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GCW and IWTV announce live events in Florida for WrestleMania Weekend

February 8, 2021 John Pollock

Game Changer Wrestling and IWTV will be holding live events over WrestleMania weekend in Florida with various show announcements.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Leon Spinks’ pro wrestling history

February 8, 2021 John Pollock

McIntyre vs. Orton on Raw, Leon Spinks passes away, t-shirt fundraiser to assist Pelle Primeau, Super Bowl attendance at the WM site & more.

POLLOCK’S MMA UPDATE: Frankie Edgar comments after KO loss

February 8, 2021 John Pollock

Frankie Edgar issues a statement after KO loss, a preview of Usman vs. Burns, Chris Leben retires after BKFC win & more.

AEW adds Thunder Rosa vs. Hirsch, PAC vs. Ryan Nemeth to Dynamite

February 8, 2021 John Pollock

The AEW Women’s Title Eliminator tournament will begin this Wednesday as Thunder Rosa takes on Leyla Hirsch, plus PAC vs. Ryan Nemeth.

Seth Rollins to return on the 2/12 edition of Friday Night SmackDown

February 5, 2021 John Pollock

It was heavily advertised throughout Friday Night SmackDown that Seth Rollins will return on next week’s program.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Purrazzo reveals she had COVID last month

February 5, 2021 John Pollock

Deonna Purrazzo confirms she & Steve Cutler had COVID last month, VanZant fights for BKFC, a huge NBC match on this date in 1988 & more.

“Hacksaw” Butch Reed passes away at 66 following heart complications

February 5, 2021 John Pollock

On Friday, it was revealed that Butch Reed had passed away due to heart complications at the age of 66.

NEWS

WWE posts record revenue and profit for 2020, notes from earnings call

February 4, 2021 John Pollock

WWE released its fourth quarter and 2020 year-end earnings report announcing a record level of revenue and profit.

AEW Beach Break finishes third on cable, NXT drops out of top fifty

February 4, 2021 John Pollock

Wednesday’s ratings saw AEW’s Beach Break special rebound from last week’s figures, while Edge appearing on NXT didn’t provide a boost.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: WWE ICONS – Yokozuna review

February 3, 2021 John Pollock

John Pollock reviews WWE ICONS – Yokozuna, updated Beach Break card, Conor McGregor assesses UFC 257 loss, Mayweather-Paul postponed & more.

Ring of Honor announces that Jay Lethal has re-signed with the promotion

February 3, 2021 John Pollock

Ring of Honor has confirmed that Jay Lethal has re-signed with the promotion. Details regarding of length of the new deal were not announced.

Breakdown of WWE’s RAW ratings featuring Edge vs. Randy Orton

February 2, 2021 John Pollock

Edge’s first match on television since 2011 saw RAW receive an increase in the third hour while finishing on top of the cable charts Monday.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Edge, Bianca Belair win Rumble matches

February 1, 2021 John Pollock

Looking at the two Royal Rumble outcomes, Dustin Diamond passes away, Glenn Jacobs donates Rumble fee, CM Punk added to “Heels” cast & more.

Friday Night SmackDown tops 2.3 million viewers for second week in a row

February 1, 2021 John Pollock

The go-home episode of Friday Night SmackDown leading to Sunday’s Royal Rumble experienced a small decrease from the week prior.

Ring of Honor re-signs double champion Jonathan Gresham

February 1, 2021 John Pollock

Veteran performer Jonathan Gresham has re-signed with Ring of Honor with the announcement made on Monday by the promotion.

John Cena says there is “no mathematical way” for ‘Mania appearance

February 1, 2021 John Pollock

In an interview with SI.com, John Cena is stating that there is “no mathematical way” to participate in this year’s WrestleMania.

WWE hires Christine Lubrano to serve as SVP of Creative Writing

February 1, 2021 John Pollock

Christine Lubrano has been named by WWE as its new Senior Vice President of Creative Writing Operations after spending 18 years with the IFC channel.

Jay White attacks Tomohiro Ishii at Road to New Beginning in Tokyo

February 1, 2021 John Pollock

Jay White appeared at Monday’s Road to New Beginning show at Korakuen Hall and attacked Tomohiro Ishii.

WWE Royal Rumble 2021: Edge and Bianca Belair win the Royal Rumbles

January 31, 2021 John Pollock

John Pollock’s coverage of the WWE Royal Rumble featuring two Rumble matches, Reigns vs. Owens and McIntyre vs. Goldberg.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: WWE Royal Rumble Preview

January 31, 2021 John Pollock

A preview of tonight’s WWE Royal Rumble, Bill Goldberg reflects on his latest return and how it’s been received, GCW Fight Forever & more.