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Starrcast convention returning in July over SummerSlam weekend

May 13, 2022 John Pollock

Conrad Thompson is bringing Starrcade back with the convention scheduled for SummerSlam weekend in Nashville, Tennessee.

KAIRI added to Stardom’s ‘Flashing Champions’ event on 5/28 in Tokyo

May 13, 2022 John Pollock

KAIRI is set to return at the end of the month with Stardom announcing a tag match for its ‘Flashing Champions’ event.

NEWS

Schedule in place for NXT live events beginning next month

May 12, 2022 John Pollock

After a lengthy absence, NXT is expected to resume live events in the state of Florida beginning next month.

AEW Dynamite up from the previous two weeks, #5 on cable behind NBA

May 12, 2022 John Pollock

AEW Dynamite continues to contend with the NBA playoffs as the program finished fifth for the night on cable but increased from its past two episodes.

NXT 2.0 falls to its lowest viewership figures on USA Network

May 11, 2022 John Pollock

NXT 2.0 fell to its lowest viewership to date on the USA Network with Tuesday’s episode.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Rampage start time, WWE & UFC ad revenue, Brian Gewirtz’s book

May 11, 2022 John Pollock

An update on AEW Rampage’s start time, Dynamite on Long Island, Raw breakdown, Darby Allin chats about Sting, Cerrone-Lauzon re-booked.

REPORT: Date for NXT In Your House

May 11, 2022 John Pollock

NXT 2.0 will host its next special with the return of In Your House for the third consecutive year.

Tony Khan on return to Arthur Ashe Stadium, gate figures for Double or Nothing & Forbidden Door

May 11, 2022 John Pollock

Tony Khan expects to return to Arthur Ashe Stadium in 2022 with another pair of Grand Slam events.

WWE Raw sees a spike following WrestleMania Backlash

May 10, 2022 John Pollock

Following WrestleMania Backlash on Sunday, WWE Raw saw a rebound in its viewership and its best demo figure over the past three weeks.

AEW Rampage falls to lowest mark airing in earlier time slot

May 9, 2022 John Pollock

AEW Rampage – airing several hours outside of its usual time – was decimated on Friday and posted its lowest audience ever.

Friday Night SmackDown up from prior week, second lowest 18-49 of the year

May 9, 2022 John Pollock

Friday Night SmackDown saw a week-to-week increase but still finished with its second-lowest demo audience of 2022.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: WrestleMania Backlash & UFC 274 analysis, Roman Reigns, Tammy Sytch

May 9, 2022 John Pollock

Analysis of WrestleMania Backlash and UFC 274, Roman Reigns update, Tammy Sytch case, AEW in Spain, Charles Oliveira’s win, Esparza-Namajunas.

Will Ospreay vs. Nick Wayne added to GCW ‘I Never Liked You’

May 9, 2022 John Pollock

Nick Wayne will get his wish with a match against Will Ospreay announced for June.

Adesanya vs. Cannonier, Volkanovski vs. Holloway 3 confirmed for UFC 276

May 8, 2022 John Pollock

The UFC has confirmed two championship fights for UFC 276 as part of its annual International Fight Week event in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Natalya vs. Cora Jade, Toxic Attraction vs. Perez & Choo added to NXT 2.0

May 8, 2022 John Pollock

NXT 2.0 has added two matches to this Tuesday’s program including the first singles meeting between Natalya and Cora Jade.

Daniel Cormier announced for the UFC Hall of Fame class

May 7, 2022 John Pollock

During the UFC 274 broadcast, it was announced that Daniel Cormier will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame this year.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: The Forbidden Sellout, Charles Oliveira vacates belt after missing weight

May 6, 2022 John Pollock

The Forbidden Door is sold out, Charles Oliveira vacates title after missing weight, WWE Q1 analysis, report on Candice LeRae’s contract, PFL & Bellator shows today.

Will Ospreay makes GCW debut on 6/19 in Providence, Rhode Island

May 6, 2022 John Pollock

Will Ospreay is headed to Game Changer Wrestling next month when the promotion goes to Providence, Rhode Island.

Big E. provides update on neck injury, hoping to avoid fusion

May 6, 2022 John Pollock

Big E. (Ettore Ewen) has provided an update on his recovery from a broken neck that was sustained this past March during a live edition of Friday Night SmackDown.

NEWS

WWE posts another record-breaking quarter, notes from earnings call

May 5, 2022 John Pollock

WWE posted its latest record-breaking quarter with the first three months of the year generating over $333 million in total revenue.