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Following pay-per-view, AEW stays even in demo against news coverage

November 12, 2020 John Pollock

With strong cable news coverage on Wednesday, AEW finished 17th on cable while NXT was outside of the top fifty programs.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Khan comments on Harold Meij, third hour in 2021

November 11, 2020 John Pollock

Tony Khan spoke about AEW/NJPW with Harold Meij leaving, Jon Moxley on original plans for PPV, Court Bauer on ‘War Games’ IP, bio on Buddy Rogers, AEW/NXT cards & more.

WWE to air Tribute to the Troops on 12/6 on Fox from the ThunderDome

November 11, 2020 John Pollock

Fox is set to broadcast WWE’s Tribute to the Troops special next month in conjunction with its NFL broadcasts.

NEWS

Despite declines throughout the show, WWE RAW finishes #4 on cable

November 10, 2020 John Pollock

RAW saw several key demographics bounce back after last week’s program was the least-watched since the introduction of the ThunderDome.

Paul Felder steps in to fight Rafael dos Anjos at UFC Fight Night

November 9, 2020 John Pollock

The UFC has found a replacement for Saturday’s main event after Islam Makhachev was forced to withdraw from his fight with Rafael dos Anjos.

Friday Night SmackDown pulls in strong number against election coverage

November 9, 2020 John Pollock

Friday Night SmackDown finished with one of its best figures of the pandemic era topping 2.3 million viewers on Fox.

Amanda Nunes out of UFC 256 title fight against Megan Anderson

November 9, 2020 John Pollock

The UFC has lost one of its championship fights for the UFC 256 pay-per-view in December as Amanda Nunes will be unable to compete on the card.

Islam Makhachev out of Saturday’s fight with Rafael dos Anjos

November 9, 2020 John Pollock

Days before he was scheduled to headline the UFC Fight Night card, lightweight Islam Makhachev is off this weekend’s card.

NJPW confirms three matches for Wrestle Kingdom 15

November 8, 2020 John Pollock

New Japan Pro Wrestling has officially announced three matches for Wrestle Kingdom 15 taking place at the Tokyo Dome on January 4 & 5, 2021.

Tetsuya Naito to defend Double Championship against Kota Ibushi on 1/4

November 8, 2020 John Pollock

New Japan Pro Wrestling held a press conference regarding Wrestle Kingdom 15 taking place on January 4 & 5, 2021, at the Tokyo Dome.

AEW FULL GEAR: Moxley makes Kingston quit, Young Bucks win titles

November 7, 2020 John Pollock

John Pollock’s coverage of AEW Full Gear featuring Jon Moxley vs. Eddie Kingston in an “I Quit Match” for the AEW Championship.

AEW Full Gear 2020 Preview feat. Jon Moxley vs. Eddie Kingston

November 7, 2020 John Pollock

John Pollock previews tonight’s AEW Full Gear pay-per-view headlined by Jon Moxley vs. Eddie Kingston in an “I Quit Match” for the AEW title.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Rey returns, Tony Khan speaks, NJPW preview

November 6, 2020 John Pollock

Rey Mysterio to wrestle tonight, Tony Khan does the media rounds, Scorpio Sky update, Power Struggle preview, Saul Canelo Alvarez & more.

WWE promoting The Undertaker’s “Final Farewell” for Survivor Series

November 6, 2020 John Pollock

WWE issued a press release Friday noting that the Survivor Series will feature the “Final Farewell” for The Undertaker Mark Calaway.

Tony Khan confirms which match will go on last at Full Gear

November 6, 2020 John Pollock

During an interview on Wrestling Observer Radio, AEW president Tony Khan confirmed that the I Quit Match will end the show at Full Gear.

AEW announces bonus edition of AEW Dark for Friday night

November 5, 2020 John Pollock

On the eve of Full Gear, All Elite Wrestling will be streaming a new episode of AEW Dark on Friday featuring seven matches.

BELLATOR 251: Corey Anderson stops Melvin Manhoef in Round 2

November 5, 2020 John Pollock

Bellator 251 was highlighted by the promotional debut of Corey Anderson, who made an immediate impact in the light heavyweight division.

Election coverage dominates cable, AEW maintains 0.30 demo rating

November 5, 2020 John Pollock

With coverage of the U.S. Election dominating network and cable viewership, AEW and NXT both fell out of the top fifty cable programs.

NWA Women’s Championship match added to the Buy-In at Full Gear

November 4, 2020 John Pollock

AEW has added a new match for its Buy-In pre-show this Saturday with a match announced for the NWA Women’s Championship.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Scorpio Sky off Dynamite as a precaution

November 4, 2020 John Pollock

AEW has removed Scorpio Sky from tonight’s Dynamite, Tony Khan speaks on safety protocols, Miro discusses WWE run, Blachowicz-Adesanya & more.