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POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Rhodes grades AEW with an “A” for 2020

January 8, 2021 John Pollock

Cody Rhodes reflects on 2020 as AEW EVP, UFC fighter faces attempted murder charges, Les Thatcher update & another title fight at UFC 259.

Coverage of the U.S. Capitol attack dominates Wednesday night

January 8, 2021 John Pollock

The attack on the U.S. Capitol and wall-to-wall coverage led to AEW Dynamite greatly impacted for an episode built around Kenny Omega’s title defense against Rey Fenix.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Trendsetting manager Bobby Davis dies

January 7, 2021 John Pollock

Influential manager Bobby Davis passes, Japan issues state of emergency, IMPACT viewers, Septimo Dragon update, Bateman re-signs & more.

RAW Legends Night tops two million viewers, best figure since March

January 6, 2021 John Pollock

Legends Night proved to be an effective promotion by WWE with RAW topping two million viewers and posting its best numbers since March.

Wrestle Kingdom 15 (Night 2) Report: Kota Ibushi vs. Jay White

January 5, 2021 John Pollock

John Pollock’s report on Wrestle Kingdom 15 (Night 2) featuring the Double Championship match between Kota Ibushi and Jay White.

ABC confirms UFC broadcast on 1/16 featuring Holloway vs. Kattar

January 4, 2021 John Pollock

ABC has confirmed that they will broadcast their first MMA card this month with the main card of UFC Fight Night on January 16th.

AEW Dynamite finishes with 977,000 viewers, fourth on cable

January 4, 2021 John Pollock

Wednesday’s cable numbers have been reported with AEW Dynamite finishing fourth for the night for the special Brodie Lee Tribute show.

Wrestle Kingdom 15 (Night 1) Report: Tetsuya Naito vs. Kota Ibushi

January 4, 2021 John Pollock

John Pollock’s coverage of night one of Wrestle Kingdom 15 featuring Tetsuya Naito vs. Kota Ibushi and Kazuchika Okada vs. Will Ospreay.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: NJPW moves forward while cases rise in Tokyo

January 3, 2021 John Pollock

Wrestle Kingdom 15 moves forward while COVID-19 cases rise in Tokyo, a preview of night one, Suwama retains, AEW Dark matches & more.

AJPW New Year Wars: Suwama vs. Yuma Aoyagi for the Triple Crown

January 3, 2021 John Pollock

All Japan Pro Wrestling kicked off its year with back-to-back nights at Korakuen Hall highlighted by Suwama retaining the Triple Crown against Yuma Aoyagi on Sunday’s show.

Big E. to defend the Intercontinental title next week against Apollo Crews

January 1, 2021 John Pollock

Big E. is set to defend the Intercontinental Championship for the first time on the January 8th edition of Friday Night SmackDown.

Sonya Deville returns on Friday Night SmackDown

January 1, 2021 John Pollock

On the first Friday Night SmackDown of the new year, Sonya Deville (Daria Berenato) made her return to WWE programming.

Mick Foley reveals he tested positive for COVID-19 in December

January 1, 2021 John Pollock

Former WWE champion and Hall of Famer Mick Foley revealed Friday that he tested positive for COVID-19 last month.

Sami Callihan announces new multi-year deal with IMPACT

January 1, 2021 John Pollock

Sami Callihan (Samuel Johnston) has revealed that he has signed a new two-year deal with IMPACT Wrestling.

POST Wrestling’s Best of 2020 Picks

January 1, 2021 John Pollock

The complete list of Best of 2020 Picks from the panel of John Pollock, Wai Ting, Braden Herrington & Davie Portman.

GCW and Orange Crush to present 24-hour digital telethon card

December 31, 2020 John Pollock

During Friday’s broadcast of “Good Riddance”, GCW announced they will host a 24-hour fundraising event in January titled “Fight Forever”.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: 2020 Hindsight, Final Update of the Year

December 31, 2020 John Pollock

2020 HINDSIGHT It’s become cliché to note the craziness and chaos that permeated 2020 and while most are relieved to see the calendar change at

Israel Adesanya to challenge Jan Blachowicz for 205-pound title in March

December 31, 2020 John Pollock

UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya will become the latest fighter to attempt winning championships at two weight classes.

RIZIN FF 26 RESULTS: Kyoji Horiguchi reclaims title in comeback fight

December 31, 2020 John Pollock

Rizin continued the longstanding tradition of a major fight card on New Year’s Eve in Japan that was built around the return of Kyoji Horiguchi.

WWE RAW finishes at highest viewership mark since 11/23

December 30, 2020 John Pollock

Monday’s edition of WWE RAW saw a bump in viewership with the program’s highest show average in over a month.