Articles by John Pollock

AEW Rampage saw a minor increase in its audience on Friday airing against the Stanley Cup Final, and heavy cable news coverage that dominated cable.

Friday Night SmackDown finishes with second-highest numbers since April

Friday Night SmackDown aired against the Stanley Cup Final, and while down from last week’s strong figures, the show was still among its highest since April.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Feature on Rita Chatterton, Forbidden Door fallout, John Cena returns

New York Magazine covers allegations against Vince McMahon from 1992, Tony Khan speaks after PPV, John Cena returns on Raw, Forbidden Door & more.

New York Magazine covers Rita Chatterton’s allegations against Vince McMahon, ex-wrestler speaks on the record

New York Magazine has a major story covering allegations against Vince McMahon by former company referee Rita Chatterton with another ex-wrestler speaking on the record.

Friday Night SmackDown notes: Two more qualify for MITB, Pat McAfee issues SummerSlam challenge

June 25, 2022 John Pollock

Two more Money in the Bank qualifying matches took place on Friday Night SmackDown, and a challenge was issued for SummerSlam.

Updated card for Forbidden Door including three matches on Buy-In

June 25, 2022 John Pollock

The Forbidden Door event saw several matches added during Friday’s Rampage broadcast.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Tony Khan speaks on wellness policy in AEW, update on Jeff Hardy

Tony Khan speaks on subjects with the media, Court Bauer chats MLW, updates on TV viewership, Kenny Omega interview, UFC on ABC & more.

Jordynne Grace to defend Knockouts Championship at “Ric Flair’s Last Match”

A match for the IMPACT Knockouts Championship has been added to “Ric Flair’s Last Match” next month in Nashville, Tennessee.

Gisele Shaw: “I am transgender and I’m very proud”

IMPACT Wrestling performer Gisele Shaw appeared on Toronto’s Breakfast Television on Friday to announce she is transgender.

The Undertaker hosting one-man talk show over SummerSlam weekend

The Undertaker will be hosting a one-man talk show over SummerSlam weekend in Nashville, Tennessee.

Several matches added to IMPACT’s Against All Odds on July 1

IMPACT’s Against All Odds will take place next week in Atlanta with several matches added to the special.

Terminus releases information for next card in July

Terminus has released information for its next event which is scheduled to take place in July.

Tomohiro Ishii injured, replacement named for Forbidden Door

An injury to Tomohiro Ishii will remove the New Japan performer from this Sunday’s Forbidden Door event in Chicago.

AEW Dynamite finishes first on cable, increases 11 percent in 18-49

AEW Dynamite finished #1 on cable Wednesday night for the go-home edition of the show before Forbidden Door.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Jon Moxley speaks on seeking treatment last year

Jon Moxley speaks on seeking treatment last, Ric Flair holds a press conference, Paul Levesque speaks at PC, Forbidden Door updates & more.

Josh Alexander to defend IMPACT Championship at Ric Flair’s Last Match