Wrestlenomics

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Wrestling #121

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. Wrestlenomics Radio is also available weekly for subscribers at patreon.com/wrestlenomics, and is hosted by Brandon Thurston. The video version incorporates charts and visual elements.

Recent Episodes
  • Can Vince McMahon Succeed Without WWE? Inside His New Company '14TH & I’ | Pollock & Thurston
    Jun 4, 2025 – 01:14:31
  • Why is WrestleMania Leaving New Orleans? | Pollock & Thurston
    May 28, 2025 – 01:06:42
  • AEW Timeline: 2019 - Present | Pollock & Thurston
    May 21, 2025 – 01:39:37
  • TKO Profits From Fewer WWE House Shows | Pollock & Thurston
    May 14, 2025 – 01:15:09
  • Analyzing 5 Million Reddit Comments | Pollock & Thurston
    May 7, 2025 – 01:18:29
  • More Ring Boys Come Forward | Pollock & Thurston
    Apr 30, 2025 – 01:07:47
  • WrestleMania 41, WWE Acquires AAA | Pollock & Thurston
    Apr 23, 2025 – 01:11:30
  • WrestleMania Week Business Breakdown | Pollock & Thurston
    Apr 16, 2025 – 01:10:36
  • The Athletic’s Richard Deitsch & LightShed’s Brandon Ross | Pollock & Thurston
    Apr 9, 2025 – 01:13:59
  • AEW Fan Survey Results with Jesse Collings | Pollock & Thurston
    Apr 2, 2025 – 01:19:09
  • TNA Cuts & WrestleMania 41 with Sean Ross Sapp | Pollock & Thurston
    Mar 26, 2025 – 01:07:14
  • Netflix vs. Cable: How is WWE performing? | Pollock & Thurston
    Mar 19, 2025 – 57:52
  • TKO and Saudi Arabia enter boxing | Pollock & Thurston
    Mar 12, 2025 – 01:05:18
  • WWE Employee Benefits, Raises Cut | Pollock & Thurston
    Feb 26, 2025 – 01:12:59
  • Linda McMahon faces Senate in confirmation hearing | Pollock & Thurston
    Feb 19, 2025 – 01:06:26
  • Court Rules McMahon’s Lawyer Withheld Documents | Pollock & Thurston
    Feb 12, 2025 – 01:20:31
  • WWE Ring Boy Case To Continue | Pollock & Thurston
    Feb 5, 2025 – 01:12:01
  • WWE Royal Rumble: 60,000+ Expected | Pollock & Thurston
    Jan 29, 2025 – 01:00:50
  • WWE and TNA enter multi-year partnership | Pollock & Thurston
    Jan 22, 2025 – 01:17:16
  • Latest on Grant Case, Vince McMahon SEC Settlement | Pollock & Thurston
    Jan 15, 2025 – 01:04:48
  • BREAKING NEWS: Vince McMahon Fined by SEC, WWE Netflix viewership | Pollock & Thurston
    Jan 10, 2025 – 31:33
  • WWE Launches on Netflix | Pollock & Thurston
    Jan 8, 2025 – 01:10:11
  • Wrestlenomics Report: Smackdown to 3 hours, Lee Fitting & Nick Khan, AEW All In Texas ticket movement
    Jan 1, 2025 – 31:27
  • Misconduct Alleged Against WWE Production Head Lee Fitting During Time At ESPN | Pollock & Thurston
    Dec 18, 2024 – 01:10:35
  • A Frothy Marketplace for TKO | Pollock & Thurston
    Dec 11, 2024 – 01:06:55
  • Wrestlenomics Radio (12/8/2024)
    Dec 8, 2024 – 01:03:46
  • ‘Family Friendly Raw’ Coming to Netflix | Pollock & Thurston
    Dec 4, 2024 – 01:20:16
  • Conor McGregor Found Civilly Liable | Pollock & Thurston
    Nov 27, 2024 – 01:17:22
  • Linda McMahon for Education Secretary | Pollock & Thurston
    Nov 20, 2024 – 59:52
  • Are Blue Skies Ahead for Wrestling Discourse? | Pollock & Thurston
    Nov 13, 2024 – 01:08:12
  • TKO Q3 Earnings, Journalist Robert Jackman | Pollock & Thurston
    Nov 7, 2024 – 01:29:17
  • Wrestlenomics Radio (11/3/2024)
    Nov 3, 2024 – 01:05:05
  • WWE ID Program Launched, Exclusive Details | Pollock & Thurston
    Oct 30, 2024 – 01:27:23
  • Former Ring Boys Sue WWE, Vince & Linda McMahon | Pollock & Thurston
    Oct 24, 2024 – 01:25:02
  • Donald Trump and the UFC | POST x Wrestlenomics | Pollock & Thurston
    Oct 23, 2024 – 01:18:28
  • Former ROH COO Joe Koff passes away | POST x Wrestlenomics
    Oct 16, 2024 – 01:10:01
  • WWE called on to release women from NDAs | POST x Wrestlenomics
    Oct 9, 2024 – 01:17:00
  • AEW's new media deal with WBD | Wrestlenomics Radio (10/6/2024)
    Oct 6, 2024 – 01:15:17
  • Are AEW Wrestlers Misclassified? | POST x Wrestlenomics
    Oct 2, 2024 – 01:09:45
  • Mr. McMahon Netflix Docuseries Released | POST x Wrestlenomics
    Sep 26, 2024 – 01:27:16
  • Press briefing from Janel Grant's representatives
    Sep 19, 2024 – 20:37
  • AEW Media Renewal: Are We There Yet? | POST x Wrestlenomics
    Sep 18, 2024 – 01:09:26
  • 2-Hour Monday Night Raw … For A While | POST x Wrestlenomics
    Sep 11, 2024 – 01:02:40
  • AEW All In 2024 Attendance | POST x Wrestlenomics
    Sep 4, 2024 – 01:08:32
  • Wrestlenomics Radio (9/1/2024)
    Sep 1, 2024 – 01:13:19
  • AEW draws 50,000+ at Wembley | POST x Wrestlenomics
    Aug 28, 2024 – 01:16:00
  • AEW All In 2024 in London | POST x Wrestlenomics
    Aug 21, 2024 – 01:21:32
  • TKO Q2 2024 Report | POST x Wrestlenomics
    Aug 8, 2024 – 01:24:45
  • Wrestlenomics Radio (8/5/2024)
    Aug 5, 2024 – 57:20
  • Las Vegas - WrestleMania $5 Million Site Fee | POST x Wrestlenomics
    Jul 31, 2024 – 01:15:47
Recent Reviews
  • CCW0720
    Dishonest “Journalist” Marks
    Two people that think way more highly of themselves than they actually are. You cover a fake sport like it’s real. You highjack news conferences of a fake sport to ask questions just to get yourself over with the rest of your fake journalist buddies. They couldn’t care any less about the performers or the actual product they cover, when it comes to the WWE. I guarantee all the stuff they pull with the WWE, they’d never pull on AEW or their god, Tony Khan. They’re lucky someone like Dana White isn’t at these pressers. Don’t listen to this, go listen to shows that have actual wrestlers, that actually know the sport, and not MARKS.
  • Mike Kleckner
    On the next Janel Grant podcast
    Let’s go back to the basics on what this podcast was created for. Numbers, ratings, and economic data.
  • MMAniac Podcast Fan
    REALLY APPRECIATE THE ANALYSIS
    Show does a great job giving you value for a subscription. The analysis is top notch and it really is different than other podcasts out there. However, this show works best when it’s just Brandon and Gullo. Jesse really drags down vibe of the show. Not only is his criticism often wildly negative (usually just for the sake of being contrarian), but it often comes at the expense of his fellow co-hosts as he’ll often eat up a bulk of the run time (there are some episodes we barely hear a peep out of Gullo). I’m still giving this show 5 stars because of the incredible hard work and consistency that the podcast has built over time. And there’s been some incredible collaborations with POST Wrestling that feel way more incredibly on-brand and insightful.
  • axxcciiipppjj
    Lose this guy he’s not a draw!
    I like this podcast , but I don’t think I will continue to listen. This guy Jesse is so smug, and he never stops talking! Why did you allow this to occur Brandon? He’s essentially drowned out Gulub. Jesse also admits that he doesn’t know about a subject yet speaks like an expert nonetheless.
  • yogeorge_
    Please get new microphones
    This is a great show, but everyone sounds like they’re talking through a tin can. You can hear everyone breathing in, moving their microphones, and even background sounds like babies crying. I really do like the content so I stick with it but please invest in better equipment!
  • Dan C from FL
    Excellent analysis
    Brandon gives the most thorough breakdown of the actual business of Pro Wrestling available today beyond just the tv ratings. A must-listen for anyone interested in investing in WWE or any wrestling-related public companies.
  • Michelle Coll
    Great stuff
    If you want to know the ins and outs of the pro wrestling business, Wrestlenomics is a must listen.
  • Russ Roman
    Enough with the politics
    Enough with the politics talk.
  • dagwood76543
    A great podcast for all pro wrestling and sports business fans
    I love this weekly podcast and feel it has a terrific focus of mixing pro wrestling news and business data! It is a fun and informative show.
  • packersfanski
    Unique and Insightful
    Mookie and Brandon do a terrific job covering major wrestling news in ways that no one else does, especially in podcast form. This is not the show to listen to if you’re looking for the generic “WWE sucks” takes that you can get on virtually every other wrestling podcast in the flooded market right now. Instead, you’ll get reasoned analysis about things like house show crowds, Network subscriptions, the general financial state of the company, etc. Plus they talk about ACTUAL wrestling, too. It’s a must-listen for me every week along with a few other shows. I consume a lot of wrestling podcasts but Wrestlenomics gives me the most new information every week. Keep up the great work.
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