The importance of new stars

<p>Wrestling stars who spike business usually do so soon after being elevated to main event status for the first time in their career. We explore this and the news of the last week or so, including:</p><p><br /></p><p>-New Japan announces its return to events</p><p>-Triple H on why WWE isn't doing COVID-19 testing, and his new executive title</p><p>-MLW signs with DAZN</p><p>-The new free tier for the WWE Network means the end of free trials</p><p>-Was WWE Network really as profitable as Stephane McMahon said recently?</p><p><br /></p><p>References:</p><p>Stephanie McMahon “CMO Moves” interview: https://soundcloud.com/user-204678039/stephanie-mcmahon-cbo-of-wwe-staying-slightly-ahead-of-the-curve</p><p>Paul Levesque pre-NXT Takeover media conference (via Fightful): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaAYXe3sDmg</p><p>Paul Levesque post-NXT Takeover media conference (via Fightful): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tr4v6AtrDxI</p><p>COVID-19 country data: ourworldindata.org</p><p>Florida Department of Health COVID-19 dashboard: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/96dd742462124fa0b38ddedb9b25e429</p><p>WWE proxy statement 2019: https://otp.tools.investis.com/clients/us/wwe/SEC/sec-show.aspx?FilingId=13989063&amp;Cik=0001091907&amp;Type=PDF&amp;hasPdf=1</p><p>MLW signs deal with DAZN: https://www.f4wonline.com/mlw-news/mlw-signs-us-streaming-deal-dazn-312911</p><p>Vince McMahon email to staff: https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=136910</p><br /><br />Support this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donations" rel="payment">https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donations</a><br /><br />Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands">https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

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