Articles by John Pollock

Hiromu Takahashi is the latest talent to leave New Japan Pro Wrestling.

Frankie Cain a.k.a. The Great Mephisto dies

When it comes to individuals with great minds for the wrestling business, the man known as Frankie Cain usually pops up among them.

Tommaso Ciampa to appear at AAW’s 22-year anniversary show

Tommaso Ciampa is going to make his first independent appearance since leaving WWE.

T-Mobile Arena to host SmackDown & Raw during WrestleMania 42 weekend

January 31, 2026 John Pollock

The T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas is set to host Friday Night SmackDown and Raw during WrestleMania 42 weekend.

WWE Backlash announced for Tampa in May

WWE Backlash is going to Tampa, Florida, in May with the promotion’s first premium live event after WrestleMania 42.

Ava announces her exit from WWE: “My decision to not renew my contract was very difficult”

Ava has announced her exit from WWE.

Chase Owens: “I have re-signed with NJPW”

A NJPW performer has announced he has re-signed with the promotion.

Reports: Royal Rumble not available to ESPN subscribers on YouTube TV or Comcast Xfinity

ESPN’s ability to deliver its app to all its cable subscribers continues its growing pains, with several distributors unable to offer the Royal Rumble.

UFC 325 scale controversy leads to fight cancellation

The UFC 325 weigh-ins saw one fight cancellation after a scale controversy highlighted this morning’s event.

Wrestle Kingdom 20 documentary to be released in February

New Japan Pro Wrestling will release a documentary covering this past January’s Wrestle Kingdom 20.

CM Punk to appear on the cover of WWE 2K26

January 29, 2026 John Pollock

The cover of WWE 2K26 was revealed on Friday.

TNA Thursday Night Impact 1/29 Results: Steve Maclin is fired, No Holds Barred Match

TNA Impact featured the reveal of the Feast or Fired briefcases, and a No Holds Barred match between AJ Francis and Rich Swann.

The fascinating life of Kim Wood (1945–2026)

January 29, 2026 John Pollock

Kim Wood never worked a day in the professional wrestling industry, but he was among the higher percentiles who understood it.

Kenny Omega & Jon Moxley to have separate matches on AEW Dynamite

Kenny Omega and Jon Moxley will each have separate matches on this week’s episode of AEW Dynamite.

Paul Walter Hauser added to MLW’s Battle Riot this Thursday

Paul Walter Hauser returns to the ring at MLW’s Battle Riot this week.

ESPN outlines WWE promotional appearances throughout Royal Rumble week

ESPN is applying a full-court press for its promotion of the Royal Rumble this weekend with appearances across its platforms.

Tommaso Ciampa moved to WWE Alumni section, launches merch on Pro Wrestling Tees

Tommaso Ciampa has been moved to the WWE Alumni section of its website as the performer begins his post-WWE career.

Paramount+ touts success of UFC 324, reaches over seven million homes in U.S. & Latin America