Articles by John Pollock

IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Shingo Takagi and BUSHI missed Sunday’s NJPW show due to both having fevers.

TRIPLEMANIA XXIX RESULTS: Psycho Clown vs. Rey Escorpion, Mask vs. Hair

TripleMania XXIX was highlighted by the main event where Psycho Clown and Rey Escorpion met in a Mask vs. Hair match.

Will Ospreay declares himself “real champion”, staying in NJPW Strong

After months away from New Japan Pro Wrestling, Will Ospreay made an appearance at Resurgence and declared himself “the real champion”.

Kenny Omega retains AAA title, Ric Flair appears in Andrade’s corner

The major news coming out of the AAA Mega Heavyweight Championship match at TripleMania was the unannounced appearance by Ric Flair.

NJPW Resurgence: Tanahashi wins title, Ospreay appears, U.S. tour dates

John Pollock’s coverage of NJPW Resurgence from Los Angeles featuring Lance Archer vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi for the IWGP U..S Championship.

Deonna Purrazzo wins Reina de Reinas Championship at TripleMania XXIX

AAA presented TripleMania XXIX on Saturday night from Arena Ciudad featuring Deonna Purrazzo becoming a double champion.

Bianca Belair and Sasha Banks miss live event “due to unforeseen circumstances”

During Saturday night’s WWE live event in Charlotte, North Carolina, the audience was informed that Bianca Belair and Sasha Banks would not be appearing.

Brody King off NJPW ‘Resurgence’, updated lineup for Saturday night

On Saturday, NJPW announced that Brody King will not be able to participate on tonight’s ‘Resurgence’ card due to unforeseen circumstances.

BELLATOR 264: Gegard Mousasi stops John Salter to retain championship

Gegard Mousasi successfully defended the Bellator Middleweight Championship in the headlining spot of Bellator 264 on Friday night.

Bill Goldberg appearance, two matches announced for Raw

The go-home episode of Raw before SummerSlam is set to feature an appearance by Bill Goldberg along with two matches announced.

Christian Cage advertised for IMPACT tapings on Monday & Tuesday

August 13, 2021 John Pollock

IMPACT Wrestling is advertising Christian Cage for this week’s television tapings in Nashville, which take place Monday and Tuesday.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: The Launch of AEW Rampage

After its television launch in the fall of 2019, contract renewal several months later, and going through the pandemic, AEW enters its next major chapter with the debut of Rampage tonight.

NWA releases the complete card for NWA 73 event on 8/29

August 13, 2021 John Pollock

The NWA has released the full card for its NWA 73 pay-per-view event taking place on Sunday, August 29th from St. Louis.

AEW Dynamite falls under one million viewers after four week stretch

August 12, 2021 John Pollock

After four consecutive weeks, AEW fell under one million viewers in the U.S. for this week’s episode of Dynamite from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

TSN to air select episodes of Rampage on TV, including “The First Dance”

August 12, 2021 John Pollock

In an update for Canadian viewers of AEW Rampage, TSN has confirmed to POST Wrestling that select episodes of the new program will air on television.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: AEW in Pittsburgh, CM Punk speaks

CM Punk asked about “The First Dance”, Lance Storm comments on WWE departure last year, Raw & Dynamite perform high in 18-49, Peggy Lathan passes & more.

CM Punk comments on past talks with AEW, appearing in Chicago on 8/20

While promoting his role as ‘Ricky Rabies’ in the upcoming series ‘Heels’, CM Punk spoke about past talks with AEW and about his future.

ROH moves ‘Death Before Dishonor’ to Philadelphia over COVID concerns

Ring of Honor has opted to move the location of its September pay-per-view from Florida after concerns over the latest spike in COVID cases.

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REPORT: Anderson Silva vs. Tito Ortiz targeted for Triller event on Sept. 11

Two former UFC champions are expected to fight as Triller will promote a boxing match between Anderson Silva and Tito Ortiz.

Former Strikeforce champion Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza retires from MMA