Articles by John Pollock

WWE releases its second-quarterly earnings report on Thursday posting a profit of just over $29 million for the period that included WrestleMania 37.

Fight for the Fallen tops 1.1 million viewers, highest 18-49 of 2021

With AEW presenting Fight for the Fallen against coverage of the Olympics, the show topped one million viewers and hit its highest 18-49 figure of 2021.

Observer correspondent states he was removed from NXT tapings

At last week’s NXT tapings, a representative for the Wrestling Observer/F4W website was escorted out of the building after tweeting about the tapings.

Amanda Nunes tests positive for COVID-19, off UFC 265 pay-per-view

The UFC has lost one of its championship fights for next weekend’s UFC 265 pay-per-view card in Houston after it was revealed Amanda Nunes has tested positive for COVID-19.

NXT viewership takes a big hit for taped episode airing on Syfy

NXT took a drastic hit for Tuesday’s taped episode that aired on Syfy in the United States due to the Olympics.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Steroid trial notes, Fight for the Fallen, Pitbull vs. McKee

Vince McMahon’s trial from 1994, Fight for the Fallen preview, Pitbull vs. A.J. McKee, Nevada issues mask mandate, Natalya issues statement.

Tony Khan on CM Punk and Bryan Danielson: “I can’t comment on those two”

While promoting Fight for the Fallen, AEW president Tony Khan was asked about the reports on CM Punk and Bryan Danielson.

Two matches confirmed for Wrestle Grand Slam on Sept. 4

NJPW has announced two matches for the Wrestle Grand Slam card at the MetLife Dome on September 4th.

NEWS

U.S. and Canadian viewership for WWE Raw’s second week with live fans

July 27, 2021 John Pollock

WWE Raw experienced a dip in its audience for its second week with a live audience while the show was still able to top 1.8 million viewers.

SmackDown stays above two million viewers in U.S., increases in Canada

John Cena’s first appearance on Friday Night SmackDown since his return kept the show over two million viewers against the Olympics.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Matt Cardona speaks on match with Nick Gage

Matt Cardona spoke about his match with Nick Gage, Brian Blair’s son dies, Jeff Hardy pulled from appearance, Dusty wins title on this date.

John Cena added to SmackDown at MSG on September 10

WWE has announced a September appearance by John Cena for the dual-brand edition of SmackDown at Madison Square Garden.

REPORT: WWE planning to return to Saudi Arabia for show in October

WWE is preparing to return to Saudi Arabia with a show being planned for October.

NEVER Six-Man Championship, Young Lion farewells set for Sunday

This Sunday’s NJPW Summer Struggle card at Korakuen Hall will feature a NEVER Six-Man Championship match and farewell for two young lions.

WWE developing “The United States of America vs. Vince McMahon”

WWE and Blumhouse are partnering for a limited series called The United States of America vs. Vince McMahon covering the 1994 trial.

Super Junior Tag League takes place from Aug. 7-17, teams announced

NJPW will hold its Super Junior Tag League tournament over several of the Summer Struggle events in August.

Shingo Takagi vs. EVIL among three title matches for Sept. 5 at MetLife Dome