Articles by John Pollock

WWE has updated its taping schedule for Raw, SmackDown & NXT over the next week after changes to this weekend’s shooting schedule.

Io Shirai vs. Sasha Banks added to Wednesday’s Great American Bash

NXT has announced a non-title match has been added to the first night of their “Great American Bash” shows beginning this Wednesday.

SmackDown tops 2.1 million viewers with Undertaker tribute

Friday Night SmackDown saw a spike in viewership for its tribute dedicated to The Undertaker with the release of the overnight numbers.

SmackDown Notes: Wyatt Swamp Fight, Talent Absent, Extreme Rules

SmackDown featured a skeleton crew with many performers not appearing on the episode that was taped that day and featured an Undertaker tribute.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Florida reports 9,000 new COVID cases

Florida reports almost 9,000 new COVID cases, latest on WWE tapings, Impact and Michael Elgin issue statements, masks being worn, Talent leaving ECCW & more.

WWE Raw taping postponed until Saturday at the Performance Center

Multiple sources confirmed with POST Wrestling that Friday’s Raw taping at the Performance Center has been postponed until Saturday.

WWE releases Ligero (Simon Musk) and Travis Banks (Travis Bligh)

WWE has released two performers with the news that NXT UK performers Ligero (Simon Musk) and Travis Banks (Travis Bligh) are no longer with the company.

The latest on WWE’s tapings, Jamie Noble tests positive for the virus

June 25, 2020 John Pollock

WWE is going ahead with its television tapings today at the Performance Center despite several positive COVID-19 tests in the company.

Impact Wrestling terminates its relationship with Tessa Blanchard

Impact Wrestling has ceased ties with its world champion announcing the release of Tessa Blanchard, who has been stripped of the Impact Wrestling world championship.

NXT top AEW in viewership as Dynamite hits its lowest figure

June 25, 2020 John Pollock

Wednesday night’s ratings did not paint a pretty picture for AEW scoring their lowest viewership and demo rating since launching last October.

REPORT: Several positive COVID-19 tests in WWE, updated schedule

June 24, 2020 John Pollock

Several reports have come out regarding multiple positive tests for COVID-19 last week in WWE in conjunction with the recent set of television tapings.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Moxley & Marshall off AEW as precautions

June 24, 2020 John Pollock

Jon Moxley & QT Marshall off tonight’s show due to COVID-19 interactions, latest #SpeakingOut stories, UFC increasing testing, Edge speaks & more.

WWE Raw tops 1.9 million viewers for the second week in a row

June 23, 2020 John Pollock

For the second consecutive week, WWE Raw was able to top 1.9 million viewers for a show advertised as “Championship Monday” with the return of Rey Mysterio.

David Lagana issues statement denying sexual assault claim

June 23, 2020 John Pollock

Several days after his resignation as Vice President of Lightning One and the NWA, David Lagana has issued a statement in response to the public accusations of sexual assault by wrestler Liz Savage.

IMPACT releases Joey Ryan and Dave Crist, suspends Michael Elgin

After allegations against several performers with the organization, IMPACT Wrestling has acted by terminating two contracts and suspended another performer.

Ziggler & Roode moved to Raw, Extreme Rules match set

In the opening segment of Raw, Dolph Ziggler interrupted Drew McIntyre to announce that he has been traded to Raw alongside Robert Roode while also setting up a match at Extreme Rules.

FOX Sports issues statement on WWE Backstage

FOX Sports has undergone changes with several positions being eliminated and it will impact the WWE Backstage studio show.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Sammy Guevara suspended indefinitely