trends for WWE, AEW, WOW, Impact, New Japan27:06 Long-term live events trends for WWE and AEW35:40 Sentiment for WWE and AEW, looking at our original Net Promoter Score study as well as Cagematch.net event ratings49:18 Long-term live events trends for top Japanese companies54:16 Google Trends for CMLL and AAA59:17 WWE and ABEMA announce a new TV deal. What does it mean for NOAH and New Japan?1:21:46 AEW All In attendance obsession1:29:40 WWE-Panini lawsuit update1:34:40 The highest-rated matches on Cagematch.net YTD======
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, 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 Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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 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
Buffalo comedian Chris Gullo sits down to talk about his start in standup comedy and to promote the upcoming 'Laughs at the Lafayette' on July 1st. Then we discuss Chris' work as a professional wrestling ring announcer as we prepare for 'Friday Night Heat' this Friday in Niagara Falls.This episode is sponsored by The Tap & Craft Festival coming 10/21/23 to the Niagara Falls Convention Center. Go to tapandcraft.com for tickets and join us for a drink, music, games, and more.
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.silvermansound.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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.silvermansound.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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 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
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
Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, and Chris Gullo discuss the latest news in pro wrestling business.All In ticket sales reach 60,000 WWE in Puerto Rico WBD earnings reportWWE Friday Night Smackdown preliminary rating is lower than usualCurrent trends for WWE TV ratings, attendance, and Cagematch.net receptionELO draft standing updateSuperchat: Does AEW All In improve the perceived value of AEW TV in Britain?Superchat: Did this week's AEW Dynamite rating skew younger?AEW hires Will Washington as Director of Wrestling AdministrationVideo version: https://youtube.com/live/KAWIqsKfSX4
Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, and Chris Gullo discuss the latest news in pro wrestling business.All In ticket sales reach 60,000 WWE in Puerto Rico WBD earnings reportWWE Friday Night Smackdown preliminary rating is lower than usualCurrent trends for WWE TV ratings, attendance, and Cagematch.net receptionELO draft standing updateSuperchat: Does AEW All In improve the perceived value of AEW TV in Britain?Superchat: Did this week's AEW Dynamite rating skew younger?AEW hires Will Washington as Director of Wrestling AdministrationVideo version: https://youtube.com/live/KAWIqsKfSX4
Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, and Chris Gullo discuss these topics:New lawsuit against WWE alleging racial discriminationPeacock subscribers, Jeff Shell steps down as NBC Universal CEOWWE & AEW rights value compared to other leagues WWE business since Wrestlemania & Vince's returnSuperchat: Was WWE badly underpaid by Comcast before FOX came in?Wrestlenomics DraftVideo version: https://youtube.com/live/LgiulblhiN0
Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, and Chris Gullo discuss these topics:New lawsuit against WWE alleging racial discriminationPeacock subscribers, Jeff Shell steps down as NBC Universal CEOWWE & AEW rights value compared to other leagues WWE business since Wrestlemania & Vince's returnSuperchat: Was WWE badly underpaid by Comcast before FOX came in?Wrestlenomics DraftVideo version: https://youtube.com/live/LgiulblhiN0
Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, and Chris Gullo discuss these topics:AEW partner WBD supposedly interested in WWE rightsKey questions for media rights outlookStardom at Yokohama ArenaAEW reportedly booked United Center for CM Punk return in JuneLWO leads WWE merchandise analysis for second week in a rowVideo version: https://youtube.com/live/PHe8dL4Fryk
Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, and Chris Gullo discuss these topics:AEW partner WBD supposedly interested in WWE rightsKey questions for media rights outlookStardom at Yokohama ArenaAEW reportedly booked United Center for CM Punk return in JuneLWO leads WWE merchandise analysis for second week in a rowVideo version: https://youtube.com/live/PHe8dL4Fryk
Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, and Chris Gullo discuss these topics:Nick Khan's interview on LightShed Live, talking WWE's merger with UFC, media rights, talent pay, sponsorshipsWhether WWE events will go back on pay-per-viewWWE Summerslam ticket salesAEW All Access ratings compared to Power SlapAEW All In pre-sale registrations for Wembley StadiumVideo version: https://youtube.com/live/64OtDPjGbd8POST Wrestling's summary of the Nick Khan interview
Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, and Chris Gullo discuss these topics:Nick Khan's interview on LightShed Live, talking WWE's merger with UFC, media rights, talent pay, sponsorshipsWhether WWE events will go back on pay-per-viewWWE Summerslam ticket salesAEW All Access ratings compared to Power SlapAEW All In pre-sale registrations for Wembley StadiumVideo version: https://youtube.com/live/64OtDPjGbd8POST Wrestling's summary of the Nick Khan interview
WWE and Endeavor announced on Monday morning that WWE and Endeavor's UFC will merge by late 2023. Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo discuss one of the most pivotal stories in pro wrestling history.WWE-UFC mergerPossible layoffsNew ownership breakdownWrestlemania businessVince's return to creativeVideo version: https://youtube.com/live/PNzO6kkoNwA
WWE and Endeavor announced on Monday morning that WWE and Endeavor's UFC will merge by late 2023. Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo discuss one of the most pivotal stories in pro wrestling history.WWE-UFC mergerPossible layoffsNew ownership breakdownWrestlemania businessVince's return to creativeVideo version: https://youtube.com/live/PNzO6kkoNwA
Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, and Chris Gullo talk about these subjects in wrestling business:WWE's 8-K filing of reimbursement agreement with Vince McMahon related to sexual misconduct investigationWrestlemania tickets distributed updateLatest estimated tickets distributed for Wrestlemania weekend eventsQuarterly annual growth rates for TV and attendance for WWE and AEWAEW Forbidden Door tickets distributed updateWWEShop top merchandise sellers/most items updateShopAEW top merchandise sellers updatePWTees top merchandise sellers updateWith recent business numbers should Roman Reigns be a Wrestling Observer Hall Of Famer? Super Chat- Any thoughts re Fite as loss leader /OTT service? Is there a long-term risk in changing the perceived cost of GCW/Mania weekend(like the network did for Mania), maybe even for non-Fite/GCW-associated PPVs?Video version: https://youtube.com/live/VSF5BEekISA
Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, and Chris Gullo talk about these subjects in wrestling business:WWE's 8-K filing of reimbursement agreement with Vince McMahon related to sexual misconduct investigationWrestlemania tickets distributed updateLatest estimated tickets distributed for Wrestlemania weekend eventsQuarterly annual growth rates for TV and attendance for WWE and AEWAEW Forbidden Door tickets distributed updateWWEShop top merchandise sellers/most items updateShopAEW top merchandise sellers updatePWTees top merchandise sellers updateWith recent business numbers should Roman Reigns be a Wrestling Observer Hall Of Famer? Super Chat- Any thoughts re Fite as loss leader /OTT service? Is there a long-term risk in changing the perceived cost of GCW/Mania weekend(like the network did for Mania), maybe even for non-Fite/GCW-associated PPVs?Video version: https://youtube.com/live/VSF5BEekISA
Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings and Chris Gullo talk about these subjects in wrestling business:AEW begins running house showsAEW announces six-show Canadian tourNXT Stand And Deliver ticket salesROH Supercard of Honor ticket salesWrestlemania ticket salesWWE live event market-to-market comparisonComparing Google Trends, quarter-hours, and WWEShop daily top 10 item counts between Sami Zayn and Cody RhodesScissorfest trademarked by The AcclaimedAEW Collision trademark filedMLW viewership updateTony Khan's approach and criticism of promoting AEW on Social MediaSuper chat: What's the chance of CM Punk coming back to AEW?Super chat: Is Tony Khan on Twitter too much?AEW's upcoming Canadian tour and other potential international markets.Video version: https://youtube.com/live/QaP7TwsXH64
Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings and Chris Gullo talk about these subjects in wrestling business:AEW begins running house showsAEW announces six-show Canadian tourNXT Stand And Deliver ticket salesROH Supercard of Honor ticket salesWrestlemania ticket salesWWE live event market-to-market comparisonComparing Google Trends, quarter-hours, and WWEShop daily top 10 item counts between Sami Zayn and Cody RhodesScissorfest trademarked by The AcclaimedAEW Collision trademark filedMLW viewership updateTony Khan's approach and criticism of promoting AEW on Social MediaSuper chat: What's the chance of CM Punk coming back to AEW?Super chat: Is Tony Khan on Twitter too much?AEW's upcoming Canadian tour and other potential international markets.Video version: https://youtube.com/live/QaP7TwsXH64
Brandon Thurston and Chris Gullo talk about these subjects in wrestling business:Talent analytics for Roman Reigns across TV ratings, Google web search, YouTube videos, WWEShopThe latest coverage on WWE's attempt to legalize gambling on matchesGCW challenges AEW's "Fight Forever" trademarkWWE confirms two PLEs after Wrestlemania in Puerto Rico and Saudi ArabiaComments on WWE from Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch and from Endeavor CEO Ari Emanuel, both at the Morgan Stanley TMT conferenceVideo version: https://youtube.com/live/C86aiTQqKicVideo version of Brandon's catch-up super chat discussion with MJ from NJ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eI-CDwD4D-k
We demonstrate declines in various consumer metrics for AEW over the last year. Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, and Chris Gullo discuss possible causes ahead of AEW's Revolution pay-per-view in San Francisco.AEW fan interest is weakeningWhy is AEW fan interest down?Is Endeavor interested in buying WWE?AEW All Access premiere date, ratings expectationsSuper chat: Should Revolution be considered a B PPV?Super chat: Can potential WWE bidders lowball TV rights?Video version: https://youtube.com/live/ezR-nTx4eB8
Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, and Chris Gullo discuss:Evaluating the WWE PCWBD's claim about AEW Dynamite viewershipKeiji Muto's retirement likely draws highest attendance in Japan in yearsWrestlemania ticket sales updateVideo version: https://youtube.com/live/Apf5Eu1QH7g
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
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, 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
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
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.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings & Chris Gullo talk about the latest wrestling business news, including:WWE praising Saudi government at Crown JewelJeff Jarrett joins AEW as office and talentTony Khan on live events business, no comment on Punk, Elite storiesWhat AEW Rampage and WWE NXT TV ratings trends actually areSmackdown on Amazon Prime Video speculationOur updated WWE financial estimatesSuper chats questions and commentsElo ratingsVideo version: https://youtu.be/VKjC8GLJreITune 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.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
John Pollock chats with Brandon Thurston of Wrestlenomics about WWE's third-quarter earnings report and all the news from Wednesday's call.The two discuss the high points of the quarter, Clash at the Castle, “The White Rabbit Project”, the Vince McMahon investigation, the latest on the second-day rights on Hulu, its PLE strategy, the growth of streaming competitors, NXT Europe, and WWE's return to Saudi Arabia this weekend.Video version: https://youtu.be/aCBOXza0Vs8Links:WWE Earnings Press ReleaseKey Performance Indicators Investor PresentationBrandon Thurston's Q3 earnings notesWrestlenomics Radio can be heard on the POST Wrestling network each Sunday night with Brandon Thurston, Chris Gullo & Jesse Collings.Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRMerch: https://store.postwrestling.comTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings & Chris Gullo talk about the latest wrestling business news, including:WWE Q3 2022 earnings preview, ahead of the report on Wednesday morningCandidates for the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame, including Roman ReignsAEW recent ticket sales advancesVideo version: https://youtu.be/OKOJkbHQ1FoTune 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.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, Chris Gullo talk about the latest wrestling business news, including:AEW and CM Punk reportedly negotiating buy-out of Punk's contractWas CM Punk a draw for AEW?One-Day WarIncrease of sports media rights and current sports league popularityDwayne Johnson comments on possibly investing in WWEWhat do the new Chris Jericho and Jon Moxley deals tell us about the upcoming TV rights dealSuper chatsVideo version: https://youtu.be/RsnkhXWwREETune 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.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, Chris Gullo talk about the latest wrestling business news, including:Exclusive news about WWE's Day 1 premium live eventWWE content still set to expire on HuluTV ratings and attendance for Bray Wyatt's first Smackdown appearanceEndeavor president talks about possibly buying WWEPossible outcomes of AEW backstage fight investigationWBD executive mentions additional AEW contentMedia stories on independent contractor-employee issue for wrestlers"Tuesday Night War" ratings predictionsVideo version: https://youtu.be/lRtMOP0L4fkTune 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.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
We discuss Antonio Inoki's contributions to the wrestling industry. Plus, how momentum continues to shift for WWE and AEW. We look at ticket sales, cagematch.net reception, and other measures to get an idea of fan sentiment.Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, and Chris Gullo talk about those stories and more.Video version: https://youtu.be/R70PIMQNDVYTune 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.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- What's the value of celebrities like Logan Paul in wrestling?- AEW Grand Slam TV ratings, ticket sales- What Amazon's first exclusive NFL game might tell us about the future of streaming and wrestling's future in the mediumBrandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, and Chris Gullo talk about those stories and more.Video version: https://youtu.be/I3qmVgmYVMQTune 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.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
What would a merger between Warner Bros. Discovery and NBCUniversal, major TV partners for AEW and WWE, mean for the wrestling business?Plus, the state of wrestling popularity, WWE board changes, and more.Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, and Chris Gullo talk about those stories and more.Video version: https://youtu.be/_gypOYZ0L94Tune 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.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Early reports for All Out PPV buys are measuring well under the record number for last year's event. We estimate revenue related to the event. CM Punk, the Young Bucks, and Kenny Omega have been suspended. Plus, an estimate of WWE's financial outlook and price target.Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, and Chris Gullo talk about those stories and more.Video version: https://youtu.be/zIx8hI0--_QTune 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.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
With a special Monday record time, we cover a big Labor Day weekend for wrestling. All Out ends a run of three events just outside Chicago for AEW with explosive comments from CM Punk. Brandon reports on his live experience at All Out. WWE has their first pay-per-view event in the UK since 1992 at Principality Stadium in Cardiff.Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, and Chris Gullo talk about those stories and more.Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjgVs0larZATune 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.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
TV ratings for WWE Raw are doing well since Triple H took over creative after Vince McMahon's exit. Critical reception of WWE has improved too. AEW's ratings are stable amid multiple reports of conflicts between talent as the All Out pay-per-view draws near.Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, and Chris Gullo talk about those stories and more.Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2AaAcoBXKMTune 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.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy