This week's episode of Wrestlenomics Radio is brought to you by Dollar Shave Club! Dollar Shave Club delivers everything you need to look, feel, and smell your best. Check it out at http://dollarshaveclub.com/we. Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news: * WWE RAW will reportedly be renewed with USA Network at a rate of 3x * Is SmackDown moving to another network? * How will ever-growing TV rights fees affect WWE's business and relationship with fans and business partners? * WWE stock price reaction to the news WRESTLENOMICS PREMIUM (sign-up for $5/month for weekly bonus audio at patreon.com/wrestlenomics) -- 2 hours, 35 minutes this week! * All-In Sells-Out * WWE Co-President George Barrios at JPM organ conference * WWE Co-President Michelle Wilson & Charlotte Flair at Needham conference * Average attendances for top Japanese promotions at Korakuen Hall Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at WrestlingINC.com. Email questions and comments to [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news: * UFC signs deal with ESPN+, what this means for WWE's ongoing TV rights negotiations * Total Divas renewed for 2 more seasons * WWE files lawsuit against Transworld Television * Who's behind Starrcast * CM Punk doing meet & greet for Pro Wrestling Tees WRESTLENOMICS PREMIUM (sign-up for $5/month for weekly bonus audio at patreon.com/wrestlenomics) -- 2 hours, 41 minutes this week!  * Mookie watches Eurovision * WWE ticket analysis * WWE talent development, nepotism * CM Punk, Colt Cabana, Dr. Chris Amann lawsuit update * Needham's latest analysis of WWE stock * NJPW company profile * Progress touring USA Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at WrestlingINC.com. Email questions and comments to [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news: * WWE Q1 2018 brief overview * WWE business trends * Revisiting NXT and the launch of the WWE Network * WWE Co-President George Barrios' role in the company * NJPW Dontaku event attendance * Notes from NJPW Chairman Naoki Sugabayashi interview * NJPW Cow Palace Tickets * All-In Seating chart and ticket prices announced WRESTLENOMICS PREMIUM (sign-up for $5/month for weekly bonus audio at [patreon.com/wrestlenomics](patreon.com/wrestlenomics)) -- 4 hours+ this week! * WWE Q1 2018 report: financial documents, conference call Q&A session, Saudi Arabia * Economics of running an indie wrestling show * 1974's The Wrestler: An insight into the mind of Verne Gagne Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at WrestlingINC.com. Email questions and comments to [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news: * WWE in Saudi Arabia: Greatest Royal Rumble thoughts, the Daivri brothers angle, Roman Reigns, GSA's apology for female wrestlers appearing in a clip, Sami Zayn's non-appearance, the Saudi government's PR campaign * BTIG upgrades its WWE stock projection to $46 as the share price reaches $40 this past week. * Medium's study of which pro wrestlers are the most recognizable * A question on ramifications for independent wrestling if All-In doesn't succeed in its attendance goal SUPER-SERVE EDITION (sign-up for $5/month for weekly bonus audio at patreon.com/wrestlenomics) -- 2 hours+ this week! * Chris and Brandon thoroughly analyze the WWE Business Partner Summit 2018 in a depth you won't find anywhere else, featuring: * "WWE 2.0" and plans for a future premium tier for the WWE Network * WWE co-presidents Michelle Wilson and George Barrios present road map for 2018 * Stephanie McMahon explains how WWE was "reimagined" as "sports entertainment" * Sales and International (John Brody) * Digital and social media (Jayar Donlan) * Triple H/Paul Levesque outlines a vision to put developmental facilities all over the world Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at WrestlingINC.com. Email questions and comments to [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news: * Update on Greatest Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia * ESPN/Fox dual bid for UFC and implications for WWE * JPMorgan's analysis of WWE business * Needham's analysis of WWE business * WWE Board of Directors election from annual shareholders meeting SUPER-SERVE EDITION (sign-up for $5/month for weekly bonus audio at patreon.com/wrestlenomics) -- 2 hours+ this week!  * RAW/SmackDown year-over-year viewership comparisons, gender demographics * Mookienomics on RAW ratings by person * Mookienomics on YouTube views by person * Mookie's legal gazette: Titus O'Neil, Brock Lesnar vs. Mark Hunt, Randy Orton's tattoos (yes, really), Michael Elgin * Brandon's hierarchy of 3 types of pro wrestling promotions * Bruno Sammartino Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at WrestlingINC.com. Email questions and comments to [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news: * Snow, a tangent on YouTube revenue, plugs * WWE Greatest Royal Rumble * Ronda Rousey announced for 4 dates on WWE Europe tour * Brock Lesnar re-signs with WWE * Detailed look at WWE Network subscriber announcement Q&A * A look at full season of Mixed Match Challenge viewership * NWL folds SUPER-SERVE EDITION (sign-up for $5/month for weekly bonus audio at patreon.com/wrestlenomics) -- 2 hours+ this week! * WWE Network survey for international subscriber * Upcoming WWE annual shareholders meeting * Top WWE merchandise sellers * Mookie & Brandon's costs for their WrestleMania trip to New Orleans * CIMA working with OWE in China, NWA in China * AroLucha update * Mookie's legal update * Brandon's modern wrestling philosophy argument Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at WrestlingINC.com. Email questions and comments to [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss their trip to New Orleans for WrestleMania. They go over their experiences at the Wrestlecon Supershow, Joey Janela's Spring Break, WWE Axxess, WrestleMania itself. Plus various tangents on AroLucha and modern indie wrestling! Chris and Brandon also recorded a SUPER-SERVE EDITION, exclusively for Patreon subscribers, immediately after the announcement of WWE Network subscribers. Sign-up now for weekly bonus audio for $5/month at patreon.com/wrestlenomics. Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at WrestlingINC.com. Email questions and comments to [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week's episode is brought to you by Dollar Shave Club! For a mind-blowing experience, join Dollar Shave Club today. For just $5, with free shipping you’ll get the Executive razor and razors plus trial sizes of Shave Butter, Body Cleanser and One Wipe Charlies. Then keep the blades coming for a few bucks more a month. Get yours at dollarshaveclub.com/we. Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news: FREE : * Louisiana state athletic commission's list of banned moves may affect independent shows at WrestleMania weekend * MLW TV deal with beIN Sports * Mania weekend ticket sales update for WWE, ROH, WWN and Wrestlecon events * WWE bootlegging lawsuit, event schedule * WrestleMania coming to Minnesota? * Impact viewership up * Profile on WWE Co-President Michelle Wilson SUPER-SERVE EDITION (sign up for $5/month at patreon.com/wrestlenomics) -- Will be recorded and released Sunday, April 1: * CTE lawsuit dismissed * WrestleMania WWE Network numbers * UFC Fight Pass subscriber count * PWG moves venues * Andre the Giant documentary * NJPW Strong Style Evolved * WrestleMania III Silverdome attendance * AroLucha update Go to patreon.com/wrestlenomics to become a Patreon supporter for this week’s exclusive bonus audio for just $5/month!  Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at WrestlingINC.com.  Email questions and comments to [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week's episode is brought to you by Dollar Shave Club! For a mind-blowing experience, join Dollar Shave Club today. For just $5, with free shipping you’ll get the Executive razor and razors plus trial sizes of Shave Butter, Body Cleanser and One Wipe Charlies. Then keep the blades coming for a few bucks more a month. Get yours at dollarshaveclub.com/we. Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news: FREE * Daniel Bryan medically cleared by WWE * AroLucha funding, Harris brothers, Rey Mysterio involvement PATREON (sign up for $5/month at patreon.com/wrestlenomics) * WWE in Saudi Arabia * Mixed Match Challenge * Big Cass * XFL competition * SVP of WWE joins UFC * Lucha Underground * Five Star Wrestling (UK) * New Streaming Services * WCW Thunder Go to patreon.com/wrestlenomics to become a Patreon supporter for this week’s exclusive bonus audio for just $5/month! Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at WrestlingINC.com. Email questions and comments to [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news: **FREE** * WrestleMania 35 press conference announcing Mania coming to East Rutherford, NJ and other events at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY * Fabulous Moolah Battle Royal name dropped * Jon Bravo video  * Feedback on Saudi Arabia  * Feedback on NJPW being publicly-traded  * Jericho-Omega highest rated NJPW match ever on AXS  * Lucha FMV sends threatening letters  **PATREON  ****(sign up for $5/month at patreon.com/wrestlenomics) ** * Update on WWN & Wrestlecon ticket sales * Mookie’s Trademark Gazette * Linda McMahon political donations * WON awards * RF Video streaming service Go to patreon.com/wrestlenomics to become a Patreon supporter for this week’s exclusive bonus audio for just $5/month! Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at WrestlingINC.com.  Email questions and comments to [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news: **Non-Patreon** * Barrios talk at Deutsche Bank * Greatest Royal Rumble * WWE DEF 14 A document * All In Announcement * Fighting Game Champions & NJPW Wrestling event in FL **Patreon (sign up for $5/month at patreon.com/wrestlenomics)** * Bloodsport review * Bloomberg Article: UFC rights * Television Homes for USA/ESPN * WCW Thunder on WWE Network * Clustering Algorithm for US WWE cities This week's episode is brought to you by our friends at Keeps: the easy and affordable way to keep the hair you have! Get one month FREE at keeps.com/we. Get a personalized, doctor-recommended plan without ever leaving the couch! Go to patreon.com/wrestlenomics to become a Patreon supporter for this week’s exclusive bonus audio for just $5/month! Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at WrestlingINC.com. Email questions and comments to [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week's show opens up with Chris talking about the life and sudden passing of his brother-in-law, Justin. Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news:  * Brock Lesnar doesn't show at WWE RAW * Fox Sports executives front row at RAW * WWE Co-President George Barrios talks TV rights and WWE Network at Morgan Stanley conference * New details on NJPWWorld subscriber counts * PWG moving venues after overselling tickets Go to patreon.com/wrestlenomics to become a Patreon supporter for this week’s exclusive bonus audio on: * Mania weekend ticket sales update: Progress, Spring Break, Evolve, Impact, Wrestlecon, Bloodsport, RevPro, The Crash, House of Hardcore, etc. * CTE lawsuit update * WWE PPV in Australia later this year * RAW and SmackDown airing live in Hindi language Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at fightful.com. Email questions and comments to [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

David Bixenspan (@davidbix) fills in for Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) this week and joins Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) to talk this week's topics: * Wrestling journalism: Does it really exist? * Ronda Rousey's potential effect on WWE business * NJPW's tour in Australia * Ring of Honor sets attendance record with SCOH pre-sale * UFC vs. WWE worldwide Google searches * Examining NXT's profitability * Impact's Ed Nordholm makes statement on alleged late pay Go to patreon.com/wrestlenomics to get access to show notes. Our apologies, there will be no bonus audio this week. Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at WrestlingINC.com. Email questions and comments to [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) are joined by Will Cooling (@willcooling) of Fighting Spirit Magazine to talk all things WWE in the United Kingdom and other international business. How much has TV viewership of RAW and SmackDown declined recently? Will the company get another raise from their TV partners at Sky? Plus Chris and Brandon discuss a new Bloomberg Business article on WWE and play Mainstream Wrestling Article Bingo. Go to [patreon.com/wrestlenomics](patreon.com/wrestlenomics) to become a Patreon supporter for this week’s exclusive bonus audio on: * WWE PPV schedule changes, all will be co-branded after WrestleMania * More on the decline in venue merchandise sales in 2017 * Mookie's 2nd Rey Mysterio poll * FloSports CEO leaving company * Powerbomb.tv fires co-founder * Michael Elgin files lawsuit against accuser Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at WrestlingINC.com. Email questions and comments to [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news: * Top WWE 2017 financial stories * Mookie scores each segment of WWE's business * Rey Mysterio vs. Jushin Thunder Liger announced for NJPW Long Beach show This week's episode is brought to you by our friends at Keeps: the easy and affordable way to keep the hair you have! Get one month FREE at keeps.com/we. Get a personalized, doctor-recommended plan without ever leaving the couch! Go to patreon.com/wrestlenomics to become a Patreon supporter for this week’s exclusive bonus audio on: Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at fightful.com. Email questions and comments to [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news: * Ronda Rousey debuts at the Royal Rumble * Rumble YouTube views * WWE gender pay gap * Morgan Stanley/Needham analyses of WWE * ROH “HonorClub” OTT service, AJPW OTT service * WrestleMania 35 in NY/NJ * “Exceptional clearance” definition regarding sexual assault allegations against Vince McMahon in 2006 * NJPW Long Beach sell-out/highest non-WWE attendance in 2018 Go to patreon.com/wrestlenomics to become a Patreon supporter for this week’s exclusive bonus audio on: *This show will be recorded on Sunday and uploaded for patrons that day. * Impact Wrestling roster losses * Mixed Match Challenge viewership * Total Divas viewership * Mookie attends SportsCon * Hulkapedia Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at fightful.com. Email questions and comments to [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news: * Vince McMahon press conference call on relaunch of the XFL * Enzo Amore fired following rape allegations * RAW25 viewership * Mixed Match Challenge viewership update Go to patreon.com/wrestlenomics to become a Patreon supporter for this week’s exclusive bonus audio on: * Stephanie McMahon public interviews * Triple H NXT conference call * YouTube monetization guidelines changes * Wrestlers' political campaign contributions * 205 Live house show attendance * Progress and NJPW coming to Australia Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at fightful.com.  Email questions and comments to [email protected] Dedicated Wrestlenomics Radio RSS feed: https://audioboom.com/channels/4561995.rssSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news: * 00:02:44 WWE CFO George Barrios gives misinformation on talent contracts at Needham Conference * 00:35:27 Mixed Match Challenge on Facebook * 00:48:50 WWE 2017 attendance analysis * 01:03:28 Lavie Margolin joins us to talk about his new book, "TrumpMania", on Donald Trump's relationship with the McMahon family Go to patreon.com/wrestlenomics to become a Patreon supporter for this week's exclusive bonus audio on: * Ring of Honor business talk with Lavie Margolin * WWE Google Shopping search data * Analysis on the most viewed videos on WWE's YouTube channel in 2017 This week's episode is brought to you by Keeps: the easy way to keep the hair you have, using only FDA approved products! Go to keeps.com/we to get your free month! Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at fightful.com. Email questions and comments to [email protected] Dedicated Wrestlenomics Radio RSS feed: https://audioboom.com/channels/4561995.rssSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news: * 00:06:28 Could RAW and SmackDown rights move to FOX? * 00:49:40 WWE stock valuation * 01:44:42 Wrestle Kingdom 12 follow-up, piracy, NJPWWorld subscribers * 02:36:42 Gabe Sapolsky signs as consultant for WWE, All In, Daniel Bryan's contract status, Ludvig Borga, charities represented in Mixed Match Challenge. Become a Patreon supporter and see the show notes with exclusive detail, article links, commentary from the hosts and much more! Go to patreon.com/wrestlenomics. Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at fightful.com  Email questions and comments to [email protected]  Dedicated Wrestlenomics Radio RSS feed: https://audioboom.com/channels/4561995.rssSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news:  00:00:00 Wrestle Kingdom 12 thoughts, attendance, NJPWWorld subscribers 01:07:50 The intersection of aesthetics and economics in wrestling 01:14:28 205 Live house show canceled 01:19:46 WWE succession plans, upcoming George Barrios talk 01:41:21 Wells Fargo sets $43 stock target for WWE 01:50:19 Observer awards, Sheety awards Become a Patreon supporter and see the show notes with exclusive detail, article links, commentary from the hosts and much more! Go to patreon.com/wrestlenomics.  Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at fightful.com Email questions and comments to [email protected] Dedicated Wrestlenomics Radio RSS feed: https://audioboom.com/channels/4561995.rssSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news: * 00:00:00 PowerPivot, Myers-Briggs  * 00:11:45 WWE's Iron Man, injuries; NJPW WK12 attendance update  * 01:03:28 Mookie crashes his car, Brandon runs over a porcupine  * 01:12:45 WWF 1984-1990 gross income; WWE Live Events business; Biggest stories of the year; Year-end awards Become a Patreon supporter and see the show notes with exclusive detail, article links, commentary from the hosts and much more! Go to patreon.com/wrestlenomics. Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at fightful.com Email questions and comments to [email protected] Dedicated Wrestlenomics Radio RSS feed: https://audioboom.com/channels/4561995.rssSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news: * 00:00:00 Vince McMahon sells 4% of WWE shares for investments in football; XFL trademarks * 00:54:45 Former WWE BOD Bob Bowman left MLBAM over alleged misconduct * 01:05:36 Ring of Honor attendance records (Lavie Margolin article) * 01:22:38 Club WWN subscription service introduced, Update on exhibits in WWN/FloSports lawsuit * 01:36:01 Matt Hardy vs. Bray Wyatt added to 205 Live house shows * 01:42:23 Happy Rusev Day shirts sell out of stock on WWEShop * 01:46:39 Women’s Royal Rumble * 01:54:06 Predictions for 2018 Become a Patreon supporter and see the show notes with exclusive detail, article links, commentary from the hosts and much more! Go to patreon.com/wrestlenomics. Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at fightful.com Email questions and comments to [email protected] Dedicated Wrestlenomics Radio RSS feed: https://audioboom.com/channels/4561995.rssSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news: -Vince McMahon forming Alpha Entertainment (UR Football League) -Buff Bagwell/Raven lawsuit update -WWE Mixed Match Challenge debuting live on Facebook, January 16 -How would the end of net neutrality affect pro wrestling? -Disney purchases 21st Century Fox -NXT viewership on USA Network -Mark Cuban on NJPW on AXS -The biggest Wrestlenomics stories 2017 -JPMorgan WWE stock analysis Become a Patreon supporter and see the show notes with exclusive detail, article links, commentary from the hosts and much more! Go to patreon.com/wrestlenomics. Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at fightful.com Email questions and comments to [email protected] Dedicated Wrestlenomics Radio RSS feed: https://audioboom.com/channels/4561995.rssSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news: -WWE in New Delhi, HHH beats Jinder Mahal -WWE in Abu Dhabi -Buff Bagwell & Raven (Scott Levy) WWE Network royalties lawsuit dropped -205 Live house shows announced -NXT airing on USA Network as part of WWE week -WWE stadium PPV in Australia? -Review of WWE CFO George Barrios' talk at the UBS media conference This week’s episode is brought to you by SeatGeek! Make your ticket buying experience easier than ever by downloading the SeatGeek app and entering the promo code WE for $20 off your first SeatGeek purchase. Become a Patreon supporter and see the show notes with exclusive detail, article links, commentary from the hosts and much more! Go to patreon.com/wrestlenomics. Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at fightful.com Email questions and comments to [email protected] Dedicated Wrestlenomics Radio RSS feed: https://audioboom.com/channels/4561995.rssSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@BrandonThurston) discuss the week's topics in wrestling business news: -WWN's iPPV buys from 2015 and 2016 -FloSlam officially done -Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame results -NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 12 attendance update -Broken/Woken Matt Hardy IP coming to WWE -WWE surveys fans on celebrities -John Cena sued by Ford Motors for selling car -Cody Rhodes & Young Bucks search for 10,000-seat venue -WWE Studios changes vision Become a Patreon supporter and see the show notes with exclusive detail, article links, commentary from the hosts and much more! Go to patreon.com/wrestlenomics. Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at fightful.com Email questions and comments to [email protected] Dedicated Wrestlenomics Radio RSS feed: https://audioboom.com/channels/4561995.rssSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) talk WWE TV rights negotiations and how UFC’s current negotiations have an effect, WWE cutting from 16 to 14 PPVs in 2018, NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 12 news. Plus an update on WWE’s ongoing legal proceedings and a look into how often wrestlers who are released from the company comeback. This week’s episode is brought to you by SeatGeek! Make your ticket buying experience easier than ever by downloading the SeatGeek app and entering the promo code WE for $20 off your first SeatGeek purchase. As a special bonus appended to this episode, we had an impromptu talk about Brandon’s life in independent wrestling! Become a Patreon supporter and see the show notes with exclusive detail, article links, commentary from the hosts and much more! Go to patreon.com/wrestlenomics. Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at fightful.com. Email questions and comments to [email protected]. Dedicated Wrestlenomics Radio RSS feed: https://audioboom.com/channels/4561995.rssSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@BrandonThurston) discuss recent events in wrestling news, including: WWE in India, NXT vs. ROH in San Antonio, James Ellsworth, NJPW's revenue for the year, Wrestle Kingdom 12 possibly coming to PPV, Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens sent home from European tour, Zayn vs. Roman Reigns as an attendance draw, WWE legal update, the NWA title and more! Become a Patreon supporter and see the show notes with exclusive detail, article links, commentary from the hosts and much more! Go to patreon.com/wrestlenomics. Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at fightful.com. Email questions and comments to [email protected]. Dedicated Wrestlenomics Radio RSS feed: https://audioboom.com/channels/4561995.rssSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@BrandonThurston) discuss who they voted for in this year Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame balloting. Includes discussion on candidates like AJ Styles, CM Punk, Junkyard Dog, Edge, Randy Orton, Jun Akiyama, CIMA, Hayabusa, Sgt. Slaughter, Cien Caras, Blue Panther, Villano III, Los Misioneros de la Muerte, Jimmy Hart, Gary Hart and more!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

00:00:00 Banter: Amazon Alexa, curling 00:09:54 New Japan: Jericho vs. Omega, Switchblade, US date announced 00:48:20 AJPW/NJPW/DDT attendance 00:57:05 WWE releases Emma, Summer Rae, Darren Young, Leo Gao and Sawyer Fulton 01:26:04 Audio from our YouTube show: WWE popularity, Google Trends, average attendance, How WWE can prevent another stock price crash YouTube link: https://youtu.be/WAF1oSjAEVM Get early access to our Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame discussion via our Patreon page: patreon.com/wrestlenomics Patreon supporters also get to see the show notes with exclusive detail, article links, commentary from the hosts and much more! Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at fightful.com. Email questions and comments to [email protected]. Dedicated Wrestlenomics Radio RSS feed: https://audioboom.com/channels/4561995.rssSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@BrandonThurston) review and analyze the latest WWE quarterly financial report. Video version of this podcast with looks at graphs and documents is available for patrons at patreon.com/wrestlenomics Find Brandon's written report on the Q3 results at Fightful.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@BrandonThurston) talk all these topics: 00:05:08 WWE wellness policy, Triple H’s nutritionist 00:48:43 Neville, Nia Jax, Jimmy Jacobs 01:12:45 Illnesses take Roman Reigns, Bray Wyatt off TLC, Kurt Angle and AJ Styles on 01:36:35 Intelligence test answer: Mookie reveals how many performers worked for WWF in 1998 01:48:52 Powerbomb.tv and Smart Mark Video partner up; FloSlam update 01:56:25 New Japan news: Power Stuggle advance sell out, “big annoucement” coming 2:00:35 New WWE TV show pitches: reality shows, WWE UK. Status of Progress and ICW. 2:16:01 New BJW OTT service, ROH hinting at OTT service 02:20:16 Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame voting records 02:32:35 WWE business thoughts ahead of this Thursday's quarterly report Become a Patreon supporter and see the show notes with exclusive detail, article links, commentary from the hosts and much more! Go to patreon.com/wrestlenomics. Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at fightful.com. Email questions and comments to [email protected]. Dedicated Wrestlenomics Radio RSS feed: https://audioboom.com/channels/4561995.rssSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@BrandonThurston) talk all these topics: 00:00:00 Neville walks out, Jimmy Jacobs fired, Young Bucks 00:38:24 Global Wrestling Network launch 00:53:04 The uncertain future of Lucha Underground 01:10:50 Wrestle Kingdom ticket sales, Kidani moves to BOD 01:15:42 LeakyGabe 01:24:42 Bluray version of WWE home video releases canceled 01:36:54 Tian Bing WWE China research, upcoming international tour 01:48:26 - 02:53:51 MLW follow up, Pro Wrestling HOF under investigation, Conor McGregor, Lesnar vs. Jinder, WWE legal update, FITE TV app, Stephanie McMahon, feedback from our episode with Dave Lagana, Sam Greco, What’s a statistically significant difference?, the trials and tribulations of being a wrestlemetrician Become a Patreon supporter and see the show notes with exclusive detail, article links, commentary from the hosts and much more! Go to patreon.com/wrestlenomics. Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at fightful.com. Email questions and comments to [email protected]. Dedicated Wrestlenomics Radio RSS feed: https://audioboom.com/channels/4561995.rssSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

David Lagana (@Lagana) joins Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@BrandonThurston) for a discussion about the relaunch of the National Wrestling Alliance and how media is used in the modern wrestling industry. Lagana is a business partner to Billy Corgan who recently purchased the NWA, effective October 1. Lagana worked previously as a writer and producer for WWE (2002-2008), Ring of Honor (2009-2011) and TNA (2011-2016). Become a Patreon supporter and see the show notes with exclusive detail, article links, commentary from the hosts and much more! Go to patreon.com/wrestlenomics. Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at fightful.com. Email questions and comments to [email protected]. Dedicated Wrestlenomics Radio RSS feed: https://audioboom.com/channels/4561995.rssSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Co-hosts Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@BrandonThurston) discuss all of these topics in pro wrestling business as only they can! 00:03:25 WWE sends Young Bucks cease and desist 00:35:10 Is WWE attendance really down? 01:03:50 Were big matches at No Mercy an attempt to pop Network subs? 01:21:08 PWG ticket prices 01:29:21 Legal update: WWE again resisting subpoena, Bagwell/Raven royalties, Titus O’Neil 01:59:46 WWN email leak, WWE’s investment in FloSports 02:28:30 MLW live event Become a Patreon supporter and see the show notes with exclusive detail, article links, commentary from the hosts and much more! Go to patreon.com/wrestlenomics. Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at fightful.com. Email questions and comments to [email protected]. Dedicated Wrestlenomics Radio RSS feed: https://audioboom.com/channels/4561995.rssSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

00:02:35 WWN/FloSlam lawsuit 01:18:32 WWE Network survey 02:47:40 Jinder Mahal promo Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@BrandonThurston) lead off looking at the WWN/FloSlam dramamania. It’s a perfect storm of Wrestlenomics interests: lawsuits, OTT services, indie wrestling, new revenue models! The WWE Network put out a survey testing out various new features that might be included in a future premium tier of the service. Chris and Brandon detail and speculate on every aspect the survey tests. Become a Patreon supporter and see the show notes with exclusive detail, article links, commentary from the hosts and much more! Go to patreon.com/wrestlenomics. Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at fightful.com. Email questions and comments to [email protected]. Dedicated Wrestlenomics Radio RSS feed: https://audioboom.com/channels/4561995.rssSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@BrandonThurston) consider how true the in-character comments of Roman Reigns and Vince McMahon were on this past week’s RAW and SmackDown, respectively. Is Reigns really selling tickets better than John Cena? Are ticket sales “great” as Reigns said? Is revenue “sky high”? Could WWE make it as a business without Cena? Has Vince McMahon really never lost a lawsuit? Is he really a billionaire? Would Kevin Owens go bankrupt trying to sue WWE? Become a Patreon supporter and see the show notes with exclusive detail, article links, commentary from the hosts and much more! Go to patreon.com/wrestlenomics. Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at fightful.com. Email questions and comments to [email protected]. Dedicated Wrestlenomics Radio RSS feed: https://audioboom.com/channels/4561995.rssSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@BrandonThurston) discuss the drama surrounding Jeff Jarrett’s departure from GFW and potential consequences. Mookie gives an honest review of Chris Jericho’s new book, providing the blurb, “Insatiably disgusting!” How did AAA’s TripleMania do on Twitch? Kavita Devi gained mainstream media attention in India for her match at the Mae Young Classic. Ring of Honor COO Joe Koff is making the interview rounds, and Chris and Brandon discuss some of his comments and ROH’s relationship with NJPW. Baron Corbin’s reported argument with WWE medical director Dr. Joseph Maroon. The business of Mayweather-McGregor. Lucha Underground contracts. And more! Become a Patreon supporter and see the show notes with exclusive detail, article links, commentary from the hosts and much more! Go to patreon.com/wrestlenomics. Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at fightful.com. Email questions and comments to [email protected]. Dedicated Wrestlenomics Radio RSS feed: https://audioboom.com/channels/4561995.rssSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Harrington and Brandon Howard talk all about New Japan business as well as other Japanese promotions with NJPW expert and reddit.com/r/NJPW moderator @EvanDeadlySinsW! We look at everything from Tanahashi's importance on 2017's G1 to whether the company is capping out, fundamentals of US expansion, Young Lions, how other Japanese companies are performing, revenue estimates and wrestler salaries and lots more. Become a Patreon supporter and see the show notes with exclusive detail, article links, commentary from the hosts and much more! Go to patreon.com/wrestlenomics. Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at fightful.com. Email questions and comments to [email protected]. Dedicated Wrestlenomics Radio RSS feed: https://audioboom.com/channels/4561995.rssSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@BrandonThurston) discuss the week in pro wrestling business! WWE put out a new survey. GFW says they're starting an OTT service. A quick look at freshly-collected Google Trends on he entire WWE main roster. Chris and Brandon find some interesting results in a recent census of Wreddit. They weigh-in with their PPV buy predictions for the Mayweather-McGregor fight. WWE lawyer C. Scott Amann is revealed to be of no relation to WWE doctor Chris Amann. Japanese ELO ratings for 1999-2017. A lawsuit over Ring of Honor title belts. Plus the latest on the Buff Bagwell/Raven royalty lawsuit. Become a Patreon supporter and see the show notes with exclusive detail, article links, commentary from the hosts and much more! Go to patreon.com/wrestlenomics. Check out Mookie’s work at http://wrestlenomics.com and http://indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at http://fightful.com. Email questions and comments to [email protected]. Dedicated Wrestlenomics Radio RSS feed: http://audioboom.com/channels/4561995.rssSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) breaks down new details about the lawsuit between CM Punk and Dr. Chris Amann. Brandon Howard (@BrandonThurston) talks NJPW G1 Climax attendance and gates. WWE announced it's returning to Brooklyn again next year for Summerslam. Decoding Triple H's NXT conference calls. Has WWE's talent philosophy changed in the last few years? What's the final word on NJPW G1 Climax attendance? More turnover at FloSlam. The latest on Shane McMahon's media company. And more! Become a Patreon supporter and see the show notes with exclusive detail, article links, commentary from the hosts and much more! Go to patreon.com/wrestlenomics. Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at fightful.com. Email questions and comments to [email protected]. Dedicated Wrestlenomics Radio RSS feed: https://audioboom.com/channels/4561995.rssSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The WWE Network is finally coming to China! Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@BrandonThurston) talk what this means for WWE's business. Later they decode a recent Observer report about WrestleMania attendance. The wrestlemetricians try to explain the reasons behind GFW's sparsely-attended recent live events and contrast the large expected crowd from Progress Wrestling. Which promotion has had the most turnover in the last seven years? What was more popular in the late 1990s: wrestling or comic books? Ronda Rousey might be coming to WWE; has Inokism come to America? And more! Become a Patreon supporter and see the show notes with exclusive detail, article links, commentary from the hosts and much more! Go to patreon.com/wrestlenomics. Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at fightful.com. Email questions and comments to [email protected]. Dedicated Wrestlenomics Radio RSS feed: https://audioboom.com/channels/4561995.rssSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) talk whether John Cena vs. Shinsuke Nakamura should've been on a PPV. Would Brock Lesnar leaving WWE hurt the Network? Could UFC and WWE ever end up being owned by the same parent company? How's G1 Climax attendance doing versus prior years? Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at fightful.com. Email questions and comments to [email protected]. Contribute to our Patreon: patreon.com/wrestlenomics Dedicated Wrestlenomics Radio RSS feed: https://audioboom.com/channels/4561995.rssSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hosts Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss WWE's Q2 earnings report. Could RAW and SmackDown really go to Facebook? Chris and Brandon have a magic spreadsheet that reveals true WrestleMania attendances. What does it mean for Roman Reigns to be top YouTube performer? Plus, rumors of Brock Lesnar's return to MMA and the megaslam dunk era! DM @mookieghana for information on how to contribute to the Professional Wrestling Legal Research & Preservation Group Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at fightful.com. Email questions and comments to [email protected]. Dedicated Wrestlenomics Radio RSS feed: https://audioboom.com/channels/4561995.rssSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hosts Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) talk the upcoming WWE Q2 earnings release, New Japan's debut in the U.S. market and future plans, the possibility of Sinclair Broadcasting selling Ring of Honor, WWE's data breach, the rebranding of Impact to GFW and more! Plus, they discuss historical revenue and payroll figures for WWF and WCW which Chris recently discovered via government documents. Please consider contributing to the Professional Wrestling Legal Research & Preservation Group so similar discoveries can be made. Contributors will be granted access to a Google Drive where the documents are kept. Find out how to help by DMing @mookieghana on Twitter or emailing chris.harrington AT gmail.com. Check out Mookie's work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at fightful.com. Subscribe to Wrestlenomics Radio's dedicated RSS feed: https://audioboom.com/channels/4561995.rss Or via the Voices of Wrestling RSS feed: http://www.voicesofwrestling.com/feed/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hosts Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@BrandonThurston) file Cody's taxes, talk philosophy degrees and failed statistics exams. They imagine how a theoretical wrestlers' union could come to exist. They discuss whether the fallout from the Benoit family deaths hurt WWE's business, as well as Brandon and Chris's own reactions to the tragedy. Plus: parking lot steroids, whether Daniel Bryan will return to the ring, Mauro Ranallo's return to WWE, World Class trademarks, Ring of Honor attendance, how Nielsen records live OTT viewing and more!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hosts Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@BrandonThurston) discuss why pro wrestling's TV audience is aging so quickly, WWE demographics, high YouTube views for the Brock Lesnar-Samoa Joe angle, Kenny Omega vs. Mil Mascaras, the occasional futility of Wrestlenomics, whether Cody vs. Kazuchika Okada will end in a double countout, the WWE Network class-action lawsuit, a special guest appearance from the little man who lives in Brandon's refrigerator, New Japan, Ring of Honor, Ninja Turtles and more! Check out Mookie's work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at fightful.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hosts Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) & Brandon Howard (@BrandonThurston) are back to talk George Barrios comments on studying their fanbase, data analytics, consumer consumption and the commodification of PPVs, wholesale partners, India, India, more India, India, unannounced/announced ICW & Progress deals, FloSports new model, smell-o-nomics, WWE wrestler contracts from 1985 to 2013, eyeball delivery services, Khali's social media metrics. We talk a lot about India. And the WWE Network. And the wonkiest explanation of wrestling channel tier economics that you're going to hear anywhere. Check out Mookie at http://wrestlenomics.com and http://indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon's latest at http://Fightful.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hosts Brandon Howard (@BrandonThurston) & Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) are back for 90 minutes to talk: -George Barrios at the Needham Emerging Technology Conference: Evolution of WWE, WWE Network Library & Rights, India, Core of the Core, Corporate's take on the Wellness policy, Netflix comparisons, George's scorecard of biggest WWE stars by age (Transcript) - New Japan's Financials (Brandon's Fightful article), New Japan World, Japanese Attendance, and the upcoming US tour (with Press Conference) - Smackdown Advertising - Sinclair buying Tribune, WGN America coverage, possible ROH OTT service and Ring of Honor's brand identity crisis - ADR on WWE Listen for rants about crediting sources, "porn numbers" in wrestling, salary databases. monetary policy (inflation and demonetization), Primal Warpath, Wrestlenomics T-Shirts and $1 million for CM Punk. Stay for the artisanal wrestling stats.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy