Articles by John Pollock

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

An earthquake that hit Sendai on Saturday morning led to a temporary halting of New Japan’s card at the Xebio Arena in the city.

Rhea Ripley to appear this Monday on WWE Raw

Two months after appearing as a surprise in the Women’s Royal Rumble, Rhea Ripley will return on WWE Raw this Monday night.

Edge added as special enforcer, updated card for WWE Fastlane

The main event of SmackDown featured Edge defeating Jey Uso to special the special enforcer for the Universal Championship Match at Fastlane.

UFC 262 scheduled for 5/15 in Houston with full capacity arena

The UFC is moving forward with the news of its second event scheduled for an arena at full capacity with UFC 262 in Houston, Texas.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: WM Tickets, NFL rights, Chandler-Oliveira

WrestleMania tickets are on sale, looking into the massive NFL deals, UFC fighter faints during weigh-in, WWE on Peacock notes & lots more.

Dana White concedes that Khabib Nurmagomedov is retired

UFC president Dana White has now accepted that lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov’s retirement is official.

Titus O’Neil and Hulk Hogan to host WrestleMania 37 in Tampa