John Pollock, Author at POST Wrestling | Podcasts, News, Reviews

Bad Bunny to host WWE Backlash in Puerto Rico

March 8, 2023 John Pollock

Bad Bunny will be the host of WWE Backlash this May with the event set to take place in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Two more advance in opening round of New Japan Cup

March 8, 2023 John Pollock

Two more advanced in the opening round of the New Japan Cup on Wednesday.

WWE Raw sees a small increase for John Cena’s return

March 7, 2023 John Pollock

The return of John Cena generated a minor increase for WWE Raw, which was the top cable show on Monday night.

TV RATINGS: Friday Night SmackDown, Rampage & Countdown special

March 6, 2023 John Pollock

Friday Night SmackDown remained the top program on television for its night while the live episode of AEW Rampage failed to grow.

Ronda Rousey dealing with minor injury, not expected to miss much time

March 4, 2023 John Pollock

Ronda Rousey is dealing with a minor injury but is not expected to miss too much time.

AEW All Access set for 3/29 premiere, trailer released

March 3, 2023 John Pollock

AEW All Access is set to debut later this month with TBS releasing a trailer for the unscripted series.

POLLOCK’S UPDATE: February Television Stats, The Return of Jon Jones

March 3, 2023 John Pollock

John Pollock looks at pro wrestling’s TV numbers in February, Jon Jones returns to the cage, Tony Khan teases major announcements & more.

Sami Zayn to face Solo Sikoa on Friday Night SmackDown

March 3, 2023 John Pollock

WWE has added a noteworthy match to Friday Night SmackDown with a meeting between Sami Zatyn and Solo Sikoa.

Eddie Edwards signs new deal with IMPACT Wrestling

March 3, 2023 John Pollock

Eddie Edwards will remain a part of IMPACT Wrestling with the news of the former IMPACT Champion signing a new deal with the group.

Jon Jones on dream fight with Brock Lesnar: “Financially, that would have been massive.”

March 3, 2023 John Pollock

Jon Jones listed Brock Lesnar as an opponent he wished he could have fought.

Brett DiBiase pleads guilty to one charge related to Mississippi welfare scandal

March 3, 2023 John Pollock

Former pro wrestler Brett DiBiase has admitted to one count of conspiracy to defraud the government.

Paul Heyman on Sami Zayn: “The most endearing character we have presented in decades, if not ever”

March 3, 2023 John Pollock

Paul Heyman spoke about the Bloodline story going into WrestleMania and the rise of Sami Zayn.

WWE adds live event locations for May & June

March 3, 2023 John Pollock

WWE has announced additional live events for May and June across the U.S.

AEW Dynamite drops from last week’s large number, draws big audience in Canada

March 2, 2023 John Pollock

After hitting a four-month high in viewership last week, AEW Dynamite dropped down for its go-home show before Revolution.

NXT ranks #21 on cable, lowest viewership since December

March 1, 2023 John Pollock

NXT experienced a fall in its numbers this week and posted its lowest viewership since December.

WWE Raw tops cable for the night, plus January vs. February comparisons

March 1, 2023 John Pollock

WWE Raw was the top program on cable Monday night while overall viewership dropped to a six-week low.

AEW Rampage posts one of its lowest 18-49 audiences in normal time slot

February 27, 2023 John Pollock

AEW Rampage returns to its normal time slot but still experienced one of its lowest 18-49 audiences.

SmackDown draws third largest figures of the year

February 27, 2023 John Pollock

The fallout edition of Friday Night SmackDown from Elimination Chamber remained the top show for its night.

POLLOCK’S UPDATE: Jake Roberts doc is a story of regret & redemption

February 27, 2023 John Pollock

John Pollock discusses the A&E doc on Jake Roberts, Wrestlenomics study on viewership, service for Stephan Bonnar, Toronto house show & more.

Superstar Billy Graham dealing with COVID while hospitalized

February 27, 2023 John Pollock

Wayne Coleman a.k.a. Superstar Billy Graham remains in hospital and has recently contracted COVID-19.