The Business of WrestleMania 42 | Pollock & Thurston

The Business of WrestleMania 42 | Pollock & Thurston

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April 24, 2026 · 1h 24m

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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss the business aspects of WrestleMania 42 and related events.

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover TKO’s takeover of Las Vegas for WrestleMania, and all the business notes stemming from the event. Plus: An ESPN reporter is denied WrestleMania credentials, Mark Shapiro’s testimony regarding Vince McMahon’s role in TKO, WWE moving forward with June show in Saudi Arabia, and understanding the percentage of revenues paid to WWE talent. VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/YOJa0BRq-ow Topics this week include: WrestleMania 42 business figures, attendance , and ESPN audience ESPN reporter denied credentials Mark Shapiro’s testimony regarding Vince McMahon in TKO Hearing held on the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act Proxy statement: Emanuel, Shapiro, Nick Khan comp; Johnson comp, board meetings WWE talent paid about 15% of revenue in 2022 Mark Shapiro speaks at the University of Alabama Night of Champions is going to Saudi Arabia Warner Bros. shareholders approve Paramount Skydance merger Triller shuts down AEW Plus 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…

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