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RESULTS: Stardom 5* Grand Prix at Korakuen Hall, Updated Standings

September 20, 2021 John Pollock

Stardom’s 5* Grand Prix is entering its final week and held a card Monday from Korakuen Hall featuring six tournament matches.

Minoru Suzuki, Marina Shafir announced for Bloodsport on 10/22

September 19, 2021 John Pollock

GCW will present Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport next month and has announced the first set of participants for the show in Los Angeles.

WWE announces eight shows for U.K. tour in November

September 19, 2021 John Pollock

As WWE embarks on its first international tour since the pandemic this week, the company has announced a follow-up tour for November.

Tommy Dreamer issues statement over Dark Side of the Ring comments

September 19, 2021 John Pollock

Tommy Dreamer (Tom Laughlin) has issued a statement apologizing for his comments that aired on this past week’s edition of Dark Side of the Ring covering the May 2002 “Plane Ride from Hell”.

Christian Cage to meet Josh Alexander at Bound for Glory on 10/23

September 18, 2021 John Pollock

At the conclusion of Saturday’s Victory Road event, Josh Alexander announced he was invoking ‘Option C’ to challenge Christian Cage.

REPORT: CarShield campaign featuring Ric Flair put on pause

September 17, 2021 John Pollock

In the wake of the Dark Side episode covering the “Plane Ride from Hell”, a national campaign featuring Ric Flair has been placed on pause.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: “Plane Ride from Hell” was a horrific watch

September 17, 2021 John Pollock

There are so many layers to this episode of Dark Side of the Ring and serves as an expose on the culture of the industry both in terms of what was normalized behavior coupled with today’s mentality of protecting the business at all cost.

IMPACT Wrestling issues indefinite suspension to Tommy Dreamer

September 17, 2021 John Pollock

IMPACT Wrestling has suspended Tommy Dreamer (Tom Laughlin) for an indefinite period following comments made on Dark Side of the Ring.

REPORT: VICE TV to air one-hour version of MLW Fightland on Oct. 7

September 17, 2021 John Pollock

VICE TV is set to air MLW’s Fightland event in a one-hour timeslot next month, according to a new report.

AEW Dynamite finishes #1 on cable, edges Raw in 18-49 demo again

September 16, 2021 John Pollock

AEW Dynamite was the top cable program on Wednesday and for the second straight week, edged out WWE Raw in the key 18-49 demographic.

SPOILERS: AEW Rampage results from Newark for this Friday

September 16, 2021 John Pollock

After AEW Dynamite at the Prudential Center in Newark, the promotion taped this Friday’s edition of Rampage from the same location.

NEWS

NXT 2.0 leads to brand’s best viewership figures since April

September 15, 2021 John Pollock

The launch of NXT 2.0. was a success in its first week with the show finishing tenth among all cable programs for the night.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: New names and faces showcased on NXT

September 15, 2021 John Pollock

A look at the arrivals on NXT 2.0, AEW finally runs the Prudential Center, Adam Cole on surprise debut, PCO update, Joseph Benavidez & more.

ECW Press to release memoir on Debrah “Madusa” Miceli in 2023

September 15, 2021 John Pollock

Female wrestling star and WWE Hall of Famer Debrah “Madusa” Miceli is teaming up with Greg Oliver and ECW Press for a memoir coming in 2023.

MLW confirms final entrant in Opera Cup, title match for ‘Fightland’

September 15, 2021 John Pollock

MLW has confirmed the final entrant in the Opera Cup tournament as well as a Middleweight Championship match for ‘Fightland’.

NJPW Strong announces Suzuki vs. Dickinson, Ospreay vs. Zayne

September 15, 2021 John Pollock

NJPW Strong has revealed the first set of matches for its tapings in Philadelphia next month at the 2300 Arena.

NFL hurts WWE Raw, Big E. cash in hits peak viewership and 18-49 figure

September 14, 2021 John Pollock

WWE Raw was hit hard by the first Monday Night Football game of the season, falling to its lowest figures since the return of live fans.

Fatal four-way match set to determine new NXT Champion on Tuesday

September 13, 2021 John Pollock

A four-way match scheduled for Tuesday’s edition of NXT will determine the new NXT Champion from the Capitol Wrestling Center.

Friday Night SmackDown does big numbers for MSG show

September 13, 2021 John Pollock

WWE’s loaded edition of Friday Night SmackDown saw the show hit one of its best figures of 2021 and top the night on television.

AEW Rampage numbers drop in fifth week, finish #3 on cable

September 13, 2021 John Pollock

Friday’s taped edition of AEW Rampage fell to its lowest viewership mark of the five episodes to air.