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POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Shane McMahon, New Faction on Raw

August 3, 2020 John Pollock

Shane McMahon & a new faction advertised for Raw, MJF gets AEW title match, SmackDown viewers, Daniel Cormier on UFC 252 fight, Trevin Giles update & more.

TNT moving three episodes of AEW Dynamite due to NBA programming

August 3, 2020 John Pollock

With the return of the NBA, TNT has announced that several episodes of AEW Dynamite will be moved to different nights in August and September.

Dwayne Johnson part of group that has purchased the XFL for $15 million

August 3, 2020 John Pollock

The XFL has been sold and once again, its ownership group includes someone with heavy ties to professional wrestling in Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.

Apollo Crews advertised to return to Raw in title match against MVP

August 2, 2020 John Pollock

WWE has announced one match for Monday night’s episode of Raw and it will feature the return of a performer who has been absent for several weeks.

Brie & Nikki Bella give birth one day apart to baby boys

August 2, 2020 John Pollock

Over the weekend, Brie & Nikki Bella (Brianna Danielson and Stephanie Nicole Garcia-Colace) gave birth with each having a boy one day apart.

UFC FIGHT NIGHT REPORT: Derek Brunson stops Edmen Shahbazyan in Round 3

August 1, 2020 John Pollock

John Pollock’s coverage of the UFC Fight Night card from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas featuring Derek Brunson vs. Edmen Shahbazyan.

REPORT: WWE planning to stage another draft this fall

August 1, 2020 John Pollock

One year removed from WWE’s latest brand split, the company is planning to hold another draft in the fall.

NXT adds two additional matches for this Wednesday’s episode

August 1, 2020 John Pollock

Ahead of this Wednesday’s episode of NXT, the company has announced two additional matches that will be part of the broadcast.

Juice Robinson out of action with a right leg injury, per New Japan

August 1, 2020 John Pollock

One notable absence from the upcoming New Japan Cup USA tournament is Juice Robinson, who is out of action due to a leg injury.

NJPW adds tournament for the vacant NEVER Six-Man Tag Titles

August 1, 2020 John Pollock

New Japan Pro Wrestling has announced that the NEVER Six-Man tag titles have been vacated and a tournament will take place this week.

NJPW Strong launches on Aug. 7 with New Japan Cup USA tournament

August 1, 2020 John Pollock

New Japan Pro Wrestling will launch NJPW Strong, a weekly Friday night series on New Japan World that will begin with the New Japan Cup USA tournament.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: AEW signs Kingston, WWE Payback set

July 31, 2020 John Pollock

AEW signs Eddie Kingston, WWE Payback set for August, Big E. discusses New Day’s response to George Floyd’s death, LuFisto writing a book, Jack Evans on AEW Dark & more.

POLLOCK’S MMA UPDATE: UFC will fire fighters that approach officials

July 31, 2020 John Pollock

Dana White issued a strong warning against officials being approached, changes to Saturday’s card, fighter shoves referee, GSP joins RDS as analyst & more.

Mark “Rollerball” Rocco passes away at the age of 69

July 31, 2020 John Pollock

Mark “Rollerball” Rocco, who was a memorable heel throughout his career and the first version of Black Tiger in New Japan, has died at the age of 69.

WWE posts $43.8 million profit in its second-quarter earnings

July 30, 2020 John Pollock

On Thursday, WWE releases its second-quarter earnings report that was highlighted by the enormous profit they were able to manage amidst the pandemic.

AEW finishes sixth for the night on cable, NXT tops 700,000 viewers

July 30, 2020 John Pollock

While NXT had several increases after last week’s disappointing figures, the week belonged to AEW as Dynamite finished sixth for the night among cable programs.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Cody on Tyson-AEW, Mysterio, Free Agents

July 29, 2020 John Pollock

Notes from Cody’s interview with ESPN, AEW & NXT matches, Kairi Sane’s farewell video, analysis of WWE’s ratings, Stephanie McMahon interview & more.

POLLOCK’S MMA UPDATE: UFC awarded damages, Dana White notes

July 29, 2020 John Pollock

Dana White covers numerous subjects, UFC awarded damages in legal case, MMA fighters joins agency, UFC Fight Night ratings, Tony Ferguson speaks & more.

IMPACT REPORT: Edwards vs. Trey, Good Brothers vs. Reno Scum, “Wrestle House”

July 28, 2020 John Pollock

John Pollock reviews this week’s episode featuring Eddie Edwards defending the Impact title, The Good Brothers in action, and the “Wrestle House” segments.

WWE Raw hurt by sizable dropout in the third hour

July 28, 2020 John Pollock

WWE Raw failed to see much movement in his total audience number this week and was hampered by a low third-hour drop across the board.