Articles by John Pollock

The long-awaited match between CM Punk and MJF is set for next week’s edition of Dynamite.

NXT 2.0 rebounds from prior week, finishes #41 on cable

After falling to one of its lowest demo numbers in history last week, NXT 2.0 rebounded with a major increase in female viewers.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: What’s My Age Again? The State of New York

The latest on the NYSAC involving age restrictions, Roman Reigns on his bout with COVID, Nick Khan feature, Francis Ngannou on UFC issues.

FITE TV confirms The WRLD on GCW was the promotion’s most successful on the service

Game Changer Wrestling’s WLRD on GCW event was its most successful show to stream on FITE TV.

Ring of Honor to launch Hall of Fame, inductees revealed throughout February

January 25, 2022 John Pollock

Ring of Honor will launch its own Hall of Fame to coincide with the promotion’s twentieth anniversary this year.

WWE Raw tops cable on Monday, highest viewership since October

In its first week without football competition since the summer, WWE Raw reclaimed its place on top of the cable charts for the evening.

PFL and ESPN announce media rights renewal, season begins April 20

January 25, 2022 John Pollock

The PFL and ESPN have extended their media rights deal with the promotion set to kick off its next season this April.

AEW Rampage finishes #6 on cable, big growth among 18-34 audience

On Friday, AEW Rampage finished sixth among cable originals that day with an increase for Jon Moxley’s first match back.

Friday Night SmackDown finishes with best 18-49 figure since September

Friday Night SmackDown reached its largest 18-49 audience since September as the Royal Rumble draws closer.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: The Wrestling WRLD reacts to GCW

John Pollock looks at GCW’s big card from the Hammerstein Ballroom, WWE Raw preview, historical Royal Rumbles on this date in history & more.

Nick Wayne unable to wrestle at Hammerstein Ballroom, wants match with Will Ospreay

Nick Wayne noted on Twitter that due to circumstances outside of his or GCW’s control, he could not wrestle on the show at the Hammerstein Ballroom on Sunday.

WWE announces Hall of Fame and NXT Stand & Deliver for WrestleMania Week in Texas

WrestleMania week in Texas is set to include the annual Hall of Fame ceremony and an NXT special.

New Japan Pro Wrestling scraps January events due to COVID-19 protocols

January 23, 2022 John Pollock

Due to medical protocols, New Japan Pro Wrestling has canceled its remaining shows this month.

The WRLD on GCW Report: Nick Gage returns, wins GCW tag titles with Matt Tremont

John Pollock’s coverage of The WRLD on GCW featuring Jon Moxley vs. Homicide from the sold-out Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

Lio Rush added to Terminus event on Feb. 24

January 23, 2022 John Pollock

Lio Rush is scheduled to work at the next Terminus event in February.

Kento Miyahara wins vacant Triple Crown following one-night tournament

January 23, 2022 John Pollock

Kento Miyahara is once against the Triple Crown champion following Sunday’s tournament for the vacant crown.

Jon Moxley makes surprise appearance on Northeast Wrestling event

Jon Moxley made a surprise appearance on Saturday’s Northeast Wrestling event in Poughkeepsie, New York.

UFC 276 and WWE Money in the Bank scheduled for same weekend in Las Vegas

The UFC and WWE will be holding events in Las Vegas on the same night this July.

Two matches confirmed for Friday Night SmackDown next week

There are two matches confirmed for next week’s Friday Night SmackDown on the eve of the Royal Rumble.

NJPW removes six performers for second consecutive show