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WWE Raw numbers flat from last week, does well in Canada

December 21, 2021 John Pollock

WWE Raw’s viewership figures for Monday were on par with last week’s numbers, which was still among its lowest 18-49 audiences ever.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Breach at PWTees, Tony Khan comments on Kevin Owens

December 21, 2021 John Pollock

Tony Khan shared his interest in Kevin Owens, PWTees notifying customers of a security breach, NXT 2.0 lineup, Sonnen issued citations & more.

SmackDown tops network programming, highest 18-49 since 11/26

December 20, 2021 John Pollock

Friday Night SmackDown topped all network programming for the night while attracting its highest overall audience since September.

AEW Rampage sees notable increases, finishing #7 on cable

December 20, 2021 John Pollock

AEW Rampage scored its best numbers since early November as it finished seventh among cable originals on Friday.

Priest vs. Ziggler, Balor vs. Theory, MizTV among additions to Raw

December 18, 2021 John Pollock

Several matches have been added to this Monday’s edition of Raw including a Championship Contender’s match.

Dr. Britt Baker to defend women’s championship at ‘Battle of the Belts’

December 18, 2021 John Pollock

The first match for AEW’s ‘Battle of the Belts’ is set as Dr. Britt Baker will defend the women’s championship.

Edge to host ‘The Cutting Edge’ with guest Maryse on WWE Raw

December 18, 2021 John Pollock

Edge will resurrect ‘The Cutting Edge’ interview segment this Monday on Raw.

Hook to wrestle Bear Bronson on Xmas night edition of Rampage

December 18, 2021 John Pollock

Hook’s second match on AEW programming has been set for Christmas night.

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.