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On the day Vince McMahon resigned in 2022, Endeavor/now-TKO President Mark Shapiro privately anticipated he'd be back and possibly sell WWE.
Liberty's Greg Maffei later called the merger “pre-wired.”
In-depth update on the WWE shareholder lawsuit: www.postwrestling.com/2025/12/29/i...
Liberty's Greg Maffei later called the merger “pre-wired.”
In-depth update on the WWE shareholder lawsuit: www.postwrestling.com/2025/12/29/i...
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Dr. Carlon Colker appeals court order to produce documents showing Vince McMahon paid Janel Grant’s medical bills
www.postwrestling.com/2026/01/02/d...
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Dr. Carlon Colker appeals court order to produce documents showing Vince McMahon paid Janel Grant’s medical bills
The doctor to many celebrities and star athletes has been litigating document requests with Grant for months, arguing the discovery is overbroad.
www.postwrestling.com
January 2, 2026 at 10:42 PM
Dr. Carlon Colker appeals court order to produce documents showing Vince McMahon paid Janel Grant’s medical bills
www.postwrestling.com/2026/01/02/d...
www.postwrestling.com/2026/01/02/d...
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Triller discloses delisting from Nasdaq exchange, says it will appeal
www.postwrestling.com/2025/12/31/t...
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Triller discloses delisting from Nasdaq exchange, says it will appeal
Delisting may make it more difficult for the parent of TrillerTV to raise funding.
www.postwrestling.com
December 31, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Triller discloses delisting from Nasdaq exchange, says it will appeal
www.postwrestling.com/2025/12/31/t...
www.postwrestling.com/2025/12/31/t...
I'll be on with John & Wai tonight ahead of their @postwrestling.com Raw review to discuss the shareholder lawsuit story.
December 30, 2025 at 12:30 AM
I'll be on with John & Wai tonight ahead of their @postwrestling.com Raw review to discuss the shareholder lawsuit story.
On the day Vince McMahon resigned in 2022, Endeavor/now-TKO President Mark Shapiro privately anticipated he'd be back and possibly sell WWE.
Liberty's Greg Maffei later called the merger “pre-wired.”
In-depth update on the WWE shareholder lawsuit: www.postwrestling.com/2025/12/29/i...
Liberty's Greg Maffei later called the merger “pre-wired.”
In-depth update on the WWE shareholder lawsuit: www.postwrestling.com/2025/12/29/i...
December 29, 2025 at 8:05 PM
On the day Vince McMahon resigned in 2022, Endeavor/now-TKO President Mark Shapiro privately anticipated he'd be back and possibly sell WWE.
Liberty's Greg Maffei later called the merger “pre-wired.”
In-depth update on the WWE shareholder lawsuit: www.postwrestling.com/2025/12/29/i...
Liberty's Greg Maffei later called the merger “pre-wired.”
In-depth update on the WWE shareholder lawsuit: www.postwrestling.com/2025/12/29/i...
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NEW:
Judge rules WWE must turn over materials related to DOJ and SEC investigations into Vince McMahon.
Update on WWE merger shareholder lawsuit:
www.postwrestling.com/2025/12/19/d...
Judge rules WWE must turn over materials related to DOJ and SEC investigations into Vince McMahon.
Update on WWE merger shareholder lawsuit:
www.postwrestling.com/2025/12/19/d...
Delaware court orders WWE to produce DOJ, SEC records as part of merger lawsuit - POST Wrestling | Podcasts, News, Reviews | WWE AEW NXT NJPW
Judge rules that documents tied to federal investigations into Vince McMahon's conduct are relevant to the shareholder plaintiffs' claims.
www.postwrestling.com
December 19, 2025 at 11:00 PM
NEW:
Judge rules WWE must turn over materials related to DOJ and SEC investigations into Vince McMahon.
Update on WWE merger shareholder lawsuit:
www.postwrestling.com/2025/12/19/d...
Judge rules WWE must turn over materials related to DOJ and SEC investigations into Vince McMahon.
Update on WWE merger shareholder lawsuit:
www.postwrestling.com/2025/12/19/d...
BREAKING: The judge in the ring boy lawsuit orders the case to continue, with some separation on which plaintiffs have claims against whom. WWE, TKO, Vince McMahon, and Linda McMahon remain defendants.
Judge issued an accompanying 48-page opinion. Story soon for POST Wrestling.
Judge issued an accompanying 48-page opinion. Story soon for POST Wrestling.
December 11, 2025 at 5:47 PM
BREAKING: The judge in the ring boy lawsuit orders the case to continue, with some separation on which plaintiffs have claims against whom. WWE, TKO, Vince McMahon, and Linda McMahon remain defendants.
Judge issued an accompanying 48-page opinion. Story soon for POST Wrestling.
Judge issued an accompanying 48-page opinion. Story soon for POST Wrestling.
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The Legacy of John Cena | Netflix vs Paramount | Pollock & Thurston
What the possible merger means for AEW. Plus, lawsuit over Cena's theme song.
What the possible merger means for AEW. Plus, lawsuit over Cena's theme song.
The Legacy of John Cena | Netflix vs Paramount | Pollock & Thurston - Wrestlenomics
What the possible merger means for AEW. Plus, lawsuit over Cena's theme song.
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December 10, 2025 at 9:24 PM
The Legacy of John Cena | Netflix vs Paramount | Pollock & Thurston
What the possible merger means for AEW. Plus, lawsuit over Cena's theme song.
What the possible merger means for AEW. Plus, lawsuit over Cena's theme song.
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Judge orders doctor to show how Vince McMahon paid for Janel Grant’s medical bills
www.postwrestling.com/2025/12/09/j...
www.postwrestling.com/2025/12/09/j...
Judge orders doctor to show how Vince McMahon paid for Janel Grant’s medical bills
The ruling follows months of disputes over what records Dr. Carlon Colker must provide as Grant investigates potential claims
www.postwrestling.com
December 9, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Judge orders doctor to show how Vince McMahon paid for Janel Grant’s medical bills
www.postwrestling.com/2025/12/09/j...
www.postwrestling.com/2025/12/09/j...
If the NFLX+WB deal closes, a question is what presence AEW has on HBO Max following closing, and ultimately what impact the structure has on AEW's rights renewal which can be optioned through the end of 2028. Anyone with confident answers today is wishcasting (or podcasting).
December 5, 2025 at 5:27 PM
If the NFLX+WB deal closes, a question is what presence AEW has on HBO Max following closing, and ultimately what impact the structure has on AEW's rights renewal which can be optioned through the end of 2028. Anyone with confident answers today is wishcasting (or podcasting).
Netflix announces it will buy Zaslav's cool studio co (incl. HBO & HBO Max, WB Studios) and not Gunnar's "ShitCo" (incl. TBS, TNT, CNN, etc.), the latter of which will become its own separate publicly traded company.
Subject to regulatory approval. about.netflix.com/en/news/netf...
Subject to regulatory approval. about.netflix.com/en/news/netf...
Netflix to Acquire Warner Bros. Following the Separation of Discovery Global for a Total Enterprise Value of $82.7 Billion (Equity Value of $72.0 Billion) - About Netflix
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December 5, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Netflix announces it will buy Zaslav's cool studio co (incl. HBO & HBO Max, WB Studios) and not Gunnar's "ShitCo" (incl. TBS, TNT, CNN, etc.), the latter of which will become its own separate publicly traded company.
Subject to regulatory approval. about.netflix.com/en/news/netf...
Subject to regulatory approval. about.netflix.com/en/news/netf...
NEW ORIGINAL REPORTING:
Lawsuit filed over sample used in John Cena's theme music
https://www.postwrestling.com/2025/12/04/lawsuit-claims-john-cenas-theme-samples-song-without-proper-credit-or-payment/
Lawsuit filed over sample used in John Cena's theme music
https://www.postwrestling.com/2025/12/04/lawsuit-claims-john-cenas-theme-samples-song-without-proper-credit-or-payment/
Lawsuit claims John Cena’s theme samples song without proper credit or payment - POST Wrestling | Podcasts, News, Reviews | WWE AEW NXT NJPW
Ahead of Cena’s retirement, plaintiff says WWE fraudulently induced musician’s estate into $50,000 settlement in 2017
www.postwrestling.com
December 4, 2025 at 10:07 PM
NEW ORIGINAL REPORTING:
Lawsuit filed over sample used in John Cena's theme music
https://www.postwrestling.com/2025/12/04/lawsuit-claims-john-cenas-theme-samples-song-without-proper-credit-or-payment/
Lawsuit filed over sample used in John Cena's theme music
https://www.postwrestling.com/2025/12/04/lawsuit-claims-john-cenas-theme-samples-song-without-proper-credit-or-payment/
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TNA’s deal with AMC | The Politics Behind Tanahashi vs. Okada | Pollock & Thurston
TNA’s deal with AMC | The Politics Behind Tanahashi vs. Okada | Pollock & Thurston - Wrestlenomics
TNA inks multi-year deal with AMC. How close did WWE's Shinsuke Nakamura come to being the opponent for Hiroshi Tanahashi's retirement match?
wrestlenomics.com
December 3, 2025 at 10:57 PM
TNA’s deal with AMC | The Politics Behind Tanahashi vs. Okada | Pollock & Thurston
TKO CEO & Chairman Ari Emanuel is scheduled to be deposed tomorrow morning as part of the WWE merger shareholder lawsuit.
Plaintiffs allege Vince McMahon steered the process because only Ari would allow Vince to stay after transaction amid scandal. Vince denies the allegations.
Plaintiffs allege Vince McMahon steered the process because only Ari would allow Vince to stay after transaction amid scandal. Vince denies the allegations.
December 2, 2025 at 1:15 AM
TKO CEO & Chairman Ari Emanuel is scheduled to be deposed tomorrow morning as part of the WWE merger shareholder lawsuit.
Plaintiffs allege Vince McMahon steered the process because only Ari would allow Vince to stay after transaction amid scandal. Vince denies the allegations.
Plaintiffs allege Vince McMahon steered the process because only Ari would allow Vince to stay after transaction amid scandal. Vince denies the allegations.
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Exclusive from July: San Diego budgeting $5 million to bring WWE Survivor Series to town
Exclusive: San Diego budgeting $5 million to bring WWE Survivor Series to town - Wrestlenomics
San Diego’s hotel tourism fund is contributing $650,000 for Survivor Series 2025, and records point to another $4.3 million for WWE’s stadium show at the Padres' stadium.
wrestlenomics.com
November 30, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Exclusive from July: San Diego budgeting $5 million to bring WWE Survivor Series to town
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wrote about Bill Belichick, Jordon Hudson and the Dunning-Kruger effect. also, I added some reflections since getting laid off from NESN. jasons-belated-takes.ghost.io/jordon-hudso...
Jordon Hudson, Bill Belichick And The Dunning-Kruger Effect
The internet and social media age provided billions of people around the world the ability to attain knowledge at the tip of their fingertips. It's also provided a pathway to create people like Jordon...
jasons-belated-takes.ghost.io
November 26, 2025 at 5:51 PM
wrote about Bill Belichick, Jordon Hudson and the Dunning-Kruger effect. also, I added some reflections since getting laid off from NESN. jasons-belated-takes.ghost.io/jordon-hudso...
Vince McMahon recently got back his mobile device that was seized by the feds in 2023. After it was returned to him in this past October, he produced ~6,500 documents from it as part of discovery in the shareholder lawsuit, the plaintiffs say.
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Plaintiffs in merger lawsuit say WWE defendants are delaying. 6,500 documents from Vince McMahon’s seized mobile device enter discovery. - Wrestlenomics
Shareholders ask for extension to request documents as depositions of Nick Khan, Ari Emanuel, and Mark Shapiro await
wrestlenomics.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Vince McMahon recently got back his mobile device that was seized by the feds in 2023. After it was returned to him in this past October, he produced ~6,500 documents from it as part of discovery in the shareholder lawsuit, the plaintiffs say.
wrestlenomics.com/articles/202...
wrestlenomics.com/articles/202...
NEW: AEW voluntarily withdrew its application for the "Shockwave" trademark, ending the dispute with the NWA over the name.
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AEW drops bid to trademark “Shockwave” after dispute with NWA - Wrestlenomics
Trademark board ruling means AEW can’t revive its claim, ending yearlong dispute.
wrestlenomics.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:16 PM
NEW: AEW voluntarily withdrew its application for the "Shockwave" trademark, ending the dispute with the NWA over the name.
wrestlenomics.com/articles/202...
wrestlenomics.com/articles/202...
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Shareholder plaintiffs ask for order forcing WWE and TKO to produce documents from federal investigations into Vince McMahon
Plaintiffs want materials Nick Khan and Paul Levesque, among others, may have provided to the DOJ and SEC
Plaintiffs want materials Nick Khan and Paul Levesque, among others, may have provided to the DOJ and SEC
Shareholder plaintiffs ask for order forcing WWE and TKO to produce documents from federal investigations into Vince McMahon - Wrestlenomics
Shareholder plaintiffs ask for order forcing WWE and TKO to produce documents from federal investigations into Vince McMahon
wrestlenomics.com
November 21, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Shareholder plaintiffs ask for order forcing WWE and TKO to produce documents from federal investigations into Vince McMahon
Plaintiffs want materials Nick Khan and Paul Levesque, among others, may have provided to the DOJ and SEC
Plaintiffs want materials Nick Khan and Paul Levesque, among others, may have provided to the DOJ and SEC
All episodes of Collision here except the 67-min Oct 15 ep were >=120 mins.
MRC said: "we are not aware of any specific methodological adjustments that would treat long live sporting events differentially from long entertainment events."
Nielsen didn't comment.
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MRC said: "we are not aware of any specific methodological adjustments that would treat long live sporting events differentially from long entertainment events."
Nielsen didn't comment.
wrestlenomics.com/articles/202...
November 21, 2025 at 7:22 PM
All episodes of Collision here except the 67-min Oct 15 ep were >=120 mins.
MRC said: "we are not aware of any specific methodological adjustments that would treat long live sporting events differentially from long entertainment events."
Nielsen didn't comment.
wrestlenomics.com/articles/202...
MRC said: "we are not aware of any specific methodological adjustments that would treat long live sporting events differentially from long entertainment events."
Nielsen didn't comment.
wrestlenomics.com/articles/202...
Update with comments added from the CEO of the Media Ratings Council, confirming that Nielsen's Big Data is still accredited.
He wasn't familiar with the discrepancies in wrestling viewership under the new methodology but said they will consider those going forward.
He wasn't familiar with the discrepancies in wrestling viewership under the new methodology but said they will consider those going forward.
November 21, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Update with comments added from the CEO of the Media Ratings Council, confirming that Nielsen's Big Data is still accredited.
He wasn't familiar with the discrepancies in wrestling viewership under the new methodology but said they will consider those going forward.
He wasn't familiar with the discrepancies in wrestling viewership under the new methodology but said they will consider those going forward.
Exclusive: For the first time we look at how WWE and AEW has been measuring with the old Nielsen method. On average, Big Data + Panel has been lower by:
Collision: -6% total viewers, -2% in P18-49
Dynamite: -9%, -20%
NXT: -9%, -27%
Smackdown: -14%, -20%
Collision: -6% total viewers, -2% in P18-49
Dynamite: -9%, -20%
NXT: -9%, -27%
Smackdown: -14%, -20%
November 21, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Exclusive: For the first time we look at how WWE and AEW has been measuring with the old Nielsen method. On average, Big Data + Panel has been lower by:
Collision: -6% total viewers, -2% in P18-49
Dynamite: -9%, -20%
NXT: -9%, -27%
Smackdown: -14%, -20%
Collision: -6% total viewers, -2% in P18-49
Dynamite: -9%, -20%
NXT: -9%, -27%
Smackdown: -14%, -20%
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Bushiroad financial results show New Japan stagnant but gains for Stardom
The sports division slipped slightly year over year, with NJPW attendance down and Stardom growing in revenue and profitability.
The sports division slipped slightly year over year, with NJPW attendance down and Stardom growing in revenue and profitability.
Bushiroad financial results show New Japan stagnant but gains for Stardom - Wrestlenomics
The sports division slipped slightly year over year, with NJPW attendance down and Stardom growing in revenue and profitability.
wrestlenomics.com
November 18, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Bushiroad financial results show New Japan stagnant but gains for Stardom
The sports division slipped slightly year over year, with NJPW attendance down and Stardom growing in revenue and profitability.
The sports division slipped slightly year over year, with NJPW attendance down and Stardom growing in revenue and profitability.
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Disappearing Signal messages and possible ‘Stunner’ group chat spark new dispute in WWE merger lawsuit
Shareholders say key executives used Signal’s auto-delete features during the merger process. Defendants argue the concerns are overstated.
Shareholders say key executives used Signal’s auto-delete features during the merger process. Defendants argue the concerns are overstated.
Disappearing Signal messages and possible ‘Stunner’ group chat spark new dispute in WWE merger lawsuit - Wrestlenomics
Shareholders say key executives used Signal’s auto-delete features during the merger process. Defendants argue the concerns are overstated.
wrestlenomics.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Disappearing Signal messages and possible ‘Stunner’ group chat spark new dispute in WWE merger lawsuit
Shareholders say key executives used Signal’s auto-delete features during the merger process. Defendants argue the concerns are overstated.
Shareholders say key executives used Signal’s auto-delete features during the merger process. Defendants argue the concerns are overstated.
NEW: Shareholder plaintiffs say key executives used Signal's auto-delete and may not have preserved messages properly during WWE's merger talks.
Their case alleges that Vince steered the TKO deal because it was the only path for him to stay with WWE.
wrestlenomics.com/articles/202...
Their case alleges that Vince steered the TKO deal because it was the only path for him to stay with WWE.
wrestlenomics.com/articles/202...
Disappearing Signal messages and possible ‘Stunner’ group chat spark new dispute in WWE merger lawsuit - Wrestlenomics
Shareholders say key executives used Signal’s auto-delete features during the merger process. Defendants argue the concerns are overstated.
wrestlenomics.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:35 PM
NEW: Shareholder plaintiffs say key executives used Signal's auto-delete and may not have preserved messages properly during WWE's merger talks.
Their case alleges that Vince steered the TKO deal because it was the only path for him to stay with WWE.
wrestlenomics.com/articles/202...
Their case alleges that Vince steered the TKO deal because it was the only path for him to stay with WWE.
wrestlenomics.com/articles/202...