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Wrestling Dontaku cards released feat. Kazuchika Okada vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi

April 2, 2018 John Pollock

New Japan Pro Wrestling has released the cards for their shows coming up throughout the rest of April and into May with the two Wrestling Dontaku events.

Tony Ferguson injured, the new main event of UFC 223 is Max Holloway vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov

April 1, 2018 John Pollock

One day Tony Ferguson and Khabib Nurmagomedov may fight, but it won’t be next Saturday night in Brooklyn at UFC 223. Ferguson is off the card and featherweight champion Max Holloway is coming up to fight Khabib Nurmagomedov for the lightweight next Saturday.

Dates and locations announced for the G-1 Climax

April 1, 2018 John Pollock

During Sunday’s Sakura Genesis card, New Japan Pro Wrestling announced the dates and locations for the G-1 Climax tournament this summer.

Sakura Genesis main event result between Kazuchika Okada and Zack Sabre Jr.

April 1, 2018 John Pollock

The result of Sunday’s main event at Sakura Genesis between Kazuchika Okada and Zack Sabre Jr. for the IWGP heavyweight title, as well as the next title match expected to take place.

POLLOCK’S MMA NEWS UPDATE – Endeavor buys NeuLion, latest on UFC TV talks

March 31, 2018 John Pollock

Endeavor buys streaming company NeuLion, Variety reports interesting option Endeavor could be entertaining regarding television rights, a look at UFC 223 next weekend, Darren Till vs. Stephen Thompson announced for Liverpool card, Combate America signs television deal, and more.

Jimmy Hart to induct Hillbilly Jim at the WWE Hall of Fame

March 31, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE has announced that Jimmy Hart will be inducting Jimmy Hart into the WWE Hall of Fame on Friday night in New Orleans, Louisiana.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 3/30 – At least 78,500 reasons to read today’s update

March 30, 2018 John Pollock

A look at the attendance figure from WrestleMania 3 following Deadspin’s research, Impact does a strong number on POP, L.A. Memorial Coliseum seeking future WrestleMania, reviews of NXT and Impact Wrestling’s television, Andre the Giant screener notes, Brock Lesnar wrestling in Boston tonight, and more.

WWE states Hulk Hogan is not scheduled for any upcoming events

March 29, 2018 John Pollock

Hulk Hogan is expected to attend a screening on Thursday night for the Andre the Giant documentary, which Hogan was interviewed for. Earlier this month, the company stated they have spoken with Hogan regarding helping others to learn from their mistakes while confirming that he was not under contract to WWE.

PWG announces cards for All-Star Weekend 14 in April

March 29, 2018 John Pollock

PWG has announced the cards for All-Star Weekend 14 on April 20th & 21st in Reseda, featuring a three-way match for the PWG title on the second night with Keith Lee vs. Jonah Rock vs. WALTER, and The Young Bucks’ final match at the American Legion Post venue.

Updated card for NXT Takeover in New Orleans

March 28, 2018 John Pollock

On Wednesday’s episode of NXT, it was announced at the start of the show that Tommaso Ciampa will take on Johnny Gargano in an “Unsanctioned Match” at Takeover on Saturday, April 7th at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Pro Wrestling Guerrilla announces final shows at the American Legion Post

March 28, 2018 John Pollock

Pro Wrestling Guerrilla has announced the end of an era as the popular Southern California promotion will be holding their final events in Reseda, California at the American Legion Post #308 over the next two months.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 3/28 – Louisiana commission confirms WWE and ROH performers exempt from in-ring restrictions

March 28, 2018 John Pollock

A new report from Deadspin confirms that the Louisiana Boxing & Wrestling Commission will not hold the WWE and ROH performers to certain moves being banned on their shows, SmackDown and Raw numbers, son of Sweet Georgia Brown defends Fabulous Moolah, updated battle royal participants for WrestleMania, interview with Liam O’Rourke, and more.

New matches announced for WrestleMania following SmackDown Live

March 27, 2018 John Pollock

Tuesday’s episode of SmackDown Live featured several matched being added to WrestleMania, including Daniel Bryan’s involvement on the show, more additions to the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal and the SmackDown tag title match on the card.

Charlotte removed from SmackDown tapings tonight

March 27, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE has announced that Charlotte has been removed from tonight’s SmackDown Live taping in Pittsburgh.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 3/27 – Ronda Rousey doesn’t want to speak about her MMA career

March 27, 2018 John Pollock

Ronda Rousey had several awkward exchanges with ESPN on Tuesday, back up ideas for Daniel Bryan’s match at WrestleMania, nine women defend the Fabulous Moolah, Sakura Genesis card released, EVIL returns, WWE Network expected to add “Saturday Night” episodes, Road Dogg to induct Jeff Jarrett, and more.

WWE reports Shane McMahon will require surgery, recovering from acute diverticulitis

March 26, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE announced on Monday afternoon that Shane McMahon has been hospitalized due acute diverticulitis and an umbilical hernia.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 3/26 – John Cena vs. Triple H announced for “Greatest Royal Rumble” in Saudi Arabia

March 26, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE announces matches for the “Greatest Rumble Ever” card, no women will be performing on the show, Ronda Rousey teased for Raw in Cleveland, Leon White undergoes open heart surgery, New Japan books the Cow Palace for July, review of this week’s ROH episode, anniversary of the final Monday Nitro, and more.

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MLW signs television deal with beIN Sports

March 26, 2018 John Pollock

Major League Wrestling (MLW) has signed a deal with beIN Sports for a one-hour weekly show, becoming the latest professional wrestling promotion with weekly television.

NJPW Strong Style Evolved Report – The Golden Lovers vs. The Young Bucks

March 25, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock reviews the New Japan “Strong Style Evolved” card from Long Beach, featuring Kenny Omega and Kota Ibushi taking on The Young Bucks, Jay White defending the United States title against Hangman Page, Will Ospreay vs. Jushin Thunder Liger, and more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 3/25 – Paul Heyman to induct Bill Goldberg, preview of Strong Style Evolved

March 25, 2018 John Pollock

Paul Heyman has been confirmed as the inductor for Bill Goldberg at the Hall of Fame, a preview of tonight’s Strong Style Evolved card in Long Beach, AJ Styles returns to the ring, Brock Lesnar added to another WWE house show, Impact rating from this week, Kenoh vs. Takashi Sugiura, and more.