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The business of pro wrestling. Data, money, law, and power.
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Pollock & Thurston will move permanently to Thursday nights at 8:30 pm ET starting next week, Feb 12. The audio-only podcast version will be available for listeners early the following morning.
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AEW Dynamite, Feb 25 on TBS: 633,000 viewers; 0.10 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
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AEW Dynamite, Feb 25 on TBS: 633,000 viewers; 0.10 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
AEW Dynamite, Feb 25 on TBS: 633,000 viewers; 0.10 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
https://www.patreon.com/posts/151835538
3 days ago
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TKO’s Revenues Top $4.7 Billion | Wrestling TV Ratings Rebound | Pollock & Thurston
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TKO’s Revenues Top $4.7 Billion | Wrestling TV Ratings Rebound | Pollock & Thurston - Wrestlenomics
Plus, Netflix bows out of WBD bidding, making way for Paramount. What does it mean for AEW?
https://wrestlenomics.com/podcasts/2026/tkos-revenues-top-4-7-billion-wrestling-tv-ratings-rebound-pollock-thurston/
3 days ago
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WWE NXT, Feb 24 on CW: 589,000 viewers; 0.08 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
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WWE NXT, Feb 24 on CW: 589,000 viewers; 0.08 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
WWE NXT, Feb 24 on CW: 589,000 viewers; 0.08 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
https://www.patreon.com/posts/151757741
4 days ago
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WWE and AEW viewership made a comeback after Nielsen reportedly adjusted its Big Data + Panel methodology for cable programs. Wrestling ratings previously saw sharp declines under the new system. An in-depth look at how the change has affected viewership:
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Wrestling TV ratings rebound after Nielsen adjusts Big Data + Panel methodology - Wrestlenomics
WWE and AEW viewership have made a comeback after Nielsen reportedly implemented an adjustment to its Big Data + Panel methodology for cable programs.
https://wrestlenomics.com/articles/2026/wrestling-tv-ratings-rebound-after-nielsen-adjusts-big-data-panel-methodology/
4 days ago
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Royal Rumble rerun on ESPN, Austin doc on CW: TV ratings and network comparisons
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Royal Rumble rerun on ESPN, Austin doc on CW: TV ratings and network comparisons - Wrestlenomics
The re-airing of WWE Royal Rumble on ESPN's flagship traditional network on Sunday night
https://wrestlenomics.com/articles/2026/royal-rumble-rerun-on-espn-austin-doc-on-cw-tv-ratings-and-network-comparisons/
6 days ago
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AEW Collision, Feb 21 on TNT: 470,000 viewers; 0.08 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
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AEW Collision, Feb 21 on TNT: 470,000 viewers; 0.08 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
AEW Collision, Feb 21 on TNT: 470,000 viewers; 0.08 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
https://www.patreon.com/posts/151593788
6 days ago
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WWE Smackdown, Feb 20 on Syfy: 1,113,000 viewers; 0.29 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
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WWE Smackdown, Feb 20 on Syfy: 1,113,000 viewers; 0.29 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
WWE Smackdown, Feb 20 on Syfy: 1,113,000 viewers; 0.29 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
https://www.patreon.com/posts/151593495
6 days ago
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WWE Raw, Feb 16 on Netflix: 2,700,000 global views | TV ratings analysis
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WWE Raw, Feb 16 on Netflix: 2,700,000 global views | TV ratings analysis
WWE Raw, Feb 16 on Netflix: 2,700,000 global views | TV ratings analysis
https://www.patreon.com/posts/151572639
6 days ago
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TNA Impact, Feb 19 on AMC: 233,000 viewers; 0.05 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
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TNA Impact, Feb 19 on AMC: 233,000 viewers; 0.05 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
TNA Impact, Feb 19 on AMC: 233,000 viewers; 0.05 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
https://www.patreon.com/posts/151490748
7 days ago
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AEW Dynamite, Feb 18 on TBS: 692,000 viewers; 0.12 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
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AEW Dynamite, Feb 18 on TBS: 692,000 viewers; 0.12 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
AEW Dynamite, Feb 18 on TBS: 692,000 viewers; 0.12 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
https://www.patreon.com/posts/151490328
7 days ago
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Janel Grant speaks publicly about ongoing case | Pollock & Thurston
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Janel Grant speaks publicly about ongoing case | Pollock & Thurston - Wrestlenomics
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston report on Janel Grant’s speech at the Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence event on Thursday.
https://wrestlenomics.com/podcasts/2026/janel-grant-speaks-publicly-about-ongoing-case-pollock-thurston/
9 days ago
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WrestleMania 41 draws $66 million gate in Las Vegas | Pollock & Thurston
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WrestleMania 41 draws $66 million gate in Las Vegas | Pollock & Thurston - Wrestlenomics
WrestleMania 41 gate exceeds $66 million, Comparison of WrestleMania ticket prices over the years , Pollstar figures for John Cena's retirement tour, final draw sets a record.
https://wrestlenomics.com/podcasts/2026/wrestlemania-41-draws-66-million-gate-in-las-vegas-pollock-thurston/
9 days ago
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WWE NXT, Feb 17 on CW: 744,000 viewers; 0.09 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
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WWE NXT, Feb 17 on CW: 744,000 viewers; 0.09 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
WWE NXT, Feb 17 on CW: 744,000 viewers; 0.09 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
https://www.patreon.com/posts/data-report-wwe-151283194
10 days ago
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10 days ago
Janel Grant speaks publicly for the first time, “By a series of miracles that I can’t account for, I’m alive today
www.postwrestling.com/2026/02/20/j...
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Janel Grant speaks publicly for the first time, “By a series of miracles that I can’t account for, I’m alive today
In her first public appearance, Janel Grant spoke about the past years of her life and the restrictions she has faced from a non-disclosure agreement with Vince McMahon.
https://www.postwrestling.com/2026/02/20/janel-grant-speaks-publicly-for-the-first-time-by-a-series-of-miracles-that-i-cant-account-for-im-alive-today/
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NEW: John Cena’s retirement show drew the biggest live gate for an arena event in WWE history, and probably all of pro wrestling history, even when taking inflation into account. That and more on live event business of his retirement tour. 1500+ words:
www.postwrestling.com/2026/02/19/j...
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AEW Collision, Feb 14 on TNT: 561,000 viewers; 0.10 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
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AEW Collision, Feb 14 on TNT: 561,000 viewers; 0.10 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
AEW Collision, Feb 14 on TNT: 561,000 viewers; 0.10 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
https://www.patreon.com/posts/151123607/
12 days ago
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WWE Smackdown, Feb 13 on Syfy: 1,042,000 viewers; 0.26 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
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WWE Smackdown, Feb 13 on Syfy: 1,042,000 viewers; 0.26 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
WWE Smackdown, Feb 13 on Syfy: 1,042,000 viewers; 0.26 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
https://www.patreon.com/posts/151123159
12 days ago
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TNA Impact, Feb 12 on AMC: 254,000 viewers; 0.05 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
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TNA Impact, Feb 12 on AMC: 254,000 viewers; 0.05 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
TNA Impact, Feb 12 on AMC: 254,000 viewers; 0.05 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
https://www.patreon.com/posts/151028411
13 days ago
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WWE Raw, Feb 9 on Netflix: 2,900,000 global views | TV ratings analysis
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WWE Raw, Feb 9 on Netflix: 2,900,000 global views | TV ratings analysis
WWE Raw, Feb 9 on Netflix: 2,900,000 global views | TV ratings analysis
https://www.patreon.com/posts/151020705/
13 days ago
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14 days ago
NEW: Last year’s WrestleMania shattered all records for ticket sales revenue in pro wrestling history. The two events combined for $66M in ticket sales, according to Pollstar data not previously reported in media. Read 800+ words:
www.postwrestling.com/2026/02/16/w...
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AEW Dynamite, Feb 11 on TBS: 604,000 viewers; 0.12 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
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AEW Dynamite, Feb 11 on TBS: 604,000 viewers; 0.12 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
AEW Dynamite, Feb 11 on TBS: 604,000 viewers; 0.12 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
https://www.patreon.com/posts/150697392/
17 days ago
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Prime Time Debut | Pollock & Thurston Anti-ICE chants and mainstream coverage for AEW, Brody King misses Dynamite, WBD denies report regarding the reason, Janel Grant to speak in Hartford next week.
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Prime Time Debut | Pollock & Thurston - Wrestlenomics
Anti-ICE chants and mainstream coverage for AEW, Brody King misses Dynamite, WBD denies report regarding the reason, Janel Grant to speak in Hartford next week.
https://wrestlenomics.com/podcasts/2026/prime-time-debut-pollock-thurston/
17 days ago
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WWE NXT, Feb 10 on CW: 637,000 viewers; 0.12 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
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WWE NXT, Feb 10 on CW: 637,000 viewers; 0.12 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
WWE NXT, Feb 10 on CW: 637,000 viewers; 0.12 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
https://www.patreon.com/posts/150617844
18 days ago
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Pollock & Thurston: Live at 8:30 pm ET tonight
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Prime Time Debut | Pollock & Thurston
YouTube video by Wrestlenomics
https://youtube.com/live/zEFurEBrd6s
18 days ago
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18 days ago
Warner Bros. Discovery denies network prevented Brody King from appearing on AEW Dynamite to avoid “F–k ICE” chants
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Warner Bros. Discovery denies network prevented Brody King from appearing on AEW Dynamite to avoid “F–k ICE” chants
WBD has denied an earlier report that the media company blocked Brody King from appearing on this past Wednesday’s AEW Dynamite broadcast.
https://www.postwrestling.com/2026/02/12/warner-bros-discovery-denies-network-prevented-brody-king-from-appearing-on-aew-dynamite-to-avoid-f-k-ice-chants/
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AEW Collision, Feb 7 on TNT: 388,000 viewers; 0.07 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
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AEW Collision, Feb 7 on TNT: 388,000 viewers; 0.07 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
AEW Collision, Feb 7 on TNT: 388,000 viewers; 0.07 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
https://www.patreon.com/posts/150492854
19 days ago
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WWE Smackdown, Feb 6 on USA Network: 1,459,000 viewers; 0.35 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
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WWE Smackdown, Feb 6 on USA Network: 1,459,000 viewers; 0.35 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
WWE Smackdown, Feb 6 on USA Network: 1,459,000 viewers; 0.35 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
https://www.patreon.com/posts/150492029
19 days ago
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WWE Raw, Feb 2 on Netflix: 3,100,000 global views | TV ratings analysis
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WWE Raw, Feb 2 on Netflix: 3,100,000 global views | TV ratings analysis
WWE Raw, Feb 2 on Netflix: 3,100,000 global views | TV ratings analysis
https://www.patreon.com/posts/150434112
20 days ago
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TNA Impact, Feb 5 on AMC: 241,000 viewers; 0.05 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
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TNA Impact, Feb 5 on AMC: 241,000 viewers; 0.05 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
TNA Impact, Feb 5 on AMC: 241,000 viewers; 0.05 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
https://www.patreon.com/posts/150346914
21 days ago
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AEW Dynamite, Feb 4 on TBS: 654,000 viewers; 0.15 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
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AEW Dynamite, Feb 4 on TBS: 654,000 viewers; 0.15 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
AEW Dynamite, Feb 4 on TBS: 654,000 viewers; 0.15 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
https://www.patreon.com/posts/150130884?
24 days ago
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WWE NXT, Feb 3 on CW: 629,000 viewers; 0.08 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
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WWE NXT, Feb 3 on CW: 629,000 viewers; 0.08 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
WWE NXT, Feb 3 on CW: 629,000 viewers; 0.08 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
https://www.patreon.com/posts/150057410
25 days ago
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WWE Smackdown, Jan 30 on USA Network: 1,260,000 viewers; 0.29 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
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WWE Smackdown, Jan 30 on USA Network: 1,260,000 viewers; 0.29 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
WWE Smackdown, Jan 30 on USA Network: 1,260,000 viewers; 0.29 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
https://www.patreon.com/posts/149969883
26 days ago
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WWE PLEs still not available for YouTube TV or Comcast Xfinity subscribers, Backlash announced for Tampa in May.
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WWE Royal Rumble | Ashley Massaro | Zuffa Boxing Contracts | Pollock & Thurston - Wrestlenomics
WWE PLEs still not available for YouTube TV or Comcast Xfinity subscribers, Backlash announced for Tampa in May.
https://wrestlenomics.com/podcasts/2026/wwe-royal-rumble-ashley-massaro-zuffa-boxing-contracts-pollock-thurston/
26 days ago
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Live at 1 pm ET: Pollock & Thurston
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26 days ago
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TNA Impact, Jan 29 on AMC: 201,000 viewers; 0.04 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
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TNA Impact, Jan 29 on AMC: 201,000 viewers; 0.04 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
TNA Impact, Jan 29 on AMC: 201,000 viewers; 0.04 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
https://www.patreon.com/posts/149928748
26 days ago
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AEW Collision, Jan 31 on TNT: 492,000 viewers; 0.07 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
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AEW Collision, Jan 31 on TNT: 492,000 viewers; 0.07 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
AEW Collision, Jan 31 on TNT: 492,000 viewers; 0.07 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
https://www.patreon.com/posts/149882061
27 days ago
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WWE Raw, Jan 26 on Netflix: Did not rank in top 10 | TV ratings analysis
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WWE Raw, Jan 26 on Netflix: Did not rank in top 10 | TV ratings analysis
WWE Raw, Jan 26 on Netflix: Did not rank in top 10 | TV ratings analysis
https://www.patreon.com/posts/149871928/
27 days ago
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AEW Dynamite, Jan 28 on TBS: 653,000 viewers; 0.09 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
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AEW Dynamite, Jan 28 on TBS: 653,000 viewers; 0.09 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
AEW Dynamite, Jan 28 on TBS: 653,000 viewers; 0.09 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
https://www.patreon.com/posts/149552031
about 1 month ago
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WWE NXT, Jan 27 on CW: 674,000 viewers; 0.08 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
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WWE NXT, Jan 27 on CW: 674,000 viewers; 0.08 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
WWE NXT, Jan 27 on CW: 674,000 viewers; 0.08 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
https://www.patreon.com/posts/149461646
about 1 month ago
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AEW Collision, Jan 24 on TNT: 253,000 viewers; 0.02 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
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AEW Collision, Jan 24 on TNT: 253,000 viewers; 0.02 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
AEW Collision, Jan 24 on TNT: 253,000 viewers; 0.02 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
https://www.patreon.com/posts/149421116
about 1 month ago
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How did WWE get a stadium built in four weeks? | Pollock & Thurston
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How did WWE get a stadium built in four weeks? | Pollock & Thurston - Wrestlenomics
John & Brandon discuss the process of having a stadium built in Saudi Arabia and questions regarding the labor used for WWE's return to Riyadh.
https://wrestlenomics.com/podcasts/2026/how-did-wwe-get-a-stadium-built-in-four-weeks-pollock-thurston/
about 1 month ago
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WWE Smackdown, Jan 23 on USA Network: 943,000 viewers; 0.22 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
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WWE Smackdown, Jan 23 on USA Network: 943,000 viewers; 0.22 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
WWE Smackdown, Jan 23 on USA Network: 943,000 viewers; 0.22 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
https://www.patreon.com/posts/149370854
about 1 month ago
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about 1 month ago
NEW: McMahons say “John Doe” anonymity will unfairly hinder their ability to find witnesses to clear them in ring boy lawsuit. WWE takes no position on pseudonyms.
www.postwrestling.com/2026/01/27/v...
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Vince and Linda McMahon file oppositions to ring boy plaintiffs' request to maintain anonymity in lawsuit - POST Wrestling | Podcasts, News, Reviews |Â WWE AEW NXT NJPW
McMahons say "John Doe" anonymity will unfairly hinder their ability to find witnesses to clear them. WWE takes no position on pseudonyms.
https://www.postwrestling.com/2026/01/27/vince-and-linda-mcmahon-file-oppositions-to-ring-boy-plaintiffs-request-to-maintain-anonymity-in-lawsuit/
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about 1 month ago
Triller disclosure sheds light on partnerships with AEW and BKFC
www.postwrestling.com/2026/01/27/t...
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Triller disclosure sheds light on partnerships with AEW and BKFC
Triller reports $6.6 million and $10.3 million in AEW-related revenue for 2024 and 2023, respectively, coinciding with more PPV options.
https://www.postwrestling.com/2026/01/27/triller-disclosure-sheds-light-on-partnerships-with-aew-and-bkfc/
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WWE Raw, Jan 19 on Netflix: 2,500,000 global views | TV ratings analysis
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Data report: WWE Raw - Jan 19, 2026 | Wrestlenomics
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https://patreon.com/posts/149275237
about 1 month ago
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TNA Impact, Jan 22 on AMC: 171,000 viewers; 0.03 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
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TNA Impact, Jan 22 on AMC: 171,000 viewers; 0.03 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
TNA Impact, Jan 22 on AMC: 171,000 viewers; 0.03 P18-49 rating | TV ratings analysis
https://www.patreon.com/posts/149199214
about 1 month ago
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Netflix releases viewing data for WWE PLEs, Smackdown, NXT for July to December 2025
https://wrestlenomics.com/articles/2026/netflix-releases-viewing-data-for-wwe-ples-smackdown-nxt-for-july-to-december-2025/
about 1 month ago
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Response to Ring Boy Suit | Netflix Engagement Report | Pollock & Thurston
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Response to Ring Boy Suit | Netflix Engagement Report | Pollock & Thurston - Wrestlenomics
Defendants file Answers in the ring boy lawsuit, Netflix engagement report for the second half of 2025.
https://wrestlenomics.com/podcasts/2026/response-to-ring-boy-suit-netflix-engagement-report-pollock-thurston/
about 1 month ago
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WWE Raw, Jan 12 on Netflix: Did not rank in top 10 | TV ratings analysis
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WWE Raw, Jan 12 on Netflix: Did not rank in top 10 | TV ratings analysis
WWE Raw, Jan 12 on Netflix: Did not rank in top 10 | TV ratings analysis
https://www.patreon.com/posts/148793910
about 1 month ago
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PWTorch reports 173k total viewers (P2+), P18-49 rating 0.04 for the debut of TNA Impact on AMC
www.pwtorch.com/site/2026/01/20/tna-impact-viewership-data-is-in-for-premier-on-amc/
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TNA Impact viewership data is in for premier on AMC
The viewership for last Thursday's TNA Impact debut on AMC was 173,000. Typically, Impact had been drawing around 80,000, with some peaks and valleys, on AXS over the years. With roughly double the av...
https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2026/01/20/tna-impact-viewership-data-is-in-for-premier-on-amc/
about 1 month ago
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