WWE chief Nick Khan is the Big Get | Ep. 80 | Marchand and Ourand Podcast

WWE CEO Nick Khan joins the podcast days before Wrestlemania and talks about the tumultuous past 12 months when Vince McMahon left the company amid reports of sexual misconduct only to return after six months. Khan addresses the company’s plan to sell its media rights, Wrestlemania’s role in kicking off those talks, Pat McAfee’s role with the company and Roman Reigns Hollywood future.
Khan also offers his outlook on the sports media business, including the market for streaming services. He outlines the situation faced by the Pac-12 and NBA as they prepare to go to market with their media rights. Khan also talks about PGA Tour’s strategy against LIV Golf and ESPN’s strategy when it comes to streaming. The most influential talent agent before he joined WWE, Khan discusses the salary structure for sports media’s biggest stars and his role in changing the on-air salary structure at ESPN.
Marchand and Ourand preview MLB Season and NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Four and discuss Twitter’s future role in sports media. The co-hosts begin the pod as they always do - presenting their picks for Who’s Up and Who’s Down in sports media for the week.
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Chapters
01:29 WHO’S UP WHO’S DOWN
08:38 MLB BEGINS FASTER GAMES
11:52 MLB BEGINS DTC
14:23 MLB BEGINS APPLE
15:55 MLB BEINGS CZcams TV MLB NETWORK
16:43 MLB BEGINS RSNS
18:21 FINAL FOUR
19:54 THE BIG GET NICK KHAN
1:02:14 THOUGHTS ON THE BIG GET
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[@samuelfrick3475]

One of the best episodes in the podcast’s history! Also a Big-Time Get from Marchand and Ourand!

[@KnowledgeVariable]

As I got older, I've actually enjoyed the business side of pro-wrestling.

[@timandro1141]

Nick khan is sharp! Learned a lot from listening to him that I can apply to my sales job.