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NEWS

WWE has biggest year in its history with over $1 billion in revenue

February 3, 2022 John Pollock

WWE surpassed all previous profitably markers with the most successful year of the promotion’s history.

AEW Dynamite drops to lowest figures since moving to TBS

February 3, 2022 John Pollock

Despite delivering on a heavily promoted match, AEW Dynamite fell to its lowest figures since the move to TBS.

Brian Kendrick issues apology over past comments

February 2, 2022 John Pollock

Shortly after his removal from AEW Dynamite over insensitive past comments, Brian Kendrick has issued an apology.

Brian Kendrick removed from AEW Dynamite over past comments, Moxley to face Wheeler Yuta

February 2, 2022 John Pollock

Brian Kendrick has been pulled from tonight’s edition of AEW Dynamite after past comments surfaced on Wednesday.

NEWS

NXT 2.0 finishes #39 on cable, viewership rises while demo drops

February 2, 2022 John Pollock

NXT 2.0 saw a rise in its viewership but fell in the key demo for this week’s episode highlighted by a tag match involving Bron Breakker.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Shane McMahon out at WWE, CM Punk vs. MJF

February 2, 2022 John Pollock

Shane McMahon is out at WWE, CM Punk vs. MJF in Chicago, problematic clips from Brian Kendrick, Tenryu’s birthday, Sami Zayn-Johnny Knoxville.

REPORTS: Shane McMahon out at WWE, upcoming plans dropped

February 2, 2022 John Pollock

Shane McMahon is gone from WWE, according to multiple reports.

Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat to appear at MLW SuperFight in Charlotte

February 2, 2022 John Pollock

Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat is set to appear at MLW’s SuperFight event later this month.

Post Rumble Raw tops 1.8 million viewers, big decline in final hour

February 1, 2022 John Pollock

Following the Royal Rumble event, WWE scored its highest Raw numbers of the year, although it experienced a large drop in the final hour.

AEW Rampage finishes #9 for Championship Friday edition

January 31, 2022 John Pollock

AEW Rampage’s special Championship Friday edition saw the show do well in its key demo and finished ninth on cable.

Friday Night SmackDown finishes #2 on eve of the Royal Rumble

January 31, 2022 John Pollock

On the night before the WWE Royal Rumble, Friday Night SmackDown returned to normal levels after a strong week previously.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Big episode of Raw, Mojo Rawley’s COVID battle, IMPACT numbers

January 31, 2022 John Pollock

WWE Raw has a big show following the Rumble, Mojo Rawley details scary health battle, IMPACT numbers up, Ric Flair issues statement & more.

Lio Rush confirms shoulder separation, disappointed by actions of several fans

January 31, 2022 John Pollock

Lio Rush has provided an update after being injured at PWG’s Battle of Los Angeles event on Sunday.

NWA announces two-day Crockett Cup tournament for March 19 & 20

January 31, 2022 John Pollock

The NWA is bringing back the Crockett Cup for a two-day pay-per-view event.

Kurt Angle says he is returning to WWE television “for the next month or so”

January 31, 2022 John Pollock

Kurt Angle is scheduled to be back on WWE television imminently.

Bobby Lashley to defend the WWE championship in the Elimination Chamber

January 31, 2022 John Pollock

Bobby Lashley will defend the WWE Championship inside the Elimination Chamber in Saudi Arabia on February 19th.

Ring of Honor names The Briscoes as first inductees into Hall of Fame

January 31, 2022 John Pollock

The Briscoe Brothers have been named the first inductees into the ROH Hall of Fame.

PWG crowns its 2022 Battle of Los Angeles winner

January 31, 2022 John Pollock

The 2022 version of the Battle of Los Angeles wrapped up Sunday night with the winner of the tournament crowned.

Bobby Lashley regains the WWE championship, Reigns and Heyman reunite

January 29, 2022 John Pollock

Bobby Lashley is once again the WWE champion after defeating Brock Lesnar at the Royal Rumble.

Ronda Rousey returns and wins the women’s Royal Rumble

January 29, 2022 John Pollock

Ronda Rousey made her return on Saturday night and won the women’s Royal Rumble match.