Articles by John Pollock

Bill Goldberg set for SmackDown, double taping in New Orleans, Ronda Rousey’s schedule, Joe Rogan calling UFC 271, UFC preview & more.

AEW signs A.Q.A. following TBS championship match on Dynamite

Following her TBS championship match against Jade Cargill, AEW has announced the signing of A.Q.A.

Dunkin Donuts Center reveals details for WWE premium live event in May

WrestleMania Backlash will be the name of WWE’s premium live event in May with additional details released.

WWE loading up its return to MSG with Lesnar, Rousey, title matches

WWE is loading up its return to Madison Square Garden after a disappointing attendance for the December holiday show.

Tama Tonga confirms he has re-signed with New Japan Pro Wrestling

February 10, 2022 John Pollock

Tama Tonga has confirmed that he has re-signed with New Japan Pro Wrestling.

AEW Dynamite posts highest numbers in months for U.S. and Canada

Despite going against the Winter Olympics, AEW Dynamite had its most-watched episode of the program since last September and was the top program on cable.

Keith Lee debuts in AEW, Jay White appears during backstage segment

Jay White and Keith Lee showed up on AEW Dynamite on Wednesday night from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

NXT 2.0 experiences major drop on Syfy against the Winter Olympics

While it was expected that NXT 2.0 would be hurt moving networks and going against the Olympics, the drop was significantly larger than Raw experienced.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Dynamite surprise, Raw quarter hours

AEW Dynamite built around a surprise, Raw quarter hours on Syfy, Tony Khan interview notes, Steve-O comments on missing Royal Rumble & more.

Super Muñeco passes away at 59

Super Muñeco, a popular Luchador aimed at children, has died at the age of 59 following his health complications.

AAA reveals opening round matches for Ruleta de la Muerte

AAA has announced the opening round matches for its Ruleta de la Muerte tournament that begins in April.

Former AWA women’s champion Candi Divine passes away

Multiple-time AWA women’s champion Candi Divine (Candace Rummell) has died at the age of 63.

Candy Floss states her NXT UK contract expired in December

February 8, 2022 John Pollock

Candy Floss (Amy Samardžija) has announced that her deal with NXT UK has expired and is no longer with WWE.

WWE Raw takes expected hit moving to Syfy against the Olympics

WWE Raw moving to Syfy and going against the Winter Olympics resulted in the expected drop in viewership given those circumstances.

Women’s Elimination Chamber match announced for Feb. 19 in Saudi Arabia

A women’s Elimination Chamber match has been added for the February event in Saudi Arabia.

AEW Rampage experiences decline, finishes #7 on cable

AEW Rampage was hit on Friday going against a plethora of sports competition including the Winter Olympics and NBA basketball.

Friday Night SmackDown falls against the Olympics & NHL coverage

Friday Night SmackDown following the Royal Rumble saw a decrease going against coverage of the Winter Olympics.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Joe Rogan under fire, WWE in strong position for its rights

WWE appears to be in great shape as linear/digital business grows, Joe Rogan under fire with Spotify standing by him, Raw on Syfy & more news.

Bryan Danielson announced for inaugural ROH Hall of Fame class