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

The Career & The Legacy of Jim Crockett Jr.

March 4, 2021 John Pollock

One of the most influential and powerful promoters of the territorial era has passed away with the news that Jim Crockett Jr. has died at 76.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Shaq to open Dynamite, TakeOver ad, Cody Q&A

March 3, 2021 John Pollock

Dynamite kicking off with Shaq match, Cody Q&A, TakeOver ad, report on NXT to Tuesdays, show featuring Joey Ryan canceled, NXT line-up.

Report: Marty Scurll not expected to be used by New Japan Pro Wrestling

March 3, 2021 John Pollock

Last week, it was reported that Marty Scurll participated at the January tapings for NJPW Strong but a new report states he will not be used.

Tam Nakano wins Wonder of Stardom Championship from Giulia

March 3, 2021 John Pollock

Stardom ran the biggest show in its history Wednesday with its All-Star Dream Cinderella anniversary event from Budokan Hall.

Show-long tease of Miz vs. Lashley results in stronger third hour retention

March 2, 2021 John Pollock

WWE experimented with a show-long story of The Miz continually avoiding his match with Bobby Lashley to keep viewers hooked for the episode.

Nyla Rose to face Ryo Mizunami in the finals of the Women’s Eliminator

March 1, 2021 John Pollock

Nyla Rose has advanced to the finals of AEW’s Women’s World Championship Eliminator Tournament after beating Thunder Rosa.

“Dark Side of the Ring: Confidential” talk show to premiere on Vice

March 1, 2021 John Pollock

Prior to the third season of the popular Dark Side of the Ring series, Vice will be introducing a new 90-minute talk show exploring past subjects of the series.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: SmackDown numbers drop slightly on Fox

March 1, 2021 John Pollock

Dean Higuchi recently passed away, SmackDown ratings, well wishes for Jim Crockett Jr., AEW streaming issues, Stardom’s anniversary card, UFC 259 this weekend & lots more.

Complete line-up for NJPW’s 49th Anniversary at Budokan Hall

March 1, 2021 John Pollock

NJPW’s 49th Anniversary Show will feature the final defense of the IWGP Heavyweight and IWGP Intercontinental titles before they are merged.

Eight-man New Japan Cup USA tournament begins in April

March 1, 2021 John Pollock

NJPW Strong will begin its next tournament with the return of New Japan Cup USA in April to determine Jon Moxley’s next challenger.

NJPW releases brackets for 30-man New Japan Cup tournament

March 1, 2021 John Pollock

NJPW has released the brackets for the annual New Japan Cup that begins Thursday at the Anniversary show with the winner challenging for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship.

New IWGP junior heavyweight champion crowned at Castle Attack

February 28, 2021 John Pollock

The vacant IWGP junior heavyweight championship was decided at Sunday’s NJPW Castle Attack card with a three-way match.

Daniel Bryan to face Jey Uso in a steel cage match with title shot at stake

February 27, 2021 John Pollock

A steel cage match between Daniel Bryan and Jey Uso has been added for next week’s edition of Friday Night SmackDown a Universal title shot at stake.

NJPW Castle Attack Report: Okada vs. EVIL, White vs. Ishii

February 27, 2021 John Pollock

John Pollock reviews the first night of NJPW’s Castle Attack shows featuring Kazuchika Okada vs. EVIL and Jay White vs. Tomohiro Ishii.

Bianca Belair to challenge Sasha Banks at WrestleMania 37

February 26, 2021 John Pollock

Bianca Belair made her decision during Friday Night SmackDown and will challenge for the SmackDown Women’s Championship at WrestleMania 37.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: CyberFight Festival, AEW Revolution tickets

February 26, 2021 John Pollock

AEW Revolution tickets, NFL-Disney deal report, Belair to make her decision, big stretch for AEW, Mir-Tarver, CyberFight Festival 2021 & more.

WWE states Bianca Belair will make her WrestleMania decision tonight

February 26, 2021 John Pollock

WWE is advertising that Bianca Belair will make her WrestleMania championship match decision tonight on Friday Night SmackDown.

Kelly Klein launches lawsuit against Sinclair Broadcasting & ROH

February 26, 2021 John Pollock

Former Ring of Honor performer Kelly Klein has launched a lawsuit against Sinclair Broadcasting & ROH outlining several allegations.

AEW finishes fifth on cable, NXT hits 2021 viewership high

February 25, 2021 John Pollock

AEW Dynamite and NXT experienced increases this week in both viewership and in the main 18-49 demographic.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: History of head-to-head wrestling in Canada

February 24, 2021 John Pollock

The history of wrestling airing head-to-head in Canada prior to NXT vs. AEW tonight, report on Marty Scurll, Tony Khan speaks & lots more.