John Pollock, Author at POST Wrestling | Podcasts, News, Reviews

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Charlotte Flair on her hiatus, ‘Mania & critics

January 27, 2021 John Pollock

Charlotte Flair discusses her time off, a big analysis of the WWE-Peacock deal, Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren, ONE Championship on TNT & more.

WWE RAW tops cable charts without sports competition, demo falls

January 26, 2021 John Pollock

On a night where RAW had no sports competition, it finished atop the cable charts although had a significant decrease in the core demographic.

WWE SUPERSTAR SPECTACLE: Jinder Mahal returns, Indian stars featured

January 26, 2021 John Pollock

John Pollock’s report on the WWE Superstar Spectacle featuring Drew McIntyre & Indus Sher vs. Jinder Mahal & The Bollywood Boyz.

Friday Night SmackDown scores one of its highest numbers since April

January 25, 2021 John Pollock

Friday Night SmackDown finished with one of the show’s best numbers since last April, finishing with over 2.3 million viewers on Fox.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: WWE and Peacock execs speak on deal

January 25, 2021 John Pollock

WWE president Nick Khan discusses the Peacock deal, a big breakdown of the details, UFC’s lightweight picture, Triple H on India plans & more.

Peacock becomes the exclusive U.S. distributor of the WWE Network

January 25, 2021 John Pollock

NBCUniversal’s Peacock streaming service has obtained the U.S. rights for the WWE Network, including all pay-per-views events beginning in March.

UFC confirms Stipe Miocic vs. Francis Ngannou at UFC 260 in March

January 24, 2021 John Pollock

During Saturday’s UFC broadcast, the promotion confirmed that Stipe Miocic will defend the UFC heavyweight title against Francis Ngannou at UFC 260.

UFC 257 REPORT: Dustin Poirier stops Conor McGregor in Round 2

January 23, 2021 John Pollock

John Pollock’s coverage of UFC 257 featuring Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler vs. Dan Hooker from Abu Dhabi.

Teams advance in the Men’s and Women’s Dusty Rhodes Classic

January 23, 2021 John Pollock

On Friday’s edition of 205 Live, the show featured two tournament matches from the men’s and women’s Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic.

Sasha Banks vs. Carmella officially announced for the Royal Rumble

January 22, 2021 John Pollock

During SmackDown, it was announced that Sasha Banks will defend the SmackDown Women’s Championship against Carmella at the Royal Rumble.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: McGregor vs. Poirier, Drew McIntyre returns

January 22, 2021 John Pollock

McGregor vs. Poirier, Drew McIntyre returns at taping, Roman Reigns on empty arena shows & UFC releases fighter after breaking protocol.

NJPW announces Sakura Genesis for Sumo Hall on 4/4

January 22, 2021 John Pollock

New Japan Pro Wrestling has announced the return of Sakura Genesis for Sunday, April 4th with the show scheduled for Sumo Hall.

AEW and NXT see increases against presidential inauguration coverage

January 22, 2021 John Pollock

On a night where most were following coverage of the incoming U.S. president, AEW & NXT were up in viewership.

RAW sees modest increase without football competition, #3 on cable

January 20, 2021 John Pollock

In its first week without major football competition, WWE Raw was largely flat in overall viewers while seeing a modest jump in the key demo.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Mark Calaway chats WWE drug testing on JRE

January 20, 2021 John Pollock

Mark Calaway discusses WWE’s drug testing on Joe Rogan’s podcast, Stephanie McMahon discusses fans attending WM, UFC 258 main event & more.

Priscilla Kelly, Elayna Black & Lacey Ryan to debut in Dusty Rhodes Classic

January 20, 2021 John Pollock

WWE has announced the signing of three female performers, who have been added to the Women’s Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic.

A pair of civil suits filed against Conor McGregor, fighter denies wrongdoing

January 19, 2021 John Pollock

A multi-million dollar personal injury suit has been filed against UFC star Conor McGregor.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Kofi Kingston provides update on jaw injury

January 18, 2021 John Pollock

Kofi Kingston shares an update, Max Holloway’s win, Conor McGregor speaks, Lucha star at IMPACT tapings, Hayashishita retains & lots more.

Penelope Ford replaces Nyla Rose against Leyla Hirsch on Dynamite

January 17, 2021 John Pollock

TSN, which is AEW’s Canadian broadcast partner, announced that Leyla Hirsch will now face Penelope Ford on this week’s episode.

Early UFC star Paul “The Polar Bear” Varelans passes due to COVID-19

January 17, 2021 John Pollock

One of the early figures in UFC history, Paul “The Polar Bear” Varelans has died following a bout with COVID-19 that left him hospitalized for the past month.