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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Nov 13, 2026 · 1:07:21
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston chat about the fallout from Crown Jewel, Uncrowned’s article on TKO’s internal dissent, and AEW’s big head-to-head victory. Topics this week…
Nov 6, 2026 · 1:09:33
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston dive into TKO’s third-quarter earnings, UFC’s big quarter, WWE’s live event decline, Mark Shapiro’s Q&A comments, and we play “True or False?”…
Oct 30, 2026 · 1:28:35
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston dive into the 2019 plane incident after Crown Jewel, WWE’s venue change in Saudi Arabia, and a court unredacted a WWE contract. VIDEO VERSION:…
Oct 23, 2026 · 1:19:59
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…
Oct 16, 2026 · 1:10:56
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:…
Oct 9, 2026 · 1:33:06
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…
Oct 2, 2026 · 1:23:46
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…
Sep 25, 2026 · 1:37:32
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…
Sep 23, 2026 · 1:15:41
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…
Sep 18, 2026 · 1:22:13
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…
Sep 11, 2026 · 1:20:31
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:…
Sep 4, 2026 · 1:08:50
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:…
Aug 26, 2026 · 1:12:13
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…
Aug 21, 2026 · 1:19:26
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:…
Aug 14, 2026 · 57:06
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:…
Aug 7, 2026 · 1:19:03
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…
Jul 31, 2026 · 1:20:37
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…
Jul 24, 2026 · 1:20:09
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:…
Jul 17, 2026 · 1:32:04
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…
Jul 10, 2026 · 1:00:32
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…
Jul 3, 2026 · 1:17:47
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…
Jun 26, 2026 · 1:26:37
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.…
Jun 19, 2026 · 1:25:32
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss the UFC Freedom 250 event and all the coverage surrounding the show at the White House. VIDEO VERSION:…
Jun 12, 2026 · 1:14:50
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:…
Jun 5, 2026 · 1:34:59
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:…
May 29, 2026 · 1:32:42
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…
May 22, 2026 · 1:19:38
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…
May 15, 2026 · 1:43:24
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:…
May 8, 2026 · 1:18:03
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:…
Apr 30, 2026 · 1:09:38
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…
Apr 24, 2026 · 1:24:09
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…
Apr 16, 2026 · 24:55
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…
Apr 10, 2026 · 1:22:11
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…
Apr 7, 2026 · 38:35
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…
Apr 3, 2026 · 1:22:30
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:…
Mar 27, 2026 · 1:09:47
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…
Mar 20, 2026 · 1:09:49
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…
Mar 13, 2026 · 1:13:23
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…
Mar 6, 2026 · 1:13:31
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…
Feb 27, 2026 · 1:11:05
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…
Feb 20, 2026 · 16:34
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…
Feb 20, 2026 · 1:12:23
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…
Feb 13, 2026 · 1:10:17
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…
Feb 4, 2026 · 1:17:05
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:…
Jan 28, 2026 · 1:14:57
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…
Jan 21, 2026 · 1:18:03
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…
Jan 14, 2026 · 1:05:32
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:…
Jan 7, 2026 · 1:05:51
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…
Dec 31, 2025 · 1:34:44
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…
Dec 17, 2025 · 1:20:45
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…
Dec 10, 2025 · 1:44:26
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…
Dec 3, 2025 · 1:08:43
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…
Nov 26, 2025 · 1:18:19
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.…
Nov 19, 2025 · 1:15:01
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…
Nov 12, 2025 · 1:14:09
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover WWE’s announcement with Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, TKO’s Q3 earnings report, and how TNA Bound for Glory performed. Topics this…
Nov 5, 2025 · 1:22:15
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston share their Observer Hall of Fame ballots and debate who should be inducted this year. Plus: TKO prepares for its third-quarter earnings,…
Oct 22, 2025 · 1:23:07
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss WWE’s enforcement of no-compete clauses involving Andrade and Samantha Irvin, and whether these clauses could withstand legal scrutiny.…
Oct 15, 2025 · 1:11:31
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston look at last week’s “Super Tuesday” results, how TNA fared at Bound for Glory, and how best to assess a company’s success in this new era.…
Oct 8, 2025 · 59:18
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss the public funding and attendance figures from AEW All In Texas and react to SmackDown’s all-time low viewership. Thurston discusses his…
Oct 6, 2025 · 34:26
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston chat with Douglas Pucci of Programming Insider about Nielsen’s new method of tracking viewership and the negative impact it has shown for…
Oct 1, 2025 · 1:21:59
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover AEW Dynamite’s sixth anniversary, Zuffa Boxing’s deal with Paramount, and Dana White appears on 60 Minutes. Plus, Josh Nason from the…
Sep 24, 2025 · 1:00:29
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston break down the head-to-head showdown between WWE and AEW , with both companies running their biggest shows of the month. Topics this week…
Sep 17, 2025 · 1:36:07
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover a massive week of news in wrestling, MMA, and sports media. The main story is WWE announcing that WrestleMania will be held in Saudi…
Sep 10, 2025 · 1:22:08
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston break down AJ Lee’s return to WWE and SmackDown surging to the #1 show on Friday, Bryan Danielson speaking on WWE’s counterprogramming strategy,…
Sep 3, 2025 · 1:17:01
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston break down WWE Clash in Paris , including the record-setting gate at La Défense Arena, WWE’s international business growth, and the company’s…
Aug 27, 2025 · 1:31:42
Neal Flanagan, filling in for John Pollock, and Brandon Thurston discuss AEW’s Forbidden Door event and press conference, WWE PLE starting on ESPN DTC streaming earlier than…
Aug 20, 2025 · 1:12:46
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss WWE’s increasingly aggressive strategies to compete with AEW, and whether these practices raise antitrust concerns. They break down what…
Aug 13, 2025 · 1:10:11
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston break down the UFC’s historic $7.7 billion deal with Paramount , which will end the company’s pay-per-view business. We discuss what this means…
Aug 8, 2025 · 36:05
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston present a bonus show as they welcome Alex Sherman of CNBC to break down the WWE deal with ESPN. On the show: The value of the deal for ESPN for…
Aug 6, 2025 · 1:28:53
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston react to the news that ESPN has secured WWE’s premium live event package in the U.S. beginning in 2026. John & Brandon go over the details, what…
Jul 30, 2025 · 2:06:42
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are joined by David Bixenspan ( Between the Sheets ) to discuss the life, death, and complex legacy of Terry Bollea a.k.a. Hulk Hogan. We cover…
Jul 23, 2025 · 1:26:04
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston analyze WWE’s Netflix performance after six months, based on the latest Netflix engagement report. Special guest Lavie Margolin joins the show…
Jul 16, 2025 · 1:09:31
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston wrap up AEW’s All In Texas weekend, which aired against WWE’s Great American Bash & Saturday Night’s Main Event. Who were the winners and the…
Jul 9, 2025 · 1:07:33
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston preview the battle between AEW & WWE this weekend with three shows on Saturday. Trish Speirs joins us from The Trish and Sarah Wrestling Podcast…
Jul 2, 2025 · 1:11:17
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover the past week involving CM Punk’s trip to Saudi Arabia, apology for past comments, and the backlash. We go into the comments made in the…
Jun 25, 2025 · 1:19:54
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss WWE’s return to Saudi Arabia amid political unrest in the Middle East, and speak with journalist Karim Zidan . Pollock & Thurston review…
Jun 18, 2025 · 1:27:42
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston chat about the political identity of WWE and the promotion of CM Punk’s match in Saudi Arabia at Night of Champions. Plus, WWE & McMahons refile…
Jun 11, 2025 · 1:15:44
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston chat about R-Truth returning to WWE, the WBD split, WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas, and Canelo vs. Crawford. First, we examine the six days…
Jun 4, 2025 · 1:14:31
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover this week’s major stories, including more information on Vince McMahon’s new company, 14TH & I. Then, they chat about SmackDown staying in…
May 28, 2025 · 1:06:42
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover the news that WrestleMania 42 is leaving New Orleans and is expected to land in Las Vegas. They chat about Thurston’s exclusive report,…
May 21, 2025 · 1:39:37
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston dissect the history of AEW as it heads into Double or Nothing, six years after the promotion’s first event. John and Brandon discuss the…
May 14, 2025 · 1:15:09
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss the latest developments in the wrestling industry, including TKO COO Mark Shapiro’s appearance at the JP Morgan conference following the…
May 7, 2025 · 1:18:29
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover an extensive Wrestlenomics study, movement in the Janel Grant case & a TKO Q1 earnings preview. Brandon Thurston has conducted a big study…
Apr 30, 2025 · 1:07:47
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss the amended complaint and new allegations in the ongoing ring boy lawsuit. This past week, a 111-page amended complaint was filed,…
Apr 23, 2025 · 1:11:30
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston go through the success of WrestleMania 41 as WWE promotes the biggest weekend in its history. They discuss WWE’s released business metrics,…
Apr 16, 2025 · 1:10:36
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss WrestleMania Week and more developments from WWE and AEW. Pollock and Thurston go through expected attendance and revenue, how Las Vegas…
Apr 9, 2025 · 1:13:59
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss the latest filings in the ring boy lawsuit, and welcome Brandon Ross and Richard Deitsch. Richard Deitsch from The Athletic joins the…
Apr 2, 2025 · 1:19:09
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston go through the results of an AEW fan survey conducted by Jesse Collings and the state of its fanbase. Collings joins us to break down the…
Mar 26, 2025 · 1:07:14
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are joined by Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful to discuss the TNA cuts and the lead-up to this year’s WrestleMania. They chat about the reaction…
Mar 19, 2025 · 57:52
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss estimates of WWE’s viewership on Netflix and compare it to cable. Estimates on how WWE’s U.S. viewership on Netflix compares to its…
Mar 12, 2025 · 1:05:18
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are chatting about TKO’s official entry into boxing with last week’s announcements and what it means for the industry. John Nash from Hey Not…
Feb 26, 2025 · 1:12:59
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss issues among WWE staff with employee incentive programs cut. Pollock and Thurston discuss new details of a consolidated shareholder…
Feb 19, 2025 · 1:06:26
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston recap Linda McMahon’s confirmation hearing to oversee the Department of Education. Reporter Aaron Rupar of Public Notice speaks with John and…
Feb 12, 2025 · 1:20:31
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss the court ruling related to the Vince McMahon case and documents being withheld. They break down the 44-page opinion that came down this…
Feb 5, 2025 · 1:12:01
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover the latest involving the Ring Boy lawsuit and the Janel Grant case. The Ring Boy lawsuit will continue after the Maryland Supreme Court’s…
Jan 29, 2025 · 1:00:50
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston chat about a record-setting Royal Rumble, WWE’s performance on SNME, and a return to Paris. This week, they cover the Royal Rumble at Lucas Oil…
Jan 22, 2025 · 1:17:16
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are here to discuss the WWE and TNA multi-year partnership and what each side has to gain. Rich Fann from PWTorch.com will stop by to discuss…
Jan 15, 2025 · 1:04:48
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss all the latest filings in the Janel Grant case and Vince McMahon’s SEC settlement. Plus: Netflix releases its first set of viewership…
Jan 10, 2025 · 31:33
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are back to discuss the SEC’s announcement that Vince McMahon will pay a fine and reimburse WWE over regulatory violations. On Friday, the SEC…
Jan 8, 2025 · 1:10:11
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston react to WWE's launch on Netflix and the fallout from the show at the Intuit Dome. They chat about the presentation on Netflix, the reaction to…
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