Articles by John Pollock

IMPACT Wrestling has confirmed that Big Kon of The Design has signed a multi-year contract.

Vigil to be held for Jay Briscoe tonight, funeral taking place on Sunday

A vigil for the late Jay Briscoe will be held tonight with a funeral scheduled for this weekend in Delaware.

Additional information on WWF’s rights fees from USA Network prior to Viacom move in 2000

In a follow-up to my story on the History of Monday Night Raw, I’ve done some additional research on WWF’s television rights fees on the USA Network prior to their move to Viacom in 2000.

Dr., Britt Baker off Dynamite due to injury, Toni Storm to face Ruby Soho

January 24, 2023 John Pollock

Due to injury, Dr. Britt Baker will be unable to wrestle on tonight’s episode of AEW Dynamite.

WWE ‘Raw is XXX’ does gigantic numbers in U.S. & Canada

The ‘Raw is XXX’ special was a major hit as was the top program on all of television on Monday.

Conor McGregor accused of attacking female on yacht, rep denies accusations

January 24, 2023 John Pollock

Conor McGregor is being accused of attacking a woman on a yacht last summer, according to a recent report.

First hour of ‘Raw is XXX’ to air commercial-free, stipulation added to U.S. title match

The first hour of tonight’s Raw is XXX special is set to air commercial-free.

Friday Night SmackDown & AEW Rampage stay steady in 18-49

Friday night’s viewership figures for professional wrestling stayed steady with the week prior.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: The History of Monday Night Raw

John Pollock details the history of WWE Raw going back to its launch in 1993 and the many highs and lows of the program over thirty years.

The Young Bucks pay tribute to Jay Briscoe on ‘Being the Elite’

The Young Bucks paid tribute to the late Jay Briscoe on Being the Elite.

AEW moves Winnipeg debut to 3/15, running on its normal night

AEW has moved its debut in Winnipeg with Dynamite set to air on its regular night.

WWE 2K23 to be released in March, John Cena featured on cover

WWE 2K23 is set for release next March with John Cena to appear on the game’s cover.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Wrestling world continues to mourn Jay Briscoe

The wrestling world continues to mourn Jay Briscoe, why WBD got it wrong on Wednesday, Ontario lifts ban on UFC bets, UFC 283 & more.

Dax Harwood reveals salary on WWE main roster, reflects on 24/7 title win

Dax Harwood shares 2019-21 salary on WWE main roster, reflects on 24/7 title win

Pugh family fundraiser reaches goal, updates on Gracie & Jayleigh Pugh

The Pugh family is recovering after the death of Jamin Pugh earlier this week with his daughters suffering serious injuries in the motor vehicle accident.

Hijo del Vikingo matches allowed to air on paid streaming events in U.S.

AAA’s restrictions regarding Hijo del Vikingo’s matches in the U.S. have been eased with the performer now available on paid streaming shows.

MLW to launch weekly series on REELZ beginning Feb. 7