Articles by John Pollock

The return of Brock Lesnar did not lift SmackDown, which fell to its lowest figures since the return of live fans.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: The impact of DVR viewership

A big look at the DVR viewership of the top wrestling programs, SmackDown over the holidays, former WWE creative head writing book & more.

Updated card for ROH Final Battle this Saturday in Baltimore

The card for Ring of Honor’s Final Battle event continues to grow with the addition of several matches.

Tommy Fury withdraws, Jake Paul to rematch Tyron Woodley on 12/18

Paul was scheduled to fight Tommy Fury, the brother of heavyweight Tyson Fury, on December 18th but Fury has withdrawn from the contest.

REPORT: Jeff Hardy sent home after Saturday’s WWE live event

December 5, 2021 John Pollock

Jeff Hardy missed Sunday’s WWE live event in Texas, with a report stating that the performer was sent home.

NXT War Games Report: Bron Breakker pins Tommaso Ciampa in War Games

John Pollock reviews the NXT War Games event highlighted by the men’s War Games match and NXT Tag Team Championship match on Sunday night.

Cibernetico, Taya Valkyrie return to AAA at TripleMania Regia

December 4, 2021 John Pollock

During the TripleMania Regia broadcast, former Reina de Reinas champion Taya Valkyrie returned to AAA.

World Tag League 2021: Logjam on top of the standings

December 4, 2021 John Pollock

The World Tag League continued Saturday and included a loss by the current IWGP tag champions with a logjam in the standings.

Hardy vs. Corbin, Deville vs. Naomi, Xia Li advertised for SmackDown on 12/10

December 4, 2021 John Pollock

WWE is advertising several matches for next week’s edition of Friday Night SmackDown along with the arrival of Xia Li in Los Angeles, California.

Roman Reigns to defend title against Brock Lesnar at WWE Day 1

Brock Lesnar is set to challenge Roman Reigns for the WWE Universal Championship at the Day 1 event next month.

Lynch vs. Morgan, Steel Cage, Edge announced for WWE Raw

This Monday’s episode of Raw will be highlighted by a championship match, a steel cage match, and Miz TV featuring Edge.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Brock Lesnar, Cain Velasquez return this weekend

Brock Lesnar is back on SmackDown, Cain Velasquez wrestles for AAA, several GCW announcements, Dynamite & IMPACT viewership notes & more.

GCW Tag Team Championship match added to ‘Blood on the Hills’

Game Changer Wrestling has revealed that the GCW tag titles will be defended later this month by The Briscoes.

wXw announces WALTER vs. Cara Noir for anniversary show on 12/18

wXw has revealed a match involving WALTER for its 21st Anniversary Show later this month.

Brett Lauderdale says a TV deal can be “detrimental unless you’re getting a massive rights deal”

Lauderdale was a guest on SEScoops’ The Business of The Business podcast with John Poz and Lavie Margolin and shared his thoughts on GCW potentially landing a television deal.

IMPACT Championship match set for ‘Hard to Kill’ on Jan. 8

IMPACT Wrestling has confirmed that the main event of ‘Hard to Kill’ will see Moose defend the IMPACT Championship in a triple threat match.

Clark Connors tests positive for COVID-19, not appearing at LA Comic Con

NJPW has disclosed that Clark Connors has contracted COVID-19 and will be unable to make an appearance this weekend.

AEW Dynamite drops from Thanksgiving Eve episode, does well in Canada

Coming off its Thanksgiving Eve show last week, AEW Dynamite did not experience a “bounce back” effect, although still finished third on cable for the night.

NEWS

WWE postpones four Canadian events, issues statement on new dates

WWE has postponed four Canadian dates for January 2022 with the shows being moved to later in the year.

Former WWWF tag champion Pat Barrett passes away