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AEW tops NXT in all of the key demographics

February 27, 2020 John Pollock

Wednesday’s head-to-head contest between AEW and NXT saw each program slide in their viewership, but it was a clean sweep for Dynamite in all the key demos.

WWE Super ShowDown: Bill Goldberg wins the Universal title

February 27, 2020 John Pollock

John Pollock’s coverage of WWE Super ShowDown featuring The Fiend vs. Bill Goldberg for the Universal title and Brock Lesnar vs. Ricochet for the WWE title.

NWA POWER REPORT: Melina walks out on her title match

February 25, 2020 John Pollock

This week’s edition of Power featured Thunder Rosa defending the women’s title against Melina, Tim Storm is confronted by Jax Dane & more.

WWE Raw falls 9% with second hour topping the first

February 25, 2020 John Pollock

Monday’s episode of Raw saw a decline in viewership with several big drops in the key demos. The drop was offset by several areas of growth in the third hour.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Samoa Joe suspended for 30 days

February 25, 2020 John Pollock

WWE announces that Samoa Joe has been suspended for 30 days, Week 3 ratings for the XFL, Rey Mysterio replaces Rusev, Edge advertised for Raw in D.C., NJPW lineup for anniversary show & more.

NJPW releases brackets for the New Japan Cup

February 25, 2020 John Pollock

New Japan Pro Wrestling has released the brackets for the upcoming New Japan Cup, which begins on March 4th and runs until March 21st.

Major name expected to appear at Super ShowDown

February 25, 2020 John Pollock

This Thursday’s WWE Super ShowDown event is set to feature another name with The Undertaker expected to make the trip to Saudi Arabia for an appearance.

Two matches advertised for next week’s Raw in Brooklyn

February 24, 2020 John Pollock

A pair of matches have been set up for next Monday’s episode of Raw when the program returns to the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

AEW adds women’s title match to the Revolution pay-per-view

February 24, 2020 John Pollock

All Elite Wrestling has added another title match for this Saturday’s Revolution pay-per-view in Chicago, Illinois with Nyla Rose facing Kris Statlander.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: The WWE Network six years later

February 24, 2020 John Pollock

John Pollock examines the WWE Network after six years, AEW going to Houston, two matches added to Raw, Henry Cejudo vs. Jose Aldo, Fury-Wilder stats & more.

MLW FUSION REPORT: Erick Stevens joins Team Filthy

February 23, 2020 John Pollock

This week’s episode of MLW Fusion featured a new member of Team Filthy revealed, Tom Lawlor vs. Ross Von Erich, King Mo in action & more.

Charlotte Flair to face Bianca Belair this Wednesday on NXT

February 22, 2020 John Pollock

This Wednesday’s episode of NXT will feature Charlotte Flair’s first match with the brand since 2015 when she faces off with Bianca Belair.

Friday Night SmackDown sees a small increase in overnight figures

February 22, 2020 John Pollock

Friday Night SmackDown saw a modest increase in their overnight figures this week for the episode featuring Bill Goldberg.

Manabu Nakanishi bids farewell in Korakuen Hall main event

February 22, 2020 John Pollock

Manabu Nakanishi’s retirement match and ceremony were the focus of Saturday’s New Japan card at Korakuen Hall as the nearly 28-year veteran bid farewell.

SmackDown women’s title match set for Super ShowDown

February 21, 2020 John Pollock

On Friday Night SmackDown, the women’s title match for Super ShowDown was made official following a number one contender’s match.

Nikki and Brie Bella officially announced for the WWE Hall of Fame

February 21, 2020 John Pollock

On Friday Night SmackDown, it was officially announced that The Bella Twins would be part of this year’s Hall of Fame class in Tampa.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Bill Goldberg and The Bellas on SmackDown

February 21, 2020 John Pollock

Bill Goldberg and The Bellas on SmackDown, latest on WrestleMania plans, Fight Network feature on Tessa Blanchard, Bob Arum open to selling Top Rank & more.

NEW JAPAN ROAD: Title change occurs at Korakuen Hall

February 21, 2020 John Pollock

New Japan Pro Wrestling held its third straight card at Korakuen Hall on Friday featuring a title change in one of the featured matches.

AEW and NXT show increases going against Democratic Debate

February 20, 2020 John Pollock

AEW’s heavily promoted debut in Atlanta with its first steel cage match led to a victory with viewership while NXT also saw an increase in its viewership.

NEW JAPAN ROAD: Shingo Takagi vs. Tomohiro Ishii for the NEVER title

February 20, 2020 John Pollock

New Japan Pro Wrestling its second of four straight shows at Korakuen Hall this week featuring a main event for the NEVER Openweight Championship.