Articles by John Pollock

NJPW has provided an update on the ongoing situation involving Kota Ibushi and one of its officials.

WWE confirms Cody Rhodes suffered fully torn pec, Hell in a Cell match still on

At the start of the Hell in a Cell kickoff show, the injury to Cody Rhodes was addressed.

REPORT: Cody Rhodes dealing with injury going into Hell in a Cell

On Saturday night, Cody Rhodes did not wrestle in his advertised match at a WWE live event as he goes into tonight’s Hell in a Cell card.

Four matches scheduled for AEW Dark: Elevation on Monday

Four matches have been announced for Monday’s edition of AEW Dark: Elevation.

SmackDown notes: Drew McIntyre issues challenge, Natalya gets future shot, Moss vs. Corbin at HIAC

Friday Night SmackDown included Drew McIntyre issuing a major challenge, Natalya earning a future title shot, and a new match for HIAC.

CM Punk to make “important announcement” on AEW Rampage tonight

CM Punk is set to make an important announcement on tonight’s live edition of AEW Rampage.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: AEW’s handling of the MJF story

John Pollock looks at the reaction to MJF’s segment on Wednesday, Matt Hardy comments on Jeff, In Your House preview, Dynamite numbers & more.

The Usos vs. Riddle & Nakamura, Six-Pack Challenge added to SmackDown

The Undisputed Tag Team Championships will be defended, and a women’s Six-Pack Challenge is scheduled for Friday Night SmackDown.

Winner of the 2022 Best of the Super Juniors tournament

The Best of the Super Juniors tournament concluded on Friday with New Japan Pro Wrestling returning to Nippon Budokan.

AEW Dynamite hits highest demo figure in over two months, #2 on cable

June 2, 2022 John Pollock

Following its Double or Nothing pay-per-view, AEW finished second on cable with their best 18-49 number in over two months.

NEWS

NXT 2.0 falls against the NHL playoffs, ranks #37 on cable

June 2, 2022 John Pollock

NXT 2.0 aired against the NHL playoffs on Tuesday with the show falling to a near-record low in overall viewership.

WWE working with Ric Flair to produce two-hour documentary

After ending their working relationship last year, WWE and Ric Flair will be collaborating on a documentary together.

Memorial Day edition of WWE Raw falls to lowest viewership of year, #2 on cable behind NHL

The Memorial Day edition of Raw saw the show drop its lowest audience of the year despite a boost within the key demographic.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: History of wrestling at The Forum, MJF on Dynamite, WWE and A&E deal

The history of pro wrestling at The Forum in L.A., MJF to speak on Dynamite, WWE and A&E announcement, “John Cena Month” & latest MMA news.

MJF to speak on AEW Dynamite, Trios match added to the show

MJF will appear on tonight’s episode of AEW Dynamite.

Bully Ray to serve as guest commentator at NWA ‘Alwayz Ready’

Bully Ray will be part of the NWA ‘Alwayz Ready’ pay-per-view later this month, which the wrestler announced on his radio program.

A&E Biography: WWE Legends returns in July, list of subjects to be covered

A&E’s Biography: WWE Legends will be returning in July with the network revealing the subjects that will be covered.

NJPW releases full card for Best of the Super Jr. Final at Nippon Budokan

New Japan Pro Wrestling has released the full card for this Friday’s Best of the Super Junior Finals when the company runs Nippon Budokan.

Tag match added to AEW Dynamite tonight