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

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Martha Hart responds to comments by Jerry McDevitt

May 20, 2020 John Pollock

Martha Hart responds to Jerry McDevitt, review of Dark Side of the Ring, The Undertaker on The Ringer, UFC in Vegas, Joe Rogan on Spotify, Arisa Hoshiki.

Body discovered that matches the description of Shad Gaspard

May 20, 2020 John Pollock

Early Wednesday morning, a body was discovered along the shoreline at the Venice Pier that matches the description of Shad Gaspard, who went missing Sunday.

WWE Raw’s audience back down with 8% drop in viewership

May 19, 2020 John Pollock

After a week where WWE Raw stopped the bleeding with audience erosion, their numbers fell this week with one of the lowest ever.

Edge and Randy Orton made official for WWE Backlash in June

May 18, 2020 John Pollock

During the opening segment of Monday Night Raw, it was officially announced that Randy Orton and Edge will have a rematch at the Backlash event next month.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Shad Gaspard missing, Larry Csonka passes away

May 18, 2020 John Pollock

Search party looking for Shad Gaspard, the passing of Larry Csonka, WWE VP leaves the company, John Oliver covers WWE & UFC, review of Last Ride, Rodman & more.

REPORT: Drew Gulak no longer under contract with WWE

May 17, 2020 John Pollock

In a strange twist given his focus on WWE television, Drew Gulak is not under contract with WWE after his deal came to its expiration.

Kevin Randleman added to the UFC Hall of Fame’s Pioneer Wing

May 16, 2020 John Pollock

On Saturday’s UFC broadcast, Kevin Randleman was announced as part of this year’s UFC Hall of Fame Class as part of the Pioneer Wing of fighters.

Friday Night SmackDown overnight number stays steady

May 16, 2020 John Pollock

The overnight figures have come in for Friday Night SmackDown that saw the show stay steady with last week’s number and above two-million viewers.

Frankie Kazarian added to the Casino Ladder Match at Double or Nothing

May 16, 2020 John Pollock

AEW has added Frankie Kazarian to the Casino Ladder Match at next weekend’s Double or Nothing pay-per-view in Jacksonville, Florida.

Four matches advertised for SmackDown including Bayley vs. Flair

May 15, 2020 John Pollock

Next week’s episode of Friday Night SmackDown has several matches advertised including the remaining quarter-final matches in the IC title tournament.

WWE reveals bracket for the Intercontinental title tournament

May 15, 2020 John Pollock

On Friday Night SmackDown, the bracket was revealed for the Intercontinental title tournament that will air over the next several episodes.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Martha Hart speaks about WWE lawsuit

May 15, 2020 John Pollock

Martha Hart discusses WWE lawsuit, report on Rey Mysterio’s status, the birth of The Hell Raisers, The Undertaker chats UFC 121 angle with Lesnar & more.

POLLOCK’S MMA UPDATE: John McCarthy defends referee Keith Peterson

May 15, 2020 John Pollock

John McCarthy defended referee Keith Peterson from recent allegations, UFC Fight Night preview, Urijah Faber weighs in, UFC’s 2019 revenue & lots more.

AEW Dynamite hits lowest figure on TNT, both shows decline

May 14, 2020 John Pollock

AEW and NXT were both down this week with the shows declining among total viewers and in their key demos. Dynamite hit its lowest figure to date on TNT.

Matches and segments advertised for NXT & AEW next week

May 14, 2020 John Pollock

NXT and AEW Dynamite have announced several matches and segments for next week’s programs. NXT will be taped next week while AEW is live in Jacksonville.

NXT TakeOver: In Your House announced for Sunday, June 7th

May 13, 2020 John Pollock

During Wednesday’s edition of NXT, it was announced that the next TakeOver special is set for Sunday, June 7th.

Mike Tyson announced for Double or Nothing, updated card

May 13, 2020 John Pollock

During Wednesday’s broadcast of AEW Dynamite, the promotion announced that Mike Tyson will in attendance at the Double or Nothing pay-per-view.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Harold Meij reveals NJPW’s plans for return

May 13, 2020 John Pollock

New Japan’s plans for eventual return, AEW & NXT lineups, Enes Kanter says he’s received WWE offer, Fenix added to ladder match, TV viewership notes & more.

POLLOCK’S MMA UPDATE: NY Times reports on guidelines for UFC cards

May 13, 2020 John Pollock

NY Times releases the UFC’s event operations plan, how guidelines were followed at UFC 249, MMAJA issues statement on waiver form, a crazy arrest story & UFC Fight Night preview.

WWE Raw increases 14%, highest viewership in five weeks

May 12, 2020 John Pollock

WWE Raw was able to stop its viewership loss with its best number in over a month featuring Becky Lynch’s announcement and the return of Edge & Randy Orton.