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Charlotte Flair explains why she is taking time off from WWE

July 12, 2020 John Pollock

Charlotte Flair provided an update Sunday evening on why she is taking time off from WWE following a recent injury angle at the hands of Nia Jax.

Rusev reveals he has COVID-19, Lana posts update on her parents

July 12, 2020 John Pollock

During a Twitch stream on Sunday afternoon, Miroslav Barnyashev (formerly known as “Rusev”) revealed he has tested positive for COVID-19.

UFC 251: Usman & Volkanovski retain, Petr Yan wins bantamweight title

July 11, 2020 John Pollock

John Pollock’s coverage of UFC 251 featuring Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal, Alexander Volkanovski vs. Max Holloway, and Petr Yan vs. Jose Aldo.

Winner of the New Japan Cup, big angle closes the show

July 11, 2020 John Pollock

Results from Saturday’s New Japan Cup Final in Osaka featuring Kazuchika Okada vs. EVIL and the winner challenging Tetsuya Naito on Sunday.

Friday Night SmackDown up 7% in this week’s overnight figure

July 11, 2020 John Pollock

Friday Night SmackDown’s overnight figures represented a small rebound of 7% from last week’s all-time low figure on Fox.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: NJPW prepares to welcome back crowds

July 10, 2020 John Pollock

New Japan prepares to welcome back crowds this weekend, AJ Styles speaks on moving brands, UFC 251 weigh-ins, UFC addresses Mike Perry situation & more.

NXT wins with total viewership while AEW takes the demo

July 9, 2020 John Pollock

The second week of AEW and NXT’s head-to-head specials saw small decreases of both Fyter Fest and the Great American Bash.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Further allegations regarding Terrace House

July 8, 2020 John Pollock

Further allegations come out regarding Terrace House, Fyter Fest vs. GAB Week 2, WWE hires CFO, Mike Brown & Pedro Munhoz have COVID-19, UFC 61 from 2006.

Matt Riddle admits to affair, denies sexual assault & abuse allegations

July 8, 2020 John Pollock

Matt Riddle posted a video Wednesday to directly address the allegations put forward by independent wrestler Candy Cartwright (Samantha Tavel).

WWE Raw falls to one of its lowest figures, hurt by weak first hour

July 8, 2020 John Pollock

WWE Raw took another plunge this week posting one of its lowest audiences in modern history beginning with a weak opening hour.

Mysterio vs. Rollins, Crews vs. MVP added to Extreme Rules

July 6, 2020 John Pollock

On Monday’s edition of Raw, two new matches were added to the Extreme Rules event taking place on Sunday, July 19th.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Mysterio working without WWE deal, per report

July 6, 2020 John Pollock

Rey Mysterio’s status with WWE, SummerSlam at the PC, Jorge Masvidal passes COVID-19 test, talent appearing on Raw, Edge discusses Randy Orton matches.

REPORT: Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal set pending test results

July 5, 2020 John Pollock

A tumultuous weekend that saw the UFC lose one of its title challengers for UFC 251 next weekend may end up with a replacement fight that is significantly larger than the original.

SmackDown’s overnight figure hits a new low on Fox

July 4, 2020 John Pollock

The overnight figures for Friday Night SmackDown reveal that the show was hit hard posting a number that would represent their lowest viewership on Fox to date.

NJPW releases card for July 11 & title matches for July 12

July 4, 2020 John Pollock

New Japan Pro Wrestling has released its full card for next Saturday’s show at Osaka-jo Hall, as well as three title fights for Dominion the following day.

REPORT: Gilbert Burns tests positive for COVID-19, off UFC 251

July 4, 2020 John Pollock

A positive coronavirus case has led to UFC losing one of its title challengers on next weekend’s UFC 251 pay-per-view from Abu Dhabi.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: WWE mask policy, G-1 update, EVOLVE

July 3, 2020 John Pollock

WWE’s updated taping schedule, a new mask policy involving fines, WWE buys EVOLVE, G-1 still on the schedule, Khabib’s father passes, New Japan Cup & more.

EXCLUSIVE: WWE taping schedule through SummerSlam

July 3, 2020 John Pollock

The WWE has put together its internal taping schedule through SummerSlam, which POST Wrestling has been able to confirm with taping dates through August.

NXT tops AEW in viewers, Fyter Fest finishes sixth in the demo

July 2, 2020 John Pollock

With AEW and NXT loading up their shows this week with week one of Fyter and Great American Bash, it was NXT with the higher viewership but AEW winning the night in the key demographic.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Fyter Fest vs. Great American Bash Preview

July 1, 2020 John Pollock

A preview of AEW Fyter Fest and NXT’s Great American Bash, UFC approved for more cards, Kris Levin comments on Anthem investigation, big UFC numbers & more.