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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.

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1 hr 14 min

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=TqttCcluHwwPlus: Grant comments on the anonymous emails to the WWE board in 2022, depositions by key WWE execs, and WSJ’s reporting. The WWE shareholder settles before the trial & all the latest news. Topics this week include:Janel Grant, Vince McMahon & WWE jointly seek arbitration Grant posts about 2022 emails to the Board of DirectorsDepositions by Nick Khan, Frank Riddick & Michelle McKenna WWE shareholder lawsuit reaches a settlement agreement Lawsuit aims to stop UFC Freedom 250 at the White House AEW v. Ryan Nemeth Details on Bushiroad’s sale of New Japan Pro Wrestling Conor McGregor accused of using PEDs, per The New York Times Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben TramerPOST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comWrestlenomicsSubscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsSubstack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @WrestlenomicsBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 34 min

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_da5wPlus: NXT’s Great American Bash goes head-to-head with Forbidden Door, Nick Khan speaks at a SBJ conference, George Barrios has released a book, and there will be no more UFC pay-per-views in Canada next year. Topics this week include:Explaining the WWE shareholder trial, which begins MondayShareholders seeking nine figures in damages NXT Great American Bash airing head-to-head with AEW Forbidden DoorNick Khan’s SBJ-CAA interview George Barrios releases a new book, defends decision to go to Saudi Arabia UFC is moving its pay-per-view main cards to Paramount+ in Canada Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben TramerPOST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comWrestlenomicsSubscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsSubstack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @WrestlenomicsBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 32 min

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=4yYO9ntJLCMPlus: Bushiroad sells its shares in New Japan Pro Wrestling, AEW Double or Nothing coverage, an update on Marcel Barthel’s legal case & more. Topics this week include:Vince McMahon & Nick Khan sanctioned in shareholders’ lawsuit McMahon and top executives at TKO to testify in the trialWitnesses set to testify in the trialBushiroad sells shares in NJPW to TV Asahi & CyberAgent AEW Double or Nothing post-show press conference notes Marcel Barthel set for pre-trial hearing in July MLW secures streaming deal in Veeps Dana White on the cover of TIME Magazine Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben TramerPOST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comWrestlenomicsSubscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsSubstack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @WrestlenomicsBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 19 min

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/LbRYwfWlwHETopics this week include:Judge rules to continue “John Doe” anonymity for ring boys in WWE lawsuit, deciding against McMahonsTony Khan dismisses speculation on AEW’s television future after prospective Paramount dealTKO’s Mark Shapiro calls Rousey vs. Carano “More of a stunt than a meaningful MMA event”Netflix touts success of Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano, peaks at nearly 17 million global viewers over first 24 hoursEventsDC loses Motions to Dismiss in DC Superior Court to Bedrock and ThurstonVARIETY SCOOP: WWE Sets Documentary ‘Made in America’ as Part of America 250 on USA Network (EXCLUSIVE)Ludwig Kaiser arrested on battery charge, additional details come outAEW promotes ESPN feature on Darby Allin Andreas Hale comments on WWE credential situation (clip)Tony Khan’s Double or Nothing media call Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben TramerPOST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comWrestlenomicsSubscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsSubstack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @WrestlenomicsBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 43 min

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/OHB3tB4qBrkJennifer Kay of Bloomberg Law will join us to speak about Wednesday’s Delaware Chancery Court hearing involving reps for WWE and Vince McMahon in the shareholder lawsuit regarding communications on Signal.Plus: AEW files a lawsuit against TrillerTV, TrillerTV sues its parent company, the London Mayor’s office comments on a future WrestleMania in the city, TKO secures another “financial incentive package”, Kevin Nash advocates for wrestlers to join SAG-AFTRA, and WWE introduces a summer house show tour in the U.S. Topics this week include:AEW sues TrillerTV for nearly $5 millionTrillerTV sues its parent companyLondon mayor’s office says no specific 2028 WrestleMania discussionsMcMahon, WWE leaders’ Signal use probed by investors Kevin Nash advocates for wrestlers to join SAG-AFTRABacklash first hour on ESPN2 viewershipTKO enters a multi-year agreement with the Arizona Sports Events Alliance WWE adds a U.S. house show tour this summerMusic courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben TramerPOST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comWrestlenomicsSubscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsSubstack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @WrestlenomicsBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 18 min

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-PfKbIAPlus: WWE’s Raw and SmackDown media rights contracts from 2019 - 2024 become public, more talent departures at WWE, contracts being “restructured”, Ted Turner’s legacy and role professional wrestling played, as well as market-to-market comparisons from April. Topics this week include:TKO Q1 Earnings ReportNick Khan signs a new contract Nick Khan testified that the DOJ investigated sex traffickingTed Turner passes away at 87New Day exit WWE after a request to restructure contracts WWE Raw & SmackDown 2019-2024 media rights contractsWWE & AEW live events market-to-market comparisons Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben TramerPOST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comWrestlenomicsSubscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsSubstack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @WrestlenomicsBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 9 min

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 addresses talent removal from shows, and more on the Berwyn Eagle Club drama. VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/WvwDnfeIu8ETopics this week include:WWE Town Hall covers WrestleMania, Saudi Arabia, AI, and the “vocal minority.”Paul Levesque’s deal is extended Latest round of WWE cuts Janel Grant launches Instagram account with FBI letters postedNXT’s premium live events move to CW, deal with ESPN UnlimitedCarlos Silva alleges TNA has been blocked from venues What the hell is going on with the Berwyn Eagles Club?Streaming figures for Hulk Hogan - Real American Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben TramerPOST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comWrestlenomicsSubscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsSubstack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @WrestlenomicsBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 24 min

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 Saudi Arabia, and understanding the percentage of revenues paid to WWE talent.VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/YOJa0BRq-owTopics this week include:WrestleMania 42 business figures, attendance, and ESPN audience ESPN reporter denied credentials Mark Shapiro’s testimony regarding Vince McMahon in TKOHearing held on the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival ActProxy statement: Emanuel, Shapiro, Nick Khan comp; Johnson comp, board meetingsWWE talent paid about 15% of revenue in 2022Mark Shapiro speaks at the University of Alabama Night of Champions is going to Saudi Arabia Warner Bros. shareholders approve Paramount Skydance mergerTriller shuts down AEW Plus Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben TramerPOST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comWrestlenomicsSubscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsSubstack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @WrestlenomicsBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

24 min

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 tickets are moving with only a few days left to go before the events.POST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comWrestlenomicsSubscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsSubstack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @WrestlenomicsBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 22 min

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 to head of creative; and the results of an AEW fan survey. VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UlEtQSX8JUTopics this week include:Texts revealed in ongoing WWE shareholder lawsuitPaul Levesque’s comments on taking over creative WrestleMania 42 qualifies for up to $4.3 million in tax credits WrestleMania ticket movement compared to 2025Tony Khan’s media call for Dynasty Khan addresses his bid for WWE and meeting with Shane McMahonTNA pulls talent from matches involving AEW performersTNA releases 2026 schedule AEW Fan Survey conducted by Jesse Collings Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben TramerPOST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comWrestlenomicsSubscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsSubstack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @WrestlenomicsBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy