Articles by John Pollock

Paul Levesque, WWE’s EVP of Global Talent Strategy & Development, elaborated on the company’s ‘Next In Line’ program.

Beth Phoenix to leave NXT commentary position after War Games

Beth Phoenix has announced that this Sunday’s NXT War Games event will be her final one as a member of the broadcast team.

World Tag League 2021: Dangerous Tekkers take possession of first place

The IWGP tag champions stand alone on top of the standings of the World Tag League after Thursday’s win.

WWE launches NIL program “Next In Line” to recruit college athletes

WWE has launched its NIL (Name, Image & Likeness) program designed to recruit college athletes and create an entry for aspiring performers.

Hangman Page vs. Bryan Danielson set for ‘Winter is Coming’ on 12/15

AEW has confirmed that the main event of ‘Winter is Coming’ will see Hangman Page defend the AEW Championship against Bryan Danielson.

Dana White announces he tested positive for COVID-19

UFC president Dana White has confirmed that he has tested positive for COVID-19 after visiting with family for Thanksgiving last week.

NXT 2.0 sees small increase in 18-49, big jump in 18-34 audience

The go-home edition of NXT 2.0 before War Games saw a small bump in viewership while experiencing a large increase among its 18-34 audience.

Hangman Page added to commentary for AEW Dynamite tonight

The third seat on commentary for AEW Dynamite will be occupied by AEW Champion Hangman Page tonight.

WWE Raw finishes #5 on cable, 18-49 grows in third hour

November 30, 2021 John Pollock

WWE Raw finished fifth among cable originals on Monday with a small drop in its demo figures while experiencing third-hour growth.

How the Grinch Stole the Demo from SmackDown

Friday Night SmackDown saw a rise in its viewership for a show built around a battle royal to set up the next contender for Roman Reigns.

AEW Rampage falls to lowest audience figure, second-lowest 18-49 number

November 30, 2021 John Pollock

AEW Rampage was hit badly on Friday with the show falling to its lowest overall viewership since launching in August.

AEW Dynamite declines on Thanksgiving Eve, comparison to prior years

November 29, 2021 John Pollock

The Thanksgiving Eve episode of AEW Dynamite saw its annual decline due to the holiday while the show finished sixth among cable originals.

Edge appearance and two matches scheduled for WWE Raw

November 27, 2021 John Pollock

This Monday’s edition of WWE Raw will feature an appearance by Edge along with two matches.

RESULTS: SHO maintains lead in the Best of the Super Juniors

November 27, 2021 John Pollock

The Best of the Super Juniors tournament continued Saturday headlined by a rematch of the 2018 final.

AEW adds Atlanta Street Fight to Dynamite, two title matches for Rampage

AEW revealed several matches for next Wednesday’s edition of Dynamite from Duluth, Georgia.

SmackDown Notes: Sami Zayn wins battle royal, Brock Lesnar returns next week

On Friday Night SmackDown, it was announced that Brock Lesnar’s indefinite suspension is over and will appear on next week’s episode.

Bandido off GCW card on 12/4, Tony Deppen to face Demonic Flamita

On Friday, it was confirmed that Bandido has been added to the TripleMania Regia card and therefore, will not be working for GCW that same night.

“Black Friday Battle Royal” to determine #1 contender for Roman Reigns

WWE has added a “Black Friday Battle Royal” to tonight’s episode of Friday Night SmackDown.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: GCW sells out Hammerstein, Survivor Series vs. Starrcade in ’87

GCW sells out the Hammerstein Ballroom, Starrcade vs. Survivor Series in 1987, Dynamite in Canada, Kofi Kingston welcomes child & more.

Dave Prazak joins inaugural class of the Indie Wrestling Hall of Fame