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PROGRESS Wrestling airing new shows on WWE Network this month

February 13, 2021 John Pollock

After one year of inactivity, PROGRESS Wrestling is returning later this month with its Natural Progression Series airing on their streaming service, and the WWE Network.

DESTINATION 2021 REPORT: Keiji Mutoh ends Go Shiozaki’s title reign

February 12, 2021 John Pollock

John Pollock’s review of Pro Wrestling NOAH’s Destination 2021 card featuring Keiji Mutoh winning the GHC championship from Go Shiozaki.

Impeachment coverage hurts AEW & NXT numbers on Wednesday

February 11, 2021 John Pollock

Due to the ongoing impeachment hearing, cable news coverage occupied the top twenty slots on Wednesday and affecting AEW and NXT.

Gina Carano dropped by Lucasfilm after “abhorrent” comments

February 11, 2021 John Pollock

Gina Carano has been dropped by Lucasfilm over a series of social media posts that resulted in a call for the studio to fire her.

MLW FUSION REPORT: Lio Rush wins the AAA Cruiserweight Championship

February 10, 2021 John Pollock

MLW Fusion saw Middleweight Champion Lio Rush face-off with AAA Cruiserweight Champion Laredo Kid, plus Salina makes an offer to Savio Vega.

AEW releases brackets for the Women’s Eliminator Tournament

February 10, 2021 John Pollock

AEW has released the brackets for the Women’s World Championship Eliminator Tournament that begins tonight.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: John Cena comments on marquee stars in WWE

February 10, 2021 John Pollock

John Cena discusses the state of marquee stars in WWE, a look at the careers of David Von Erich & Curt Hennig, Bellator to Showtime & more.

NJPW New Beginning in Hiroshima Report: Hiromu vs. SHO, G.O.D. vs. Dangerous Tekkers

February 10, 2021 John Pollock

John Pollock’s review of the NJPW New Beginning in Hiroshima card with Hiromu Takahashi defending the junior heavyweight title against SHO.

Bellator MMA moving to Showtime in the U.S, launching Light Heavyweight GP

February 9, 2021 John Pollock

Bellator MMA is moving exclusively to Showtime in the U.S. and will be launching a Light Heavyweight Grand Prix this April.

WWE Raw falls to lowest figures of 2021, maintains top position on cable

February 9, 2021 John Pollock

While remaining on top of the cable charts, WWE Raw fell to its lowest figures of 2021 on Monday night.

Friday Night SmackDown sees small increase in demo figure

February 8, 2021 John Pollock

Following the Royal Rumble, Friday Night SmackDown saw a minor dip in viewership while increasing in the key demographic.

GCW and IWTV announce live events in Florida for WrestleMania Weekend

February 8, 2021 John Pollock

Game Changer Wrestling and IWTV will be holding live events over WrestleMania weekend in Florida with various show announcements.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Leon Spinks’ pro wrestling history

February 8, 2021 John Pollock

McIntyre vs. Orton on Raw, Leon Spinks passes away, t-shirt fundraiser to assist Pelle Primeau, Super Bowl attendance at the WM site & more.

POLLOCK’S MMA UPDATE: Frankie Edgar comments after KO loss

February 8, 2021 John Pollock

Frankie Edgar issues a statement after KO loss, a preview of Usman vs. Burns, Chris Leben retires after BKFC win & more.

AEW adds Thunder Rosa vs. Hirsch, PAC vs. Ryan Nemeth to Dynamite

February 8, 2021 John Pollock

The AEW Women’s Title Eliminator tournament will begin this Wednesday as Thunder Rosa takes on Leyla Hirsch, plus PAC vs. Ryan Nemeth.

Seth Rollins to return on the 2/12 edition of Friday Night SmackDown

February 5, 2021 John Pollock

It was heavily advertised throughout Friday Night SmackDown that Seth Rollins will return on next week’s program.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Purrazzo reveals she had COVID last month

February 5, 2021 John Pollock

Deonna Purrazzo confirms she & Steve Cutler had COVID last month, VanZant fights for BKFC, a huge NBC match on this date in 1988 & more.

“Hacksaw” Butch Reed passes away at 66 following heart complications

February 5, 2021 John Pollock

On Friday, it was revealed that Butch Reed had passed away due to heart complications at the age of 66.

NEWS

WWE posts record revenue and profit for 2020, notes from earnings call

February 4, 2021 John Pollock

WWE released its fourth quarter and 2020 year-end earnings report announcing a record level of revenue and profit.

AEW Beach Break finishes third on cable, NXT drops out of top fifty

February 4, 2021 John Pollock

Wednesday’s ratings saw AEW’s Beach Break special rebound from last week’s figures, while Edge appearing on NXT didn’t provide a boost.