Articles by John Pollock

The first match for Ring of Honor’s Final Battle pay-per-view is set with a grudge match between Shane Taylor and Kenny King.

WWE issues response to claims by Keith Lee over medical bills

WWE has issued a response to claims made by Keith Lee stating he had paid for all of his medical bills earlier in the year.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: AEW Full Gear highlights a big weekend

AEW Full Gear highlights an incredibly packed weekend, weekend cards, Rampage lineup, CM Punk speaks on Eddie Kingston feud, Bellator fighter in trouble, Jon Jones’ new gym & more.

New match added to AEW Rampage at the Target Center

AEW has added another match for tonight’s live edition of Rampage from the Target Center in Minneapolis.

Brock Lesnar advertised for the Staples Center on Dec. 10

November 11, 2021 John Pollock

Brock Lesnar is being advertised for WWE’s return to the Staples Center in Los Angeles next month.

AEW Dynamite finishes #3 on cable behind the NBA, increase from week prior

The go-home edition of AEW Dynamite before this weekend’s pay-per-view saw the program finish third on cable behind the NBA.

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NXT 2.0 has small drop from week prior, finishes #36 on cable

There was little movement in the trends for NXT 2.0, although the show did fall to its lowest overall viewership since the revamp.

REPORT: Jorge Masvidal off UFC 269 card due to undisclosed injury

Jorge Masvidal is off the UFC 269 card next month after a report stated the fighter has sustained an undisclosed injury.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Bryan Danielson speaks on WWE releases, 90-day notices

Bryan Danielson speaks on WWE’s cuts during the pandemic, passing of “Dazzler” Joe Cornelius, Frankie Edgar reacts to loss & lots more.

Updated card for ROH Honor for All streaming special

November 9, 2021 John Pollock

This Sunday, Ring of Honor will air its ‘Honor for All’ event, which airs exclusively for members of the Honor Club streaming service.

WWE Raw numbers hurt by third hour collapse, second lowest 18-49 figure

WWE Raw experienced a third-hour collapse on Monday night leading to one of the show’s lowest viewership figures.

Live episode of AEW Rampage drops from the week prior

Despite the end of the World Series, AEW Rampage fell in its viewership figures this past Friday, although still finishing fifth among cable originals.

Friday Night SmackDown drops in its return to Fox

Friday Night SmackDown fell to its lowest viewership on Fox since August while finishing second among network programs.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: The Rock comments on WrestleMania 38

The Rock speaks about WM 38, Keith Lee issues statement, Owens vs. Rollins, Angelo Mosca, WWE tapings in Canada, UFC 268 numbers & more.

Judy Bagwell passes away at the age of 78

Judy Bagwell, the mother of former WCW wrestler Buff Bagwell, has died at the age of 78.

AEW returning to the Prudential Center for Dynamite debut on TBS

The first episode of AEW Dynamite on TBS officially has a location as the promotion returns to the Prudential Center.

AEW to hold television tapings at the Greensboro Coliseum in December

AEW is going to a historic venue with the announcement of a Dynamite and Rampage taping at the Greensboro Coliseum.

MLW and The Crash to hold co-promoted event in Tijuana on 12/3

MLW and The Crash have announced a co-promoted event for December that will take place from Tijuana, Mexico.

Tony Khan: “Most of the roster in AEW is vaccinated”