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IMPACT announces Deonna Purrazzo has signed a long-term deal

October 21, 2020 John Pollock

Impact Wrestling has confirmed the signing of its Knockouts Champion Deonna Purrazzo to a long-term contract.

RAW season premiere down from the draft, finishes #4 on cable

October 20, 2020 John Pollock

The season premiere of RAW saw a drop from last week’s WWE Draft while still finishing fourth among all cable programming.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Independent Wrestling during the pandemic

October 19, 2020 John Pollock

RAW Season Premiere, indie wrestling during the pandemic, NJPW running two Tokyo Dome cards, SD viewers in Canada, Flair joins agency & more.

GLOW cast members outline grievances for people of color

October 19, 2020 John Pollock

A letter signed by multiple women from the cast of GLOW has been published citing concerns and problems with the show’s handling of roles and positions for people of color.

Dark Side of the Ring will return with 14 episodes in 2021

October 19, 2020 John Pollock

Vice TV has confirmed that Dark Side of the Ring is coming back for a third season with an expanded order of 14 episodes in 2021.

NJPW releases six-match card for Power Struggle in Osaka

October 19, 2020 John Pollock

NJPW has released the card for Power Struggle next month headlined by a rematch between Tetsuya Naito and EVIL for the Double Championship.

Tony Deppen reveals positive COVID-19 test, Dan the Dad tests negative

October 18, 2020 John Pollock

Independent wrestler Tony Deppen is the latest performer from The Collective last weekend to announce a positive COVID-19 test result.

Luis Ángel Salazar a.k.a. “Principe Aereo” passes away following match

October 18, 2020 John Pollock

Tragedy struck Saturday night when wrestler Principe Aereo (Luis Ángel Salazar) died following a match in Mexico City.

NJPW confirms back-to-back nights at the Tokyo Dome in January

October 18, 2020 John Pollock

During the final night of the G1 Climax, New Japan Pro Wrestling confirmed it will run back-to-back cards at the Tokyo Dome in January.

NJPW releases full card for the G1 Climax Final on Sunday

October 17, 2020 John Pollock

NJPW has released the entire card for Sunday’s G1 Climax final from Sumo Hall, which will feature the block winners in the main event.

BELLATOR 249: Cris Cyborg secures first submission win of career

October 16, 2020 John Pollock

Cris “Cyborg” capped off Bellator 249 on Thursday with the first submission victory in her fifteen-year career submitting Arlene Blencowe.

ROH taking precautions regarding talent that worked at The Collective

October 15, 2020 John Pollock

Ring of Honor is taking certain precautions for its current set of television tapings regarding talent that worked at The Collective.

Two more performers from The Collective reveal positive COVID-19 tests

October 15, 2020 John Pollock

There have been two more performers that participated in The Collective last weekend that have received positive COVID-19 test results.

AEW’s Anniversary Show draws 826,000 viewers, #15 on cable

October 15, 2020 John Pollock

The AEW anniversary edition of Dynamite finished #15 on the cable charts while NXT failed to finish among the top fifty cable programs.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Undertaker & Kane doc premieres this month

October 15, 2020 John Pollock

WWE releasing Undertaker & Kane documentary, Heyman speaks on Executive Director role, McGregor accepts date, G1 Update & Cena gets married.

Daniel Bryan returns, tag title match added to SmackDown

October 15, 2020 John Pollock

WWE has announced that Daniel Bryan will return on Friday Night SmackDown this week after being off programming for several months.

Former wXw World Unified Champion Karsten Beck passes away

October 15, 2020 John Pollock

The German-based wXw has released the news that performer Karsten Pitann, who wrestled as Karsten Beck, has died after battling brain cancer.

Draft edition of RAW hits its highest mark since Aug. 31

October 13, 2020 John Pollock

The draft edition of RAW saw the show experience an increase in its viewership hitting its highest mark since August 31st while finishing fourth among cable programming.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: SmackDown Draft Viewership on Fox

October 12, 2020 John Pollock

The final number for the draft on SmackDown, report on WWE return, ThunderDome update, Bloodsport thoughts, Jericho on Inner Circle & Buckley’s KO.

IMPACT Wrestling adds Call Your Shot Gauntlet to Bound for Glory

October 12, 2020 John Pollock

Impact Wrestling has added two matches for its Bound for Glory pay-per-view that takes place later this month on Saturday, October 24th.