Articles by John Pollock

Becky Lynch led to NXT hitting its largest numbers since 2020, Nick Khan speaks on TKO merger & Bryan Danielson on his wrestling future.

Minoru Suzuki vs. Jacob Fatu set for MLW Slaughterhouse

MLW’s Slaughterhouse event next month will feature Minoru Suzuki in a first-time match.

Longtime board member, president/CFO Frank Riddick leaving company

On the heels of the TKO merger’s completion, WWE executive Frank Riddick III will be leaving the company in several weeks.

WWE Royal Rumble confirmed for Tropicana Field in 2024

September 12, 2023 John Pollock

Next year’s Royal Rumble event is heading to Tropicana Field in Florida.

WWE Raw gets slammed against Monday Night Football

The first Monday Night Football game of the season provided a major hit to WWE Raw’s viewership.

AEW Collision experiences 38% increase against college football, #14 on cable

September 12, 2023 John Pollock

Against a slew of college football games, AEW Collision was able to show a healthy uptick after last week’s low viewership.

REPORT: Matt Riddle missed WWE Raw due to illness

September 12, 2023 John Pollock

More information has come out regarding Matt Riddle’s issue at JFK International Airport on Sunday.

WWE SmackDown falls without John Cena, Rampage gets bump

Friday Night SmackDown saw a drop in its audience without John Cena while AEW Rampage experienced a bump this past weekend.

POLLOCK’S UPDATE: Vince McMahon’s road to WWE merger, on the eve of expected closure

Vince McMahon will cede controlling interest in the soon-to-be merged company and we examine the road to this point for the promoter.

NJPW World announces upgrades, price increase beginning next billing cycle

New Japan World has unveiled several updates for the streaming service which will be accompanied by a price increase.

Territorial performer Brett Sawyer dies at 63

September 10, 2023 John Pollock

Brett Sawyer (Brett Eugene Woyan), who was the younger of the late Buzz Sawyer, died on Friday at the age of 63.

REPORTS: Matt Riddle posts/deletes allegation of sexual assault by an officer, claim being investigated

Matt Riddle is the subject of an investigation following a scene at JFK International Airport that the WWE performer posted about.

Semi-finals of World Title Eliminator, TBS Championship match added to Collision

September 9, 2023 John Pollock

Several matches have been added to Saturday’s night episode of Collision including the semi-finals of the World Title Eliminator Tournament.

Mike Tenay & Don West to be inducted into IMPACT Hall of Fame

Mike Tenay and Don West will be the next inductees into IMPACT Wrestling’s Hall of Fame next month.

Tommy Dreamer wins Title vs. Career Match at Victory Road

Tommy Dreamer saved his career and became the IMPACT Digital Media Champion at Victory Road.

POLLOCK’S UPDATE: B.J. Whitmer indicted, per report

B.J. Whitmer indicted over domestic violence charges, Collision attempts to rebound, big IMPACT weekend, UFC 293 preview, Dillon Danis.

Robbie Eagles & Kosei Fujita team up at TAMASHII on Sept. 15

New Japan Pro Wrestling has released the lineup for next weekend’s TAMASHII event in Sydney, Australia.

Velvet Sky announces her departure from the NWA

Velvet Sky has announced her departure from the NWA shortly following the company’s 75th Anniversary shows.

Judgment Day’s Finn Balor & Damian Priest added to Friday Night SmackDown

A tag match has been added to Friday Night SmackDown in Boston involving new Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions.

WWE Superstar Spectacle Results: John Cena wrestles in main event, Great Khali appears