Articles by John Pollock

The second week of NXT 2.0. resulted in a minor decrease, although held up better than expected after so much attention last week.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: AEW Grand Slam expected to have 20,000+

While AEW can hang its hat on many benchmarks set, television deals signed, and pay-per-view numbers achieved, tonight’s show at Arthur Ashe Stadium is another major moment in the company’s history.

REPORT: Gran Metalik requests his release from WWE

A report from the Mas Lucha outlet is stating that WWE performer Gran Metalik has requested a release from his WWE contract.

Terri Runnels speaks on Plane Ride from Hell, not reporting Lesnar incident

Terri Runnels addressed the recent episode of Dark Side of the Ring where Runnels spoke about her experience on the Plane Ride from Hell.

Four matches added to New Japan Showdown tapings in Philadelphia

September 21, 2021 John Pollock

NJPW Strong has added four matches to its ‘New Japan Showdown’ events taking place in October when the group heads to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

WWE Raw finishes seventh on cable, increases from last week’s figures

With the episode promoted around Roman Reigns with two matches involving the SmackDown star, WWE Raw finished seventh for the night on cable.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: SmackDown & Rampage viewers

SmackDown & AEW Rampage viewership, Raw preview, Evan Husney interview, Becky Lynch on original return plans, G1 thoughts, Kanyon & more.

Updated lineup for Raw including Nia Jax vs. Shayna Baszler

WWE has added a match for tonight’s episode of Raw with Nia Jax scheduled to face Shayna Baszler.

AEW and Owen Hart Foundation announce partnership, annual tournament

All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and the Owen Hart Foundation have announced a partnership that will see the late performer honored.

RESULTS: N-1 Victory tournament, standings for each block

Pro Wrestling NOAH’s N-1 Victory tournament continued Monday with four block matches representing each of the groups.

RESULTS: Stardom 5* Grand Prix at Korakuen Hall, Updated Standings

September 19, 2021 John Pollock

Stardom’s 5* Grand Prix is entering its final week and held a card Monday from Korakuen Hall featuring six tournament matches.

Minoru Suzuki, Marina Shafir announced for Bloodsport on 10/22

GCW will present Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport next month and has announced the first set of participants for the show in Los Angeles.

WWE announces eight shows for U.K. tour in November

September 19, 2021 John Pollock

As WWE embarks on its first international tour since the pandemic this week, the company has announced a follow-up tour for November.

Tommy Dreamer issues statement over Dark Side of the Ring comments

September 19, 2021 John Pollock

Tommy Dreamer (Tom Laughlin) has issued a statement apologizing for his comments that aired on this past week’s edition of Dark Side of the Ring covering the May 2002 “Plane Ride from Hell”.

Christian Cage to meet Josh Alexander at Bound for Glory on 10/23

September 18, 2021 John Pollock

At the conclusion of Saturday’s Victory Road event, Josh Alexander announced he was invoking ‘Option C’ to challenge Christian Cage.

REPORT: CarShield campaign featuring Ric Flair put on pause

In the wake of the Dark Side episode covering the “Plane Ride from Hell”, a national campaign featuring Ric Flair has been placed on pause.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: “Plane Ride from Hell” was a horrific watch

There are so many layers to this episode of Dark Side of the Ring and serves as an expose on the culture of the industry both in terms of what was normalized behavior coupled with today’s mentality of protecting the business at all cost.

IMPACT Wrestling issues indefinite suspension to Tommy Dreamer

IMPACT Wrestling has suspended Tommy Dreamer (Tom Laughlin) for an indefinite period following comments made on Dark Side of the Ring.

REPORT: VICE TV to air one-hour version of MLW Fightland on Oct. 7