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POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: A preview of the Royal Rumble

January 25, 2020 John Pollock

John Pollock previews the Royal Rumble, a look at Worlds Collide tonight, AEW has a big on-sale figure, SD number, Justice Pain passes away, NWA notes & more.

Former CZW champion Chris Wilson a.k.a. ‘Justice Pain’ passes away

January 25, 2020 John Pollock

On Friday evening, news came out that Chris Wilson who wrestled as ‘Justice Pain’ had died at the age of 41. Wilson spent most of his career in CZW.

NWA Hard Times: Nick Aldis vs. Flip Gordon, TV Title Tournament

January 24, 2020 John Pollock

John Pollock’s coverage of the NWA ‘Hard Times’ pay-per-view with Nick Aldis vs. Flip Gordon, the Television title tournament, Aron Stevens vs. Scott Steiner & more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Brian Cage set for surgery on Monday

January 24, 2020 John Pollock

Brian Cage provides an update on his status and going for surgery, Nick Aldis added to SCOH, NWA on PPV tonight, ITV Box Office shuts down, Dana White interview & more.

Taped edition of AEW Dynamite tops NXT with 871,000 viewers

January 23, 2020 John Pollock

This week’s head-to-head battle between All Elite Wrestling and NXT saw AEW present their first taped edition of the show while NXT was live from Full Sail University.

Ruben Cruz a.k.a. ‘Hercules Ayala’ passes away at the age of 69

January 23, 2020 John Pollock

John Pollock looks at the career of Ruben Cruz a.k.a. ‘Hercules Ayala’, who has passed away at the age of 69.

WWE Raw rebounds for ‘go-home’ edition heading into Royal Rumble

January 22, 2020 John Pollock

One week after the College Football Playoff National Championship game, WWE Raw rebounded with major increases among their key demographics.

NWA POWER REPORT: Nick Aldis vs. Ricky Morton for the NWA title

January 21, 2020 John Pollock

This week’s episode titled ‘Generation Clash’ was the final show going into the pay-per-view and saw Nick Aldis face Ricky Morton in the main event.

SPOILERS: AEW Dynamite Results from the Jericho Cruise

January 21, 2020 John Pollock

Results from the AEW Dynamite tapings that were held Tuesday night on the Chris Jericho Rock ‘N’ Wrestling Rager at Sea and will air Wednesday night on TNT.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: WWE announces another TV deal in the UK

January 21, 2020 John Pollock

WWE and Channel 5 in the UK sign deal, Daniel Bryan discusses changes to his character, WALTER on the Survivor Series, new match added to the Rumble, title change at Stardom & more.

New Raw tag team champions crowned on Monday’s episode

January 20, 2020 John Pollock

During Monday’s episode of Raw, a tag title match was set up that led to Seth Rollins and Buddy Murphy becoming the new Raw tag team champions.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: ROH’s next PPV and a ‘Past vs. Present’ card

January 20, 2020 John Pollock

Raw preview for Wichita, bios on Romeo Cormier & Steve Gillespie, ROH’s next pay-per-view, Jericho cruise begins, the fallout from UFC 246, AEW going to Rochester & more.

MLW FUSION REPORT: Davey Boy Smith Jr. captures the Opera Cup

January 19, 2020 John Pollock

This week’s episode of MLW Fusion featured the finals of the Opera Cup tournament as it came down to Davey Boy Smith Jr. and Brian Pillman Jr.

Title change takes place at Impact tapings in Mexico City

January 19, 2020 John Pollock

This past weekend, Impact Wrestling held two nights of television tapings at Fronton Mexico in Mexico City, which will begin airing this Tuesday on AXS TV.

UFC 246: Conor McGregor stops Donald Cerrone in 40 seconds

January 18, 2020 John Pollock

John Pollock’s coverage of the UFC 246 card from the T-Mobile Arena featuring Conor McGregor taking on Donald Cerrone in the main event.

Friday Night SmackDown does largest audience since November

January 18, 2020 John Pollock

The overnight audience for Friday Night SmackDown saw the program register its highest average since November for an episode promoted around a Tables match.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: TNT President discusses the AEW renewal

January 17, 2020 John Pollock

TNT president speaks on the renewal of AEW, McGregor & Cerrone make weight, many stories on McGregor, stipulation added to Reigns vs. Roode & more.

REPORT: Kalisto signs new deal with World Wrestling Entertainment

January 17, 2020 John Pollock

WWE performer Kalisto is the latest performer to sign a new deal with the company, which was first reported by Ryan Satin at Pro Wrestling Sheet.

Ring of Honor adds KENTA to Supercard of Honor over WM Weekend

January 17, 2020 John Pollock

Ring of Honor has announced that New Japan Pro Wrestling’s KENTA is the latest addition to the Supercard of Honor event this April in Lakeland, Florida.

All Elite Wrestling tops NXT by a wide margin with 940,000 viewers

January 16, 2020 John Pollock

Viewership figures for All Elite Wrestling and NXT were consistent with their performances from last week with another solid victory on the AEW side topping 900,000 viewers for the third consecutive week.