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SmackDown ranks first on Friday night, Rampage has big 18-49 drop, Young Rock struggles

November 14, 2022 John Pollock

Friday Night SmackDown was the number one show on television for its night while AEW Rampage dropped out of the top fifty cable programs.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: WWE has made match offer to Steve Austin, per report

November 14, 2022 John Pollock

According to a report, an offer has been made by WWE to Steve Austin. Plus, Full Gear week begins, UFC 281 fallout, Anthony Johnson & more.

REPORT: Rey Mysterio dealing with lower body injury, originally scheduled for World Cup

November 14, 2022 John Pollock

Rey Mysterio is dealing with an injury, which removed him from the World Cup tournament on SmackDown.

REPORT: Kevin Owens suffers knee injury at live event on Sunday

November 14, 2022 John Pollock

Kevin Owens sustained an injury at a WWE live event on Sunday.

Black Friday edition of AEW Rampage to air at special start time

November 14, 2022 John Pollock

The Black Friday edition of AEW Rampage is going to be airing earlier in the day on TNT.

ROH Pure Championship to be defended on AEW Dark Elevation

November 14, 2022 John Pollock

Nine matches are set to air on AEW Dark Elevation including a defense of the ROH Pure Championship.

Former UFC title challenger Anthony “Rumble” Johnson dies at 38

November 13, 2022 John Pollock

Anthony “Rumble” Johnson, who fought for multiple titles during his career, has died.

Islam Makhachev to defend lightweight title against Alexander Volkanovski

November 12, 2022 John Pollock

Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski are set to fight early next year.

Jun Akiyama to wrestle on AEW Rampage next week in Newark

November 12, 2022 John Pollock

Jun Akiyama will wrestle in an AEW next Friday on Rampage.

Viking Raiders and Sarah Logan return on Friday Night SmackDown

November 11, 2022 John Pollock

The Viking Raiders and Sarah Logan made their return on Friday Night SmackDown.

First two advance in the SmackDown World Cup tournament

November 11, 2022 John Pollock

The first two participants of the SmackDown World Cup tournament have advanced.

SmackDown Women’s Championship match set for Survivor Series

November 11, 2022 John Pollock

Ronda Rousey is set to defend the SmackDown Women’s Championship at Survivor Series.

MizTV segment, Seth Rollins vs. Finn Balor announced for WWE Raw

November 11, 2022 John Pollock

WWE has announced a match and segment for this Monday’s edition of Raw.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: The career of Frankie Edgar, IMPACT Wrestling review

November 11, 2022 John Pollock

John Pollock reviews IMPACT Wrestling, a look at the career of Frankie Edgar, TBS picks up Power Slap, new book on Keiji Muto, UFC 281 & more.

AEW postpones Lance Archer vs. Ricky Starks until next week

November 11, 2022 John Pollock

AEW has confirmed that the match between Lance Archer and Ricky Starks has been postponed.

Dana White’s Power Slap secures television deal with TBS, premieres in January

November 11, 2022 John Pollock

Dana White’s Power Slap League has secured a television deal to begin in 2023.

Nick Aldis explains his reasoning for giving notice to the NWA, his opinion of the product

November 11, 2022 John Pollock

Nick Aldis spoke with Sam Roberts on his decision to give his notice to the NWA and how everything shook out over the past week.

AEW Dynamite ranks sixth on cable, steep decline on TSN 2 in Canada

November 10, 2022 John Pollock

AEW experienced a small increase without competition from the World Series this week as it ranked sixth among cable originals on Wednesday.

NXT holds up against U.S. midterm election coverage

November 9, 2022 John Pollock

Despite massive news coverage of the U.S. mid-term elections, NXT was unaffected and displayed growth in its key demo audience.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: 25 Years after Montreal, Ric Flair doc, Cain Velasquez speaks

November 9, 2022 John Pollock

25th anniversary of Survivor Series, Ric Flair to address Plane Ride from Hell, Cain Velasquez speaks, Dynamite in Boston, Jericho & more.