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AEW Dynamite falls nine percent in 18-49, #2 on cable for Omega’s return

August 18, 2022 John Pollock

The return of Kenny Omega led to AEW Dynamite ranking second on cable while experiencing a decrease from the week prior.

NXT Heatwave produces highest viewership of 2022, fifth on cable

August 17, 2022 John Pollock

NXT’s Heatwave special was the most-watched episode of the show this year and finished among the top five cable programs.

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WWE Raw stays steady from previous week, #1 on cable for fourth consecutive week

August 16, 2022 John Pollock

WWE Raw remained steady as the top performing show on cable Monday night with similar viewership from the previous week.

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WWE reports $49.1 million in net income for Q2, Q&A notes from call

August 16, 2022 John Pollock

WWE released its second-quarter earnings report, which was delayed after the discovery of numerous unrecorded expenses by Vince McMahon.

Trish Stratus added to WWE live events in Kingston & London this weekend

August 15, 2022 John Pollock

Trish Stratus is set to appear at two WWE live events this weekend in Canada.

WWE files 10-Q report, details expenses related to investigation of Vince McMahon

August 15, 2022 John Pollock

On Monday evening, WWE released its 10-Q filing prior to the release of its second-quarter earnings report on Tuesday.

AEW Rampage posts largest numbers since April, #10 on cable on Friday

August 15, 2022 John Pollock

AEW Rampage attracted its largest audience since April for a show promoted around Bryan Danielson’s appearance following his loss to Daniel Garcia last month.

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Friday Night SmackDown tops network shows despite lowest numbers since June

August 15, 2022 John Pollock

Friday Night SmackDown had another first-place finish among network programming while being pre-empted in several markets.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: WWE Q2 earnings report, G1 Climax, BTE tease

August 15, 2022 John Pollock

WWE is set to release its Q2 earnings report, the G1 wraps up this week, a tease on Being the Elite, UFC fighter signs with PFL & lots more.

WWE to release second-quarter earnings report on Tuesday, call with analysts to follow

August 15, 2022 John Pollock

WWE is set to release its second-quarter earnings report on Tuesday following several delays due to the discovery of unreported payments.

Konosuke Takeshita not interested in WWE right now, hoping for AEW return in fall

August 15, 2022 John Pollock

Konosuke Takeshita is not interested in going to WWE right now with hopes of returning to AEW later this year.

MLW ‘Fightland ’22’ scheduled for Philadelphia on October 30

August 15, 2022 John Pollock

MLW is returning to Philadelphia later this year with their annual ‘Fightland’ event.

NJPW releases match order for Tuesday’s card at Nippon Budokan

August 15, 2022 John Pollock

The match order for Tuesday’s card at Nippon Budokan has been released by New Japan Pro Wrestling with the final set of round-robin contests.

Canadian MMA star Rory MacDonald retires after latest PFL loss

August 14, 2022 John Pollock

After his latest loss for the PFL, Canadian star Rory MacDonald has retired from the sport.

Tony Khan announces AEW return to Daily’s Place in October

August 12, 2022 John Pollock

AEW will be returning to their home base of Jacksonville, Florida in October.

Bobby Lashley to defend United States Championship on Raw

August 12, 2022 John Pollock

Bobby Lashley is set to defend the United States Championship again this Monday.

Konosuke Takeshita heading back to Japan following four months in U.S.

August 12, 2022 John Pollock

Konosuke Takeshita is heading back to Japan after spending four months in the United States.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Vince McMahon’s unreported expenses, Chris Dickinson files suit, G1 scenarios

August 12, 2022 John Pollock

WrestleMania tickets go on sale, Chris Dickinson files suit and response from defendants, G1 scenarios for all the blocks & lots more.

AEW ‘Quake by the Lake’ tops cable on Wednesday, number in line with previous weeks

August 11, 2022 John Pollock

AEW’s special ‘Quake by the Lake’ edition of Dynamite topped all cable programming on Wednesday.

The Life & Legend of “Judo” Gene LeBell

August 10, 2022 John Pollock

One of the most colorful figures in the history of combat sports, who served as a bridge between Ed “Strangler” Lewis and Ronda Rousey, has died.