A book and a Ninja Turtle action figure? Truly an icon.The first pro wrestling story line I can remember watching as a nine year old kid was Macho Man Randy Savage teaming with Hulk Hogan ag… Read More

How does one approach a legendary career and a person who has had industry relevancy for around 50 years? Perhaps cautiously. Tim Hornbaker, one of the most respected authors in the world of… Read More

In the world of pro wrestling, syndication was king. As cable television grew its imprint on the industry, market by market exposure became less of a focus. Impressively, WOW Wrestling recei… Read More

As first reported by CNBC, Endeavor is expected to purchase the WWE and spin off a new company with its existing property, the UFC. Below are 4 business considerations ahead of the deal… Read More

While feeling like things had settled down some in the landscape of pro wrestling services after bursts of news during the days of first to market and market share grabs, there has been a fa… Read More

The Woman Who Would Be King: The MADUSA Story by Debra Miceli with Greg Oliver is unlike any of the 50+ pro wrestling autobiographies I've read thus far. Ms. Miceli (referred to as Madusa fr… Read More

With Major League Wrestling's announcement of a television deal with REELZ to debut in February 2023, now is a good time to revisit the television situations for one of pro wrestling's alter… Read More

With news that Vince McMahon is returning to the WWE to assume the role of chairman and maximize shareholder value by exploring a sale, I’d like to examine potential suitors and those… Read More

Following a disputed contention of who had the rights to market Mexico's Lucha Libre AAA in the United Stated, the promotion was finally free to explore its options in the U.S. television ma… Read More

No matter the ownership of Ring of Honor, the commitments made to subscribers for its Video on Demand subscription service, HonorClub, has always been challenging. In 2018, an early cha… Read More

 Donald Trump hosted WrestleMania IV and V in Atlantic City, NJ. Although promoted as emanating from the Trump Plaza, the events actually took place in the connected Atlantic City Conve… Read More

A look at August's live events for some of pro wrestling's biggest national brands after the WWE and AEW:  Impact Wrestling, Major League Wrestling, GCW and NWA (Currently there are no… Read More

Following live event attendance reports on IMPACT, New Japan Pro Wrestling’s stateside efforts and GCW, below in the 4th and final piece in the Q2 analysis series:The NWA ran 4 shows i… Read More

GCW ran 17 shows over the 2nd quarter of 2022 (April to June). Given an ambitious national schedule, there were shows that clearly did well and others that struggled. There were no groundbre… Read More

The second quarter of 2022 reflected “the same old” for IMPACT Wrestling. This doesn’t mean it’s a terrible thing- it means the company understands its current positi… Read More

The prospects for New Japan Pro Wrestling live events in the United States continue to be a source of curiosity, at times representing the highest levels of potential and at points, signs of… Read More

        Brett Lauderdale of Game Changer Wrestling, or as it is best known by its acronym GCW, spoke with John Pozarowski and I on the Business of the Business… Read More

episode 78: The Official business podcast of SeSCOOPS! Listen to the podcast here. STARRCASTWhat would HOGAN joining the 6-man at STARRCAST mean for business?  JCP trademark https://tw… Read More

In the darkest days of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was a time of fear and confusion. If there was any silver lining, it was that of innovation. Rather than going completely dark or trying to b… Read More

episode 77: The Official business podcast of SeSCOOPS!Show notes below. Listen here.Starrcast-Flair- 7/31, ‘last match’. https://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/33927221/legendary-ww… Read More

Does each passing day bring a greater sense of nostalgia for the Ring of Honor of the past or a disconnect between what was once an active promotion and its roots? With word finally coming t… Read More

While these days, I am more of a seller of my old comic books than an investor, I ran to EBAY to get a copy of Friendly Neighborhood Spiderman #6 (actually I bought #6 and #7 for $100).&nbsp&hell…Read More

"Tonight! Tonight! Tonight!" by Bert Prentice and Scott Teal is one of the most challenging book reviews I have written to date. Why? When considered in a self contained manner, the intervie… Read More

Following the end of the Attitude era, two promotions emerged to take on varying degrees of national prominence in a WWE-dominated world: IMPACT Wrestling and ROH. This week, Tony Khan… Read More

I became a pro wrestling fan in 1988 in New York. The Sheik was only a name and a legend to me. I remember distinctly a boy in my class talking about his dad attending a show at Madison Squa… Read More

With 14 shows  having taken place or scheduled to take placed between August 2021 and April 2022, we can begin to examine the state of New Japan Pro Wrestling as a live event business i… Read More

Via the Associated Press, Adam Edge Copeland spoke about coming out of retirement and his current career with the WWE:On feeling his career was over in 2011, Copeland said: “… Read More

Via the Associated Press, Becky Lynch discussed her recent return to wrestling with a headline that includes how she balances motherhood. Putting aside that fathers who are professional wres… Read More

Randy Orton recently spoke with Liz Miller of the St. Louis Post Dispatch ahead of the WWE's Royal Rumble in the city:On what it means to Orton to have the Royal Rumble in his hometown of St… Read More

Tongan professional wrestlers have made a strong impact in the world of pro wrestling including several in New Japan Pro Wrestling rings. Wrestlers include Haku and sons Tanga Loa, Hikuleo… Read More

Wardlow, a pro wrestling star on AEW Dynamite recently spoke with B.J. Lesko of the Akron Beacon Journal on his career:On wrestling in his home state: “Man, you couldn’t hav… Read More

As detailed in my 2021 U.S. domestic attendance report on SEScoops.com, IMPACT Wrestling obtained a modest win for its live event business in the second half of 2021 (when shows with fans re… Read More

Sidney Bateman, currently best known as WWE superstar Reggie recently spoke with the St. Louis Post Dispatch:Reggie on his challenging background: "I was into gangs, violence, drugs, be… Read More

CM Punk recently spoke with SPIN's Martin Douglas for an article entitled Inside the Psychology of AEW's Hard-Hitting Music Licensing: On his return night to pro wrestling with AEW at T… Read More

Ahead of Adam Scherr's (formerly lnown as Braun Strowman) weekend with Northeast Wrestling in Connecticut and New York, he spoke with Shakiel Mahjouri of CBS: On Scherr's next steps in… Read More

On Season 19, Episode 18 of Pawn Stars, a concept belt was brought into the shop. The owner purchased it for $3,500 originally and said that only eight were made but the design was ultimatel… Read More

Over LinkedIn, Stamina Sports Licensing announced an agreement with Lucha Libre AAA. What follows is the announcement in Spanish followed by LinkedIn's automatic translation to English:… Read More

Shayna Baszler recently spoke to the Argus Leader on her return to Sioux Falls with the WWE:Baszler spoke of her main goal in being in the WWE: "I'm always saying the title is&nbsp&hell…Read More

Impact Wrestling is engaging in a more proactive touring schedule in 2022. This includes a 2-night stint a the Alario Center in the New Orleans market on February 19th and 20th. The fir… Read More

As of January 10th, Wrestletix listed that the WWE had distributed 26,769 tickets at The Dome in St. Louis for the Royal Rumble on January 29th. FOX 2 in St. Louis reports  th… Read More

With All Elite Wrestling coming to Raleigh, North Carolina, CM Punk recently spoke with ABC 11 in the market regarding his return to wrestling and appearance at the show: Punk said of h… Read More

 Ring of Honor announced its return to live events after a hiatus on April 1, 2022 at the Curtis Culwell Center. While the event is meant to capitalize off the tens of thousands of… Read More

Ticket sales have more than doubled for tonight's Impact Wrestling taping following yesterday's Hard to Kill. My hand count is 243 tickets distributed compared to 112 a week ago. … Read More

Liv Morgan recently spoke with The Daily Gazette ahead of a WWE Supershow in Glens Falls, NY: Morgan had an early interest in the WWE: “I saw Lita wearing baggy pants and wre… Read More

Sanshiro Takagi, President of Cyberfight (which includes pro wrestling brands DDT, NOAH, Tokyo Joshi Pro, Ganbare Pro and streaming service WRESTLE UNIVERSE), recently spoke with T… Read More

Stephen Woltz, best known by wrestling fans as Adam "Hangman" Page graduated from Virginia Tech in 2011. He recently spoke with his alma mater about his past and current circumstances:Page's… Read More

The Rhodes family name has carried a lot of weight in the city of Charlotte, North Carolina for many years. A former stronghold of Jim Crockett promotions and the NWA (as well as a later tou… Read More

After graduating college, Bronson Rechsteiner had a short stint with the Baltimore Ravens. He was cut without playing an actual game. While he received some publicity while in college… Read More

AXS television recently announced the return of New Japan Pro Wrestling to the network after a two year absence. At one time, the station aired both New Japan and WOW Wrestling. Once Anthem… Read More

Tony Khan recently spoke to The Daily News ahead of an AEW appearance in Newark, New Jersey for an AEW Dynamite.Khan has managed to weather the storms brought on by COVID by being… Read More

Bryan Danielson recently spoke to The Daily News ahead of an AEW appearance in Newark, New Jersey for an AEW Dynamite.On Danielson leaving the WWE and going to AEW, he said, "“It just… Read More

Shin Yokohama Prince Hotel in Yokohama City and New Japan Pro Wrestling are collaborating on a unique opportunity within the hotel's restaurant. From early January through mid February… Read More

Adam Scherr (who wrestled in the WWE under the name Braun Strowman) and Erick Rowan (who went by Rowan) will be teaming up in Poughkeepsie, New York on Saturday January 22nd, 2022. They will… Read More

In recent years, Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins has also become known for his leadership in the world of professional wrestling. He is currently the owner of the National Wrestling Al… Read More

112 tickets have been distributed for IMPACT's SUN 09 JAN, 2022 . LIVE TV TAPING at The Factory in Deep Ellum, Dallas TX.This is almost 25% of the allotted tickets available. This is the day… Read More

by Lavie Margolin #10 (tied) Game Changer Wrestling Showboat Hotel & Casino 7/24/21 1,200 Wrestlecade Benton Convention Center 11/26/21 1,200 #9 Game Changer Wrestling Showb… Read More

Variety has recently listed the most watched networks of 2021. This includes over the air (free), cable, premium and measurable digital nets. Below are those stations that air professional… Read More

163 tickets moved already... Tried-N-True Pro presents NWA Powerrr Trip Sat, February 12, 2022, 7:00 PM - Sat, February 12, 2022, 10:00 PM Listen to "Episode 57 - BIG NEWS of the week" on… Read More

About 275 reserved on-sale plus a whole lot of GA at the 3,200 seat venueIMPACT! WrestlingFri • Jan 21, 2022 • 8:00 PMCharles F. Dodge City Center Pembroke Pines, Pembroke Pines… Read More

Potential 934 reserved + GA in 3,000 person venue. I would speculate back rows ringside were not put on sale yet based on patterns (middle still available but back cleared). MLW: Blood and T… Read More

About 1,000 reserved floor seats put on-sale + GA in 3,000 seat venue. MLW SuperFight (Major League Wrestling TV Taping) Sat, Feb 26, 2022 7:30 PM EST Listen to "Episode 57 - BIG NEWS of t… Read More

U.S. Domestic non WWE-AEW Attendance Pro Wrestling Live Event Analysis:Third Quarter 2021 (July-September)By Lavie Margolin ([email protected] ; www.Lioncubjobsearch.com ; @Lavi… Read More

In 10 live events between July and August, AEW has distributed 58,493 tickets (via data gathered by WrestleTix). There has been an average of 5,849 fans per show. In July, AEW hosted 4… Read More

June 30th, 2021- Last night I traveled to the Upper East Side's 92nd Street Y for an event entitled STARZ Heels: World Premiere Screening.The program took place in the Kaufman Concert Hall… Read More

July 20th, 2021- Below is a look at live event ticket sales/tickets distributed for some of the major non-WWE promotions in the U.S. in August. For the most part, data is from WrestleTix. Gi… Read More

In January 2017, Anthem Sports & Entertainment acquired what is now known as Impact Wrestling. The narrative in the world of wrestling has thus far focused on the management of Anthem, n… Read More

In America, one would have to go back to WCW to find a non-WWE company that has been able to move the volume of tickets that AEW has for September 2021.As of this writing there are projected… Read More

July 5th, 2021: With the pro wrestling touring schedule picking up significantly in July, below is an analysis of the touring or live events schedules for the most visible, domestic brands r… Read More

Within the last year or two, several industries have utilized the collective power of social media to shine light on often undisclosed data: salaries or pay rates. By providing everyone with… Read More

In the Pulitzer Prize winning masterpiece, The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay, we are left to wonder what exactly happened to the fictional protagonists in the book. Author Michae… Read More

A weekly deep dive into the Business of the Pro Wrestling Business. Hosted by "John Poz" and Lavie Margolin under the Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling banner. For any questions or inquir… Read More

Like many awkward kids of the 1980's, I found my way to two super passions: the WWF (and later pro wrestling on the whole) and Marvel Comics. While my fandom of pro wrestling persisted much… Read More

Below are some highlights from an interview John Poz and I conducted with Matt Jones, part of the recent investment/ ownership group into OVW Wrestling. Business of the Business episode VII… Read More

As a long time reader of pro wrestling historical books and a fan of the work of Tim Hornbaker, I immediately pre-ordered Master of the Ring: The Biography of "Nature Boy" Buddy Rogers… Read More

Using data from the SAG AFTRA website called 2019 Cable Network Unit values, I examine the distribution of various networks that air pro wrestling. Using USA & TNT distribution (around 8… Read More

 Check out some pro wrestling business stories that were under the radar this week:Like these weekly updates? You'll love the Business of the Business Podcast.The most vicious member of… Read More

In 2020, (WWE) Global Strategy led COVID-19 scenario planning activities, supported negotiations of key content renewals, and developed a framework for WWE’s new international marke… Read More

MLW on Youtube: peaked at premiere at 4,023 viewers. Grew right up until the pinfall (last two minutes). 8k total views are listed just a few minutes later. Assume that is aggregate of those… Read More

MLW Fusion will now air on Wednesday's on Youtube. This is following the return of old episodes returning to the platform. Overall views on the platform are still recovering. &nbsp&hell…Read More

Don't miss these 7 underreported pro wrestling stories: New staging logistics for AEW? Per Kevin Sullivan, V.P. Post Production: "This process started months ago and here we are today… Read More

 Be sure not to miss these underreported pro wrestling business stories: 2K announced that Season 7 of WWE® SuperCard, the newest addition to the action-packed collectible card… Read More

 Check out these pro wrestling business stories you may have missed this week: WWE wins 'Corporation of the Year' Award. Lauren Dienes-Middlen, Senior V.P., Assistant General… Read More

 Don't miss these less reported pro wrestling business news stories of the week: WWE secures beer sponsorship from Constellation. Strategy included Ric Flair meeting on South Beach… Read More

Booker T's Reality of Wrestling wants you to vote. Gerald Briscoe featured in Tampa Bay Times.Junked car from Attitude Era: found!Impact: VP tells Advanced Television UK fan v… Read More

With AEW celebrating its successful first year on TNT, much of the discussion about television growth has been an expected second show on TNT, at some point now in 2021. While observers wait… Read More

Impact Wrestling (and Fight Network) to stream in Russia  via Rutube. "Rutube.List claims 10 million viewers throughout Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), whi… Read More

Some under the radar pro wrestling stories not to miss: WWE: Hyundai partners with WWE.   AEW teams with Special Olympics for a Rocketleague Tournament. Raises $1,300. Advert… Read More

Check out 9 pro wrestling business or political stories you may have missed: WWE: Law firm wants you to share details about WWE if you can help in the investigation. KSF's investig… Read More

Below are some pro wrestling business- related stories that may have flown under the radar this week:  Kentucky Commission discourages, but will allow pro wrestling, during COVID-1… Read More

Please check out these eight underreported stories below: International: Bushiroad (New Japan parent company) taking online harassment seriously. COVID-19 Wrestling: ROH sanitizing… Read More

 Welcome back to the weekly business news in the world of wrestling that you may have missed: ROH announced the launch of ROH Best on the Planet on STIRR, which had already launche… Read More

WWE seeks a Vice President of Medical Affairs. Licensing Magazine looks at WWE & Good Humor Relationship. Fox Sports Q & A with Stephanie McMahon. Sportico looks at WWE's sponso… Read More

AEW plans first shows with ticket paying customers since outbreak. AEW is being disrupted by NBA playoffs. Did it do an effective job in letting Wednesday night viewers know?Financial Times… Read More

 Below are several pro wrestling business stories you may have missed for the week ending August 15th: Riding the "_" of the month club/ subscription services. WWE launches a t-shi… Read More

While streaming has grown to 25% of tv usage in the 2nd quarter of 2020, traditional television exposure and rights is still a major driver in the world of professional wrestling. AEW securi… Read More

Image by Box BrownBelow is an excerpt from a book I co-wrote, Six Figure Gamer: Gen Z, School Struggles and Discovering Yourself in a Virtual World . It is written in the voice of… Read More

Following a month of  WWE naming several women to senior roles at the company, Nick Khan is named President & Chief Revenue Officer. Vince McMahon is quoted as  "Nick… Read More

While this was a big week to analyze the WWE's quarterly earnings- and record breaking profits- there are many business related stories that flew under the radar:1. Impact Ratings on AX… Read More

Welcome to the first edition of the Pro Wrestling News Update. My hope is to share a variety of under the radar wrestling related news bits on a week by week basis. Please see linked st… Read More

What new skills have you learned or developed recently?Why this question is being asked: The interviewer would like to know if you are a lifelong learner. Companies want to hire people that… Read More