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WWE Raw viewership stays flat against cable news coverage

June 2, 2020 John Pollock

Monday’s episode of WWE Raw maintained its audience from last week, although cable programming was dominated by news coverage of the U.S. protests.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Charly Caruso & Samoa Joe to host ‘Raw Talk’

June 1, 2020 John Pollock

Raw Talk debuts with hosts Charly Caruso & Samoa Joe, matches on Raw, Joe Perri & Michael Blade pass away, final SD number, SLAM Wrestling update & more.

WWE Network launches its free tier, adds ‘Raw Talk’ post-show

June 1, 2020 John Pollock

On Monday, the WWE Network launched its free tier unlocking a significant amount of content that can be viewed without the use of a credit card.

Grant Berkland a.k.a. ‘Danny Havoc’ has passed away

May 31, 2020 John Pollock

Grant Berkland who wrestled professionally as ‘Danny Havoc’ has died. Berkland wrestled throughout his career for CZW and had recently worked matches for GCW.

Game Changer Wrestling to run outdoor show with fans on June 20th

May 31, 2020 John Pollock

Game Changer Wrestling has announced a show for June, which will be presented at an outdoor site and will be open to fans.

Jon Jones claims he is relinquishing the UFC light heavyweight title

May 31, 2020 John Pollock

The feud between UFC president Dana White and Jon Jones escalated on Sunday with Jones stating he was relinquishing the UFC light heavyweight title.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Let’s never forget the events of this week

May 31, 2020 John Pollock

Let’s never forget the events of this weekend because it’s time for all of us to wake up and help those that have been screaming for it a lot longer than the past seven days.

Hit-and-run angle leads to SmackDown improving its viewership

May 30, 2020 John Pollock

Friday Night SmackDown saw a jump in its audience in the overnight figures with this week’s episode on pace to be their most-watched show since mid-April.

SmackDown Notes: Matt Riddle to SD, Title match next week, Hardy angle

May 29, 2020 John Pollock

During Friday Night SmackDown, it was announced that Matt Riddle is coming following his loss to Timothy Thatcher on this past week’s episode of NXT.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Chris Jericho on Tyson, Stadium Stampede

May 29, 2020 John Pollock

Chris Jericho discusses Mike Tyson and Stadium Stampede, SmackDown matches, Nigel McGuinness, bio on Vince McMahon, Thunder Rosa speaks on Hana Kimura.

POLLOCK’S MMA UPDATE: Dana White on Jones dispute, TUF, McGregor-Silva, Reebok

May 29, 2020 John Pollock

Dana White comments on McGregor vs. Silva, the Reebok deal, Fight Island, and dispute with Jon Jones, UFC weigh-in results & UFC 114 on this date in 2010.

AEW Dynamite and NXT both experience big increases

May 28, 2020 John Pollock

Wednesday’s cable figures were a positive sign for AEW and NXT with the programs posting two of its best figures during the empty arena era of shows.

Memorial Day episode of WWE Raw produces second-lowest figure

May 27, 2020 John Pollock

The Memorial Day episode of WWE Raw was nearly identical to the week prior with a 1% drop in viewership and the same level in the main demographic.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: WWE performers remember Shad Gaspard

May 27, 2020 John Pollock

Terrace House has canceled its current season following the passing of Hana Kimura, Riddle to the main roster, Jericho Cruise & remembering Shad Gaspard.

POLLOCK’S MMA UPDATE: UFC receives approval in Nevada for two cards

May 27, 2020 John Pollock

Nevada has approved the UFC’s next two events, a rundown of the protocols for the shows, tragic news from Sam Stout, Colby Covington leaves ATT & more.

Raw women’s title match set for WWE Backlash

May 25, 2020 John Pollock

There is another match set for WWE Backlash following the #1 contender’s match on Raw for a shot at the Raw women’s champion Asuka.

WWE Notes: Raw and SD tapings at the PC, Matt Riddle update

May 25, 2020 John Pollock

We have several updates regarding WWE with this week’s taping schedule and the latest on Matt Riddle following a report on Monday.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: The Undertaker on doing another ‘Mania

May 25, 2020 John Pollock

The Undertaker speaks about doing another WrestleMania, Mike Tyson and pep rally on AEW Dynamite, AEW year one, update on state of emergency in Japan, Flip Gordon re-signs with ROH & more.

POLLOCK’S MMA UPDATE: UFC increasing COVID-19 testing

May 25, 2020 John Pollock

UFC increasing its COVID-19 testing, Henry Cejudo vacates bantamweight title, an interview with Joe Rogan on his Spotify deal, Frankie Edgar to 135 & more.

AEW Notes: Moxley vs. Cage at Fyter Fest, Britt Baker out 6-8 weeks

May 24, 2020 John Pollock

Jon Moxley will defend the AEW title against Brian Cage at this year’s Fyter Fest, an update on Britt Baker’s status, All Out announced & more.