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We may or may not end up seeing what's said depending on how the case plays out but Paul Levesque was to be deposed this morning in the WWE merger shareholder lawsuit.
Many others have already been or will be. Vince Nov 24, Ari on Dec 2, Mark Shapiro Dec 8, Nick Khan Dec 17.
Many others have already been or will be. Vince Nov 24, Ari on Dec 2, Mark Shapiro Dec 8, Nick Khan Dec 17.
November 11, 2025 at 3:34 PM
We may or may not end up seeing what's said depending on how the case plays out but Paul Levesque was to be deposed this morning in the WWE merger shareholder lawsuit.
Many others have already been or will be. Vince Nov 24, Ari on Dec 2, Mark Shapiro Dec 8, Nick Khan Dec 17.
Many others have already been or will be. Vince Nov 24, Ari on Dec 2, Mark Shapiro Dec 8, Nick Khan Dec 17.
NEW: TNA announced 7,794 for Bound For Glory, a new domestic record. Public records we obtained show 5,554 tickets sold and 6,137 scanned.
TNA says premium seating, standing room, guests, and their staff were also included in the announced figure. wrestlenomics.com/articles/202...
TNA says premium seating, standing room, guests, and their staff were also included in the announced figure. wrestlenomics.com/articles/202...
Bound For Glory sold at least 5,554 tickets as TNA announced 7,794 in attendance - Wrestlenomics
Public records show 6,137 tickets scanned. TNA says standing room, additional guests, and staff brought the total higher.
wrestlenomics.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:06 PM
NEW: TNA announced 7,794 for Bound For Glory, a new domestic record. Public records we obtained show 5,554 tickets sold and 6,137 scanned.
TNA says premium seating, standing room, guests, and their staff were also included in the announced figure. wrestlenomics.com/articles/202...
TNA says premium seating, standing room, guests, and their staff were also included in the announced figure. wrestlenomics.com/articles/202...
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Bound For Glory sold at least 5,554 tickets as TNA announced 7,794 in attendance
Public records show 6,137 tickets scanned. TNA says standing room, additional guests, and staff brought the total higher.
Public records show 6,137 tickets scanned. TNA says standing room, additional guests, and staff brought the total higher.
Bound For Glory sold at least 5,554 tickets as TNA announced 7,794 in attendance - Wrestlenomics
Public records show 6,137 tickets scanned. TNA says standing room, additional guests, and staff brought the total higher.
wrestlenomics.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Bound For Glory sold at least 5,554 tickets as TNA announced 7,794 in attendance
Public records show 6,137 tickets scanned. TNA says standing room, additional guests, and staff brought the total higher.
Public records show 6,137 tickets scanned. TNA says standing room, additional guests, and staff brought the total higher.
New for @postwrestling.com:
Janel Grant says metadata shows Dr. Carlon Colker accessed her medical file in the days after a federal search was executed on Vince McMahon, which was more than a year after her treatment with Colker ended.
www.postwrestling.com/2025/11/09/j...
Janel Grant says metadata shows Dr. Carlon Colker accessed her medical file in the days after a federal search was executed on Vince McMahon, which was more than a year after her treatment with Colker ended.
www.postwrestling.com/2025/11/09/j...
Janel Grant says doctor linked to McMahon viewed her medical file days after federal search was executed - POST Wrestling | Podcasts, News, Reviews | WWE AEW NXT NJPW
In new filings, Grant alleges Dr. Carlon Colker viewed her medical records shortly after a federal raid involving McMahon. Colker’s side denies wrongdoing and says the case should be over.
www.postwrestling.com
November 9, 2025 at 10:35 PM
New for @postwrestling.com:
Janel Grant says metadata shows Dr. Carlon Colker accessed her medical file in the days after a federal search was executed on Vince McMahon, which was more than a year after her treatment with Colker ended.
www.postwrestling.com/2025/11/09/j...
Janel Grant says metadata shows Dr. Carlon Colker accessed her medical file in the days after a federal search was executed on Vince McMahon, which was more than a year after her treatment with Colker ended.
www.postwrestling.com/2025/11/09/j...
Must-read NYTimes copy throughout. For example:
‘The jury determined that the launching of the 12-inch deli sandwich from what the government described as “point-blank range” was not an attempt to cause bodily injury, preventing conviction.’
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...
‘The jury determined that the launching of the 12-inch deli sandwich from what the government described as “point-blank range” was not an attempt to cause bodily injury, preventing conviction.’
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...
Jurors Find Sandwich Hurler Not Guilty of Assault
www.nytimes.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Must-read NYTimes copy throughout. For example:
‘The jury determined that the launching of the 12-inch deli sandwich from what the government described as “point-blank range” was not an attempt to cause bodily injury, preventing conviction.’
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...
‘The jury determined that the launching of the 12-inch deli sandwich from what the government described as “point-blank range” was not an attempt to cause bodily injury, preventing conviction.’
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...
NEW: AEW's new National Title arrives amid separate trademark dispute with NWA over "Shockwave" name
wrestlenomics.com/articles/202...
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AEW's new National Title arrives amid separate trademark dispute with NWA over "Shockwave" - Wrestlenomics
The new belt recalls lineage from the territorial era, at a time when AEW and the NWA are in trademark litigation over a different name.
wrestlenomics.com
November 6, 2025 at 10:03 PM
NEW: AEW's new National Title arrives amid separate trademark dispute with NWA over "Shockwave" name
wrestlenomics.com/articles/202...
wrestlenomics.com/articles/202...
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Live ongoing coverage of the TKO earnings report for Q3 2025
Live coverage: TKO earnings for Q3 2025 - Wrestlenomics
This post will be updated with live ongoing coverage of TKO's earnings report.
wrestlenomics.com
November 5, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Live ongoing coverage of the TKO earnings report for Q3 2025
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Wrestlenomics Business & Legal Update
-More WWE shareholder lawsuit depositions set
-WWE draws $2.6M gate in Birmingham & more gate figures
-Janel Grant-Dr. Colker hearing
-UFC int'l media deal
-Latest on Vince McMahon's 14TH&I
wrestlenomics.com/articles/202...
-More WWE shareholder lawsuit depositions set
-WWE draws $2.6M gate in Birmingham & more gate figures
-Janel Grant-Dr. Colker hearing
-UFC int'l media deal
-Latest on Vince McMahon's 14TH&I
wrestlenomics.com/articles/202...
Wrestlenomics Business & Legal Update - Wrestlenomics
More WWE shareholder lawsuit depositions set, WWE draws $2.6M gate in Birmingham, Janel Grant-Dr. Colker hearing, UFC international media deal, latest on 14TH&I.
wrestlenomics.com
October 30, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Wrestlenomics Business & Legal Update
-More WWE shareholder lawsuit depositions set
-WWE draws $2.6M gate in Birmingham & more gate figures
-Janel Grant-Dr. Colker hearing
-UFC int'l media deal
-Latest on Vince McMahon's 14TH&I
wrestlenomics.com/articles/202...
-More WWE shareholder lawsuit depositions set
-WWE draws $2.6M gate in Birmingham & more gate figures
-Janel Grant-Dr. Colker hearing
-UFC int'l media deal
-Latest on Vince McMahon's 14TH&I
wrestlenomics.com/articles/202...
NEW: Data confirms WWE ticket prices have roughly doubled since TKO merger.
In terms of real dollars, a WWE ticket that used to cost about $60 pre-TKO is now about $120.
But average Raw & Smackdown attendance has yet to suffer. It's actually up.
wrestlenomics.com/articles/202...
In terms of real dollars, a WWE ticket that used to cost about $60 pre-TKO is now about $120.
But average Raw & Smackdown attendance has yet to suffer. It's actually up.
wrestlenomics.com/articles/202...
October 21, 2025 at 7:23 PM
NEW: Data confirms WWE ticket prices have roughly doubled since TKO merger.
In terms of real dollars, a WWE ticket that used to cost about $60 pre-TKO is now about $120.
But average Raw & Smackdown attendance has yet to suffer. It's actually up.
wrestlenomics.com/articles/202...
In terms of real dollars, a WWE ticket that used to cost about $60 pre-TKO is now about $120.
But average Raw & Smackdown attendance has yet to suffer. It's actually up.
wrestlenomics.com/articles/202...
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Mark Shapiro is scheduled to testify on November 18 as part of case alleging Vince McMahon steered WWE's 2023 merger toward Endeavor.
TKO President Mark Shapiro set to be deposed in WWE shareholder lawsuit - Wrestlenomics
Mark Shapiro is scheduled to testify on November 18 as part of case alleging Vince McMahon steered WWE's 2023 merger toward Endeavor.
wrestlenomics.com
October 13, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Mark Shapiro is scheduled to testify on November 18 as part of case alleging Vince McMahon steered WWE's 2023 merger toward Endeavor.
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WWE Elimination Chamber scheduled for Chicago in February
The event would be the first time Elimination Chamber was held in the U.S. since 2021
The event would be the first time Elimination Chamber was held in the U.S. since 2021
WWE Elimination Chamber scheduled for Chicago in February - Wrestlenomics
The event would be the first time Elimination Chamber was held in the U.S. since 2021
wrestlenomics.com
October 14, 2025 at 7:39 PM
WWE Elimination Chamber scheduled for Chicago in February
The event would be the first time Elimination Chamber was held in the U.S. since 2021
The event would be the first time Elimination Chamber was held in the U.S. since 2021
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AEW All In Texas attendance and public funding detailed in government records | Exclusive
Overestimated attendance will result in lower funding but AEW will still get hundreds of thousands in reimbursements.
Overestimated attendance will result in lower funding but AEW will still get hundreds of thousands in reimbursements.
AEW All In Texas attendance and public funding detailed in government records | Exclusive - Wrestlenomics
Overestimated attendance will result in lower funding but AEW will still get hundreds of thousands in reimbursements.
wrestlenomics.com
October 8, 2025 at 4:09 PM
AEW All In Texas attendance and public funding detailed in government records | Exclusive
Overestimated attendance will result in lower funding but AEW will still get hundreds of thousands in reimbursements.
Overestimated attendance will result in lower funding but AEW will still get hundreds of thousands in reimbursements.
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TKO CEO Ari Emanuel, Stephanie McMahon among upcoming depositions in WWE shareholder lawsuit
Emanuel will be questioned under oath in December. Stephanie and Brad Blum will also be deposed in the shareholder lawsuit.
Emanuel will be questioned under oath in December. Stephanie and Brad Blum will also be deposed in the shareholder lawsuit.
TKO CEO Ari Emanuel, Stephanie McMahon among upcoming depositions in WWE shareholder lawsuit - Wrestlenomics
Emanuel, who made the deal with Vince McMahon to form TKO, will be questioned under oath in December. Stephanie and Brad Blum will also be deposed in the shareholder lawsuit.
wrestlenomics.com
October 7, 2025 at 2:55 PM
TKO CEO Ari Emanuel, Stephanie McMahon among upcoming depositions in WWE shareholder lawsuit
Emanuel will be questioned under oath in December. Stephanie and Brad Blum will also be deposed in the shareholder lawsuit.
Emanuel will be questioned under oath in December. Stephanie and Brad Blum will also be deposed in the shareholder lawsuit.
A great discussion with Douglas Pucci of Programming Insider on the impact Nielsen’s new methodology is having on TV ratings and wrestling in particular.
Nielsen’s Big Data Shake-Up: WWE & AEW Viewership Takes a Hit | Pollock & Thurston
Nielsen’s Big Data Shake-Up: WWE & AEW Viewership Takes a Hit | Pollock & Thurston - Wrestlenomics
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are joined by Douglas Pucci of Programming Insider to discuss Nielsen’s new method of tracking viewership and the negative impact it has shown for professional wrestling programs.
wrestlenomics.com
October 6, 2025 at 7:30 PM
A great discussion with Douglas Pucci of Programming Insider on the impact Nielsen’s new methodology is having on TV ratings and wrestling in particular.
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AEW's HBO Max simulcasts are not counted in Nielsen TV ratings, even under the new methodology, WBD says
AEW's HBO Max simulcasts are not counted in Nielsen TV ratings, even under the new methodology, WBD says - Wrestlenomics
Nielsen's new Big Data + Panel system is measuring lower TV ratings for wrestling programs, but Warner Bros. Discovery says AEW's live streams on HBO Max still aren't counted in those measurements.
wrestlenomics.com
October 6, 2025 at 6:41 PM
AEW's HBO Max simulcasts are not counted in Nielsen TV ratings, even under the new methodology, WBD says
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Nielsen has changed how TV ratings are measured. Here's what it means for wrestling programs.
The era of Big Data + Panel is upon us. Some shows might measure generally lower (or higher), complicating comparisons.
The era of Big Data + Panel is upon us. Some shows might measure generally lower (or higher), complicating comparisons.
Nielsen has changed how TV ratings are measured. Here's what it means for wrestling programs. - Wrestlenomics
The era of Big Data + Panel is upon us. Some shows might measure generally lower (or higher), complicating comparisons.
wrestlenomics.com
October 2, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Nielsen has changed how TV ratings are measured. Here's what it means for wrestling programs.
The era of Big Data + Panel is upon us. Some shows might measure generally lower (or higher), complicating comparisons.
The era of Big Data + Panel is upon us. Some shows might measure generally lower (or higher), complicating comparisons.
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John Laurinaitis deposed, Vince McMahon's assistants subpoenaed in shareholder lawsuit
More subpoenas have been filed in the lawsuit that alleges McMahon predetermined the TKO merger process. Liberty Media and KKR will also be deposed.
More subpoenas have been filed in the lawsuit that alleges McMahon predetermined the TKO merger process. Liberty Media and KKR will also be deposed.
John Laurinaitis deposed, Vince McMahon's assistants subpoenaed in shareholder lawsuit - Wrestlenomics
More subpoenas have been filed in the lawsuit that alleges McMahon predetermined the TKO merger process. Liberty Media and KKR will also be deposed.
wrestlenomics.com
September 29, 2025 at 3:04 PM
John Laurinaitis deposed, Vince McMahon's assistants subpoenaed in shareholder lawsuit
More subpoenas have been filed in the lawsuit that alleges McMahon predetermined the TKO merger process. Liberty Media and KKR will also be deposed.
More subpoenas have been filed in the lawsuit that alleges McMahon predetermined the TKO merger process. Liberty Media and KKR will also be deposed.
Wrestlepalooza should be no added cost today if you're a customer of Spectrum, Hulu + Live TV, Verizon FIOS, Fubo, or a streaming customer of DirecTV.
Otherwise, you'll need to sub for $30. Full access to the new ESPN app might get worked into other providers by next year.
Otherwise, you'll need to sub for $30. Full access to the new ESPN app might get worked into other providers by next year.
September 20, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Wrestlepalooza should be no added cost today if you're a customer of Spectrum, Hulu + Live TV, Verizon FIOS, Fubo, or a streaming customer of DirecTV.
Otherwise, you'll need to sub for $30. Full access to the new ESPN app might get worked into other providers by next year.
Otherwise, you'll need to sub for $30. Full access to the new ESPN app might get worked into other providers by next year.
New original reporting:
With WrestleMania set for Riyadh in 2027, it’s early, but signs point to at least some of the usual independent events being uncertain about whether they’ll follow WWE to Saudi Arabia.
www.postwrestling.com/2025/09/17/i...
With WrestleMania set for Riyadh in 2027, it’s early, but signs point to at least some of the usual independent events being uncertain about whether they’ll follow WWE to Saudi Arabia.
www.postwrestling.com/2025/09/17/i...
Independent events uncertain about following WrestleMania to Saudi Arabia
With WrestleMania set for Riyadh in 2027, it’s early, but signs point to at least some of the usual independent events being uncertain about whether they’ll follow WWE to Saudi Arabia.
www.postwrestling.com
September 17, 2025 at 4:55 PM
New original reporting:
With WrestleMania set for Riyadh in 2027, it’s early, but signs point to at least some of the usual independent events being uncertain about whether they’ll follow WWE to Saudi Arabia.
www.postwrestling.com/2025/09/17/i...
With WrestleMania set for Riyadh in 2027, it’s early, but signs point to at least some of the usual independent events being uncertain about whether they’ll follow WWE to Saudi Arabia.
www.postwrestling.com/2025/09/17/i...
No, they're not going private. Publicly-traded companies that are doing well financially often do stock buybacks. It's a strategy to help drive the share price higher. This was expected.
So...what exactly does this mean? - They're trying to go private again? - I know nothing about stock (in case that wasn't clear). Lol
September 15, 2025 at 1:14 PM
No, they're not going private. Publicly-traded companies that are doing well financially often do stock buybacks. It's a strategy to help drive the share price higher. This was expected.
TKO press release
September 15, 2025 at 12:02 PM
TKO press release
WNBA attendance data: Most teams' attendances were up despite injuries of star players
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WNBA attendance data
Most teams' attendances were up despite injuries of star players
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September 14, 2025 at 6:55 PM
WNBA attendance data: Most teams' attendances were up despite injuries of star players
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Updates on WWE shareholder lawsuit: Vince McMahon, Nick Khan, Paul Levesque, others to be deposed; Eisold v. Cody trademark case update; various public records issues.
State of the Business: Notes not noted elsewhere, attendance, and TV rankings for the week - Wrestlenomics
Updates on WWE shareholder lawsuit: Vince McMahon, Nick Khan, Paul Levesque, others to be deposed; Eisold v. Cody trademark case update; various public records issues.
wrestlenomics.com
September 13, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Updates on WWE shareholder lawsuit: Vince McMahon, Nick Khan, Paul Levesque, others to be deposed; Eisold v. Cody trademark case update; various public records issues.