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NXT finishes 21st on cable, four-week average on Tuesdays

May 5, 2021 John Pollock

In its fourth week unopposed on Tuesday nights, NXT finished 21st for the night with a drop in its key demographic to a six-week low.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Blood & Guts Preview, Weidman speaks

May 5, 2021 John Pollock

Tonight is one of the biggest editions of AEW Dynamite with the first “Blood and Guts” match in company history, a term adopted from Vince McMahon’s vague assessment of the AEW product during a conference call in 2019.

AEW Double or Nothing to operate at full capacity in Jacksonville

May 5, 2021 John Pollock

During his weekly appearance on Busted Open Radio, AEW president Tony Khan announced Double or Nothing would operate at full capacity.

REPORT: Daniel Bryan’s contract with WWE expired last week

May 5, 2021 John Pollock

Fightful Select’s Sean Ross Sapp reports that Bryan’s deal either expired or was set to expire after the match with Roman Reigns on Friday Night SmackDown.

Television Ratings: WWE Raw increase, Miz & Mrs., A&E programming

May 4, 2021 John Pollock

Monday’s program averaged 1,872,000 viewers and 0.53 in the 18-49 demographic representing an increase of 5.5 percent in viewers and 8.2 percent in the target demo.

UFC confirms new main event for Saturday’s Fight Night card

May 4, 2021 John Pollock

The UFC has confirmed its new main event for this Saturday’s Fight Night card with a women’s flyweight fight scheduled to headline the show.

REPORT: Nate Diaz vs. Leon Edwards moved to UFC 263 in June

May 4, 2021 John Pollock

The welterweight fight between Nate Diaz and Leon Edwards has been pushed back by one month.

Against the NFL Draft, SmackDown falls to lowest 18-49 number of year

May 3, 2021 John Pollock

Despite a major stipulation and the Universal Championship being defended, Friday Night SmackDown had one of its lowest numbers of the year.

POLLOCK’S REVIEW: A&E Biography – Randy “Macho Man” Savage

May 3, 2021 John Pollock

The latest A&E Biography covering the life of Randy “Savage” Poffo is best summarized by a line from his former girlfriend Stephanie Bellars a.k.a. ‘Gorgeous George’ in a film produced by Billy Corben and Alfred Spellman.

Two tag title matches, Bobby Lashley in action on WWE Raw

May 2, 2021 John Pollock

WWE has announced several matches for Raw on Monday night including two tag team championships being defended on the show.

Starz reveals the premiere date for drama series ‘Heels’

May 2, 2021 John Pollock

U.S. cable network Starz has revealed that its scripted drama series ‘Heels’ will premiere this August.

Tony Deppen wins the ROH World Television Championship

May 2, 2021 John Pollock

Tony Deppen is the new ROH World Television Champion defeating Tracy Williams on this weekend’s Ring of Honor program.

Match line-ups for NJPW Dontaku, Champion Carnival & NOAH on 5/3

May 2, 2021 John Pollock

There are several major shows taking place Monday in Japan for Golden Week with NJPW, AJPW & Pro Wrestling NOAH hosting events.

NXT adds tag match with Ciampa & Thatcher vs. GYV for Tuesday

May 2, 2021 John Pollock

A tag match has been added to Tuesday’s edition of NXT with Tommaso Ciampa & Timothy Thatcher taking on the Grizzled Young Veterans.

UFC 263 takes place in Arizona featuring two championship fights

May 1, 2021 John Pollock

The UFC has confirmed its location for the UFC 263 pay-per-view event in June that will feature two championship fights on the bill.

Andrade issues challenge to Kenny Omega for TripleMania

May 1, 2021 John Pollock

During Saturday night’s AAA Rey de Reyes show, Andrade El Idolo appeared by video and issued a challenge for Kenny Omega.

Jon Moxley to wrestle on next week’s edition of NJPW Strong

May 1, 2021 John Pollock

After the announcement that Yuji Nagata would be wrestling Jon Moxley on an upcoming edition of AEW Dynamite, Moxley is set to wrestle on NJPW Strong.

SmackDown Notes: Roman Reigns defeats Daniel Bryan

April 30, 2021 John Pollock

The main event of Friday Night SmackDown saw Roman Reigns defend the Universal Championship against Daniel Bryan. The match lasted more than twenty-seven minutes of

WWE announces ‘Throwback’ edition of SmackDown for next week

April 30, 2021 John Pollock

WWE is promoting a ‘Throwback’ themed edition of Friday Night SmackDown for next week’s episode on FOX.

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POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Young Rock renewed, Endeavor goes public

April 30, 2021 John Pollock

NBC renews Young Rock, Endeavor goes public, NJPW president on U.S. plans, Dynamite affected by playoffs, Muto-Kiyamiya, PFL results & more.