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Roman Reigns comments on part-time performers, CM Punk

August 19, 2021 John Pollock

BT Sport has released Ariel Helwani’s interview with WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns to promote his match with John Cena at SummerSlam.

Go-home edition of NXT falls in viewers and 18-49, Canadian figures

August 18, 2021 John Pollock

For its go-home edition before the TakeOver 36 special, NXT fell in viewership for its second episode back on the USA Network.

NJPW reveals positive COVID-19 tests for Shingo Takagi & BUSHI

August 17, 2021 John Pollock

NJPW has provided an update on Shingo Takagi and BUSHI, announcing that both men have tested positive for COVID-19.

Carmelo Hayes to meet Odyssey Jones in the Breakout Tournament final

August 17, 2021 John Pollock

The finals of the NXT Breakout Tournament are set for next Tuesday’s edition of the show as the eight-man tournament is down to two.

KUSHIDA pulled from tonight’s edition of NXT, not cleared to compete

August 17, 2021 John Pollock

On Tuesday evening, WWE issued an announcement that NXT Cruiserweight Champion KUSHIDA will be unable to perform tonight.

Final Raw before SummerSlam generates best figures since 7/19

August 17, 2021 John Pollock

The go-home episode of WWE Raw leading to SummerSlam saw the show hit its best figures since July 19th when fans returned.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Seth Rollins discusses his approach to promos

August 17, 2021 John Pollock

Seth Rollins chats about promos, Endeavor posts Q2 results, Showbuzz returns, MMA coach Saul Soliz passes, AEW Rampage quarter hours & more.

Face-to-Face, Prime Target, Gonzalez & Kai interview set for NXT

August 17, 2021 John Pollock

NXT has its final show before TakeOver tonight on the USA Network and will feature a Prime Target for Adam Cole and Kyle O’Reilly.

Konnan discusses how Ric Flair got involved at TripleMania XXIX

August 17, 2021 John Pollock

Coming out of Ric Flair’s unannounced appearance at TripleMania XXIX this past Saturday, Konnan spoke about his involvement.

El Desperado & Yoshinobu Kanemaru win Super Junior Tag League

August 17, 2021 John Pollock

El Desperado and Yoshinobu Kanemaru won the Super Junior Tag League tournament on Tuesday after defeating the IWGP junior heavyweight tag champions.

TV viewership: AEW Rampage debut, SmackDown tops two million again

August 16, 2021 John Pollock

The debut edition of AEW Rampage averaged 740,000 viewers and registered 396,000 in the 18-49 demographic, per Brandon Thurston.

PWG releases loaded card for ‘Threemendous VI’ on Sept. 26 in L.A.

August 15, 2021 John Pollock

On Sunday, PWG revealed the card for its ‘Threemendous VI’ card set for Sunday, September 26th at The Globe Theatre in L.A.

WWE returning to Charlotte on New Year’s Eve for SmackDown

August 15, 2021 John Pollock

WWE will be returning to Charlotte, North Carolina for the New Year’s Eve edition of Friday Night SmackDown.

Takashi Sugiura wins Zero1 World title, NOAH running Budokan Hall on Jan. 1

August 15, 2021 John Pollock

Pro Wrestling NOAH presented its ‘Kawasaki Go’ event on Sunday featuring a match between the GHC National Champion and Zero1 World Heavyweight Champion.

Shingo Takagi & BUSHI miss NJPW show due to fevers

August 15, 2021 John Pollock

IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Shingo Takagi and BUSHI missed Sunday’s NJPW show due to both having fevers.

TRIPLEMANIA XXIX RESULTS: Psycho Clown vs. Rey Escorpion, Mask vs. Hair

August 15, 2021 John Pollock

TripleMania XXIX was highlighted by the main event where Psycho Clown and Rey Escorpion met in a Mask vs. Hair match.

Will Ospreay declares himself “real champion”, staying in NJPW Strong

August 15, 2021 John Pollock

After months away from New Japan Pro Wrestling, Will Ospreay made an appearance at Resurgence and declared himself “the real champion”.

Kenny Omega retains AAA title, Ric Flair appears in Andrade’s corner

August 15, 2021 John Pollock

The major news coming out of the AAA Mega Heavyweight Championship match at TripleMania was the unannounced appearance by Ric Flair.

NJPW Resurgence: Tanahashi wins title, Ospreay appears, U.S. tour dates

August 14, 2021 John Pollock

John Pollock’s coverage of NJPW Resurgence from Los Angeles featuring Lance Archer vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi for the IWGP U..S Championship.

Deonna Purrazzo wins Reina de Reinas Championship at TripleMania XXIX

August 14, 2021 John Pollock

AAA presented TripleMania XXIX on Saturday night from Arena Ciudad featuring Deonna Purrazzo becoming a double champion.