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.
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WWE Shareholders Head to Trial - Everything You Need to Know | Pollock & Thurston
<p>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. </p><p><br></p><p>Plus: 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. </p><p>Topics this week include:</p><h3>Explaining the WWE shareholder trial, which begins Monday</h3>Shareholders seeking nine figures in damages NXT Great American Bash airing head-to-head with AEW Forb...
Vince McMahon & Nick Khan face sanctions in shareholder lawsuit | Pollock & Thurston
<p>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. </p><p>VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yYO9ntJLCM</p><p>Plus: Bushiroad sells its shares in New Japan Pro Wrestling, AEW Double or Nothing coverage, an update on Marcel Barthel’s legal case & more. </p><p>Topics this week include:</p>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...
Rousey vs. Carano on Netflix | Ring boy suit | AEW-Paramount | Pollock & Thurston
<p>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. </p><p>VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/live/LbRYwfWlwHE</p><p>Topics this week include:</p>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...
Triller v. Triller | WWE, McMahon defend Signal use | Wrestler unionization | Pollock & Thurston
<p>John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover two lawsuits involving Triller, WrestleMania 2028 update, wrestlers unionizing, and Jennifer Kay of Bloomberg Law joins us.</p><p>VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/live/OHB3tB4qBrk</p><p>Jennifer 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.</p><p>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 incent...
TKO Q1 Earnings | Ted Turner | WWE TV Contracts | Pollock & Thurston
<p>John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover TKO’s first quarter earnings report, Nick Khan extends his deal, the passing of Ted Turner, and more.</p><p>Video version: https://youtube.com/live/jtQo-PfKbIA</p><p>Plus: 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. </p><p>Topics this week include:</p>TKO Q1 Earnings ReportNick Khan signs a new contract Nick Khan testified that the DOJ investigated sex traffickingTed Turner passes away at 87Ne...
The Vocal Minority Returns to WWE | Pollock & Thurston
<p>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.</p><p>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. </p><p>VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/WvwDnfeIu8E</p><p>Topics this week include:</p>WWE Town Hall covers WrestleMania, Saudi Arabia, AI, and the “vocal minority.”Paul Levesque’s deal is extended Latest round of WWE c...
The Business of WrestleMania 42 | Pollock & Thurston
<p>John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover TKO’s takeover of Las Vegas for WrestleMania, and all the business notes stemming from the event. </p><p>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.</p><p>VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/YOJa0BRq-ow</p><p>Topics this week include:</p>WrestleMania 42 business figures, attendance, and ESPN audience ESPN reporter denied credentials Mark Shapiro’s testimony regarding Vince McMahon in TKOHearing held on th...
WWE talent pay & WrestleMania ticket sales
<p>This is Brandon Thurston's appearance with John Pollock & Wai Ting of POST Wrestling as part of their daily series ahead of WrestleMania.</p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>POST Wrestling</p><p>Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribe</p><p>Patreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.com</p><p>Forum: https://forum.postwrestling.com</p><p>Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795...
TNA Talent Removed, Lawsuit Texts & WrestleMania 42 | Pollock & Thurston
<p>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.</p><p>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. </p><p>VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UlEtQSX8JU</p><p>Topics this week include:</p>Texts revealed in ongoing WWE shareholder lawsuitPaul Levesque’s comments on taking over creative WrestleMania 42 qualifies for up to $4.3...
Texts from Paul Levesque, Nick Khan & Vince McMahon released | Pollock & Thurston
<p>John Pollock and Brandon Thurston present a bonus show discussing Thurston’s reporting on new texts released as part of the ongoing shareholder lawsuit.</p><p>Court filings have led to the release of internal texts involving Paul Levesque, Nick Khan, and Vince McMahon, with further insight into the friction between Levesque and McMahon and the merger process to form TKO in 2023. </p><p>Full story:</p><p>https://www.postwrestling.com/2026/04/07/paul-levesque-nick-khan-texts-show-friction-between-vince-mcmahon-and-levesque-over-wwe-creative-in-2023/ </p><p>Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben Tramer</p><p>POST Wrestling</p><p>Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribe</p><p>Patreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.com</p><p>Fo...
