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Okada & Tanahashi to challenge for IWGP tag titles on 3/6

February 20, 2023 John Pollock

Kazuchika Okada and Hiroshi Tanahashi will challenge for the IWGP Tag Team Championships on the NJPW Anniversary card.

AEW Dynamite drops in viewership and 18-49, #4 on cable

February 16, 2023 John Pollock

AEW Dynamite fell to its lowest viewership of the year while maintaining a spot among the top five cable programs on Wednesday.

NXT hits four week high and big 18-34 increase, MLW drops in second week

February 15, 2023 John Pollock

NXT posted its highest figures over the past month while MLW Underground Wrestling dropped outside of the top 150 cable programs.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Industry mourns Jerry Jarrett

February 15, 2023 John Pollock

Jerry Jarrett’s passing generates lots of news coverage, Sami Zayn’s role going into Elimination Chamber & Jeff Jarrett to wrestle tonight.

Tony Khan reveals launch date of weekly ROH series on Honor Club

February 15, 2023 John Pollock

Ring of Honor’s weekly television series is set to premiere in early March.

ROH TV tapings confirmed for end of February at Universal Studios

February 15, 2023 John Pollock

The first set of Ring of Honor television tapings under Tony Khan is set for this month.

Jeff Jarrett to wrestle tonight following father’s passing

February 15, 2023 John Pollock

Jeff Jarrett will wrestle on tonight’s episode of AEW Dynamite following the passing of his father, Jerry.

WWE Raw ranks first on cable for fourth week in a row, draws big number in Canada

February 14, 2023 John Pollock

For the fourth consecutive week, WWE Raw was the top show on cable on Monday while doing a huge number in Canada.

Legendary promoter and booker Jerry Jarrett passes away

February 14, 2023 John Pollock

Jerry Jarrett, one of the most important promoters and figures in the history of the industry, has passed away.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: WWE publicity from Super Bowl, Ratings, Royal Rumble viewing stats

February 13, 2023 John Pollock

A lot of pro wrestling involvement at the Super Bowl, Royal Rumble viewing stats, NJPW & NOAH in Osaka, Jens Pulver into HOF & more.

Wrestler, politician, activist Billy Two Rivers dies at age 87

February 13, 2023 John Pollock

Wrestler, politician, and activist Billy Two Rivers, has died at the age of 87.

Jade Cargill, Best Friends, Dark Order in action on AEW Dark Elevation

February 13, 2023 John Pollock

Eight matches will stream on AEW Dark Elevation tonight including matches with Jade Cargill, Best Friends, and Dark Order in action.

Lio Rush to challenge Hiromu Takahashi for IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Championship

February 13, 2023 John Pollock

Hiromu Takahashi is set to defend the IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Championship next month.

24-man New Japan Cup bracket revealed, tournament runs 3/5 to 3/21

February 13, 2023 John Pollock

This year’s New Japan Cup will feature 24 participants with the tournament set to take place next month.

NJPW Battle in the Valley card includes double main event billing

February 13, 2023 John Pollock

New Japan Pro Wrestling has released the full card for Battle in the Valley.

Jens Pulver announced for the UFC Hall of Fame

February 11, 2023 John Pollock

Jens Pulver will be part of the UFC’s Hall of Fame class this year.

AEW Dynamite lineup for next Wednesday

February 11, 2023 John Pollock

Six matches were announced for AEW Dynamite next week in Laredo, Texas.

Madcap Moss to challenge for Intercontinental title next week

February 10, 2023 John Pollock

Madcap Moss will challenge Gunther for the Intercontinental Championship next week.

Ronda Rousey returns on Friday Night SmackDown

February 10, 2023 John Pollock

Ronda Rousey returned on Friday Night SmackDown.

JD McDonagh to miss NXT live events due to eye injury

February 10, 2023 John Pollock

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