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Wrestlenomics @wrestlenomics.com · 13h
LIVE AT THE TOP OF THE HOUR: Pollock & Thurston WWE’s Saudi Arabia Dilemma | WrestleMania 42 Ticket Sales
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LIVE AT THE TOP OF THE HOUR: Pollock & Thurston WWE’s Saudi Arabia Dilemma | WrestleMania 42 Ticket Sales
LIVE AT THE TOP OF THE HOUR: Pollock & Thurston WWE’s Saudi Arabia Dilemma | WrestleMania 42 Ticket Sales
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Wrestlenomics @wrestlenomics.com · 13/10/2026
WrestleMania 42 drew $36 million in ticket sales for WWE, among the highest pro wrestling gates ever, but nearly half of last year's events that shattered records. Full breakdown w/ charts for subscribers Substack: Patreon: www.patreon.com/wrestlenomics/posts…
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WrestleMania 42 drew $36 million in ticket sales across two nights
According to new data from Pollstar, WrestleMania’s return to Las Vegas for the second consecutive year drew a total gate of $36 million for the two-day event.
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Wrestlenomics @wrestlenomics.com · 08/10/2026
Starting at 8:00 pm ET tonight www.youtube.com/live/OP2sSfA...
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Brandon Thurston @brandonthurston.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
History of NXT vs. Dynamite in October on Tuesdays head-to-head, 2022-2026 Free post: www.patreon.com/wrestlenomic...
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History of NXT vs. Dynamite in October on Tuesdays head-to-head, 2022-2026 | Wrestlenomics
This post is free for everyone. Get our full reports for free by becoming a paid subscriber at patreon.com/wrestlenomics/membership This wee
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Brandon Thurston @brandonthurston.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Head-to-head Tuesday, with Dynamite moved from Wed due to MLB playoffs: WWE NXT (CW): 532k viewers 0.10 P18-49 0.14 P25-54 AEW Dynamite (TBS): 495k viewers 0.11 P18-49 0.15 P25-54 Full reports for subscribers momentarily at patreon.com/wrestlenomics and wrestlenomics.substack.com
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John Pollock @iamjohnpollock.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
The Life & Career of Ben Satterley a.k.a. PAC (1986 - 2026) A special thanks to those who assisted with quotes for this story www.postwrestling.com/2026/10/06/t...
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The Life & Career of Ben Satterley a.k.a. PAC (1986 - 2026) - POST Wrestling | Podcasts, News, Reviews | WWE AEW NXT NJPW
John Pollock writes about the career and legacy left behind by the late Ben Satterley a.k.a. PAC, who died tragically on September 27.
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Brandon Thurston @brandonthurston.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
A WBD spokesperson emphasized to POST Wrestling that the new deal between WWE and Bleacher Report doesn’t displace any existing agreement held by AEW. A similar deal for AEW highlights doesn’t exist, though such a deal could be made in the future, we were told.
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Brandon Thurston @brandonthurston.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Audio: Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4Y61Y0t... Web: redcircle.com/shows/2d7480...
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Brandon Thurston @brandonthurston.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ya-8...
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In Her Own Words: An Exclusive interview with Janel Grant | Pollock & Thurston
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Brandon Thurston @brandonthurston.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Hemme's white paper can be read here: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
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<div> Wrestlers are Wrestling: Occupational Risk and the Structure of Professional Wrestling </div> <br>
<span>This paper examines long-term health patterns and worker classification in professional wrestling. It draws on a dataset of 500 recorded premature wrestle
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Brandon Thurston @brandonthurston.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
NEW: Christy Hemme releases white paper on occupational risk to pro wrestlers and questions worker classification www.postwrestling.com/2026/09/25/c...
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Christy Hemme releases white paper on occupational risk to pro wrestlers and questions worker classification - POST Wrestling | Podcasts, News, Reviews | WWE AEW NXT NJPW
Christy Hemme spent more than two decades in professional wrestling as a performer in WWE and TNA and also as a producer and department head with TNA.
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POST Wrestling @postwrestling.com · 24/09/2026
Ari Emanuel details Vince McMahon’s exit after WSJ report www.postwrestling.com?p=141434
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John Pollock @iamjohnpollock.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
"Any problem I had yesterday is still going to be there tomorrow. But I’m standing in gratitude ... I’m still here. I’m still breathing.” The video and audio versions of our interview with Janel Grant is now available www.postwrestling.com/2026/09/23/i...
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In Her Own Words: An Exclusive interview with Janel Grant (VIDEO) | Pollock & Thurston - POST Wrestling | Podcasts, News, Reviews | WWE AEW NXT NJPW
John Pollock and Brandon Thurston are joined by Janel Grant for an exclusive, wide-ranging interview about her life and her reaction to becoming a key figure at the center of the scandal around Vince ...
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Brandon Thurston @brandonthurston.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
We will do a normal Thursday night episode of Pollock & Thurston, live on YouTube at 8:30 pm ET, in podcast feeds the next morning at 6am ET, all as usual.
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Wrestlenomics @wrestlenomics.com · 23/09/2026
AUDIO: In Her Own Words: An Exclusive interview with Janel Grant | Pollock & Thurston Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0Jbh... Video version on YouTube at 10 am ET.
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Brandon Thurston @brandonthurston.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
NEW: Exclusive interview with Janel Grant “It’s like watching your life turn into a movie and happen around you.” Extensive interview covering her life and reaction to become the center of the scandal surrounding Vince McMahon. 4000+ words: www.postwrestling.com/2026/09/22/i...
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In Her Own Words: An Exclusive interview with Janel Grant - POST Wrestling | Podcasts, News, Reviews | WWE AEW NXT NJPW
How the former WWE employee who filed a sex trafficking suit against Vince McMahon reacted to the scandal that unfolded in 2022
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Brandon Thurston @brandonthurston.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Taped episode of Raw didn’t rank in top 10 in any country. Previous week ranked in 16 countries. Only other time that happened was the Dec 25 episode. The full weekly list of top 10 rankings by country for each week since the Jan 2025 move to Netflix: pastebin.com/raw/8nrfK22m
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Awful Announcing @awfulannouncing.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
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The chasm between journalism and insiderdom has never been wider
The year 2026 has been a watershed one for the sports media world. And it’s appropriate that two of the biggest stories of the year came to a conclusion within 24 hours of each other. On Wednesday afternoon, the NBA handed down historic penalties to the Los Angeles Clippers for circumventing the salary cap with…
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Brandon Thurston @brandonthurston.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Reporting from June explains what this case is about: www.postwrestling.com/2026/06/10/a...
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AEW accuses Ryan Nemeth of misrepresenting and misleading conduct, seek to move arbitration process to Florida - POST Wrestling | Podcasts, News, Reviews | WWE AEW NXT NJPW
AEW and Ryan Nemeth remain at odds, with the promotion petitioning the court to compel Nemeth to arbitrate under the terms of his previous contract.
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Brandon Thurston @brandonthurston.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
AEW yesterday asked for more time to serve Ryan Nemeth. AEW believes he's evading being served. Magistrate Judge Patricia Barksdale today allowed the extension. "In the event the defendant and his counsel are monitoring the docket," the judge warns Nemeth may be responsible for related expenses.
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Brandon Thurston @brandonthurston.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
NEW: The turnstile count for AEW All In 2026 at Wembley Stadium was 41,102, local gov't discloses to POST. This is the number of tickets used for admission and doesn't reflect ticket sales or distributed. WrestleTix final estimate was 46,987 distributed. www.postwrestling.com/2026/09/01/a...
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AEW All In 2026 records 41,102 turnstile count attendance, according to local government in London - POST Wrestling | Podcasts, News, Reviews | WWE AEW NXT NJPW
Of an estimated 46,987 tickets distributed, 41,102 were used for admission, according to Brent Council.
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Brandon Thurston @brandonthurston.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Tony Khan on media call happening now says AEW All In this Sunday is "approaching a $6 million gate".
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Brandon Thurston @brandonthurston.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
NEW: WWE merger lawsuit settlement finally submitted to court, Plaintiffs’ attorneys seek up to 33% of $147.5 million deal. Our analysis estimates if shareholders who held WWE stock on Sept. 12, 2023, will likely get just under $2 per share. www.postwrestling.com/2026/08/27/w...
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WWE merger lawsuit settlement finally submitted to court, Plaintiffs' attorneys seek up to 33% of $147.5 million deal - POST Wrestling | Podcasts, News, Reviews | WWE AEW NXT NJPW
The settlement still needs approval from the presiding judge, but the filing itself, which appeared on the docket Wednesday, discloses new details of the deal
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Brandon Thurston @brandonthurston.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
From yesterday: ESPN denied a report saying it's decided not to renew WWE PLE rights when the deal expires in ~2030. ESPN said the reporter didn't request comment before publishing. We asked and he said he sent inquiries to fan support contacts but not PR. www.postwrestling.com/2026/08/25/e...
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ESPN denies report that it has decided not to renew WWE deal - POST Wrestling | Podcasts, News, Reviews | WWE AEW NXT NJPW
ESPN is publicly denying a report that its deal with WWE will cease after the conclusion of its five-year agreement.
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POST Wrestling @postwrestling.com · 25/08/2026
ESPN denies report that it has decided not to renew WWE deal www.postwrestling.com?p=140000
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Brandon Thurston @brandonthurston.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Plaintiffs complain that insurer signoff was not part of the settlement in principle. If insurers signoff and the settlement is filed today, the public may see it on the docket today or tomorrow. Our most recent reporting on this is here: www.postwrestling.com/2026/08/07/n...
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"Narrow disagreement" between WWE and Vince McMahon sides delay merger lawsuit settlement that plaintiffs say totals $147.5 million - POST Wrestling | Podcasts, News, Reviews | WWE AEW NXT NJPW
Plaintiffs say the lawsuit settlement amount is $147.5 million
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Brandon Thurston @brandonthurston.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
WWE attorney letter in the merger lawsuit says issues between WWE/TKO and Vince McMahon re: $147.5M settlement have been resolved and they are just waiting on signoff from insurance carriers. Vice Chancellor Laster entered an order approving the request to report back today.
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Brandon Thurston @brandonthurston.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
NEW: Las Vegas Stadium Authority discloses WrestleMania 42 attendance: Sat: 47,093 Sun: 50,033 Total: 97,126 Down from last year's 118,641 which set all-time gate records. TKO says this year's WM was still one of WWE's biggest gates ever. Read 1000 words: www.postwrestling.com/2026/08/19/w...
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WrestleMania 42 attendance: Stadium authority numbers confirm decline from prior year - POST Wrestling | Podcasts, News, Reviews | WWE AEW NXT NJPW
The Las Vegas Stadium Authority released information ahead of its quarterly meeting this week, providing another measure of attendance for this year’s WrestleMania. WWE’s two-day
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Brandon Thurston @brandonthurston.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Plaintiffs in WWE merger suit say the full settlement amount is $147.5M, not just the $105M TKO disclosed on Monday. Finalizing the settlement is delayed due to a “narrow” disagreement between the WWE director side and Vince McMahon. Read 1100+ words: www.postwrestling.com/2026/08/07/n...
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"Narrow disagreement" between WWE and Vince McMahon sides delay merger lawsuit settlement that plaintiffs say totals $147.5 million - POST Wrestling | Podcasts, News, Reviews | WWE AEW NXT NJPW
Plaintiffs say the lawsuit settlement amount is $147.5 million
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Brandon Thurston @brandonthurston.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Mark Shapiro's prepared comments include a claim of $1 billion in earned media value for the UFC White House event. Shapiro goes on defense about recent "chatter" on WWE viewership. He lists viewership highlights for Raw, Smackdown, and PLEs.
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Brandon Thurston @brandonthurston.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
We reported earlier, 2025 WrestleMania in Las Vegas generated $66M in ticket sales alone. 2026 WM didn't perform as well. A gate for this year's hasn't been reported. The difference between Q2'25 & Q2'26 in the whole live events segment is $33.7 mil. www.postwrestling.com/2026/02/16/w...
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WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas easily broke all existing pro wrestling gate records, drawing $66 million in ticket sales over two nights - POST Wrestling | Podcasts, News, Reviews | WWE AEW NXT NJPW
WrestleMania ticket prices roughly doubled in 2025, for the second year in a row.
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Brandon Thurston @brandonthurston.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
In Q2, WWE's live events segment reports $152M, down from $185.7M in the same quarter last year. The decrease is due to lower ticket sales revenue, "almost exclusively related to WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas, compared to the prior year."
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Brandon Thurston @brandonthurston.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
"WWE's portion of the overall settlement" suggests Vince McMahon (who is a separate defendant) is paying a separate portion. I expect more will be learned through legal filings. The settlement has to be approved by the judge.
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Brandon Thurston @brandonthurston.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
WWE merger lawsuit settlement details disclosed in 10-Q: "WWE's portion of the overall settlement amount is $105.0 million, which is expected to be funded by probable insurance recoveries of $75M, resulting in an expected loss of $30M"
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Brandon Thurston @brandonthurston.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
TKO Q2 earnings results. The company upgrades its revenue and adjusted EBITDA targets for the full year of 2026...
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Brandon Thurston @brandonthurston.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Grant v. WWE is effectively closed. Judge Sarah F. Russell ordered the pending motions moot. The Court does not actually need to approve the dismissal itself because all parties signed the notice last Friday. Rule 41(a)(1)(A)(ii): www.law.cornell.edu/rules/frcp/r...
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Brandon Thurston @brandonthurston.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
The stipulation to dismiss Grant v. WWE & Vince McMahon has been filed. It now just needs approval from Judge Sarah F. Russell, and the case in public court will formally end. Litigation of Janel Grant's claims will continue in private arbitration. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Brandon Thurston @brandonthurston.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Netflix's every-six-months "What We Watched" report provides another installment of (first-party) data to assess whether viewership of WWE programs on the streaming platform is up, down, or about the same. Read the article: wrestlenomics.com/articles/202...
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Brandon Thurston @brandonthurston.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Filing: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Status Report – #152 in Grant v. World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc (D. Conn., 3:24-cv-00090) – CourtListener.com
Joint STATUS REPORT by World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (Toal, Daniel) (Entered: 07/20/2026)
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Brandon Thurston @brandonthurston.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
The parties in Janel Grant’s lawsuit against WWE and Vince McMahon provide update to the court saying they’ve signed an agreement to go to private arbitration. Within five days they will file to dismiss the case so it cannot be refiled. The judge will need to approve.
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Brandon Thurston @brandonthurston.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin's order granting 14-day temporary restraining order on the Paramount-WBD merger. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Brandon Thurston @brandonthurston.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
NEW: AEW sues Queen of the Ring production company over unpaid sponsorship fees. AEW alleges more than $105,000 in sponsorship fees for promoting the film are long overdue. www.postwrestling.com/2026/07/14/a...
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AEW sues Queen of the Ring production company over unpaid sponsorship fees - POST Wrestling | Podcasts, News, Reviews | WWE AEW NXT NJPW
Film company owes more than $100,000, AEW alleges
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Wrestlenomics @wrestlenomics.com · 14/07/2026
Court filing: Third notice of challenge to confidential treatment of documents used in WWE merger lawsuit open.substack.com/pub/wrestlen...
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Third challenge notice filed in the WWE merger lawsuit
Wrestlenomics is a reader-supported publication.
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Brandon Thurston @brandonthurston.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Problem solved
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Brandon Thurston @brandonthurston.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
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On one hand, AEW and Khan have a legitimate interest in maintaining
the confidentiality of the terms that they privately negotiated with Nemeth.
On the other hand, AEW and Khan have brought the matter to this court for
relief, and the public and Thurston have a legitimate interest in reviewing the
complaint in its entirety to understand the lawsuit and evaluate the court’s
decisions.

That one interest must win, and one must lose, is not necessarily so.
AEW and Khan fail to comply with Local Rule 1.11 by failing to establish that
redaction is unavailable. They include information from the agreements in
their public filing, including the parties to the agreements, the effective dates
of the agreements, the general subject matter of the agreements, the
consideration provided by Nemeth in the agreements (to perform at AEW’s live
events), the arbitration provision in the agreements, and the choice of law in
the agreements. See generally Doc. 1. Yet, at the same time, they contend
redaction is unavailable. Doc. 6 at 5.
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Brandon Thurston @brandonthurston.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
The legal story behind the legal story about how these voice messages were ordered to be made public is here, from when the judge made the earlier decision. With legal filings by WWE’s General Counsel and me. open.substack.com/pub/wrestlen...
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Brandon Thurston @brandonthurston.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Ari Emanuel in another voice message on Sept 19, 2022, to Vince McMahon: "I think whether it be the DOJ or anything, there's ways around this to figure this out." www.postwrestling.com/2026/07/01/a...
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Brandon Thurston @brandonthurston.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
NEW: Audio released of Ari Emanuel’s 2022 offer of legal help to Vince McMahon amid federal investigations: “There’s ways around this” Full article & audio of the 3 voice memos: www.postwrestling.com/2026/07/01/a...
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Brandon Thurston @brandonthurston.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Janel Grant's new Instagram posts pair the 2022 Wall Street Journal reporting with her own comments, deposition excerpts from Nick Khan and Frank Riddick, and a 2023 subpoena from DOJ to WWE that named securities fraud and sex trafficking statutes. www.postwrestling.com/2026/06/18/j...
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Janel Grant publicly revisits 2022 reporting that broke NDA and alleged sexual misconduct scandal around Vince McMahon and WWE - POST Wrestling | Podcasts, News, Reviews | WWE AEW NXT NJPW
Two Instagram posts pair the original Wall Street Journal reporting with her own comments, deposition excerpts from Nick Khan and Frank Riddick, and a 2023 subpoena spanning securities fraud and sex t...
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Brandon Thurston @brandonthurston.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
I interpret "agreement" here as referring to the conditions of moving into arbitration, not necessarily a settlement of the entire Grant v. WWE & Vince McMahon dispute itself.
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