Articles by John Pollock

JD McDonagh is off this weekend’s NXT live events after the performer stated he was injured.

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POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Changes to UFC contracts, Pat McAfee sued by Brett Favre

Bloody Elbow has uncovered some major changes to UFC contracts, Pat McAfee is sued by Brett Favre, Rollins comments on Punk, and New Japan preview.

Himeka to retire in April at All-Star Grand Queendom

Stardom’s Himeka has stated she will be retiring later this year at the age of 25.

The Undertaker’s 1 deadMAN show coming to Las Vegas & Los Angeles

February 9, 2023 John Pollock

WWE has added two more of The Undertaker’s 1 deadMAN shows for Las Vegas and Los Angeles in March.

AEW Dynamite experiences a small decrease, Power Slap ranks outside top fifty on cable

AEW Dynamite dipped to fifth among cable originals on Wednesday and the lowest figures in over a month.

NXT & MLW viewership figures against State of the Union, LeBron James breaking record

Tuesday’s viewership figures for NXT and MLW Underground Wrestling are out with both facing unusually strong competition.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Tony Khan – “I expect big increases in the rights for the AEW programs”

Tony Khan speaks on AEW TV rights negotiations, analysis of Bellator on CBS numbers, AEW Dynamite preview & more.

Jerry Lawler expected to make “full recovery” following stroke

Jerry Lawler is on the mend following a stroke this past Monday with the hope that the Hall of Fame performer will make a full recovery.

IMPACT & NJPW announce ‘Multiverse United’ feat. Ospreay vs. Speedball

New Japan Pro Wrestling and IMPACT Wrestling are teaming up for a co-promoted event during WrestleMania Week in Los Angeles.

‘Autopsy’ program is a painful reminder of Owen Hart’s tragic death

February 7, 2023 John Pollock

The tragic death of Owen Hart was re-examined on the REELZ network as part of its ‘Autopsy’ series.

WWE Raw tops cable on Monday night for third week in a row

WWE Raw finished first on cable for the third week in a row on Monday night while lower than the previous two episodes.

Damian Priest & Montez Ford qualify for men’s Elimination Chamber match

Two more have qualified for the men’s Elimination Chamber match in Montreal.

Carmella is final entrant to qualify for women

Carmella is the final entrant to qualify for the women’s Elimination Chamber match later this month.

Mixed Tag Match added to Elimination Chamber in Montreal

A mixed tag team match is scheduled for WWE Elimination Chamber.

Brock Lesnar appearance added to tonight’s edition of Raw

Brock Lesnar is set to appear on tonight’s edition of WWE Raw.

AEW Rampage’s viewership falls to a two-month low

Despite a marquee attraction with The Elite wrestling on the show, AEW Rampage experienced its lowest viewership of the past two months.

Friday Night SmackDown ranks first on television, Young Rock numbers down

Coming off a red-hot angle at the Royal Rumble, SmackDown was the top program on television on Friday. The February 3rd edition of Friday Night

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Superstar Graham battling significant health issues

An update on the health of Superstar Graham, Carmelo Hayes reflects on match, Fedor’s retirement fight, Aramis & Arez in MLW, and more.

Another title match added to New Beginning in Osaka on 2/11

The NEVER Openweight Six-Man Championships will be defended this week at the New Beginning in Osaka card.

AEW Rampage listed for earlier time slot on 2/17