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Chris Dickinson to face Tomohiro Ishii at NJPW Strong’s Lonestar Shootout

February 26, 2022 John Pollock

Chris Dickinson will be making his return to the ring over WrestleMania Weekend with a big match announced with NJPW Strong.

SPOILER: Title change at MLW SuperFight in Charlotte, North Carolina

February 26, 2022 John Pollock

MLW’s SuperFight card from Charlotte, North Carolina featured a title change that will air on a future episode of Fusion.

NEWS

Significant program planned for WrestleMania 38

February 25, 2022 John Pollock

Another major name is expected to take part in WrestleMania 38, which will surprise some.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Tony Khan hypes announcement, “something very important in the wrestling business”

February 25, 2022 John Pollock

Tony Khan hypes major announcement, Ronda Rousey on house shows, Cesaro’s contract expires, Terminus 2 ending, AEW Fan Fest details & more.

AEW Dark taping added to events in Orlando next week

February 25, 2022 John Pollock

AEW has added a bonus live event where the promotion will tape an episode of Dark in Orlando, Florida.

WWE confirms Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar for second night of WrestleMania

February 25, 2022 John Pollock

WWE has confirmed that the champion versus champion match between Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar will take place on the second night of WrestleMania.

Corey Graves confirms he’s been cleared to compete, not an immediate goal to wrestle

February 25, 2022 John Pollock

Corey Graves has confirmed that has been cleared to compete, although stated wrestling is not an “immediate goal.”

AEW Dynamite has a big rebound on TBS

February 24, 2022 John Pollock

One week after posting its lowest numbers of the year, AEW Dynamite experienced a major bounce back with this week’s episode.

NXT 2.0 sees increase in return to USA Network, #43 on cable

February 24, 2022 John Pollock

NXT 2.0 returned to the USA Network and saw an uptick in its viewership after two weeks on Syfy.

Updated card for AEW Revolution pay-per-view on March 6

February 24, 2022 John Pollock

The AEW Revolution pay-per-view saw several editions after Wednesday’s episode of Dynamite.

Buddy Matthews joins AEW, aligns with the House of Black

February 23, 2022 John Pollock

The former WWE performer made his debut with AEW during Wednesday’s Dynamite broadcast as the latest addition to the House of Black.

Double or Nothing scheduled for T-Mobile Arena, three shows in Las Vegas set

February 23, 2022 John Pollock

AEW will be holding three events in Las Vegas in May culminating with the Double or Nothing pay-per-view at the T-Mobile Arena.

WWE Raw returns to the USA Network with strong showing

February 23, 2022 John Pollock

WWE Raw returned to the USA Network this past Monday with a strong rebound including its best 18-49 number of the year.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: The 20th Anniversary of Ring of Honor

February 23, 2022 John Pollock

In the lead story, John Pollock looks at the legacy and history of Ring of Honor, which launched twenty years ago today in Philadelphia.

Kazuyuki Fujita wins the GHC heavyweight championship in Nagoya

February 23, 2022 John Pollock

The 51-year old defeated Katsuhiko Nakajima in the main event on Wednesday’s ‘Gain Control’ event in Nagoya.

AEW Rampage falls outside of normal timeslot in overall viewers, 18-49 up from prior week

February 22, 2022 John Pollock

AEW Rampage aired outside of its timeslot this past Friday and finished eleventh on cable for the night while posting its lowest figures of the year.

Taped edition of SmackDown posts small decline against Olympics, NBA

February 22, 2022 John Pollock

The taped edition of Friday Night SmackDown saw a minor decrease in viewership against the closing ceremonies of the Winter Olympics.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: The promotion for WrestleMania escalates

February 21, 2022 John Pollock

The WrestleMania picture is coming together following Elimination Chamber. In the main attraction for either night, it will now be Champion vs. Champion between Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar as they went to great lengths to distance these two from everyone else on the roster and make it feel like the ultimate clash of the titans.

Brackets released for the Women’s Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic

February 21, 2022 John Pollock

The brackets for the women’s version of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic have been revealed prior to the start of the tournament.

Ciampa vs. Ziggler to determine the next challenger for NXT champion

February 21, 2022 John Pollock

WWE has announced that Tuesday’s match between Dolph Ziggler and Tommaso Ciampa will determine the next challenger for the NXT championship.