Wrestlenomics
Wrestlenomics covers the business of pro wrestling. Pollock & Thurston is a weekly podcast hosted by John Pollock of POST Wrestling and Wrestlenomics’ Brandon Thurston. They are often joined by a relevant guest.
Episodes
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are back for another week to chat about a Maryland judge denying an attempt to have the ring boy lawsuit thrown out. Netflix has a tumultuous week of layoffs, its earnings report, and a new chief content officer. Plus, the U.S. Midterms allow NXT to revive the Wednesday Night War.
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover WWE’s Crown Jewel dilemma in Saudi Arabia, WrestleMania 42 ticket sales, and Max Caster's firing by TNA.
Video version: https://www.youtube.com/live/dpxqVsy-zFg
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover the closing of Paramount’s deal to acquire WBD and its long-term impact, preview this year’s Observer Hall of Fame candidates, and introduce the Wrestlenomics Engagement Index.
Video version: https://www.youtube.com/live/OP2sSfAiVlc
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss the sudden passing of PAC, their reporting on the Order of Protection filed against an NXT talent, and a look at Christy Hemme’s recent paper.
Video version: https://youtube.com/live/LrLoarqLfy8
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss their interview with Janel Grant released earlier this week, Paramount settles antitrust suit, Tony Khan’s All Out Media Call, WWE inks deal with Rumble, and Ari Emanuel covers Vince McMahon’s exit in his memoir.
VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m41GbevkA1E
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- Our interview with Janel Grant ...
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are joined by Janel Grant for an exclusive, wide-ranging interview about her life and her reaction to becoming a key fi...
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston welcome The Cubs Fan from Luchablog to speak about the biggest week of the year for AAA & CMLL following TripleMania 34, WWE’s recent shows, and this weekend’s Aniversario card.
We also dive into the news of a travel warning in Saudi Arabia with WWE scheduled to host Crown Jewel in November, the broadcast situation involving Worlds Collide...
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston reflect on the life and career of Andy Williams, a.k.a. ‘The Butcher’, who tragically passed last weekend.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/cvbLlvMK4Tw
Thurston shares his memories of working with Williams and transitioning to pro wrestling after a successful musical career. From there, we welcome Damian Abraham from the band Fucked Up ...
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston review the available data for AEW All In London, assess how it performed, and where it ranks among the company’s largest events.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/mOomyVJ3d_E
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- AEW All In London turnstile count, gate estimate, and other business notes
- Kofi & Austin Creed address WWE pay cut offer
- How did NXT Heatwave perform?
- WWE vs. AEW in Chicago ...
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston look at the latest figures for AEW All In London, WWE merger lawsuit update, and ESPN’s denial of a report that it won’t renew WWE once its deal expires.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/H3njxz5jjzs
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- WWE merger lawsuit update
- AEW All In London this weekend
- How this weekend&r...
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston chat about the WrestleMania 42 attendance, Missy Hyatt repeats an allegation about Vince McMahon, and All In hits 40k.
Video version: https://www.youtube.com/live/PzjDjvcp-L4
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- Janel Grant describes a recent hospital stay
- Missy Hyatt repeats allegation against Vince McMahon on Dark Side
- W...
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover the final settlement figure in the merger suit, WWE’s redacted filing, All In tickets, and etiquette for Indies.
VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vn1w63oeBno
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- Full merger settlement figure revealed for WWE & Vince McMahon
- WWE files Netflix contract… sort of
- ...
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover TKO’s second-quarter earnings report, Mark Shapiro’s comments about SummerSlam, WWE’s portion of the merger settlement, and more.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/9-mWpJSieR8
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- Minor update in WWE merger settlement
- TKO’s second-quarter earnings report
- WWE’s portion of merger lawsuit...
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston go through the latest headaches for Paramount and Ari Emanuel’s op-ed, Janel Grant’s case is officially closed, and WWE stages SummerSlam in Minneapolis.
VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/live/aZyDSHwbxK8
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- Janel Grant’s case officially closed, moves to arbitration
- WWE SummerSlam this weekend in Minne...
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover Janel Grant’s move toward arbitration, WWE’s viewership on Netflix, and WWE Radio launching on SiriusXM.
VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nClugYUhJ5s
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover TNA’s chaotic history and the Dark Side series, Thurston’s latest challenge, and WWE goes head-to-head with AEW in Chicago.
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover Thurston’s challenge to unseal AEW contracts, Conor McGregor’s return at UFC 329, and NJPW's kickoff of the G1 Climax in the U.S.
VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yrC5k0-exs
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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston play the audio of voice messages from Vince McMahon and Ari Emanuel concerning the WWE transaction process and Stephanie McMahon’s role in the story.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/NvzxZeXK1sg
Plus: NXT’s viewership for the Great American Bash on CW, WWE counters AEW All In with an NXT & AAA doubleheader in August & more.
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss four major shows coming up this weekend, WWE’s return to Saudi Arabia, and Tony Khan is asked about his interest in purchasing TNA.
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/H3IM-02-Bwo
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- Major weekend of shows from WWE, AEW, TNA & NXT
- WWE’s latest trip to Saudi Arabia: What do...
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss the UFC Freedom 250 event and all the coverage surrounding the show at the White House.
VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7RG6q_qq0w
Plus: TNA undergoes a major shakeup, Janel Grant posts about the WSJ reporting from 2022, John Pollock interviews former WWE co-president George Barrios, an update on the Liv Morgan stalker case & more.
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