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Eight-man New Japan Cup USA tournament begins in April

March 1, 2021 John Pollock

NJPW Strong will begin its next tournament with the return of New Japan Cup USA in April to determine Jon Moxley’s next challenger.

NJPW releases brackets for 30-man New Japan Cup tournament

March 1, 2021 John Pollock

NJPW has released the brackets for the annual New Japan Cup that begins Thursday at the Anniversary show with the winner challenging for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship.

New IWGP junior heavyweight champion crowned at Castle Attack

February 28, 2021 John Pollock

The vacant IWGP junior heavyweight championship was decided at Sunday’s NJPW Castle Attack card with a three-way match.

Daniel Bryan to face Jey Uso in a steel cage match with title shot at stake

February 27, 2021 John Pollock

A steel cage match between Daniel Bryan and Jey Uso has been added for next week’s edition of Friday Night SmackDown a Universal title shot at stake.

NJPW Castle Attack Report: Okada vs. EVIL, White vs. Ishii

February 27, 2021 John Pollock

John Pollock reviews the first night of NJPW’s Castle Attack shows featuring Kazuchika Okada vs. EVIL and Jay White vs. Tomohiro Ishii.

Bianca Belair to challenge Sasha Banks at WrestleMania 37

February 26, 2021 John Pollock

Bianca Belair made her decision during Friday Night SmackDown and will challenge for the SmackDown Women’s Championship at WrestleMania 37.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: CyberFight Festival, AEW Revolution tickets

February 26, 2021 John Pollock

AEW Revolution tickets, NFL-Disney deal report, Belair to make her decision, big stretch for AEW, Mir-Tarver, CyberFight Festival 2021 & more.

WWE states Bianca Belair will make her WrestleMania decision tonight

February 26, 2021 John Pollock

WWE is advertising that Bianca Belair will make her WrestleMania championship match decision tonight on Friday Night SmackDown.

Kelly Klein launches lawsuit against Sinclair Broadcasting & ROH

February 26, 2021 John Pollock

Former Ring of Honor performer Kelly Klein has launched a lawsuit against Sinclair Broadcasting & ROH outlining several allegations.

AEW finishes fifth on cable, NXT hits 2021 viewership high

February 25, 2021 John Pollock

AEW Dynamite and NXT experienced increases this week in both viewership and in the main 18-49 demographic.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: History of head-to-head wrestling in Canada

February 24, 2021 John Pollock

The history of wrestling airing head-to-head in Canada prior to NXT vs. AEW tonight, report on Marty Scurll, Tony Khan speaks & lots more.

WWE reveals list of new recruits to the WWE Performance Center

February 24, 2021 John Pollock

WWE has released the names of its latest recruitment class at the WWE PC, which they are calling the “largest recruit class in history”.

AEW signs Paul Wight to long-term deal, launching new series

February 24, 2021 John Pollock

Tony Khan revealed Wednesday that Paul Wight has signed a long-term deal with the company and will serve as a commentator on a new series.

Post PPV edition of WWE Raw sees small increase in viewers, demo flat

February 23, 2021 John Pollock

With The Miz winning the WWE Championship at Elimination Chamber, WWE Raw saw a small increase in viewers while its key demo figure was flat week-over-week.