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NJPW names Best of the Super Juniors participants, opening night card

November 8, 2021 John Pollock

NJPW’s Best of the Super Juniors tournament begins this Saturday with the promotion revealing the participants.

Tetsuya Naito returns for the World Tag League, avoids surgery

November 8, 2021 John Pollock

Two months after sustaining a knee injury, Tetsuya Naito will return to action this Sunday as part of NJPW’s World Tag League tournament.

New MLW National Openweight Champion crowned at War Chamber

November 6, 2021 John Pollock

A new MLW National Openweight Champion was crowned at Saturday night’s War Chamber event in Philadelphia.

Men’s and Women’s Elimination matches set for Survivor Series

November 6, 2021 John Pollock

WWE has announced the first set of Survivor Series elimination matches with a men’s and women’s match pitting Raw vs. SmackDown.

CFL Hall-of-Famer, pro wrestling star Angelo Mosca dies at 84

November 6, 2021 John Pollock

Angelo “King Kong” Mosca, a seminal figure in Canadian sports history, has died after a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Kazuchika Okada issues challenge to Buddy Matthews for 11/13 in San Jose

November 6, 2021 John Pollock

Following his match with Tama Tonga at NJPW’s Power Struggle event, Kazuchika Okada issued a challenge for ‘Battle in the Valley’ next weekend.

Multiple title changes take place at NJPW Power Struggle

November 6, 2021 John Pollock

NJPW presented its Power Struggle event on Saturday from the Edion Arena in Osaka and featured multiple title changes in the promotion’s first major event since the G1 Climax.

Roman Reigns appearance, Baszler vs. Naomi announced for SmackDown

November 5, 2021 John Pollock

Roman Reigns is scheduled to return to Friday Night SmackDown while WWE has announced a women’s match for tonight’s program on Fox.

NEWS

WWE reports $43.5 million net income, notes from earnings call

November 4, 2021 John Pollock

On the same day the company announced its latest cuts, WWE announced its third-quarter earnings while upgrading its guidance projections.

AEW Dynamite falls to lowest figures in four months

November 4, 2021 John Pollock

Although AEW Dynamite avoided a seventh game of the World Series, this week’s number took a hit with its lowest mark since early July.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Tony Khan on status of IMPACT relationship

November 3, 2021 John Pollock

Renee Paquette thanks fans for support, updated Dynamite card, Tony Khan on IMPACT, CM Punk discusses WWE formula, Observer HOF ballot & more.

NEWS

NXT 2.0 finishes #30 on cable against World Series, Election coverage

November 3, 2021 John Pollock

NXT 2.0 had many factors going against it on Tuesday between the World Series and coverage of the Virginia and New Jersey elections.

Kenny Omega vs. Alan “5” Angels, FTR vs. Samuray del Sol & Aerostar added to AEW Dynamite

November 3, 2021 John Pollock

A new match has been revealed for tonight’s edition of AEW Dynamite with AEW Champion Kenny Omega set to compete.

Zoey Stark out with legitimate injury

November 3, 2021 John Pollock

During Tuesday night’s edition of NXT, an angle was shot involving former tag champion Zoey Stark, who we are told is legitimately injured.

Broken Skull Sessions featuring Jeff Hardy to premiere on 11/25

November 3, 2021 John Pollock

During Wednesday’s episode of ‘The Bump’, it was confirmed that Jeff Hardy will be the next guest on The Broken Skull Sessions with Steve Austin.

Starz renews ‘Heels’ for season two, production begins in 2022

November 3, 2021 John Pollock

Starz has announced that the pro wrestling drama ‘Heels’ will be returning for a second season on the network.

Jon Moxley entering inpatient alcohol treatment program

November 3, 2021 John Pollock

In a public announcement made late Tuesday night, AEW president Tony Khan has stated that Jon Moxley is entering an alcohol treatment program.

WWE Raw stays flat in viewership, demo figure from week prior

November 2, 2021 John Pollock

WWE Raw had the benefit of avoiding the World Series on Monday as the show performed nearly identical to the week prior.

NEWS

NXT 2.0 special expected for Sunday, December 5

November 2, 2021 John Pollock

The next NXT 2.0 special is expected to take place on Sunday, December 5th with an official announcement forthcoming.

SmackDown and Rampage finish #3 and #4 on cable against World Series

November 1, 2021 John Pollock

Friday Night SmackDown and AEW Rampage finished third and fourth respectively on cable this past Friday while airing against the World Series.