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Wrestlenomics covers the business of pro wrestling. Pollock & Thurston is a weekly podcast hosted by John Pollock of POST Wrestling and Wrestlenomics’ Brandon Thurston. They are often joined by a relevant guest.
Episodes
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WWE’s Saudi Arabia Dilemma | WrestleMania 42 Ticket Sales | Pollock & Thurston
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 Topics this week include: WrestleMania 42 gates WWE ticket price movement TNA fires Max Caster...
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Skydance | WON Hall of Fame Ballot | Engagement Index | Pollock & Thurston
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 Topics this week…
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PAC | Petition against Keanu Carver | Christy Hemme’s Study | Pollock & Thurston
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 Topics this week include: The death of Benjamin Satterley...
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Our Interview with Janel Grant | Ari Emanuel’s Book | WWE on Rumble | Pollock & Thurston
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:...
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In Her Own Words: An Exclusive interview with Janel Grant | Pollock & Thurston
Note: This contains references to suicidal ideation and to alleged sexual abuse, including of a minor, which may disturb some listeners. If you or someone you know is having a mental health crisis, you can find confidential support services in your country through findahelpline.com. John Pollock...
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CMLL & AAA’s Big Week | Saudi Arabia Travel | Drug Testing | Pollock & Thurston
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...
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In Memory of Andy “The Butcher” Williams | Pollock & Thurston
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...
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AEW All In London Data & Analysis | Pollock & Thurston
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 Topics this week include: AEW All In London turnstile count, gate estimate, and...
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AEW All In London | ESPN-WWE report | WWE Merger Settlement | Pollock & Thurston
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 Topics this week include: WWE merger lawsuit update AEW…
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WrestleMania 42 Attendance | Missy Hyatt | All In hits 40,000 | Pollock & Thurston
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 Topics this week include: Janel Grant describes a recent hospital stay Missy Hyatt…
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WWE merger settlement figure | G1 Attendance | Avery Styles | Pollock & Thurston
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 Topics this week include: Full merger settlement figure revealed for WWE & Vince...
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TKO Q2 Earnings | SummerSlam | WWE merger settlement | Pollock & Thurston
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 Topics this week include: Minor update in WWE merger settlement TKO’s...
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Ari Backs Paramount-WBD Merger | Grant Case Closed | SummerSlam | Pollock & Thurston
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 Topics this week include: Janel Grant’s case…
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WWE Radio on SiriusXM | Netflix Viewership | ESPN cuts | Pollock & Thurston
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 Topics this week include: Janel Grant, WWE & McMahon heading to arbitration WWE viewership on...
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UFC Sets Record Gate Without A Leg To Stand On | Pollock & Thurston
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. Topics this week include: The Chaotic History of TNA Wrestling Brandon Thurston’s new challenges in the merger lawsuit WWE to run...
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AEW Contract Challenge, NJPW G1 Kickoff, Conor McGregor | Pollock & Thurston
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 Topics this week include: Judge rules AEW can file redacted version…
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Audio Released: Ari Emanuel Promised to Help Vince McMahon's Legal Issues | Pollock & Thurston
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...
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WWE, AEW, NXT & TNA Major Shows | Would Tony Khan Buy TNA? | Pollock & Thurston
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 Topics this week include: Major weekend of shows from WWE, AEW, TNA &…
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UFC Freedom 250 | TNA Shakeup | George Barrios | Pollock & Thurston
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...
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Janel Grant, Vince McMahon & WWE Move Toward Private Arbitration | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss the move by Janel Grant, Vince McMahon & WWE to move their case toward private arbitration and what it means. VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqttCcluHww Plus: Grant comments on the anonymous emails to the WWE board in 2022, depositions by...
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WWE Shareholders Head to Trial - Everything You Need to Know | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston present a primer and breakdown of the WWE shareholder lawsuit, which goes to trial next week in the Delaware Court of Chancery. VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYxSRY_da5w Plus: NXT’s Great American Bash goes head-to-head with Forbidden Door, Nick...
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Vince McMahon & Nick Khan face sanctions in shareholder lawsuit | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston go through Judge Travis Laster’s 41-page opinion with sanctions levied against Vince McMahon & Nick Khan in the WWE shareholders’ lawsuit. VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yYO9ntJLCM Plus: Bushiroad sells its shares in New Japan Pro Wrestling, AEW...
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Rousey vs. Carano on Netflix | Ring boy suit | AEW-Paramount | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover the Rousey vs. Carano viewership stats, ring boys to remain anonymous in lawsuit, Tony Khan addresses WBD-Paramount stories, and Ludwig Kaiser is arrested for battery. VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/live/LbRYwfWlwHE Topics this week include: Judge...
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Triller v. Triller | WWE, McMahon defend Signal use | Wrestler unionization | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover two lawsuits involving Triller, WrestleMania 2028 update, wrestlers unionizing, and Jennifer Kay of Bloomberg Law joins us. VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/live/OHB3tB4qBrk Jennifer Kay of Bloomberg Law will join us to speak about Wednesday’s…
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TKO Q1 Earnings | Ted Turner | WWE TV Contracts | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover TKO’s first quarter earnings report, Nick Khan extends his deal, the passing of Ted Turner, and more. Video version: https://youtube.com/live/jtQo-PfKbIA Plus: WWE’s Raw and SmackDown media rights contracts from 2019 - 2024 become public, more talent...
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The Vocal Minority Returns to WWE | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover WWE’s recent Town Hall meeting with exclusive audio, including reaction to WrestleMania, Paul Levesque’s new deal, Saudi Arabia, and online criticism. Plus: The latest round of WWE cuts, Janel Grant posts FBI letters, NXT’s PLEs move to CW, Carlos Silva...
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The Business of WrestleMania 42 | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover TKO’s takeover of Las Vegas for WrestleMania, and all the business notes stemming from the event. Plus: An ESPN reporter is denied WrestleMania credentials, Mark Shapiro’s testimony regarding Vince McMahon’s role in TKO, WWE moving forward with June show in...
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WWE talent pay & WrestleMania ticket sales
This is Brandon Thurston's appearance with John Pollock & Wai Ting of POST Wrestling as part of their daily series ahead of WrestleMania. John, Brandon, and Wai discuss a new report on POST Wrestling by Brandon and Jason Ounpraseuth disclosing WWE talent pay. They also talk about how WrestleMania...
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TNA Talent Removed, Lawsuit Texts & WrestleMania 42 | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover TNA’s removal of talent from upcoming shows, the texts from the shareholder lawsuit, ‘Mania 42’s tax credit & more. Plus: Tony Khan promotes the Dynasty show with a media call and appears on The Coach & Bro podcast; Paul Levesque chats about the transition…
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Texts from Paul Levesque, Nick Khan & Vince McMahon released | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston present a bonus show discussing Thurston’s reporting on new texts released as part of the ongoing shareholder lawsuit. Court filings have led to the release of internal texts involving Paul Levesque, Nick Khan, and Vince McMahon, with further insight into the...
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New Details in Janel Grant Case: Vince McMahon, Brock Lesnar & WWE | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston chat about an extensive filing in the Janel Grant case to oppose arbitration with details concerning Vince McMahon, Brock Lesnar & WWE. Plus: The latest ticket figures for WrestleMania 32, Wrestlenomics’ Reddit Sentiment Analysis for WWE & AEW, an incident at a...
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Muhammad Ali Revival Act | All In Tickets | Nielsen Gauge | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston chat about the first ticket estimate for All In London, NXT moves to YouTube, and more problems at Nielsen. Plus they discuss the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act passing through the House of Representatives, the next steps before the bill becomes law,...
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Tony Khan’s Bid For WWE in 2023 | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston chat about the revelation that Tony Khan placed a bid for the WWE during its sale process in 2023. They discuss the disclosure in unredacted filings that gives us additional insight into the bids for WWE three years ago, Tony Khan’s role, and more. Plus: WWE’s...
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ESPN drops WWE letter grades | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss their reporting on ESPN's decision to remove letter grades from its WWE reviews and the relationship between the two. Plus, AEW launches a streaming/FAST service, NXT Stand & Deliver to stream on YouTube, and UFC releases its card for the White House....
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WWE Plaintiffs Seek Sanctions Over Deleted Messages | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston go through the latest news on the WWE shareholder lawsuit and allegations of communications being deleted, plus Mark Shapiro speaks at the Morgan Stanley conference. Plus, Janel Grant speaks publicly again, and a judge orders that redactions be removed in the WWE...
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TKO’s Revenues Top $4.7 Billion | Wrestling TV Ratings Rebound | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston go through TKO’s year-end earnings report, new details on the UFC White House card, and big projections for 2026. Plus, Brandon Thurston examines the rebound in professional wrestling TV ratings following Nielsen's recent methodology adjustments. Topics this week...
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Janel Grant speaks publicly about ongoing case | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston report on Janel Grant’s speech at the Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence event on Thursday. Grant spoke about her personal experience since the initial reporting by the Wall Street Journal and her lawsuit filed against Vince McMahon, John Laurinaitis &…
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WrestleMania 41 draws $66 million gate in Las Vegas | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston look at the all-time gate record set at WrestleMania 41, drawing over $66 million over two nights, and the figures from John Cena’s retirement tour. Topics this week include: WrestleMania 41 gate exceeds $66 million Comparison of WrestleMania ticket prices over…
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Prime Time Debut | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston move to prime time and discuss everything involving Brody King, Janel Grant to speak in public, the status of WM 42 ticket sales & more. Topics this week include: Anti-ICE chants and mainstream coverage for AEW Brody King misses Dynamite, WBD denies report...
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WWE Royal Rumble | Ashley Massaro | Zuffa Boxing Contracts | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover the Royal Rumble, Ashley Massaro mentioned in the Epstein files, and a breakdown of Zuffa Boxing’s contracts. Topics this week include: Royal Rumble in Riyadh Event still not available for YouTube TV or Comcast Xfinity subscribers Backlash announced for…
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How did WWE get a stadium built in four weeks? | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss the rapid construction in Saudi Arabia of a stadium to house the Royal Rumble. Plus: Vince & Linda McMahon oppose John Does remaining anonymous in the ringboy suit, Triller’s finances & more. Topics this week include: John & Brandon discuss the process of...
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Response to Ring Boy Suit | Netflix Engagement Report | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss the defendants' responses to the ring boy lawsuit, Netflix’s engagement report, and TNA’s debut numbers on AMC. Topics this week include: Defendants file Answers in the ring boy lawsuit Vince & Linda McMahon push to reveal identities Netflix engagement...
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WWE Class Action Palooza | AEW Q4 | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss a class action lawsuit filed over WWE’s move to ESPN, AEW’s Q4 performance & Netflix’s WWE viewership stats. Topics this week include: Lawsuit filed against WWE over ESPN Unlimited Netflix releases states for WWE programming in 2025 AEW’s Q4 results from...
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Wrestle Kingdom 20 Success | WWE Holiday Tour | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover the success of Wrestle Kingdom 20, how WWE’s holiday tour performed, and Netflix strikes a deal for WWE’s library. Plus, POST Wrestling’s Karen Peterson speaks about the significance of Wrestle Kingdom, Hiroshi Tanahashi’s retirement, the debut of Aaron…
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Endeavor’s Courtship of WWE | Biggest Stories of 2025 | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover the TKO merger process with new documents unsealed and correspondence among key executives revealed. Plus, a look back at the biggest news stories of 2025 and ones to watch in the coming year. VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/EZCOw8EBD1s Music...
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WWE Ring Boy Lawsuit Continues: Judge Says Case Will Proceed to Discovery | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover the latest developments in the WWE Ring Boy lawsuit, as a judge rules that most of the plaintiffs’ claims will proceed to discovery. They also discuss John Cena’s final match and the business impact it generated, along with Mick Foley publicly cutting ties...
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The Legacy of John Cena | Netflix vs Paramount | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston look at the career of John Cena as the longest tenured main eventer in WWE’s history and the fight between Netflix & Paramount. Topics this week include: The legacy of John Cena and his run on top in WWE The showdown between Netflix and Paramount for control of…
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TNA’s deal with AMC | The Politics Behind Tanahashi vs. Okada | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston welcome Trish Speirs to discuss her excellent feature on the booking of Hiroshi Tanahashi’s retirement match and TNA’s new media rights deal with AMC. Topics this week include: TNA inks multi-year deal with AMC The booking of Hiroshi Tanahashi’s retirement match...
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Big Data + Panel Wreaks Havoc on WWE & AEW | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston unpack the effect Big Data + Panel is having on the professional wrestling industry, and a blistering response from CW on the new methodology. Topics this week include: Big Data + Panel reporting by Brandon Thurston, including CW’s response Comparisons using the...
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John Cena at MSG | Tony Khan speaks with Ariel Helwani | Pollock & Thurston
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston react to Tony Khan’s sit-down chat with Ariel Helwani, TKO’s big week at Madison Square Garden, a “Stunner” of a group chat, and the WON Hall of Fame class. Topics this week include: Tony Khan returns to the Ariel Helwani Show TKO runs UFC 322 & John Cena’s Final...
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