Articles by John Pollock

Shinjiro Otani appeared at Pro Wrestling NOAH’s Legacy Rise event for a brief address in front of the audience at Korakuen Hall.

NJPW New Beginning in Osaka & NOAH Legacy Rise previews

February 11 is a national holiday in Japan, and New Japan Pro Wrestling and Pro Wrestling NOAH will each present shows to mark the occasion.

CBS to air two-hour portion of UFC 326 on March 7

The UFC will receive its first exposure on the CBS network as part of UFC 326 next month.

WWE honors Jim Shank at the end of Raw broadcast

WWE closed its broadcast of Monday Night Raw with a tribute to the passing of Jim Shank, who died this past Friday.

The Story of “The Debt King” Tadao Yasuda (October 9, 1963 – February 10, 2026)

Former IWGP heavyweight champion Tadao Yasuda has died at the age of sixty-two.

The Sandman’s retirement opponent is revealed for Spring Break X

The Sandman’s retirement opponent has been confirmed by Game Changer Wrestling.

Roman Reigns advertised for five episodes of Monday Night Raw before ‘Mania 42

Roman Reigns is scheduled for appearances on Monday Night Raw throughout March in the lead-up to WrestleMania 42.

TNA Impact sets its new record high on AMC in fourth week

TNA Impact set its latest record on AMC for its fourth episode on the network.

Nikki Bella on Cooper DeJean chants on Raw: “When you have a crowd chanting something, you need to acknowledge”

Nikki Bella addressed last week’s segment on Raw, where the audience in Philadelphia led to acknowledging her ties with an NFL player.

Report: AEW Double or Nothing scheduled for Louis Armstrong Stadium in NY

AEW is taking one of its signature pay-per-views to New York this spring.

The economics of WrestleMania 42 compared to 2025 in Las Vegas

With ten weeks until WrestleMania 42, there are potential changes to the yet-to-be-announced card in Las Vegas for the second consecutive year

Shinjiro Otani to address audience at NOAH’s Legacy Rise this week

February 8, 2026 John Pollock

Shinjiro Otani will appear at this Wednesday’s Pro Wrestling NOAH event to address the audience.

Report: Bron Breakker undergoes surgery

Bron Breakker recently underwent surgery.

AAA 2/7 Results: Original El Grande Americano Qualifies, New Mixed Tag Champs, Hair Match Teased

February 7, 2026 John Pollock

AAA featured the original El Grande Americano stealing a spot and qualifying for Rey de Reyes, along with new Mixed Tag Team Champions.

AEW Collision 2/7 Results: Kyle Fletcher challenges Ciampa, Wild Parking Lot Fight, Young Bucks qualify

February 7, 2026 John Pollock

AEW Collision featured Tommaso Ciampa defend the TNT title and receive his next challenge, a wild parking lot fight, and Young Bucks qualify.

AEW scores largest 18-49 audience since November, big increase among female viewers

AEW Dynamite achieved its largest audience in months, fueled by a major increase in female viewers.

Mercedes Moné to defend Winnipeg Pro Wrestling Women’s title in March

Mercedes Moné is set to defend one of her remaining championships next month in Canada.

Four fighters miss weight for UFC Fight Night, all fighters scheduled to compete

Four fighters missed weight on Friday as UFC returns to the Apex with the first Paramount card from its home venue in Las Vegas.

UFC’s chief business officer testifies, Judge Boulware presses UFC on lack of urgency securing communications