Articles by John Pollock

NXT 2.0 saw a bump in viewership following its In Your House event while going against the NHL playoffs on Tuesday night.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: AEW & WWE hit by injuries to top talent

John Pollock looks at the recent injuries affecting WWE & AEW as both sides enter the summer, a preview of Dynamite, Misawa vs. Jumbo in 1990.

Casino Battle Royale, PAC vs. Buddy Mathews on AEW Dynamite tonight

A Casino Battle Royale will determine who faces Jon Moxley on tonight’s edition of AEW Dynamite.

Updated estimate for AEW Double or Nothing pay-per-view buys

The latest figures for AEW’s Double or Nothing pay-per-view have the show generating an estimated 155,000 buys.

WWE Raw posts highest numbers since April following Hell in a Cell

June 7, 2022 John Pollock

Coming off the Hell in a Cell, WWE Raw scored its highest overall viewership since the night after WrestleMania.

AEW Rampage returns to regular start time, finishes #14 on cable

AEW Rampage returned to its regular start time on Friday for a live edition of the show featuring the news that CM Punk was injured and facing surgery.

NEWS

SmackDown finishes behind the NHL, highest 18-49 audience since April

Friday Night SmackDown steered clear of NBA competition this past weekend and finished first among network programming.

REPORT: Edict issued to remove MJF from promotional material

The story involving MJF and All Elite Wrestling continues to evolve with a report stating that his removal from various promotional materials was requested last week.

REPORT: Cody Rhodes scheduled for surgery this week

Cody Rhodes is scheduled to undergo surgery for his torn pectoral muscle later this week, according to reports.

WWE names Catherine Newman as EVP & Head of Marketing

In a press release issued on Monday, the company has named Catherine Newman as its new head of marketing and will hold an EVP title.

NJPW and Stardom to hold joint show at Ariake Arena on 11/20

New Japan Pro Wrestling and Stardom will hold their first joint card later this year.

NJPW issues update on Kota Ibushi situation, reduced pay for three month period

NJPW has provided an update on the ongoing situation involving Kota Ibushi and one of its officials.

WWE confirms Cody Rhodes suffered fully torn pec, Hell in a Cell match still on

At the start of the Hell in a Cell kickoff show, the injury to Cody Rhodes was addressed.

REPORT: Cody Rhodes dealing with injury going into Hell in a Cell

On Saturday night, Cody Rhodes did not wrestle in his advertised match at a WWE live event as he goes into tonight’s Hell in a Cell card.

Four matches scheduled for AEW Dark: Elevation on Monday

Four matches have been announced for Monday’s edition of AEW Dark: Elevation.

SmackDown notes: Drew McIntyre issues challenge, Natalya gets future shot, Moss vs. Corbin at HIAC

Friday Night SmackDown included Drew McIntyre issuing a major challenge, Natalya earning a future title shot, and a new match for HIAC.

CM Punk to make “important announcement” on AEW Rampage tonight

CM Punk is set to make an important announcement on tonight’s live edition of AEW Rampage.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: AEW’s handling of the MJF story

John Pollock looks at the reaction to MJF’s segment on Wednesday, Matt Hardy comments on Jeff, In Your House preview, Dynamite numbers & more.

The Usos vs. Riddle & Nakamura, Six-Pack Challenge added to SmackDown