Articles by John Pollock

WWE suitors as sale speculation begins, key events for WWE stock over the past year, AEW tickets for Kia Forum, Jose Aldo-Jair Bolsonaro.

Kurt Angle explains how his 11-year-old daughter saved him from drowning

Kurt Angle’s 11-year-old daughter saved his life during a recent jet ski incident.

Mandy Rose (Amanda Saccomanno) to speak on ‘Tamran Hall Show’

Mandy Rose (Amanda Saccomanno) is set to speak for the first time since her WWE release in December.

ROH Championship, Bandido vs. Daniels among eleven matches on Dark Elevation

The ROH Championship will be defended by Claudio Castagnoli among the eleven matches on AEW Dark Elevation.

WWE touts all-time gate record for two-night WrestleMania 39

January 8, 2023 John Pollock

WWE has stated that this year’s two-night WrestleMania 39 event will set the company’s all-time gate record.

Former promoter & wrestler Johnny Powers passes away

Dennis Waters, who was better known as Johnny Powers died on December 30th at the age of 79 with the news revealed by Greg Oliver at SLAM Wrestling.

EDITORIAL: “The Sound of Silence” – How Vince McMahon and Dana White survived

January 6, 2023 John Pollock

Vince McMahon and Dana White, the most powerful figures in their respective industries, showed us that absolute power is absolute this week.

AEW Dynamite falls to lowest 18-49 audience in two years, ranks #4 on cable

AEW Dynamite posted its lowest 18-49 audience in two years as it kicked off 2023 with a fourth-place finish on cable for the night.

TBS to delay Dana White’s Power Slap premiere by one week

It appears that TBS is not going to pull the plug on Power Slap despite a video emerging this week of Dana White slapping his wife at a nightclub.

Jake Paul signs with PFL with equity stake, will spearhead pay-per-view division

Jake Paul has joined the PFL with the fighter and his business partner acquiring an equity stake and tasked with growing its pay-per-view division.

NXT hits three-week high in demo following two weeks of taped shows

January 4, 2023 John Pollock

NXT’s first live episode in three weeks saw the show hit a three-week high in the key demo while airing college basketball.

NEWS

Raw sees major decline in hours two & three against heavy NFL coverage

The first Raw of 2023 saw the show fall outside of the top ten on cable for the night with millions following coverage of the NFL game.

REPORT: Phil Baroni arrested for alleged murder of his girlfriend

January 4, 2023 John Pollock

MMA veteran Phil Baroni had reportedly been arrested for the alleged murder of his girlfriend in Mexico.

Updated card for NXT New Year’s Evil, 20-woman battle royal added

January 3, 2023 John Pollock

The first edition of NXT for the new year saw several matches added to next Tuesday’s New Year’s Evil special.

AEW Rampage falls to #28 on cable for final episode of 2022

January 3, 2023 John Pollock

AEW Rampage slipped in its viewership figures for the final episode of 2022.

John Cena’s return to the ring leads to largest SmackDown audience in two years

January 3, 2023 John Pollock

Friday Night SmackDown ended the year with its largest audience in two years due to John Cena’s return to the ring.

Dana White involved in physical incident with wife at nightclub

UFC president Dana White was involved in a physical incident with his wife Anne at a nightclub on New Year’s Eve.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Nakamura vs. Muta reaction, First Raw of 2023

John Pollock discusses NOAH’s event at Nippon Budokan, Muta’s remarks, Raw kicks off 2023, Bellator x RIZIN, Colby Corino is a free agent & more.

Jeff Jarrett & Jay Lethal, Athena, House of Black on AEW Dark Elevation lineup

Nine matches are set for AEW Dark Elevation including Jeff Jarrett & Jay Lethal in action.

Takuya Nomura wins New Year Battle Royal, AJPW tag titles with Kento Miyahara