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Three matches added to AEW Double or Nothing on 5/29

May 20, 2022 John Pollock

AEW has added three new matches to its Double or Nothing pay-per-view including a rematch between The Young Bucks and The Hardys.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Stephanie McMahon’s temporary leave from WWE

May 20, 2022 John Pollock

John Pollock assesses the news that Stephanie McMahon is taking a temporary leave, matches on SmackDown, Keiji Muto’s return, BOSJ & more.

Ric Flair comments on returning to the ring

May 20, 2022 John Pollock

Ric Flair spoke with WrestleZone on the decision to have another match with his last match billed for July 31st at Starrcast in Nashville.

AEW Dynamite maintains 18-49 audience, grows viewership against NBA

May 19, 2022 John Pollock

AEW Dynamite maintained its 18-49 audience while airing against the big NBA playoff game between Golden State and Dallas.

SPOILERS: AEW Rampage from Houston

May 18, 2022 John Pollock

AEW Rampage was taped immediately following Wednesday’s edition of Dynamite from the Fertitta Center in Houston, Texas.

NXT 2.0 rebounds with highest 18-49 audience since March 29

May 18, 2022 John Pollock

NXT 2.0 attracted its largest 18-49 audience since March while going against Game 1 between the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics.

WWE Raw sees increase without NBA & NHL competition, tops cable

May 17, 2022 John Pollock

WWE Raw was granted a reprieve with both the NBA & NHL having no games scheduled on Monday, clearing the way for Raw to top the cable rankings for the evening.

Zachary Green issues apology for impersonating Hitler in photo

May 16, 2022 John Pollock

Zachary Green a.k.a. Zachary Wentz and the former Nash Carter has issued an apology over a photo where he impersonated Adolf Hitler.

AEW Rampage finishes #30 on cable in early time slot, increase from previous week

May 16, 2022 John Pollock

While airing outside its normal time for the second consecutive week, AEW Rampage fared better with more people seeking out the broadcast.

Post-PLE edition of SmackDown falls in viewership against NBA & NHL

May 16, 2022 John Pollock

Friday Night SmackDown fell in viewership for the episode following WrestleMania Backlash.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Ric Flair’s in-ring return, Cain Velasquez denied bail

May 16, 2022 John Pollock

John Pollock discusses Ric Flair wrestling at the age of 73, Cain Velasquez denied bail again, Raw is sold out, Jim Duggan & Virgil battling cancer.

NEWS

NBC releases 2022-23 schedule, Young Rock moving to new night

May 16, 2022 John Pollock

NBCUniversal held its upfront presentation on Monday morning and issued its fall schedule including a new night for “Young Rock”.

Ric Flair confirms in-ring return for July 31 in Nashville

May 16, 2022 John Pollock

Ric Flair has confirmed he will be wrestling one more match this summer in conjunction with the Starrcast convention in Nashville.

Juice Robinson wins IWGP U.S. Championship, Lio Rush appears at Capital Collision

May 15, 2022 John Pollock

Juice Robinson is the new IWGP United States Champion coming out of Capital Collision on Saturday night in Washington, D.C.

WWE talents appearing at Fox, NBCUniversal Upfronts on Monday

May 14, 2022 John Pollock

Several WWE talents will be speaking at the respective upfront presentations for Fox and NBC Universal on Monday.

Hikaru Shida addresses her status after removal from Owen Hart Cup

May 14, 2022 John Pollock

Hikaru Shida has issued several statements regarding her removal from the Owen Hart Cup tournament, which was announced on Friday’s edition of AEW Rampage.

Trent Beretta tests positive for COVID-19, off NJPW Capital Collision

May 13, 2022 John Pollock

Trent Beretta has tested positive for COVID-19 and has been removed from New Japan’s Capital Collision card on Saturday night.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Shinjiro Otani issues statement, Young Rock renewed

May 13, 2022 John Pollock

Shinjiro Otani issues statement on his condition, Young Rock renewed, Capital Collision preview, Kofi Kingston vs. Butch on SmackDown & more.

Former Authors of Pain launching Wrestling Entertainment Series

May 13, 2022 John Pollock

Gzim Selmani and Sunny Dhinsa, the former Authors of Pain in WWE, are launching their own promotion.

Tammy Sytch’s bond revoked, judge orders her back to jail

May 13, 2022 John Pollock

Tammy Sytch’s bond was revoked on Friday during a court appearance and the former WWE personality has returned to jail.