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Lina Fanene (Nia Jax), Matthew Rehwoldt issue statements on WES card

July 4, 2022 John Pollock

The former Nia Jax has reiterated that she will not be appearing at this weekend’s Wrestling Entertainment Series (WES) card in England.

Willow Nightingale’s debut with TJPW delayed due to visa issues

July 4, 2022 John Pollock

Willow Nightingale’s debut with Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling (TJPW) will have to wait due to issues beyond her control.

Friday Night SmackDown notes: Madcap Moss secures final spot in MITB ladder match

July 2, 2022 John Pollock

The final entrant in the men’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match was determined on Friday Night SmackDown, the night before the show.

AEW Rampage notes: Brody King wins Royal Rampage, tag match added to Dynamite

July 2, 2022 John Pollock

Brody King won AEW’s Royal Rampage on Friday night’s edition of Rampage to secure a shot at Jon Moxley’s interim championship next week.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Forbidden Door buys, UFC Hall of Fame review

July 1, 2022 John Pollock

A report on Forbidden Door buys, UFC Hall of Fame review, injury on GCW show, UFC 276 preview, Blood & Guts number in Canada, and more.

Tessa Blanchard advertised for Hurricane Pro Wrestling in Texas

July 1, 2022 John Pollock

Tessa Blanchard is being advertised for an independent show in Texas, which would mark her first match in nearly two years.

AEW’s Blood & Guts tops cable in U.S., most-watched Dynamite in Canada in 2022

June 30, 2022 John Pollock

AEW’s second version of Blood & Guts proved to be a winner as the program topped cable and hit its highest viewership in Canada this year.

NEWS

NXT 2.0 suffers big drop from last week’s high figures, ranks #42 on cable

June 29, 2022 John Pollock

NXT 2.0 returned to its live format on Tuesday, although sustained a major decline from the week prior and hit its second-lowest demo figure of 2022.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: MMA fighter signs with WWE, The Undertaker bio, UFC Hall of Fame class

June 29, 2022 John Pollock

A&E Biography on The Undertaker set for July, Blood & Guts preview, Bellator fighter signs with WWE, UFC’s Hall of Fame class & more.

MLW announces return of Mance Warner following Battle Riot appearance

June 29, 2022 John Pollock

Mance Warner is back with MLW following last week’s appearance in the Battle Riot match at the Melrose Ballroom.

John Cena’s return leads to WWE Raw topping all of television in 18-49

June 28, 2022 John Pollock

Last week, WWE Raw hit its highest viewership since the night after WrestleMania – Monday’s return of John Cena kept Raw at the same level.

AEW Rampage sees minor uptick after last week’s low figures, cable dominated by news

June 27, 2022 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

June 27, 2022 John Pollock

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

June 27, 2022 John Pollock

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

June 27, 2022 John Pollock

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

June 24, 2022 John Pollock

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”

June 24, 2022 John Pollock

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”

June 24, 2022 John Pollock

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