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The complicated task for Peacock regarding WWE’s archived content, tonight’s line-ups, UFC 261 tickets, IMPACT moves Rebellion & more.

IMPACT Wrestling moves its Rebellion event to Sunday, April 25

IMPACT Wrestling is moving its Rebellion pay-per-view one day later with the new date of Sunday, April 25th featuring the Title vs. Title main event.

Dalip Singh Rana, “The Great Khali” announced for the WWE Hall of Fame

Yet another entrant for this year’s WWE Hall of Fame has been revealed with The Great Khali scheduled to be inducted with the class of 2021.

Glenn Jacobs a.k.a. Kane announced for the WWE Hall of Fame

The latest inductee to be announced for this year’s WWE Hall of Fame class is Kane a.k.a. Glenn Jacobs.

WWE confirms ThunderDome moving to the Yuengling Center in Tampa

WWE has confirmed its latest home for the ThunderDome with the company remaining in the Tampa area after WrestleMania.

Dave Bautista confirms he will not be part of this year’s WWE Hall of Fame ceremony

March 23, 2021 John Pollock

Dave Bautista has confirmed he will not be part of this year’s WWE Hall of Fame after previously being announced for the Class of 2020.

WWE Raw has minor drop, finishes fourth on cable behind NCAA

March 23, 2021 John Pollock

WWE Raw followed up on the Fastlane show with a drop in viewership and its key demo rating but showed a health pattern throughout the show.

WWE set for huge week of tapings before leaving Tropicana Field on 4/2

WWE will be leaving Tropicana Field after next week with a final taping slated for Friday, April 2nd, and requiring several pre-tapes.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Genichiro Tenryu hospitalized, SD numbers drop

Genichiro Tenryu hospitalized, Andrade speaks on his release, Rhea Ripley on Raw tonight, Universal title picture, Foley petitions for Luger.

NJPW reveals full card for Sakura Genesis on 4/4 at Sumo Hall

New Japan Pro Wrestling has released the card for the Sakura Genesis event on Sunday, April 4th featuring the first IWGP World Heavyweight Championship Match.

Triple Threat Match for the Universal Championship expected for ‘Mania

Following the WWE Fastlane pay-per-view, the Universal Championship Match at WrestleMania 37 is now expected to be a triple threat match.

WWE Fastlane 2021: Reigns pins Bryan after chair attack by Edge

March 21, 2021 John Pollock

John Pollock’s coverage of WWE Fastlane featuring Roman Reigns vs. Daniel Bryan for the Universal title with Edge as the special enforcer.

AEW advertising a “triple main event” for AEW Dark: Elevation

March 21, 2021 John Pollock

The second edition of AEW Dark: Elevation is being advertised with a triple main event for Monday’s episode.

NXT Championship Match headlines Night 2 of NXT TakeOver: Stand & Deliver

March 21, 2021 John Pollock

WWE has announced that the second night of NXT TakeOver: Stand & Deliver will be headlined by the NXT Championship Match.

Featherweight championship fight off UFC 260 due to COVID-19 protocols

The UFC 260 pay-per-view has lost one of its two championship fights with the news that the Featherweight Championship fight is off.

Barry Orton, brother of Bob and uncle of Randy, passes away at 62

Randal Barry Orton, the brother of Bob Orton Jr. and uncle of current WWE star Randy Orton, has died at the age of 62.

Io Shirai to defend against Raquel Gonzalez on night one of NXT TakeOver

The NXT Women’s Championship match between Io Shirai and Raquel Gonzalez will take place on the first night of NXT TakeOver: Stand & Deliver.

New Japan Cup 2021: Takagi vs. EVIL, Ospreay vs. Finlay, final is set

The final of the New Japan Cup is set after Saturday’s two semi-final matches with Shingo Takagi vs. EVIL and Will Ospreay vs. David Finlay.

Earthquake hits Sendai causing NJPW to temporarily halt show