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WWE Raw hurt by sizable dropout in the third hour

July 28, 2020 John Pollock

WWE Raw failed to see much movement in his total audience number this week and was hampered by a low third-hour drop across the board.

Dana White sets date for Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Justin Gaethje

July 28, 2020 John Pollock

UFC president Dana White has announced a date for the anticipated fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje for the UFC lightweight championship.

Drew McIntyre vs. Randy Orton announced for WWE SummerSlam

July 27, 2020 John Pollock

The WWE Championship match for SummerSlam was confirmed on Monday’s episode of Raw.

Kairi Sane bids farewell following injury angle on Raw

July 27, 2020 John Pollock

On Monday’s episode of Raw, an angle was shot that appears to be the end of Kairi Sane’s character on Raw with the performer issuing a farewell statement.

First match officially announced for WWE SummerSlam

July 27, 2020 John Pollock

The first match for WWE’s SummerSlam event is official following Monday’s episode of Raw.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: WWE notes on TV ratings, Network, COVID-19

July 27, 2020 John Pollock

Notes from WWE’s shareholders’ meeting including WWE Network strategy & TV ratings, Gilbert Melendez suspended, notes for WWE Raw, Regis Philbin & more.

DDT and Pro Wrestling NOAH merge to form CyberFight

July 27, 2020 John Pollock

On Monday, CyberAgent announced the merger of DDT and Pro Wrestling NOAH that will take effect on September 1st under the banner of CyberFight.

AEW dominates ratings, highest viewership since March

July 23, 2020 John Pollock

AEW Dynamite appears to have command of Wednesday’s viewership after hitting its rock bottom point on June 24th with its lowest viewership average.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: McMahon on WWE’s changes during pandemic

July 22, 2020 John Pollock

Stephanie McMahon addresses COVID-19 testing & many other subjects, Jericho cruise postponed, Invasion PPV, profile on Total Bellas, TNT title match & more.

POLLOCK’S MMA UPDATE: UFC loses Holm vs. Aldana main event

July 22, 2020 John Pollock

The Aug. 1 main event between Holly Holm and Irene Aldana is off, Brunson vs. Shahbazyan serves as the new headliner, Nogueira talks retirement & more.

WWE Raw finishes with second-lowest audience, ties 18-49 low

July 21, 2020 John Pollock

WWE Raw saw a small increase in overall viewership but still finishes with the show’s second-lowest number and tied its 18-49 low point.

Asuka vs. Banks, McIntyre vs. Ziggler set for Raw next week

July 21, 2020 John Pollock

WWE announced two title matches for next Monday’s edition of Raw, which was taped on Monday at the WWE Performance Center.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: WWE Tapings, Kairi Sane, PPV Thoughts

July 20, 2020 John Pollock

Notes on today’s WWE Raw tapings, a report on Kairi Sane, unfortunate news for Bobby Fulton, the passing of Elisar Cabrera, and Gallows & Anderson on BTE.

WWE Extreme Rules Report: “It’s Out” – Samoa Joe

July 19, 2020 John Pollock

John Pollock’s coverage of WWE’s Horror Show at Extreme Rules featuring the Eye for an Eye match, the Wyatt Swamp Fight, Asuka vs. Sasha Banks & more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Notes from Gallows & Anderson interview

July 19, 2020 John Pollock

A rundown of Karl Anderson & Luke Gallows’ interview on their podcast, debuts at Slammiversary, Joey Ryan defends himself, Extreme Rules tonight & more.

Impact Slammiverary 2020: Mystery Arrivals, New Impact Champion

July 18, 2020 John Pollock

John Pollock’s coverage of Impact Wrestling’s Slammiversary event featuring Ace Austin vs. Trey vs. Eddie Edwards vs. TBA for the vacant Impact title.

Friday Night SmackDown’s overnight figure in line with last week’s

July 18, 2020 John Pollock

Heading into the Extreme Rules pay-per-view, Friday Night SmackDown’s overnight number was nearly identical to the prior week.

Karl Anderson & Luke Gallows confirm signing with Impact

July 18, 2020 John Pollock

Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows confirmed the news that the two have signed with Impact Wrestling and will be appearing at Slammiversary.

Jeff Hardy vs. Sheamus moved, updated Extreme Rules card

July 18, 2020 John Pollock

On Friday Night SmackDown, several announcements were made for the Extreme Rules pay-per-view and a match that’s been moved to next Friday’s episode.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Slammiversary, UFC ratings, Bellator

July 17, 2020 John Pollock

A look at Saturday’s Slammiversary, a breakdown of Wednesday’s ratings, Scott Coker speaks on Bellator’s return, Apollo Crews & Bayley interviews & more.