Mark O’Brien, Author at Voices of Wrestling

AEW, Wembley Stadium, and Wrestling’s Best International Model

On August 30, Wembley opens for AEW a third time. The crowd will be smaller than the first but it will still be one of the biggest nights in wrestling this year.

by Mark O’Brien•August 4, 2026

The Highest Bidder: WWE, Saudi Arabia & The Repricing of the Wrestling Calendar

Last Saturday, Sami Zayn won the Undisputed WWE Championship in a triple threat against Cody Rhodes … The Highest Bidder: WWE, Saudi Arabia & The Repricing of the Wrestling CalendarRead more

by Mark O’Brien•June 29, 2026

The Settlement & The Structure: What the WWE Shareholder Deal Leaves Standing

A look at the public record, the sanctions ruling, and what the settlement does—and does not—resolve about the 2023 WWE–Endeavor merger.

by Mark O’Brien•June 15, 2026June 15, 2026

TKO’s Labor Trap: How WWE Built a Monopsony & Started Charging Talent for the Privilege

Mark O’Brien looks at the current state of pro wrestling labor in a TKO-dominated industry.

by Mark O’Brien•June 8, 2026

How Does AEW Look as a Sports-Based Product in 2024?

With the return of AEW’s rankings, AEW looks to be back on the path towards a more sports-based product. But what does that look like in 2024?

by Mark O’Brien•January 24, 2024