Powered by RedCircle

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.

Plus: NXT’s Great American Bash goes head-to-head with Forbidden Door, Nick Khan speaks at a SBJ conference, George Barrios has released a book, and there will be no more UFC pay-per-views in Canada next year. 

Topics this week include:

Explaining the WWE shareholder trial, which begins Monday

• Shareholders seeking nine figures in damages 
• NXT Great American Bash airing head-to-head with AEW Forbidden Door
• Nick Khan’s SBJ-CAA interview 
• George Barrios releases a new book, defends decision to go to Saudi Arabia 
• UFC is moving its pay-per-view main cards to Paramount+ in Canada 

Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben Tramer

POST Wrestling

Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribe

Patreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.com

Forum: https://forum.postwrestling.com

Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhR

Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestling

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.com

Wrestlenomics

Subscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/

Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics

Substack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/

Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @Wrestlenomics

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Powered by RedCircle

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.

Plus: Bushiroad sells its shares in New Japan Pro Wrestling, AEW Double or Nothing coverage, an update on Marcel Barthel’s legal case & more. 

Topics this week include:

• Vince McMahon & Nick Khan sanctioned in shareholders’ lawsuit 
• McMahon and top executives at TKO to testify in the trial
• Witnesses set to testify in the trial
• Bushiroad sells shares in NJPW to TV Asahi & CyberAgent 
• AEW Double or Nothing post-show press conference notes 
• Marcel Barthel set for pre-trial hearing in July 
• MLW secures streaming deal in Veeps 
• Dana White on the cover of TIME Magazine 

Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben Tramer

POST Wrestling

Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribe

Patreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.com

Forum: https://forum.postwrestling.com

Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhR

Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestling

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.com

Wrestlenomics

Subscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/

Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics

Substack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/

Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @Wrestlenomics

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Powered by RedCircle

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover the Rousey vs. Carano viewership stats, ring boys to remain anonymous in lawsuit, Tony Khan addresses WBD-Paramount stories, and Ludwig Kaiser is arrested for battery.

Topics this week include:

• Judge rules to continue “John Doe” anonymity for ring boys in WWE lawsuit, deciding against McMahons
• Tony Khan dismisses speculation on AEW’s television future after prospective Paramount deal
• TKO’s Mark Shapiro calls Rousey vs. Carano “More of a stunt than a meaningful MMA event”
• Netflix touts success of Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano, peaks at nearly 17 million global viewers over first 24 hours
• EventsDC loses Motions to Dismiss in DC Superior Court to Bedrock and Thurston
• VARIETY SCOOP: WWE Sets Documentary ‘Made in America’ as Part of America 250 on USA Network (EXCLUSIVE)
• Ludwig Kaiser arrested on battery charge, additional details come out
• AEW promotes ESPN feature on Darby Allin 
• Andreas Hale comments on WWE credential situation (clip)
• Tony Khan’s Double or Nothing media call 

Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben Tramer

POST Wrestling

Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribe

Patreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.com

Forum: https://forum.postwrestling.com

Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhR

Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestling

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.com

Wrestlenomics

Subscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/

Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics

Substack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/

Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @Wrestlenomics

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Powered by RedCircle

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover two lawsuits involving Triller, WrestleMania 2028 update, wrestlers unionizing, and Jennifer Kay of Bloomberg Law joins us.

Jennifer Kay of Bloomberg Law will join us to speak about Wednesday’s Delaware Chancery Court hearing involving reps for WWE and Vince McMahon in the shareholder lawsuit regarding communications on Signal.

Plus: AEW files a lawsuit against TrillerTV, TrillerTV sues its parent company, the London Mayor’s office comments on a future WrestleMania in the city, TKO secures another “financial incentive package”, Kevin Nash advocates for wrestlers to join SAG-AFTRA, and WWE introduces a summer house show tour in the U.S. 

Topics this week include:

• AEW sues TrillerTV for nearly $5 million
• TrillerTV sues its parent company
• London mayor’s office says no specific 2028 WrestleMania discussions
• McMahon, WWE leaders’ Signal use probed by investors 
• Kevin Nash advocates for wrestlers to join SAG-AFTRA
• Backlash first hour on ESPN2 viewership
• TKO enters a multi-year agreement with the Arizona Sports Events Alliance 
• WWE adds a U.S. house show tour this summer

Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben Tramer

POST Wrestling

Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribe

Patreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.com

Forum: https://forum.postwrestling.com

Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhR

Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestling

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.com

Wrestlenomics

Subscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/

Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics

Substack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/

Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @Wrestlenomics

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Powered by RedCircle

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover TKO’s first quarter earnings report, Nick Khan extends his deal, the passing of Ted Turner, and more.

Plus: WWE’s Raw and SmackDown media rights contracts from 2019 – 2024 become public, more talent departures at WWE, contracts being “restructured”, Ted Turner’s legacy and role professional wrestling played, as well as market-to-market comparisons from April. 

Topics this week include:

• TKO Q1 Earnings Report
• Nick Khan signs a new contract 
• Nick Khan testified that the DOJ investigated sex trafficking
• Ted Turner passes away at 87
• New Day exit WWE after a request to restructure contracts 
• WWE Raw & SmackDown 2019-2024 media rights contracts
• WWE & AEW live events market-to-market comparisons 

Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben Tramer

POST Wrestling

Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribe

Patreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.com

Forum: https://forum.postwrestling.com

Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhR

Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestling

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.com

Wrestlenomics

Subscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/

Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics

Substack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/

Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @Wrestlenomics

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Powered by RedCircle

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover WWE’s recent Town Hall meeting with exclusive audio, including reaction to WrestleMania, Paul Levesque’s new deal, Saudi Arabia, and online criticism.

Plus: Janel Grant posts FBI letters, NXT’s PLEs move to CW, Carlos Silva addresses talent removal from shows, and more on the Berwyn Eagle Club drama. 

Topics this week include:

• WWE Town Hall covers WrestleMania, Saudi Arabia, AI, and the “vocal minority.”
• Paul Levesque’s deal is extended 
• Janel Grant launches Instagram account with FBI letters posted
• NXT’s premium live events move to CW, deal with ESPN Unlimited
• Carlos Silva alleges TNA has been blocked from venues 
• What the hell is going on with the Berwyn Eagles Club?
• Streaming figures for Hulk Hogan – Real American 

 

Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben Tramer

POST Wrestling

Subscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribe

Patreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.com

Forum: https://forum.postwrestling.com

Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhR

Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestling

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.com

 

Wrestlenomics

Subscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/

Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomics

Substack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/

Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @Wrestlenomics

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy