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Bret Hart to be inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame

October 7, 2021 John Pollock

Bret Hart is among the several new inductees for Canada’s Walk of Fame, who are set to be honored later this year at a ceremony in Toronto.

NXT 2.0 falls in viewers and 18-49, numbers increase in Canada

October 6, 2021 John Pollock

For the third consecutive week, NXT 2.0 posted a decrease from the week prior as the show finished 34th for the night on cable.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: AEW Dynamite marks its two-year anniversary

October 6, 2021 John Pollock

John Pollock looks at the growth of AEW over the past two years, Tony Khan reflects on Grand Slam, Rampage quarters, Bellator adding non-title five-round fights, Justin Thornton’s death, Patricio vacates title, Dynamite line-up, MLW story in Washington Post & more.

Stallion Rogers issues apology over comments from 2020 interview

October 6, 2021 John Pollock

Stallion Rogers (Cameron Rogers) has issued a statement apologizing for a transphobic comment that recently resurfaced from last year.

WWE Draft edition of Raw brings in best figures since Aug. 30

October 5, 2021 John Pollock

WWE Raw saw its audience grow for the second night of the annual draft with the show performing at its highest level since August 30th.

TV Viewership: WWE Draft boosts SmackDown, AEW Rampage falls

October 4, 2021 John Pollock

The WWE Draft edition of Friday Night SmackDown led to the show hitting a three-week high that included appearances by Brock Lesnar and Edge.

SPOILERS: MLW Fightland results feat. Jacob Fatu vs. Alex Hammerstone

October 3, 2021 John Pollock

MLW presented Fightland from Philadelphia on Saturday night featuring the Title vs. Title match between Jacob Fatu and Alex Hammerstone.

Pro Wrestling NOAH crowns N-1 Victory tournament winner

October 3, 2021 John Pollock

Pro Wrestling NOAH’s N-1 Victory tournament concluded Sunday with a sold-out show at Korakuen Hall as the final four participants squared off.

WWE reveals additional draft picks for Raw & Friday Night SmackDown

October 2, 2021 John Pollock

Additional draft announcements were revealed by WWE on Saturday as various talent was assigned to Raw and Friday Night SmackDown.

AEW Dynamite remains #1 on cable, Rhodes to the Top at #16

September 30, 2021 John Pollock

AEW Dynamite maintained its top position on Wednesday’s cable rankings while experiencing a decrease. Plus, Rhodes to the Top debuts on TNT.

NEWS

Week 3 of NXT 2.0 experiences a significant decline, 18-49 drops 30%

September 29, 2021 John Pollock

NXT 2.0. experienced a dramatic drop for this week’s episode as the show fell under 700,000 viewers and saw a 30 percent loss in the key demo.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: AEW Dynamite dedicated to Brodie Lee

September 29, 2021 John Pollock

Dynamite dedicated to Brodie Lee, 16-man tag added, Sheamus fixes nose, Rampage quarters, Jon Jones, NXT roster & “Rhodes to the Top” debuts.

Note for Canadian viewers regarding tonight’s Dynamite on TSN

September 29, 2021 John Pollock

For viewers in Canada, AEW Dynamite will not be airing in its regular slot of TSN 2 Wednesday night due to soccer coverage.

Tony Khan dedicates tonight’s Dynamite to Jon Huber a.k.a. Brodie Lee

September 29, 2021 John Pollock

AEW President Tony Khan issued a brief comment noting that tonight’s Dynamite would be dedicated to Jon Huber a.k.a. Brodie Lee.

WWE Raw stays steady against big Monday Night Football game

September 28, 2021 John Pollock

WWE Raw followed its Extreme Rules pay-per-view with an episode advertising Big E. and Bobby Lashley for the WWE Championship.

Police report adds details on Jon Jones’ arrest in Las Vegas

September 28, 2021 John Pollock

Details have emerged regarding last Friday’s arrest of Jon Jones while in Las Vegas for the UFC Hall of Fame ceremony.

Former SmackDown performer Ryan Keiji Sakoda died earlier this month

September 27, 2021 John Pollock

Ryan Keiji Sakoda, who had a brief run with WWE on the SmackDown roster in the mid-2000s, died earlier this month at the age of 48.

PWG issues statement over fan incident at Threemendous VI

September 27, 2021 John Pollock

Pro Wrestling Guerrilla has issued a statement addressing an allegation of a trans fan being attacked at Sunday’s card.

SmackDown falls to lowest demo figure since July, remains #1

September 27, 2021 John Pollock

Friday Night SmackDown finished #1 among all network programs this past week for the go-home episode prior to Extreme Rules.

AEW Rampage sees second hour decline, tops cable for Friday

September 27, 2021 John Pollock

The special two-hour edition of AEW Rampage from Arthur Ashe Stadium saw the show finish as the top cable program on Friday.