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REPORTS: Sasha Banks negotiated WWE exit months ago, can take wrestling bookings in new year

December 16, 2022 John Pollock

The pathway for Mercedes Varnado appears to be clear once the new year begins.

Dax Harwood reflects on Double Dog Collar match, “This was my masterpiece”

December 16, 2022 John Pollock

Dax Harwood reflected on the Double Dog Collar match from Final Battle, calling it his “masterpiece”.

AEW ‘Winter is Coming’ ranks #3 on cable, largest 18-34 audience since Grand Slam

December 15, 2022 John Pollock

AEW Dynamite ranked third among cable originals with its largest 18-49 audience in over two months.

NXT posts strong audience in 18-49, Vice doc on Vince does 95k viewers

December 14, 2022 John Pollock

NXT posted one of its highest 18-49 audiences of the year and saw a major spike among adults 18-34.

Mandy Rose released by WWE after dropping NXT women’s title

December 14, 2022 John Pollock

One day after dropping the NXT Women’s Championship, Mandy Rose (Amanda Saccomanno) has been released by WWE.

WWE Raw falls to lowest viewership on USA Network since July 2021

December 13, 2022 John Pollock

WWE Raw had a rough week with one of its lowest viewership totals on the USA Network.

SmackDown finishes first on television, Rampage rebounds after previous week’s low

December 12, 2022 John Pollock

Friday Night SmackDown was the top show on television on Friday with its largest viewership since September.

REPORT: AEW hires former WWE Vice President of Global Television Production

December 12, 2022 John Pollock

A former WWE vice president has joined AEW and will begin imminently.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Ring of Honor moving to Honor Club, reaction to MMA judging

December 12, 2022 John Pollock

John Pollock discusses the Honor Club announcement, three fights impacted by judging over the weekend, loaded BOLA lineup, Kadyrov comment about UFC 282 main event.

Jamie Noble pins Sami Zayn in final match at WWE live event

December 12, 2022 John Pollock

Jamie Noble wrestled in his final match at WWE’s live event on Sunday.

Ring of Honor weekly series to launch on Honor Club, launch date TBA

December 10, 2022 John Pollock

A weekly Ring of Honor series will be launching on the Honor Club streaming service.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Nine Lives of Vince doc, Josh Alexander vs. Speedball

December 9, 2022 John Pollock

Re-building AEW Rampage, Vince documentary on Vice TV, a terrific match on IMPACT, Jericho talks about the past year, Alberta allowing UFC bets & lots of weekend previews.

John Cena to appear on final SmackDown of 2022, per Variety

December 9, 2022 John Pollock

John Cena is set to return for the final episode of Friday Night SmackDown this year.

UFC releases schedule for first quarter of 2023, includes four pay-per-views

December 9, 2022 John Pollock

The UFC has released its schedule for the first quarter of 2023 including three international pay-per-views.

Four teams alive in the NJPW World Tag League going into weekend

December 9, 2022 John Pollock

Following Friday’s card in Kochi, Aussie Open remain on top of the standings with fourteen points despite their second loss of the tournament.

Barry Windham in stable condition, out of ICU

December 9, 2022 John Pollock

Windham’s niece, Mika Rotunda, provided an update that her uncle is now in stable condition and out of the intensive care unit.

AEW Dynamite ranks #3 among cable originals behind NBA, increase in demo audience

December 8, 2022 John Pollock

AEW Dynamite ranked third among cable originals behind the NBA on Wednesday night with an increase in last week’s demo audience.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: NXT falls, Khan teases ROH news, Helwani vs. Pimblett

December 7, 2022 John Pollock

NXT posts one of its lowest numbers of 2022, Tony Khan notes from media call, Ariel Helwani responds to Paddy Pimblett & more.

Tony Khan confirms pending departure of William Regal, will return to WWE next year

December 7, 2022 John Pollock

Tony Khan confirmed during Wednesday’s media call that William Regal will be leaving AEW at the end of the year and will return to WWE.

Five-way tie following Super Jr. Tag League card in Ehime

December 7, 2022 John Pollock

Chris Bey and Ace Austin lost their second Super Jr. Tag League match, causing a five-way tie with one week to go.