Articles by John Pollock

MJF speaks about his return to AEW television and many subjects, WWE Raw against two NFL games, latest on Patrick Clark, DJ Whoo Kid at Grand Slam, Kenny Omega & more.

AEW Rampage ranks #14 on cable, figures rise despite drop in 18-34

AEW Rampage stayed steady from last week with an increase in older viewership offsetting a loss among its 18-34 audience.

Friday Night SmackDown sees drop from last week’s large figures, ranks first among network programming

Built around the announcement that Logan Paul was issuing a challenge to Roman Reigns, Friday Night SmackDown ranked second among network programs.

Tony Khan: Grand Slam has surpassed last year’s gate figure at Arthur Ashe Stadium

According to AEW president Tony Khan, the gate for this year’s Grand Slam event at Arthur Ashe Stadium has surpassed the gate from last year.

Mascara Dorada, Dalton Castle & The Boys set for AEW Dark Elevation

Mascara Dorada will make his AEW debut on tonight’s edition of Dark Elevation, which was taped last week in Albany, New York.

WarGames to replace Raw vs. SmackDown concept at Survivor Series

This year’s Survivor Series will include two WarGames matches, the first time the concept has been utilized for a main roster pay-per-view.

Jose Aldo retires from MMA, leaves UFC with one fight remaining on deal

Jose Aldo has opted to call it a career following a recent loss to Merab Dvalishvili and leaves the UFC with one fight remaining on his deal.

REPORT: Roman Reigns versus Logan Paul expected at Crown Jewel

A match between WWE Undisputed Universal champion Roman Reigns and Logan Paul is reportedly set for Crown Jewel.

Erika Nardini resigns from WWE’s board of directors, “not due to any dispute or disagreement with the company”

In an 8-K filing with the SEC, WWE announced that Erika Nardini has resigned from the company’s board of directors.

Changes to Fatal 4-Way on SmackDown, additional matches announced

WWE has confirmed an earlier report regarding an updated list of teams for tonight’s fatal four-way match on SmackDown.

Logan Paul promotes “massive announcement” for SmackDown tonight

Logan Paul is promoting that there will be a major announcement on Friday Night SmackDown.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Dick Ebersol’s new book, CMLL Aniversario, WBD-NBC Universal

THR report involving NBC Universal and WBD, Dick Ebersol releases book, CMLL Aniversario, CM Punk advertised for commentary, IMPACT review, Aspen Ladd misses weight & more.

WWE names Michelle McKenna and JoEllen Lyons Dillon to board of directors

September 15, 2022 John Pollock

WWE has added two new members to its board of directors with the additions of Michelle McKenna and JoEllen Lyons Dillon.

AEW Dynamite tops cable, largest audience since Grand Slam last year

AEW Dynamite scored its highest audience since last year’s Grand Slam event while topping cable with its best demo performance since June.

Patrick Clark responds to allegation by EC3

Patrick Clark, the former ‘Velveteen Dream’ in WWE, has responded to an allegation levied by EC3 (Michael Hutter) regarding an incident that Hutter alleged happened several years ago.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: NXT Black & Gold, 2.0 ratings, PWI 500, EC3 speaks on allegation against Patrick Clark

NXT indicates the return of “black & gold”, Dynamite in Albany, EC3 on the Patrick Clark allegations, PWI 500 released, Nevada investigation & more.

REPORT: Brandon Cutler cleared for return to AEW, Pat Buck backstage, Kenny Omega meets with Kota Ibushi

Brandon Cutler has been reportedly cleared to return to work at All Elite Wrestling.

Warrior Wrestling changes card for 10/2, The Lucha Bros. and Briscoes to wrestle in separate matches