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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.======The latest on pro wrestling business, with Brandon Thurston.WWE, AEW popularity (attendance & TV ratings) monthly updateBloodline story continues to pop quarter-hours, YouTube highlightsWrestlemania ticket prices over timeUpdate on WWE/TKO ownershipMerchandise rankings estimatesYour questions:How would you assess NXT ratings on CW so far?NXT vs. Dynamite head-to-head this WednesdayDo you worry that covering controversial topics will hurt Wrestlenomics?How much money could an ROH on TruTV deal reasonably be worth?How would TKO price tickets if demand declined?======
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.AEW and Warner Bros. Discovery announced a renewal of Dynamite and Collision for TBS and TNT in a deal that will also broadcast the program live in homes without cable through the Max streaming service.VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/live/rzwRVLeybycThe latest news in pro wrestling business, with Brandon Thurston. -AEW and WBD announce media deal renewal-NXT debuts on CW, with the network's highest P18-49 of 2024-State of AEW, WWE TV ratings, attendance as Q3 ends-What WBD & AEW announced, what we still don't know-Why household reach is an important focus of the dealYour questions, including:-The future of TV ratings reporting-Overruns' effect on TV ratings-Will AEW become profitable?-If Smackdown goes to 3 hours, why didn't NBCU just renew Raw?======Music credit: “Sports FM” by Shane Ivers: https://www.silvermansound.com======
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.======WWE and AEW TV ratings and attendances for August 2024 reviewed by Brandon Thurston, plus listener questions.======
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.======
On the first Sunday of each month, Wrestlenomics Radio is free for everyone. Wrestlenomics Radio is available every week exclusively for subscribers at https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics.VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/live/lGbWrRkVwvUWrestlenomics Radio is live at 11:00 AM ET Sunday, exclusively for subscribers.- The business of Money in the Bank and press conference- January to June business trends: WWE & AEW TV ratings and attendance, attendance in Japan- Talent analytics through the first 6 months of the year======Music credit: “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
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.======The latest in the business of pro wrestling with Brandon Thurston.VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/M3H_9Z1hexITopics:- State of the wrestling business: TV ratings, live events- Grant v. WWE et al put on 6-month hold- Wrestlemania 40 gate records- Merchandise rankings through May 2024- Possibly meaningful quarter-hours trends- Great promotional eras, based on Cagematch.net match ratings======✍️ http://patreon.com/wrestlenomics
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.The latest news in pro wrestling business, with Brandon Thurston:- Wrestlemania 41 will be in Las Vegas- John Laurinaitis flips again in Grant lawsuit- WWE COO Brad Blum resigns- WWE Backlash business in France- Paul Levesque takes shot at PWInsider and Fightful credibility- Nick Khan will be with WWE at least through 2026- AEW Big Business gate======Music credit: “Sports FM” by Shane Ivers: https://www.silvermansound.com======
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.======Brandon Thurston on the latest news in wrestling business:The DeVincification of WWE at Wrestlemania 40Wrestlemania attendance and gatePaul Levesque's press conference commentsROH Supercard of Honor and press conferenceAll In footage presumably of CM Punk and Jack Perry advertised for DynamiteMost matches during Wrestlemania week======
Brandon Thurston on the latest news in wrestling business:AEW Revolution business, press conferenceTKO earnings discloses additional Vince McMahon paymentsWWE v. Ken Paxton======VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/IRmdog8hArI ======✍️ http://patreon.com/wrestlenomics
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.======The latest news on the lawsuit and federal investigation into allegations against Vince McMahon of sexual assault and sex trafficking.*Please note this program may contain descriptions of sexual assault*======
Wrestlenomics Radio is free for everyone on the first Sunday of the month. Every other week it's available for subscribers only at https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsBrandon Thurston discusses the latest news in pro wrestling business news, including:Wrestle Kingdom attendanceAnnual attendance trends for WWE, AEW, and NJPWThe Rock pops a huge quarter-hour for RawNXT and Dynamite median age overlapTKO consolidates WWE and UFC partnership teamsVIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/SzkLisO_Utw
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 https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics.Brandon Thurston and Jesse Collings discuss the latest news in wrestling business:- Tony Khan overhyping announcements reaches new heights- Business metrics as October ends- Fox CEO on why Smackdown wasn't renewed- TKO earnings call preview- Estimated eCommerce merchandise rankings for WWE and AEW talentVideo version: https://youtube.com/live/IlbYnofOMiw ======
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======
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.======Brandon Thurston and Jesse Collings talk about CM Punk's firing from AEW the day before All Out and what it means for AEW's business going forward. Plus, Brandon is live from the Pittsburgh airport, having just attended WWE Payback the night before.======YOUTUBE VIDEO VERSION HERE: https://youtube.com/live/0z9HOP9tlj4 ======
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.======Brandon Thurston and Jesse Collings talk about the latest news in wrestling business:- Summerslam business as Brandon is live in Detroit- Vince McMahon subpoenaed as part of federal grand jury investigation- All In & All Out seemingly exclusive on PPV on consecutive weekends- Money in the Bank sold $3.3 million in ticket sales======VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/0AUHBWWp2AE======
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.------------------John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are joined by Chris Hero to chat about the current state of independent wrestling and lots more.Hero chats about his role at West Coast Pro, his recent coaching work at AEW, independent wrestling, young talent getting noticed, and his role within the industry today.Plus: Pollock & Thurston go over the AEW Collision numbers, WWE MITB business notes, BBC coverage of push for WrestleMania in London, AEW on ViX streaming service & the latest news.Video version: https://youtube.com/live/gRYOvc0s9ZYWest Coast Pro presents Cruel Summer this Saturday and streams live at IndependentWrestling.tv at 10 p.m. ET. POST WRESTLINGSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRMerch: https://store.postwrestling.comTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingWRESTLENOMICSListen 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/wrestlenomicsSupport 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. Pollock & Thurston will continue to be free each week, available on this feed, as well as POST Wrestling and Wrestlenomics YouTube channels.Brandon Thurston and Jesse Collings talk about the latest news in wrestling business:Business of WWE Money in the BankThe intent of John Cena's promo promoting Wrestlemania in the UKAEW Fight Forever releaseAEW Collision TV ratingsVideo version: https://youtube.com/live/C881fVpetCsListen 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. Pollock & Thurston will continue to be free each week, available on this feed, as well as POST Wrestling and Wrestlenomics YouTube channels.John Pollock and Brandon Thurston welcome Mike Straw from Insider Gaming to chat about the release of AEW Fight Forever.Plus: Pollock & Thurston discuss the AEW Forbidden Door press conference they attended, the Tiger Driver ‘91, AEW Collision's second week of numbers, the shutdown of Showbuzz Daily & Mark Zuckerberg vs. Elon Musk.Video version: https://youtube.com/live/LUeO_qZB6xoPOST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRMerch: https://store.postwrestling.comTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingWrestlenomics 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/wrestlenomicsSupport 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. 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
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
**The last 15 minutes of this podcast contain major spoilers for the final episode of Succession**Brandon Thurston and guest co-host MJ from NJ talk about:The value of AEW's TV deal with the addition of Collision on Saturday nightsWhether WBD could end up broadcasting both AEW and WWEAn update on live event business for WWE and AEWWWE Smackdown appears to deliver strong rating for Friday's SmackdownWWE and the final episode of SuccessionVideo version: https://youtube.com/live/F9vPPUp1-4sWrestlenomics Radio is LIVE every Sunday at 11:00 am ET at youtube.com/c/wrestlenomicsListen to Wrestlenomics Radio 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
Brandon Thurston from Wrestlenomics joins WH Park to discuss Toshiaki Kawada vs. Gary Albright from October 25th, 1995.Watch the match here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9dCEWnFkDgWH Park and a special guest look back at the greatest matches of All Japan Pro Wrestling from the 1990s in the Long & Winding Royal Road, a limited-edition podcast from POST Wrestling.Support this podcast by picking up a L&WRR t-shirt in either black or white: https://store.postwrestling.com/search?q=long+%26+winding+royal+roadListen to Wrestlenomics Radio: https://www.postwrestling.com/category/podcasts/wrestlenomics-radio/WH Park on Twitter: @whpark9Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribeForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comMerch: https://store.postwrestling.comTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @postwrestlingMusic: "Across the Danube, Op. 36" by John Philip Sousa | Performed by United States Marine Band (band) and Jason Fettig (conductor) | The Complete Marches of John Philip Sousa, No.4 | Washington, DC: United States Marine Band, 2015. | Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 | Public Domain LetterAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Brandon Thurston and Jesse Collings talk about AEW Double or Nothing, another WWE event in Saudi Arabia, and Nick Khan's talk at the JPMorgan TMT conference.Video version: https://youtube.com/live/HqN8Ni16kKo
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 and Jesse Collings discuss the latest news in the business of pro wrestling.AEW and WBD will reportedly announce a new TV deal at the upfronts on WednesdayWWE discloses timeline of process that led to merger with UFCWrestlemania 2027 location disclosed by Tennessee Titans CEOVideo version: https://www.youtube.com/live/7v3pue1wDfU
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: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
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 and Jesse Collings talk about the latest news about the business of WrestleMania, including:Vince McMahon is officially a WWE employee again and was present at WrestleManiaAttendance of Night 1, Smackdown, and Supercard of HonorBrandon estimates the gate for both nights of WrestleMania combined could be around $20 millionWWE is getting $1.8 million subsidies from Puerto Rico related to BacklashNick Khan's latest appearance on CNBCVideo version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbN79WIZ8xU
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 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 and Jesse Collings discuss the latest developments in Vince McMahon's return to WWE and other topics, including:3 paths to WWE's future TV homeHow WWE's stock price is likely to react if WWE doesn't sell at allDid Mercedes pop the Dynamite rating?YouTube version: https://youtu.be/rgeS0O7UVUA
John Pollock is joined by Brandon Thurston of Wrestlenomics to discuss Stephanie McMahon's abrupt resignation from WWE, Vince McMahon back as Executive Chairman, and the future of the company.The two discuss the ongoing shakeup at WWE that includes six outgoing board members including co-CEO Stephanie McMahon, the election of Vince McMahon back as Executive Chairman, the sale talks, and all the pertinent questions regarding the future of WWE.Brandon Thurston is the host of Wrestlenomics Radio which can be heard every Sunday night at POST Wrestling.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 and Jesse Collings discuss the news of Vince McMahon's return to WWE's board of directors to explore a possible sale of the company. Plus, news about the business of New Japan's biggest event of the year, Wrestle Kingdom.YouTube version: https://youtu.be/ULu4wjNk3Og
Brandon Thurston, Jesse Collings, and Chris Gullo discuss the year of 2022 with a deep analysis of annual trends in TV ratings, quarter-hours, attendance, match ratings, event ratings, and more. Plus, a look at Wrestle Kingdom attendance ahead of New Japan's biggest show of the year, and speculation on the future of Sasha Banks.YouTube version: https://youtu.be/WxMhyNu0QWk
Vince McMahon was the most powerful man in the wrestling business. In 2022, he resigned in disgrace as WWE's chief executive in light of multiple sexual misconduct allegations. These are the events that led up to and followed one of the biggest news stories in wrestling history.YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkA1RMsBTWE