Articles by John Pollock

AEW comes off Full Gear with its return to Chicago featuring The Elite in action against Death Triangle in the best-of-seven series.

Kenny Omega asks fans to “let it go” regarding incident involving CM Punk

In Kenny Omega’s first interview since returning to AEW, he is asking fans to “let go” of the issue involving CM Punk.

Cain Velasquez to team with Pagano & Blue Demon Jr. on 12/3 for AAA

AAA has announced that Cain Velasquez will take part in a Trios match on December 3rd in Tempe, Arizona.

Naomichi Marufuji & KENTA to challenge for the GHC tag titles on 1/1

One of the most popular teams in Pro Wrestling NOAH’s history will be reunited on January 1st.

Darby Allin to team with Sting & Great Muta on 1/22 at Yokohama Arena

November 22, 2022 John Pollock

Darby Allin will team Sting and The Great Muta in Yokohoma.

WWE Raw’s audience steady, ranks seventh on cable behind NFL and World Cup

WWE Raw presented its go-home edition before Survivor Series, which resulted in a seventh-place finish among its cable competitors.

SmackDown finishes first on Friday night, highest female 18-49 number since July

November 21, 2022 John Pollock

Friday Night SmackDown was the top program on television that night with a show promoted around the reveal of Kevin Owens as the final WarGames participant.

AEW Rampage sees female viewership increase for live episode

November 21, 2022 John Pollock

The live edition of AEW Rampage from Newark, New Jersey saw a spike in female viewership on the night before Full Gear.

IMPACT Wrestling notes: Black Taurus advances, updated card for Over Drive

November 18, 2022 John Pollock

On Thursday night’s edition of IMPACT Wrestling, Black Taurus qualified for the finals of the X Division Tournament.

AEW Dynamite drops to lowest figures since June, TSN 2 viewership rebounds

AEW Dynamite fell to a five-month low in its regular timeslot on Wednesday for its go-home show before Full Gear.

AEW to continue Owen Hart Foundation Memorial Cup in 2023

AEW expects a follow-up to its Owen Hart Foundation Memorial Cup tournaments.

ROH Women’s Champion Mercedes Martinez cleared to return

Mercedes Martinez has been cleared to return to action.

Tony Khan declines to comment on AEW All Out investigation, status of CM Punk

Tony Khan was asked several questions at Thursday’s media call regarding the incidents at All Out that saw several key performers removed from programming.

AEW World Title Eliminator final moved to Dynamite on 11/23

The finals of AEW’s World Title Eliminator tournament will now take place on next week’s Dynamite.

AR Fox offered AEW contract following performance on Dynamite

After his performance on Dynamite, AR Fox has been offered an AEW contract.

NXT hits four-week high in 18-49, big boost among females in demo

NXT scored its largest key demo audience in four weeks with a big increase of female viewers in the 18-49 audience.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Full Gear approaching $1 million gate, Logan Paul update

AEW Full Gear is nearing a $1 million gate, Logan Paul speaks on his injury, WBD head on the future of NBA rights, PROGRESS show in Dubai & more.

Anna Jay replaces The Bunny against Toni Storm on Dynamite

The Bunny is off tonight’s edition of AEW Dynamite and will be replaced by Anna Jay.

MJF: “I most certainly haven’t” signed an extension with AEW