Articles by John Pollock

NXT 2.0 did not receive a post-WrestleMania bump with the show flat week over week in viewership with a small drop in the key demo.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Cody Rhodes expected “a more polarizing reaction”

Cody Rhodes speaks on the reception he expected, Tony Khan on ROH buys, Raw in Canada, MJF speaks on anti-Semitism he faced in the past.

Nash Carter (Zachary Green) released by WWE

Nash Carter (Zachary Green) has been released by WWE.

What was the average age of the WrestleMania card?

John Pollock analyzes the average age of this year’s WrestleMania card with comparisons to past events and previous ‘Mania main events.

Gabe Sapolsky’s no-compete clause expires, speaks on his future in the industry

Gabe Sapolsky is a free agent and while not closing the door on professional wrestling, he is not pursuing any opportunities.

NXT 2.0 notes: Rick Steiner kidnapped, Breakker vs. Gunther, New champs, Pretty Deadly

Coming out of NXT’s Stand & Deliver, Tuesday night’s show saw Bron Breakker defend the NXT championship one night after regaining the title.

Samoa Joe makes in-ring debut for AEW on Dynamite, Julia Hart to meet Hikaru Shida

Samoa Joe will make his AEW debut on Wednesday night in Boston.

Raw After WrestleMania draws big against NCAA, huge number in Canada

WWE Raw scored its highest viewership in over a year coming out of WrestleMania Weekend and going against the NCAA championship game.

POLL RESULTS: Best Match, Best Event & Best Performer of WrestleMania Week

While it was not the peak year of wrestling shows taking place in and around the host city of WrestleMania, 2022 saw the closest approximation

Producer Pat Buck confirms departure from WWE after giving notice

Producer Pat Buck has confirmed that he submitted his notice to WWE following WrestleMania 39 this past weekend.

Roman Reigns to speak on Raw after WrestleMania tonight in Dallas

Roman Reigns is set to appear on tonight’s edition of Raw from Dallas, Texas.

AEW Rampage experiences a small increase on a busy night

AEW Rampage saw a small increase in its figures this past Friday on an incredibly busy night for professional wrestling.

“WrestleMania SmackDown” draws big number, highest of the year in Canada

The special edition of WrestleMania SmackDown led to the show seeing a significant increase in viewership and their highest demo figure since September.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: The Story of Kevin Owens, WM 38 attendance, Raw in Dallas

The story of Kevin Owens and his path to Saturday night, WrestleMania 38 attendance figures, Cody Rhodes appears on Raw tonight & more.

New WWE women’s tag team champions crowned at WrestleMania 38

Sasha Banks and Naomi became the new WWE women’s tag team champions at WrestleMania 38.

Paul Levesque kicks off WrestleMania 38, leaves boots in the ring

Paul Levesque made his second on-screen appearance for WWE this weekend by kicking off WrestleMania 38.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: WrestleMania Saturday, Night 2 Preview, Cody Rhodes speaks

Thought on the first night of WrestleMania and a preview for Sunday night’s show, Cody Rhodes speaks to the media, attendance figures & more.

VIDEO: Behind-the-scenes of Cody Rhodes’ return at WrestleMania