Articles by John Pollock

Looking at the two Royal Rumble outcomes, Dustin Diamond passes away, Glenn Jacobs donates Rumble fee, CM Punk added to “Heels” cast & more.

Friday Night SmackDown tops 2.3 million viewers for second week in a row

The go-home episode of Friday Night SmackDown leading to Sunday’s Royal Rumble experienced a small decrease from the week prior.

Ring of Honor re-signs double champion Jonathan Gresham

Veteran performer Jonathan Gresham has re-signed with Ring of Honor with the announcement made on Monday by the promotion.

John Cena says there is “no mathematical way” for ‘Mania appearance

In an interview with SI.com, John Cena is stating that there is “no mathematical way” to participate in this year’s WrestleMania.

WWE hires Christine Lubrano to serve as SVP of Creative Writing

Christine Lubrano has been named by WWE as its new Senior Vice President of Creative Writing Operations after spending 18 years with the IFC channel.

Jay White attacks Tomohiro Ishii at Road to New Beginning in Tokyo

January 31, 2021 John Pollock

Jay White appeared at Monday’s Road to New Beginning show at Korakuen Hall and attacked Tomohiro Ishii.

WWE Royal Rumble 2021: Edge and Bianca Belair win the Royal Rumbles

John Pollock’s coverage of the WWE Royal Rumble featuring two Rumble matches, Reigns vs. Owens and McIntyre vs. Goldberg.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: WWE Royal Rumble Preview

January 31, 2021 John Pollock

A preview of tonight’s WWE Royal Rumble, Bill Goldberg reflects on his latest return and how it’s been received, GCW Fight Forever & more.

Jon Moxley vs. KENTA announced for New Beginning USA on 2/26

The long-awaited match between IWGP United States Champion Jon Moxley and KENTA officially has a date.

First two entrants of the Men’s Royal Rumble revealed, Natalya enters #30

During Saturday’s special edition of WWE Backstage, the first two entrants of the men’s Royal Rumble and the final entrant of the women’s Rumble were confirmed.

WWE’s Mia Yim a.k.a. Reckoning reveals positive COVID test

WWE performer Mia Yim (Stephanie Bell) a.k.a. Reckoning announced on Saturday that she has tested positive for COVID-19.

Semi-finals confirmed for the Women’s Dusty Rhodes Tag Classic

On 205 Live, the quarterfinals of the Women’s Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic wrapped up with Shotzi Blackheart and Ember Moon advancing.

Jon Moxley appears on NJPW Strong, attacks KENTA

At the end of Friday’s edition of NJPW Strong, IWGP United States Champion Jon Moxley appeared to confront KENTA.

Natalya vs. Tamina for the #30 slot to air on WWE Backstage

On SmackDown, it was revealed that a match between Natalya and Tamina will determine the final entrant in the women’s Royal Rumble.

Three-way match for the NXT Women’s Championship added to TakeOver

NXT has announced a three-way match for the NXT Women’s Championship will take place at the next TakeOver special on Sunday, February 14th.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Amanda Huber details her husband’s battle

Amanda Huber details the final months of Jon Huber’s life, Royal Rumble & New Beginning previews, Weidman-Hall off, NXT UK signings & more.

Full list of shows & matches for GCW’s Fight Forever 24-hour stream

A complete list of all the shows and matches advertised for GCW’s Fight Forever 24-hour fundraising stream beginning Friday night at 8 pm ET.

Women’s Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic continues on 205 Live