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WWE performer receiving an alteration to his name

February 7, 2020 John Pollock

In the middle of his run as one-half of the Raw tag champions, Buddy Murphy will now be promoted as just ‘Murphy’.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: WWE opens door for streaming partner

February 7, 2020 John Pollock

A deeper look at the potential changes to the WWE Network in light of Thursday’s call, Tony Khan interview, UFC 247 preview, ROH signs Adam Brooks, Bellator’s finances & more.

Additional financial notes from WWE’s 10-K report

February 7, 2020 John Pollock

WWE released its 10-K report for 2019 and this 97-page document also contains lots of intriguing business notes on the company.

AEW tops 900,000 viewers while NXT also increases

February 6, 2020 John Pollock

Wednesday night’s AEW and NXT viewership saw another decisive outcome for Dynamite with the show topping 900,000 viewers for the fourth time in 2020.

NEWS

WWE’s fourth quarter and 2019 year-end report notes

February 6, 2020 John Pollock

The WWE held its much-anticipated investor’s call on Thursday morning following the release of their fourth-quarter and year-end results for 2019.

Ring of Honor adds a big six-man tag to Supercard of Honor

February 6, 2020 John Pollock

Ring of Honor has added a big six-man tag for their Supercard of Honor event in April over WrestleMania week in Lakeland, Florida.

Killer Kross signing announced on WWE Backstage

February 5, 2020 John Pollock

During Tuesday night’s edition of WWE Backstage, Ryan Satin announced that Kevin Kesar a.k.a. ‘Killer Kross’ has signed with WWE.

NWA POWER REPORT: Thunder Rosa vs. Allysin Kay

February 5, 2020 John Pollock

This week’s episode featured a rematch between Thunder Rosa and Allysin Kay for the women’s title & Aron Stevens vs. Trevor Murdoch for the National title.

WWE Raw falls 10% in overall viewership and 12% in 18-49

February 4, 2020 John Pollock

WWE Raw saw the show’s audience decline with a drop of 10% in total viewership along with double-digit decreases among most of the key demos.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Timothy Thatcher signs with WWE

February 4, 2020 John Pollock

Bill Goldberg set for Super ShowDown, WWE signs Timothy Thatcher, Jerry Lawler on his return to Raw, a rematch between ZSJ and Ospreay, new NWA theme & more.

Ricochet to challenge Brock Lesnar at Super ShowDown

February 3, 2020 John Pollock

The main event of Raw featured a triple threat match to determine the next challenger for Brock Lesnar’s WWE Championship.

Rematch for the Raw women’s championship set for next week

February 3, 2020 John Pollock

A rematch between Raw women’s champion Becky Lynch and Asuka was set up on Monday’s episode of Raw to take place next week in Ontario, California.

Charlotte Flair to answer Rhea Ripley’s challenge on NXT

February 3, 2020 John Pollock

On Monday’s episode of Raw, Charlotte Flair came out teasing her announcement for which champion she would challenge at WrestleMania 36.

Bill Goldberg scheduled to appear on Friday Night SmackDown

February 3, 2020 John Pollock

During Monday’s episode of Raw, it was announced that Bill Goldberg will be appearing on Friday Night SmackDown this week.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Triple Threat Tonight for a WWE Title Shot

February 3, 2020 John Pollock

Raw in Salt Lake City, statistics on Sunday’s Super Bowl broadcast, SI looks at WWE’s business, Dragon Lee vs. Bandido, WWE stock update, Jon Jones speaks & lots more.

Minoru Suzuki and Orange Cassidy announced for Spring Break IV

February 2, 2020 John Pollock

On Sunday night, Game Changer Wrestling announced the most unique match of WrestleMania week as Minoru Suzuki is set to face Orange Cassidy.

New Beginning in Sapporo Night Two: Okada vs. Taichi, ZSJ vs. Ospreay

February 2, 2020 John Pollock

New Japan Pro Wrestling held its second New Beginning in Sapporo show on Sunday featuring a main event between Kazuchika Okada and Taichi.

Guerrillas of Destiny regain the IWGP tag titles in Atlanta

February 1, 2020 John Pollock

On the final night of New Japan’s New Beginning USA tour, they had their lone title match on the U.S. shows resulting in a title change on Saturday night.

NEWS

MLW announces a working agreement with Dragon Gate

February 1, 2020 John Pollock

During Saturday night’s MLW Fightland taping in Philadelphia, the promotion ran a teaser video to announced a working relationship with Dragon Gate.

New Beginning in Sapporo: Hirooki Goto vs. Shingo Takagi

February 1, 2020 John Pollock

New Japan Pro Wrestling held its first of two New Beginning in Sapporo cards on Saturday with the card headlined by Hirooki Goto vs. Shingo Takagi.