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Mike Halac a.k.a. ‘Bruiser Mastino’, ‘Mantaur’ dies at 55

July 12, 2023 John Pollock

Mike Halac, who was best known for his brief tenure as ‘Mantaur’, has died at the age of 55.

WWE Raw posts two-week high in demo against Home Run Derby

July 11, 2023 John Pollock

WWE Raw saw an increase in its key demo from last week’s episode and achieved a two-week high in the category.

AEW Collision rebounds, ranks #5 on cable for Punk vs. Joe

July 11, 2023 John Pollock

After its lowest number to date, AEW Collision rebounded this past Saturday with the show featuring CM Punk vs. Samoa Joe.

Friday Night SmackDown soars with Bloodline segment, AEW Rampage falls

July 10, 2023 John Pollock

Friday Night SmackDown commanded a huge audience for The Trial of the Tribal Chief Roman Reigns.

POLLOCK’S UPDATE: Adrian Adonis preview, Lodi update, Donald Trump/UFC

July 10, 2023 John Pollock

John Pollock provides notes on the career of Adrian Adonis, Brad ‘Lodi’ Cain shares health update, article on UFC’s ties with Donald Trump.

Jon Moxley vs. Artemis Spencer scheduled for DEFY Wrestling

July 10, 2023 John Pollock

Jon Moxley will be wrestling for DEFY Wrestling at the end of July.

Deaner replaces Steve Maclin at IMPACT Slammiversary

July 10, 2023 John Pollock

Deaner will replace Steve Maclin at Slammiversary this Saturday night.

WWE to return to Saudi Arabia in November

July 10, 2023 John Pollock

WWE will return to Saudi Arabia in November.

Friday Night SmackDown airing on FS1 on July 21

July 10, 2023 John Pollock

Friday Night SmackDown is set to air on FS 1 later this month due to sports coverage on the Fox network.

UFC 290 Results: Alexander Volkanovski retains, Alexandre Pantoja wins flyweight title

July 9, 2023 John Pollock

Alexander Volkanovski continued his dominance in the featherweight division with another successful title defense.

UFC announces Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic for UFC 295

July 7, 2023 John Pollock

The UFC has announced one of its biggest heavyweight fights in several years with Jon Jones set to compete later this year.

POLLOCK’S UPDATE: Jerry McDevitt retiring, may write a book

July 7, 2023 John Pollock

Jerry McDevitt outlines retirement plans, WWE adds tour dates, MLW Never Say Never, Jens Pulver’s speech, the career of Robbie Lawler & more.

AEW Dynamite hits 0.29 in demo, tops Wednesday’s cable programs

July 7, 2023 John Pollock

AEW Dynamite ranked first among cable originals this past Wednesday and rising from last week’s three-year-low in the 18-49 demographic.

Samoa Joe vs. CM Punk – The Next Chapter

July 7, 2023 John Pollock

This Saturday, Samoa Joe and CM Punk reignite one of the most popular feuds in ROH’s history as John Pollock looks back at 2004 series.

Chicago to host WWE Survivor Series

July 7, 2023 John Pollock

WWE is bringing the Survivor Series to Chicago.

4th of July causes NXT to fall to lowest viewership on USA Network

July 6, 2023 John Pollock

Airing on the 4th of July holiday in the U.S., NXT dropped to its lowest viewership on the USA Network.

WWE Raw holds up well on the eve of 4th of July holiday

July 6, 2023 John Pollock

On the eve of the 4th of July, WWE Raw held up well despite a lower 18-49 audience than its usual range.

POLLOCK’S NEWS: WWE Money in the Bank sets record

July 5, 2023 John Pollock

WWE touts the success of shows in London, BBC covers WrestleMania to London push, Drew McIntyre addresses absence, Dynamite in Canada & more.

AEW Collision takes another fall, major loss in 18-34 demo

July 5, 2023 John Pollock

The third episode of AEW Collision fell to its lowest mark with similar figures to last week’s Rampage episode.

NJPW confirms Wrestle Kingdom 18 for Tokyo Dome in 2024

July 5, 2023 John Pollock

NJPW confirmed its annual Wrestle Kingdom event is set for its usual date of January 4 in 2024.