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NJPW releases line-ups for final three shows of 2020

December 14, 2020 John Pollock

New Japan Pro Wrestling has released the full line-ups for their final three shows of the year, which will all stream on New Japan World.

Multiple matches added to NJPW’s Wrestle Kingdom 15 line-ups

December 14, 2020 John Pollock

New Japan Pro Wrestling has updated the line-ups for Wrestle Kingdom 15, which take place over two nights on January 4 & 5 at the Tokyo Dome.

Hikaru Shida vs. KiLynn King among fourteen matches for AEW Dark

December 13, 2020 John Pollock

All Elite Wrestling has released this Tuesday’s line-up for AEW Dark that will stream at 7 pm Eastern on AEW’s YouTube channel.

Several matches and segments advertised for Monday’s episode of RAW

December 13, 2020 John Pollock

WWE has announced several matches for Monday’s edition of RAW from the ThunderDome at Tropicana Field on the go-home episode prior to the TLC event.

O’Reilly vs. Dunne, Ripley vs. Storm, Karrion Kross added to NXT

December 12, 2020 John Pollock

NXT has added a number one contender’s match for this Wednesday’s episode that will set up the NXT Championship match at New Year’s Evil.

Friday Night SmackDown to air live episode on New Year’s Day

December 11, 2020 John Pollock

With the holidays about to begin, we have learned that the WWE SmackDown crew will be going live with a new episode on New Year’s Day.

WWE expected to launch NXT India program in 2021

December 11, 2020 John Pollock

WWE is embarking on a television series for the Indian market, which POST Wrestling has been told is expected to begin filming in the new year.

BELLATOR 254: Juliana Velasquez wins title, show doesn’t air on DAZN

December 11, 2020 John Pollock

Bellator ended its year with another card from Uncasville, Connecticut that saw the crowning of a new women’s flyweight champion.

AEW scores highest head-to-head figures since Oct. 2019

December 10, 2020 John Pollock

After a week of buzz surrounding the arrival of Sting, an inter-promotional angle, and the advertisement of Shaquille O’Neal – AEW posted one of its strongest numbers to date.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Analyzing AEW’s Growth Strategy

December 9, 2020 John Pollock

John Pollock examines AEW’s strategy to grow its core audience, a strong night for IMPACT, Anthony Johnson to Bellator, huge Dynamite line-up.

WWE RAW stays even with viewers, female viewers drop

December 8, 2020 John Pollock

The final WWE episode from its residency at the Amway Center saw RAW take a hit with its female audience while staying even with total viewers.

WWE releases nominees for Slammy Awards on 12/23

December 7, 2020 John Pollock

WWE has released additional information regarding the return of the Slammy Awards, which take place on Wednesday, December 23rd.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: SmackDown ratings for U.S. & Canada

December 7, 2020 John Pollock

Friday Night SmackDown ratings for U.S. & Canada, Rollins and Lynch have baby, Mayweather vs. Paul, Dan Gable honored, & Ranallo interview.

Kento Miyahara & Yuma Aoyagi win the Real World Tag League

December 7, 2020 John Pollock

All Japan Pro Wrestling’s annual Real-World Tag League concluded Monday with the tournament coming down to the final match.

NXT TAKEOVER WAR GAMES: The Undisputed Era prevail

December 6, 2020 John Pollock

John Pollock’s coverage of NXT TakeOver: War Games featuring The Undisputed Era vs. Team McAfee, and Team Shotzi vs. Team Candice.

WWE Tribute to the Troops Report feat. Drew McIntyre vs. The Miz

December 6, 2020 John Pollock

WWE’s 18th annual Tribute to the Troops show was filmed this past week at the ThunderDome in Orlando, Florida featuring a series of matches while honoring the servicemen and women of the United States.

Pro Wrestling NOAH returns to Budokan Hall in 2021, results from Final Chronicle

December 6, 2020 John Pollock

Pro Wrestling NOAH held its Final Chronicle 2020 card Sunday featuring Go Shiozaki defending the GHC championship against Takashi Sugiura.

Yoel Romero leaving the UFC, manager comments on departure

December 5, 2020 John Pollock

Yoel Romero’s tenure at the UFC has come to an end with ESPN reporting the departure of the middleweight fighter.

MLW and Cody Hall not expected to be working together

December 4, 2020 John Pollock

On Friday, it was reported that Cody Hall was signed to a contract with MLW, and POST Wrestling has learned additional details.

AEW hits highest 18-49 figure since Nov. 2019, tops 900k viewers

December 3, 2020 John Pollock

AEW Dynamite pulled in a strong number for their heavily promoted “Winter is Coming” edition featuring Jon Moxley vs. Kenny Omega.