John Pollock, Author at POST Wrestling | Podcasts, News, Reviews

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Hardy’s release, Beth Hardy comments

December 9, 2021 John Pollock

Beth Hardy comments on Jeff’s status after his WWE release, Jack Lanza obit, Alberto trial set to begin, UFC 269 stories, ESPN cable homes.

The Life & Career of Blackjack Lanza

December 9, 2021 John Pollock

Jack Lanza, who performed for years as a member of The Blackjacks, and later behind-the-scenes with the WWE, passed away on Wednesday.

REPORT: Jeff Hardy released by WWE

December 9, 2021 John Pollock

The release stems from Hardy’s performance this past Saturday at a live event in Edinburgh, Texas that resulted in the performer being sent home and ultimately, let go.

MJF vs. Dante Martin, Serena Deeb vs. Hikaru Shida added to ‘Winter is Coming’

December 8, 2021 John Pollock

Several matches have been added to AEW’s ‘Winter is Coming’ special in Texas next week.

Cody Rhodes to challenge for the TNT Championship on 12/25

December 8, 2021 John Pollock

Cody Rhodes will challenge for the TNT Championship on Christmas night.

AEW confirms Revolution pay-per-view for Sunday, March 6

December 8, 2021 John Pollock

On Wednesday’s broadcast of AEW Dynamite, the promotion confirmed its next pay-per-view is set for Orlando, Florida in 2022.

NEWS

NXT 2.0 numbers suffer significant declines, #48 on cable

December 8, 2021 John Pollock

The fallout from War Games and address by Johnny Gargano did not spike numbers for NXT 2.0.

NEWS

WWE Raw drops to its lowest 18-49 figure on record

December 8, 2021 John Pollock

WWE Raw hits its lowest 18-49 figure on record with Monday’s episode from Memphis, Tennessee.

AEW Rampage up from prior week, still among show’s lowest figures

December 6, 2021 John Pollock

AEW Rampage continued to stay in the same range with the show up slightly from the week prior, but still produced one of its lowest figures.

Friday Night SmackDown falls to lowest figures since July

December 6, 2021 John Pollock

The return of Brock Lesnar did not lift SmackDown, which fell to its lowest figures since the return of live fans.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: The impact of DVR viewership

December 6, 2021 John Pollock

A big look at the DVR viewership of the top wrestling programs, SmackDown over the holidays, former WWE creative head writing book & more.

Updated card for ROH Final Battle this Saturday in Baltimore

December 6, 2021 John Pollock

The card for Ring of Honor’s Final Battle event continues to grow with the addition of several matches.

Tommy Fury withdraws, Jake Paul to rematch Tyron Woodley on 12/18

December 6, 2021 John Pollock

Paul was scheduled to fight Tommy Fury, the brother of heavyweight Tyson Fury, on December 18th but Fury has withdrawn from the contest.

REPORT: Jeff Hardy sent home after Saturday’s WWE live event

December 6, 2021 John Pollock

Jeff Hardy missed Sunday’s WWE live event in Texas, with a report stating that the performer was sent home.

NXT War Games Report: Bron Breakker pins Tommaso Ciampa in War Games

December 5, 2021 John Pollock

John Pollock reviews the NXT War Games event highlighted by the men’s War Games match and NXT Tag Team Championship match on Sunday night.

Cibernetico, Taya Valkyrie return to AAA at TripleMania Regia

December 4, 2021 John Pollock

During the TripleMania Regia broadcast, former Reina de Reinas champion Taya Valkyrie returned to AAA.

World Tag League 2021: Logjam on top of the standings

December 4, 2021 John Pollock

The World Tag League continued Saturday and included a loss by the current IWGP tag champions with a logjam in the standings.

Hardy vs. Corbin, Deville vs. Naomi, Xia Li advertised for SmackDown on 12/10

December 4, 2021 John Pollock

WWE is advertising several matches for next week’s edition of Friday Night SmackDown along with the arrival of Xia Li in Los Angeles, California.

Roman Reigns to defend title against Brock Lesnar at WWE Day 1

December 3, 2021 John Pollock

Brock Lesnar is set to challenge Roman Reigns for the WWE Universal Championship at the Day 1 event next month.

Lynch vs. Morgan, Steel Cage, Edge announced for WWE Raw

December 3, 2021 John Pollock

This Monday’s episode of Raw will be highlighted by a championship match, a steel cage match, and Miz TV featuring Edge.