Articles by John Pollock

A Last Man Standing Match will take place at NXT Battleground.

POLLOCK’S UPDATE: Reaction to Collision, WBD on CM Punk’s status, NXT ratings

John Pollock looks at the immediate questions surrounding Collision, WBD comments on CM Punk, WWE stock drops, new match on Dynamite & more.

Best of the Super Juniors – Night 5: Robbie Eagles top B Block, Lio Rush loses

The fifth night of the Best of the Super Juniors saw a logjam in the A Block while Robbie Eagles tops the B Block.

UFC 291 & 292: BMF Championship returns, two title fights in Boston

UFC president Dana White made a slew of announcements regarding the promotion’s UFC 291 & 292 events this summer.

Endeavor President Mark Shapiro on WWE sponsorships: “We’re not going to over commercialize it”

Endeavor President Mark Shapiro stated they don’t plan to overly commercialize WWE with the sponsorship potential of the brand.

WWE Raw increases demo audience, drops in viewership without NBA competition

It was a mixed bag for WWE Raw on a night where they avoided any competition from the NBA playoffs.

Saturday night Rampage leads to lowest viewership in show’s history

The Saturday night airing on AEW Rampage led to the show’s lowest viewership ever.

Best of the Super Juniors – Night 4: Lio Rush tops the A Block

There is one undefeated participant in the Best of the Super Juniors tournament following Tuesday’s event in Akita.

Francis Ngannou signs MMA deal with the PFL, includes equity and leadership role

Francis Ngannou has signed an MMA-exclusive contract with the PFL.

POLLOCK’S UPDATE: WWE gate figures top $1 million each night in Puerto Rico

Wrestlenomics reports gate figures of WWE events in Puerto Rico, Superstar Billy Graham, MJF wrestles in New York, and a big week for AEW.

Friday Night SmackDown posts increase with Roman Reigns & tournament

The World Heavyweight Championship tournament and the return of Roman Reigns led to an increase in Friday Night SmackDown.

Two title matches part of Stardom’s New Blood 9 lineup

Stardom has released the full lineup for its next New Blood card scheduled for June.

Superstar Billy Graham on life support, wife Valerie asking for prayers

Eldridge Wayne Coleman a.k.a. Superstar Billy Graham is on life support, according to his wife.

More changes for AEW Rampage this month on TNT

The final episode of AEW Rampage prior to Double or Nothing is airing outside the normal time slot.

Best of the Super Juniors – Night 3 Results: Lio Rush pins Hiromu Takahashi

May 14, 2023 John Pollock

After three days, it’s a three-way tie for first place in the A Block of the Best of the Super Juniors tournament.

BOSJ – Night 2 Results: YOH picks up first two points in main event

May 13, 2023 John Pollock

The second night of the Best of the Super Juniors tournament was headlined by YOH earning his first two points.

POLLOCK’S UPDATE: All Access Lacked Access

John Pollock examines the first season of AEW All Access and how the show fell short of its expectations. Plus, all the top stories today.

Hangman Page returns at AEW House Rules on Saturday

Hangman Page will wrestle for the first time in two months at ‘House Rules’ this weekend.

RevPro announces Will Ospreay vs. Shingo Takagi at Copper Box Arena

Rev Pro has announced a major match for the biggest show in the company’s history this summer.

IMPACT Tag Team Championship match added to Under Siege