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AEW adds several matches for ‘Holiday Bash’ edition of Dynamite

December 18, 2021 John Pollock

AEW has added several matches for Wednesday’s episode of Dynamite from the Greensboro Coliseum.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Owen Hart Cup, cable networks ranked

December 17, 2021 John Pollock

Top cable networks ranked with analysis of how wrestling fares, Owen Hart Cup news, double taping in Chicago, & AEW PPV tickets on sale.

‘Year-End Party Rules’ match between Toru Yano and Yoshinobu Kanemaru set for 12/24

December 17, 2021 John Pollock

Toru Yano has one more match to win if he wants to end the year as the KOPW 2021 champion.

NJPW and Pro Wrestling NOAH reveal card for Jan. 8 show in Yokohama

December 17, 2021 John Pollock

New Japan Pro Wrestling and Pro Wrestling NOAH have released the card for its joint show set for January 8th at the Yokohama Arena.

AEW ‘Winter is Coming’ finishes #5 on cable, drops in 18-49

December 16, 2021 John Pollock

AEW’s second annual ‘Winter is Coming’ event was highlighted by a 60-minute draw, however, its key demo figure dropped with overall viewership increasing.

Jon Jones reaches plea agreement, domestic violence charge dismissed

December 16, 2021 John Pollock

Jon Jones has reached a plea agreement and his domestic violence charge stemming from a September arrest has been dismissed.

CM Punk, Sting & Darby Allin to face MJF & FTR in Greensboro

December 15, 2021 John Pollock

CM Punk and MJF will be on opposite sides of a Trios match next week in Greensboro, North Carolina.

NXT 2.0 sees 19 percent increase in 18-49 after last week’s low figure

December 15, 2021 John Pollock

NXT 2.0 had a better week improving from last week’s disappointing number that followed the War Games special.

Negro Casas, Bandido among talent off GCW’s ‘Blood on the Hills’

December 15, 2021 John Pollock

GCW has posted several updates regarding the status of multiple performers that were originally advertised for ‘Blood on the Hills’.

REPORT: Kevin Owens re-signs with WWE in multi-year agreement

December 15, 2021 John Pollock

Kevin Owens will not be leaving WWE after the news that the performer has signed a multi-year agreement with the company.

Best of the Super Juniors 2021 winner crowned

December 15, 2021 John Pollock

Wednesday’s final between Takahashi and YOH was the longest in BOSJ history, clocking in at over 38 minutes.

World Tag League 2021 winners crowned at Sumo Hall

December 15, 2021 John Pollock

The World Tag League is complete with the winners set to receive a future IWGP tag title shot.

KENTA and Hiroshi Tanahashi agree to No DQ match for U.S. title

December 15, 2021 John Pollock

Hiroshi Tanahashi will get another crack at the IWGP United States Championship in a stipulation match.

Katsuyori Shibata to wrestle on Jan. 4 at Wrestle Kingdom 16

December 15, 2021 John Pollock

The 42-year old entered the ring at Sumo Hall on Wednesday to make his announcement, stating he has a match on that date, but no opponent was named.

WWE Raw finishes #6 on cable against big NFL game, 18-49 up slightly

December 14, 2021 John Pollock

Going against a giant NFL broadcast, WWE Raw saw a small increase but still posted its second-lowest 18-49 audience on record.

SmackDown falls in 18-49 demo, AEW Rampage stays flat from prior week

December 13, 2021 John Pollock

Friday Night SmackDown from the Staples Center saw a bounce back with overall viewership while its 18-49 figure continued to sink.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Amanda Huber remembers late husband

December 13, 2021 John Pollock

Amanda Huber remembers Jon Huber with touching tribute, Jimmy Rave passes, ROH Final Battle, ugly incident at Texas event, UFC 269 & more.

James Michael Guffey a.k.a. ‘Jimmy Rave’ dies at the age of 39

December 13, 2021 John Pollock

James Michael Guffey, who wrestled as ‘Jimmy Rave’ had died just days after his 39th birthday.

AEW going to Nashville & Connecticut in February

December 13, 2021 John Pollock

AEW has announced Dynamite & Rampage tapings for Nashville and Connecticut in February.

ROH Final Battle notes: Punk & Danielson send messages, FTR, Strowman & Purrazzo appear, Gresham leaves with title

December 12, 2021 John Pollock

ROH’s Final Battle was highlighted by several appearances from talent across various promotions as the show marked its “End of an Era”.