Articles by John Pollock

The go-home edition of NXT before Deadline saw a steady audience from the week prior but a large gain with younger males.

POLLOCK’S UPDATE: AEW viewership figures for Nov. 2023

A breakdown of AEW’s viewership stats over the past month, winners of the AJPW Real World Tag League, Dynamite in Montreal & more.

WWE releases list of latest NIL class

WWE has listed its latest NIL class of athletes that have been signed to its program.

Ren Narita turns on Shota Umino, joins House of Torture

Ren Narita is the newest member of the House of Torture after turning on partner Shota Umino.

NJPW World Tag League: Semi-finalists from the A Block are set

December 5, 2023 John Pollock

The A Block of New Japan’s World Tag League is down to two teams after Wednesday’s final round-robin matches.

WWE Raw returns to normal levels after post-Survivor Series increase

WWE Raw took a hit after last week’s huge viewership while airing against Monday Night Football and the NBA In-Season Tournament.

AEW Collision receives a spike for Bryan Danielson’s return match

December 5, 2023 John Pollock

The lack of WWE competition and Bryan Danielson’s first match of the Continental Classic led to AEW Collision’s boost in viewership this past weekend.

Friday Night SmackDown falls to lowest Fox audience since 2022, grows for final quarter

Viewership figures for Friday Night SmackDown and AEW Rampage are out with both shows returning to their normal network and night of the week.

POLLOCK’S UPDATE: WWE viewership stats for November 2023

WWE’s viewership stats for November with comparisons, English commentary for Wold Tag League, Peaocck subs grow, and Raw in Albany.

REPORT: Kazuchika Okada’s contract with NJPW coming due in January

Kazuchika Okada’s contract with New Japan Pro Wrestling is coming up in less than two months.

Streaming details for Sukeban Miami on Dec. 6

The upstart Sukeban promotion has revealed streaming details for this Wednesday’s card.

NJPW World Tag League: Four teams alive in the B Block

December 3, 2023 John Pollock

Four teams are alive in the B Block of NJPW’s World Tag League as the tournament enters its final week.

NJPW World Tag League: Three teams remain alive in A Block

New Japan’s World Tag League will enter its final week as TMDK sits atop the standings in A Block after Sunday’s card.

Tony Khan touts success of All In ticket sales for return to Wembley

Tony Khan discussed the success of the first day of the public on-sale for AEW All In next summer at Wembley Stadium.

Bryan Danielson: “Yeah, I’m a part of the (AEW) disciplinary committee”

Bryan Danielson confirmed that he was part of AEW’s disciplinary committee, which recommended that the company cease ties with CM Punk.

REPORT: Multiple WWE executives part of Friday’s cuts

WWE went through another round of cuts on Friday with several names on the corporate side being let go.

NJPW World Tag League: Shane Haste & Mikey Nicholls stand on top of A Block

TMDK’s Shane Haste and Mikey Nicholls stand on top of the A Block standings in the ongoing World Tag League.

REPORT: Jamahal Hill arrested for domestic violence involving his brother