Articles by John Pollock

The Judgment Day will be in action on Friday Night SmackDown in a six-man tag.

POLLOCK’S UPDATE: Foley asked to induct at Hall of Fame

Mick Foley asked to induct performer into HOF, head of Fite TV speaks about the platform, the future of Power Slap, WWE at MSG & more.

Dana White: “I don’t think Brock wants to fight any more”

Dana White doesn’t think we will ever see Brock Lesnar compete in MMA again.

IMPACT Tag Team Championships to be defended at Multiverse United

The IMPACT Tag Team Championships will be defended at the Multiverse United card, which is a joint show between IMPACT and NJPW.

Jey Uso scheduled to appear on Friday Night SmackDown

WWE has added the performer to tonight’s lineup following Monday’s angle where he attacked Sami Zayn to end the show.

Henare pins Takagi again to end opening round of New Japan Cup

The opening round of the New Japan Cup ended on Friday with the final two participants advancing.

NXT Roadblock draws largest 18-49 audience of the year

March 9, 2023 John Pollock

NXT Roadblock generated the show’s largest 18-49 audience of the year and finished among the top fifteen programs on cable on Tuesday.

AEW Dynamite improves 7% in demo, #4 on cable for post-PPV edition

March 9, 2023 John Pollock

AEW Dynamite had a small experience following the Revolution pay-per-view with a fourth-place ranking among cable originals.

POLLOCK’S UPDATE: Liv Morgan reacts to viral meme

Liv Morgan reacts to meme from Knicks game, NXT Roadblock notes, updated Dynamite card, Daisuke Harada retires, damaging article on Power Slap.

REPORT: WWE in talks with state gambling regulators

WWE is interested in working with gambling regulators to allow for legalized betting on matches, according to a report.

Bad Bunny to host WWE Backlash in Puerto Rico

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

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

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

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

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

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.”