Articles by John Pollock

John Pollock breaks down the ongoing issue between CM Punk and AEW, Sacrifice takes a hit, MLW signs deal, Claudio / Kingston segment & more.

Sami Zayn on The KO Show, Contract Signing added to SmackDown

An edition of The KO Show has been added to Friday Night SmackDown.

Ronda Rousey confirms arm injury, suffered fractured radius last month

Ronda Rousey confirmed the extent of her arm injury, which she stated is fractured.

Open Challenge added to Joey Janela’s Spring Break 7

A Maki Death Kill Open Challenge has been added to Joey Janela’s Spring Break next weekend.

REPORT: AEW ‘House Rules’ drew nearly $100k gate in Ohio

A report from Wrestlenomics has shed more light on the business generated by AEW’s House Rules event last weekend.

New title match scheduled for IMPACT Rebellion on 4/16

IMPACT has announced its new main event for Rebellion in Toronto.

Josh Alexander vacates IMPACT Championship due to torn triceps, will require surgery

Josh Alexander will be out of action after revealing he suffered a torn triceps.

AEW Dynamite hits four-week high on TBS, another strong week in Canada

March 23, 2023 John Pollock

AEW Dynamite hit a four-week with Wednesday’s show ranking fourth among cable originals featuring the “Dream Match”.

POLLOCK’S UPDATE: Forbidden Door II has giant pre-sale, NXT audience falls

Forbidden Door II gets off to a huge start, REELZ to air Battle Riot V, Omega vs. Vikingo, Steve Austin reflects on comeback match & more.

Alexa Bliss recently underwent procedure after skin cancer concern

Alexa Bliss recently underwent a procedure to treat a potential skin cancer issue and provided an update.

NEWS

AEW announces partnerships to expand ‘House Rules’ across North America

AEW has announced a partnership with two live event companies to expand its House Rules series of shows.

NJPW releases card for Sakura Genesis on 4/8

New Japan Pro Wrestling has released the full card for Sakura Genesis when the promotion returns to Ryogoku Kokugikan.

WWE Raw hits four-week high in demo, top sports program in Canada

March 21, 2023 John Pollock

WWE Raw finished second among cable originals on Monday and posted a four-week high in the key demographic.

Participants revealed for men’s fatal-four way WrestleMania Showcase

The participants for the men’s WrestleMania Showcase match have been released.

SmackDown falls from top spot on Friday against NCAA

Friday Night SmackDown aired against the men’s NCAA basketball tournament, which knocked the program out of its first-place spot on television that night.

AEW Rampage receives boost from NCAA lead-in

Despite the late start time on Friday, AEW Rampage saw an improved audience figure due to the strength of the NCAA lead-in.

POLLOCK’S UPDATE: Kevin Nash says Dark Side of the Ring working on Scott Hall project

Kevin Nash spoke about a possible Scott Hall project, attendance for AEW House Rules, GCW notes, MJF at Create A Pro, big AJPW card.

Lince Dorado to challenge for X Division title at Sacrifice

Trey Miguel’s opponent has been announced for this Friday’s Sacrifice event in Canada.

Andy Kaufman to be inducted into WWE Hall of Fame

Andy Kaufman is the latest inductee for this year’s WWE Hall of Fame class.

Dustin Rhodes & Keith Lee, Top Flight, Athena set for AEW Dark Elevation