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

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: The Passing of Shannon Spruill

September 3, 2021 John Pollock

The passing of Shannon Spruill a.k.a. ‘Daffney’, CM Punk speaks on Bryan Danielson, a massive weekend of wrestling, IMPACT viewership & more.

ESPN feature covers the behind-the-scenes of CM Punk’s return

September 3, 2021 John Pollock

ESPN’s Marc Raimondi has put out the definitive behind-the-scenes story on the lead-up and execution of CM Punk’s first appearance with AEW.

AEW Dynamite stays #1 on cable despite decline, Canadian viewership

September 2, 2021 John Pollock

The final episode of Dynamite prior to AEW’s All Out pay-per-view, saw the program remain #1 on cable while experiencing a drop from the week prior.

ROH states RUSH will miss the remainder of 2021 after knee surgery

September 1, 2021 John Pollock

Ring of Honor has stated that RUSH will miss the remainder of the year after undergoing knee surgery.

NXT increases viewership, second-highest number since May

September 1, 2021 John Pollock

Tuesday’s taped edition of NXT saw a marginal gain as the show finished with its second-highest viewership since May of this year.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: CM Punk discusses AJ Lee’s status, Bryan Danielson

September 1, 2021 John Pollock

CM Punk says AJ Lee is not returning to wrestle, Tony Khan says more surprises are coming, ‘All In’ on this date & Jericho Cruise update.

REPORT: Latest plans call for two-night WrestleMania in April 2022

September 1, 2021 John Pollock

A new report is out that notes the latest working plan for WrestleMania 38 is to split the event into two nights in Arlington, Texas.

Adam Scherr scheduled for “Free the Narrative II” with EC3

September 1, 2021 John Pollock

Adam Scherr, formerly Braun Strowman, will be participating in his first post-WWE match as part of EC3’s “Free the Narrative”.

Proof of vaccination required for AEW Dynamite: Grand Slam in New York

September 1, 2021 John Pollock

Those over the age of 12 attending AEW Dynamite: Grand Slam at Arthur Ashe Stadium will need to provide proof of at least one vaccination shot.

WWE Raw tops cable with 1.9 million viewers, ties fourth-highest of 2021

September 1, 2021 John Pollock

While coming off a big number for last week’s episode, WWE Raw fell but still managed to equal their fourth-highest audience of 2021.

Stardom matches confirmed for NJPW’s Wrestle Grand Slam events

September 1, 2021 John Pollock

The Stardom matches for this weekend’s Wrestle Grand Slam events at the MetLife Dome have been confirmed.

Will Ospreay tests positive for COVID-19, was fully vaccinated

September 1, 2021 John Pollock

Will Ospreay has tested positive for COVID-19 and is displaying mild symptoms according to an update from Revolution Pro in the UK.

WWE announces location change for SmackDown on October 1

August 30, 2021 John Pollock

WWE has announced a new location for the October 1st edition of Friday Night SmackDown, which now takes place in Baltimore, Maryland.

WWE confirms six additions to the Performance Center

August 30, 2021 John Pollock

WWE has confirmed the latest recruits to the Performance Center with six names announced on Monday afternoon.

AEW Rampage finishes #1 on cable in followup to “The First Dance”

August 30, 2021 John Pollock

The third week of AEW Rampage saw the show finish #1 among all cable programming coming off the giant debut of CM Punk the week prior.

SmackDown finishes with 2.25 million viewers for SummerSlam fallout

August 30, 2021 John Pollock

Friday Night SmackDown scored one of its best numbers in months for the episode following SummerSlam and the return of Becky Lynch.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Status of Adam Cole, Tony Khan speaks

August 30, 2021 John Pollock

A report on the status of Adam Cole, Tony Khan interview notes, Ed Asner dies, Open Challenge on Raw, NWA EmPowerrr, Jake Paul beats Woodley.

Ikemen Jiro to face Roderick Strong on NXT on Tuesday night

August 30, 2021 John Pollock

After announcing that The Diamond Mine would be holding an open challenge on NXT this week, the call has been answered.

Bill Goldberg says he has “pending knee surgery”, coming back for Lashley

August 30, 2021 John Pollock

In a new video posted by WWE, Bill Goldberg states he has pending knee surgery and indicated a continuation of the program with Lashley.

NXT has small increase for taped episode following TakeOver 36

August 25, 2021 John Pollock

Tuesday’s taped edition of NXT showed an increase over last week’s episode coming off the TakeOver 36 event on Sunday.