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“WrestleMania Raw” leads to seven-month high, tops cable for the night

March 29, 2022 John Pollock

On an episode branded as “WrestleMania Raw,” the show hit its best figures in seven months going into its biggest week of the year.

AEW Rampage falls to its lowest numbers in regular timeslot

March 28, 2022 John Pollock

AEW Rampage returned to its normal timeslot on TNT this week but did not bring back its normal audience, as the show was hurt badly against the NCAA basketball tournament.

SmackDown’s 18-49 audience drops to 2022 low against NCAA basketball

March 28, 2022 John Pollock

With a competitive night involving the NCAA basketball tournament, Friday Night SmackDown saw its key demo audience take a big fall.

New Japan Cup finals are set following Saturday’s semi-final matches

March 26, 2022 John Pollock

The finals of the New Japan Cup are set following Saturday’s show at Osaka-jo Hall.

Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal, title match announced for SmackDown next week

March 25, 2022 John Pollock

The final episode of Friday Night SmackDown before WrestleMania will include the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal.

Paul Levesque speaks on heart issue, family history, working in the office and his future

March 25, 2022 John Pollock

Paul Levesque shared details on his recovery as well as his role within WWE in the months since last year’s heart issue.

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POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Paul Levesque retires from in-ring action

March 25, 2022 John Pollock

Paul Levesque will never wrestle again following heart issues last year with a look at his career, KAIRI returns, Edge vs. AJ Styles moved to Saturday, New Japan Cup, brand split in 2002, Trish Stratus hosting WWE events & more.

Paul Levesque shares details on heart issue, announces he will never wrestle again

March 25, 2022 John Pollock

Paul Levesque has announced his in-ring career is over following a heart issue last September.

Shad Gaspard to be recipient of 2022 Warrior Award

March 25, 2022 John Pollock

Shad Gaspard will be the recipient of this year’s Warrior Award at the WWE Hall of Fame.

Paul Levesque to provide health update in ESPN+ interview today

March 25, 2022 John Pollock

Paul Levesque will sit down for an interview that airs Friday night addressing last year’s health issues and his future.

AEW Dynamite finishes third on cable, best figures since Feb. 8

March 24, 2022 John Pollock

AEW Dynamite hit its best figures over the past six weeks with Wednesday’s episode finishing third for the night among cable programming.

Jorge Masvidal booked on aggravated battery, criminal mischief charges

March 24, 2022 John Pollock

Jorge Masvidal was taken into custody on Wednesday night following a physical altercation in Miami on Monday night.

NXT 2.0 posts highest figures in two months, finishes #26 on cable

March 23, 2022 John Pollock

NXT 2.0 saw another increase this week as the show posted its best figures in two months as Stand & Deliver draws closer.

CM Punk to face Dax Harwood on AEW Dynamite tonight

March 23, 2022 John Pollock

A late addition to AEW Dynamite will see CM Punk in action to kick off tonight’s episode from Texas.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Paige VanZant on past talks with WWE, Gable Steveson doesn’t rule out 2024 Olympics

March 23, 2022 John Pollock

Paige VanZant discusses her AEW deal and past WWE talks, Gable Steveson chats Olympics, Raw quarter hours, Gabe Sapolsky apologizes, Hart vs. Austin in 1997, Jorge Masvidal update & more.

List of matches for All Japan’s Champion Carnival 2022

March 23, 2022 John Pollock

All Japan Pro Wrestling has released the full schedule for its annual Champion Carnival tournament that begins next month.

WWE strikes deal with MBC Group in Middle East & North Africa

March 23, 2022 John Pollock

WWE and MBC Group have announced a major broadcast deal that will cover the Middle East & North Africa (MENA).

WWE Raw reclaims top spot on cable, another big number in Canada

March 22, 2022 John Pollock

WWE Raw reclaimed the top cable spot on Monday night as the men’s NCAA basketball tournament had the night off.

Howard “Pepper” Martin passes away at 85

March 21, 2022 John Pollock

Howard “Pepper” Martin passes away at 85

Friday Night SmackDown’s numbers remain steady at the wheel

March 21, 2022 John Pollock

Friday Night SmackDown saw its audience remain steady with two weeks remaining until WrestleMania.