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Friday Night SmackDown falls against news coverage

February 16, 2021 John Pollock

With coverage of the recent impeachment hearings, Friday Night SmackDown fell to its lowest mark on Fox since moving to the ThunderDome.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Hana Kimura tribute planned, more on Tom Cole

February 15, 2021 John Pollock

A tribute show for Hana Kimura set for May, more on the passing of Tom Cole, ESPN issues comment, Stefan Struve retires, ROH PPV date & more.

All Japan Pro Wrestling announces Champion Carnival dates

February 15, 2021 John Pollock

All Japan Pro Wrestling has announced the details of this year’s Champion Carnival tournament, which will begin in April.

Keiji Mutoh signs two-year deal with NOAH, defends against Kiyomiya

February 15, 2021 John Pollock

Keiji Mutoh has signed a two-year agreement with the promotion with his first title defense scheduled for March against Kaito Kiyomiya.

NXT TakeOver: Vengeance Day: Finn Balor retains, The “Disputed” Era

February 14, 2021 John Pollock

John Pollock’s review of NXT TakeOver: Vengeance Day featuring Finn Balor vs. Pete Dunne, Io Shirai defends her women’s title and more.

The former Eli Drake appears at NXT TakeOver as “LA Knight”

February 14, 2021 John Pollock

During the NXT TakeOver: Vengeance Day pre-show, the former Eli Drake (Shaun Ricker) made his debut on the brand.

Tom Cole, at center of the WWF’s ’90s scandal, passes away

February 14, 2021 John Pollock

Tom Cole, who was at the center of the WWE’s ring boy scandal in the early ‘90s, has died at the age of 50 according to his older brother.

Jon Moxley set to face Harry Smith at Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport 5 on 2/20

February 13, 2021 John Pollock

Jon Moxley will be returning for Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport next Saturday with GCW announcing a match involving the IWGP United States Champion.

UFC 258: Kamaru Usman stops Gilbert Burns in Round 3

February 13, 2021 John Pollock

John Pollock’s report on the UFC 258 card featuring UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman defending against Gilbert Burns.

PROGRESS Wrestling airing new shows on WWE Network this month

February 13, 2021 John Pollock

After one year of inactivity, PROGRESS Wrestling is returning later this month with its Natural Progression Series airing on their streaming service, and the WWE Network.

DESTINATION 2021 REPORT: Keiji Mutoh ends Go Shiozaki’s title reign

February 12, 2021 John Pollock

John Pollock’s review of Pro Wrestling NOAH’s Destination 2021 card featuring Keiji Mutoh winning the GHC championship from Go Shiozaki.

Impeachment coverage hurts AEW & NXT numbers on Wednesday

February 11, 2021 John Pollock

Due to the ongoing impeachment hearing, cable news coverage occupied the top twenty slots on Wednesday and affecting AEW and NXT.

Gina Carano dropped by Lucasfilm after “abhorrent” comments

February 11, 2021 John Pollock

Gina Carano has been dropped by Lucasfilm over a series of social media posts that resulted in a call for the studio to fire her.

MLW FUSION REPORT: Lio Rush wins the AAA Cruiserweight Championship

February 10, 2021 John Pollock

MLW Fusion saw Middleweight Champion Lio Rush face-off with AAA Cruiserweight Champion Laredo Kid, plus Salina makes an offer to Savio Vega.

AEW releases brackets for the Women’s Eliminator Tournament

February 10, 2021 John Pollock

AEW has released the brackets for the Women’s World Championship Eliminator Tournament that begins tonight.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: John Cena comments on marquee stars in WWE

February 10, 2021 John Pollock

John Cena discusses the state of marquee stars in WWE, a look at the careers of David Von Erich & Curt Hennig, Bellator to Showtime & more.

NJPW New Beginning in Hiroshima Report: Hiromu vs. SHO, G.O.D. vs. Dangerous Tekkers

February 10, 2021 John Pollock

John Pollock’s review of the NJPW New Beginning in Hiroshima card with Hiromu Takahashi defending the junior heavyweight title against SHO.

Bellator MMA moving to Showtime in the U.S, launching Light Heavyweight GP

February 9, 2021 John Pollock

Bellator MMA is moving exclusively to Showtime in the U.S. and will be launching a Light Heavyweight Grand Prix this April.

WWE Raw falls to lowest figures of 2021, maintains top position on cable

February 9, 2021 John Pollock

While remaining on top of the cable charts, WWE Raw fell to its lowest figures of 2021 on Monday night.

Friday Night SmackDown sees small increase in demo figure

February 8, 2021 John Pollock

Following the Royal Rumble, Friday Night SmackDown saw a minor dip in viewership while increasing in the key demographic.