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REPORT: WrestleMania 37 moved back from its original date, set for 4/11

January 15, 2021 John Pollock

WrestleMania 37 is expected to take place two weeks after its originally advertised date, according to a report from Fightful Select’s Sean Ross Sapp.

Moose replaces Alex Shelley in the six-man tag at IMPACT’s Hard to Kill

January 15, 2021 John Pollock

IMPACT Wrestling has been forced to change its main event for Hard to Kill with the news that Alex Shelley will be unable to participate.

Cable news coverage continues to impact AEW Dynamite & NXT

January 14, 2021 John Pollock

For the second week in a row, AEW and NXT were affected by news coverage with this week’s focus on the second impeachment of President Donald Trump after the House of Representatives’ vote.

WWE RAW hurt by College Football Championship, performs well in Canada

January 13, 2021 John Pollock

Going against the Alabama vs. Ohio State College Football national championship game, WWE Raw took a hit while still topping 1.8 million viewers.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Drew McIntyre to speak on RAW

January 11, 2021 John Pollock

Drew McIntyre to speak on RAW, Triple H to kick off the show, SmackDown ratings, Anthem-Jarrett update, Dana White notes & lots more.

WWE reveals Drew McIntyre has tested positive for COVID-19

January 11, 2021 John Pollock

WWE Champion Drew McIntyre has tested positive for COVID-19 with the company stating the performer is in quarantine.

Former co-presidents of WWE launching Isos Capital Management group

January 11, 2021 John Pollock

The former co-presidents of WWE, George Barrios, and Michelle Wilson, have launched an investment company called Isos Capital Management.

Drew McIntyre vs. Randy Orton added to RAW on Monday

January 9, 2021 John Pollock

During Friday’s episode of SmackDown, a promo ran for RAW announcing that Drew McIntyre will take on Randy Orton this Monday.

SD Notes: Reigns vs. Pearce added to Rumble, New Tag Champions

January 9, 2021 John Pollock

On Friday Night SmackDown, the show was promoted around a Gauntlet Match to determine the next challenger for Roman Reigns at the Royal Rumble.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Rhodes grades AEW with an “A” for 2020

January 8, 2021 John Pollock

Cody Rhodes reflects on 2020 as AEW EVP, UFC fighter faces attempted murder charges, Les Thatcher update & another title fight at UFC 259.

Coverage of the U.S. Capitol attack dominates Wednesday night

January 8, 2021 John Pollock

The attack on the U.S. Capitol and wall-to-wall coverage led to AEW Dynamite greatly impacted for an episode built around Kenny Omega’s title defense against Rey Fenix.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Trendsetting manager Bobby Davis dies

January 7, 2021 John Pollock

Influential manager Bobby Davis passes, Japan issues state of emergency, IMPACT viewers, Septimo Dragon update, Bateman re-signs & more.

RAW Legends Night tops two million viewers, best figure since March

January 6, 2021 John Pollock

Legends Night proved to be an effective promotion by WWE with RAW topping two million viewers and posting its best numbers since March.

Wrestle Kingdom 15 (Night 2) Report: Kota Ibushi vs. Jay White

January 5, 2021 John Pollock

John Pollock’s report on Wrestle Kingdom 15 (Night 2) featuring the Double Championship match between Kota Ibushi and Jay White.

ABC confirms UFC broadcast on 1/16 featuring Holloway vs. Kattar

January 4, 2021 John Pollock

ABC has confirmed that they will broadcast their first MMA card this month with the main card of UFC Fight Night on January 16th.

AEW Dynamite finishes with 977,000 viewers, fourth on cable

January 4, 2021 John Pollock

Wednesday’s cable numbers have been reported with AEW Dynamite finishing fourth for the night for the special Brodie Lee Tribute show.

Wrestle Kingdom 15 (Night 1) Report: Tetsuya Naito vs. Kota Ibushi

January 4, 2021 John Pollock

John Pollock’s coverage of night one of Wrestle Kingdom 15 featuring Tetsuya Naito vs. Kota Ibushi and Kazuchika Okada vs. Will Ospreay.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: NJPW moves forward while cases rise in Tokyo

January 3, 2021 John Pollock

Wrestle Kingdom 15 moves forward while COVID-19 cases rise in Tokyo, a preview of night one, Suwama retains, AEW Dark matches & more.

AJPW New Year Wars: Suwama vs. Yuma Aoyagi for the Triple Crown

January 3, 2021 John Pollock

All Japan Pro Wrestling kicked off its year with back-to-back nights at Korakuen Hall highlighted by Suwama retaining the Triple Crown against Yuma Aoyagi on Sunday’s show.

Big E. to defend the Intercontinental title next week against Apollo Crews

January 1, 2021 John Pollock

Big E. is set to defend the Intercontinental Championship for the first time on the January 8th edition of Friday Night SmackDown.