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NXT hits three-week high in demo following two weeks of taped shows

January 5, 2023 John Pollock

NXT’s first live episode in three weeks saw the show hit a three-week high in the key demo while airing college basketball.

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Raw sees major decline in hours two & three against heavy NFL coverage

January 4, 2023 John Pollock

The first Raw of 2023 saw the show fall outside of the top ten on cable for the night with millions following coverage of the NFL game.

REPORT: Phil Baroni arrested for alleged murder of his girlfriend

January 4, 2023 John Pollock

MMA veteran Phil Baroni had reportedly been arrested for the alleged murder of his girlfriend in Mexico.

Updated card for NXT New Year’s Evil, 20-woman battle royal added

January 3, 2023 John Pollock

The first edition of NXT for the new year saw several matches added to next Tuesday’s New Year’s Evil special.

AEW Rampage falls to #28 on cable for final episode of 2022

January 3, 2023 John Pollock

AEW Rampage slipped in its viewership figures for the final episode of 2022.

John Cena’s return to the ring leads to largest SmackDown audience in two years

January 3, 2023 John Pollock

Friday Night SmackDown ended the year with its largest audience in two years due to John Cena’s return to the ring.

Dana White involved in physical incident with wife at nightclub

January 2, 2023 John Pollock

UFC president Dana White was involved in a physical incident with his wife Anne at a nightclub on New Year’s Eve.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Nakamura vs. Muta reaction, First Raw of 2023

January 2, 2023 John Pollock

John Pollock discusses NOAH’s event at Nippon Budokan, Muta’s remarks, Raw kicks off 2023, Bellator x RIZIN, Colby Corino is a free agent & more.

Jeff Jarrett & Jay Lethal, Athena, House of Black on AEW Dark Elevation lineup

January 2, 2023 John Pollock

Nine matches are set for AEW Dark Elevation including Jeff Jarrett & Jay Lethal in action.

Takuya Nomura wins New Year Battle Royal, AJPW tag titles with Kento Miyahara

January 2, 2023 John Pollock

One day before their Triple Crown match, Kento Miyahara and Takuya Nomura secured the All Japan tag titles.

FanTime: Mandy Rose made $1 million in a month

January 2, 2023 John Pollock

After a tumultuous month that saw her released by WWE, Mandy Rose made $1 million dollars on FanTime.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: WWE ends year with big shows in Tampa & Toronto

December 30, 2022 John Pollock

John Cena returns in Tampa, a big WWE show in Toronto, Dragon Lee details, AJ Styles update, Bellator X RIZIN, Raw & Dynamite numbers for the year & more.

Independent wrestler, Magnum Pro Wrestling owner Jaysin Strife passes away at 37

December 30, 2022 John Pollock

Independent wrestler and promoter Jaysin Strife has died at the age of 37.

Former TNA/IMPACT broadcaster Don West passes away

December 30, 2022 John Pollock

Don West, who was one of the most colorful personalities of the past two decades in wrestling, has died after his battle with cancer.

William Regal posts farewell statement to AEW, “I had a lovely time”

December 30, 2022 John Pollock

William Regal issued a statement regarding his time in AEW, which has officially ended.

Bushiroad CEO comments on Mercedes Varnado a.k.a. Sasha Banks

December 30, 2022 John Pollock

Bushiroad CEO Takaaki Kidani commented on the potential appearance of Mercedes Varnado at Wrestle Kingdom 17.

AEW Dynamite drops from previous week, ranks #5 on cable behind ESPN

December 29, 2022 John Pollock

AEW Dynamite’s final episode of the year saw the show hit a three-week low in viewership while ranking fifth among cable originals on Wednesday.

NXT hits three week viewership low for final episode of 2022

December 29, 2022 John Pollock

The final episode of NXT for 2022 saw the show hit a three-week low in viewership with the taped episode from Florida.

RDS in Canada to no longer air AEW Dynamite after four-month relationship

December 29, 2022 John Pollock

RDS in Canada revealed that Wednesday night’s edition of AEW Dynamite was the final broadcast of the promotion on the station.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Dax Harwood speaks about CM Punk

December 28, 2022 John Pollock

Dax Harwood chats about the night of All Out, “Absolute Best of Raw” viewers, several major shows tonight, WWE stock down, Starrcade ’97.