Articles by John Pollock

The UFC has announced one of its biggest heavyweight fights in several years with Jon Jones set to compete later this year.

POLLOCK’S UPDATE: Jerry McDevitt retiring, may write a book

Jerry McDevitt outlines retirement plans, WWE adds tour dates, MLW Never Say Never, Jens Pulver’s speech, the career of Robbie Lawler & more.

AEW Dynamite hits 0.29 in demo, tops Wednesday’s cable programs

AEW Dynamite ranked first among cable originals this past Wednesday and rising from last week’s three-year-low in the 18-49 demographic.

Samoa Joe vs. CM Punk – The Next Chapter

This Saturday, Samoa Joe and CM Punk reignite one of the most popular feuds in ROH’s history as John Pollock looks back at 2004 series.

Chicago to host WWE Survivor Series

WWE is bringing the Survivor Series to Chicago.

4th of July causes NXT to fall to lowest viewership on USA Network

July 6, 2023 John Pollock

Airing on the 4th of July holiday in the U.S., NXT dropped to its lowest viewership on the USA Network.

WWE Raw holds up well on the eve of 4th of July holiday

July 6, 2023 John Pollock

On the eve of the 4th of July, WWE Raw held up well despite a lower 18-49 audience than its usual range.

POLLOCK’S NEWS: WWE Money in the Bank sets record

WWE touts the success of shows in London, BBC covers WrestleMania to London push, Drew McIntyre addresses absence, Dynamite in Canada & more.

AEW Collision takes another fall, major loss in 18-34 demo

The third episode of AEW Collision fell to its lowest mark with similar figures to last week’s Rampage episode.

NJPW confirms Wrestle Kingdom 18 for Tokyo Dome in 2024

NJPW confirmed its annual Wrestle Kingdom event is set for its usual date of January 4 in 2024.

NJPW STRONG Independence Day Results (7/5): New champions crowned

Several new champions were crowned on the second night of NJPW STRONG’s Independence Day cards at Korakuen Hall.

ROH Championship Match leads to Rampage’s largest audience since April

AEW Rampage posted an increase in viewership figures and attracted its largest audience since April.

Friday Night SmackDown posts third largest number of year

Friday Night SmackDown from the O2 Arena saw the show do another huge viewership figure, highlighted by The Bloodline.

POLLOCK’S UPDATE: WrestleMania in London, Observer Hall of Fame

John Cena was part of an interesting segment at Money in the Bank regarding WrestleMania, a Hall of Fame panel show, and other news & notes.

Big segment added to Friday Night SmackDown in New York

The Usos have announced a major segment for Friday Night SmackDown later this week at Madison Square Garden.

Utami Hayashishita added to GCW & JCW shows this month

Stardom’s Utami Hayashishita is coming to the U.S. this month for a series of shows with Game Changer Wrestling.

Kenny Omega discusses Tiger Driver ’91 spot from Forbidden Door