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The Life and Career of Rocky Johnson

January 16, 2020 John Pollock

On Wednesday, the industry learned of the passing of Rocky Johnson, who most will instantly link as the father of one of the biggest worldwide movie stars but does not do his legacy justice.

WarnerMedia extends deal with AEW through 2023

January 15, 2020 John Pollock

TNT and WarnerMedia will be in the professional wrestling business for at least four additional years with the news that All Elite Wrestling’s deal has been extended through 2023.

NWA POWER REPORT: Nick Aldis challenges Flip Gordon for ‘Hard Times’

January 15, 2020 John Pollock

This week’s edition of NWA Power focused less on the ‘Hard Times’ event coming up and centered around the story of Ricky Morton receiving a title shot on next week’s episode.

WWE introduces latest class at the PC including Mercedes Martinez

January 14, 2020 John Pollock

The latest recruits to the WWE Performance Center were revealed by the company on Tuesday with a class that includes Mercedes Martinez and Jake Atlas.

College Football leads to WWE Raw declining 15%

January 14, 2020 John Pollock

Going against the College Football Championship game, WWE Raw fell 14% although still maintained an average viewership over the two million mark.

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POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: MLW signs with ICM Partners

January 14, 2020 John Pollock

MLW signs with ICM Partners to shop for a big deal, Paul Levesque’s comment about Paige, main event for Bloodsport III, talent added to WrestleCon Supershow, interview with David Benoit & more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Jay White added to Supercard of Honor

January 13, 2020 John Pollock

Jay White added to ROH’s Supercard of Honor, Raw vs. College Football, Tessa Blanchard addresses the crowd after title win, MJF says he has wrapped up with MLW, Nowinski at ROH show & lots more.

Kazuo Sakurada a.k.a. ‘Kendo Nagasaki’ passes away at age 71

January 13, 2020 John Pollock

Kazuo Sakurada, who wrestled predominantly as Kendo Nagasaki passed away on Sunday at the age of 71 with John Pollock profiling his career.

Juan Kachmanian a.k.a. ‘Pampero Firpo’ passes away at 89

January 10, 2020 John Pollock

One of the well-remembered characters of a bygone generation, Pampero Firpo, had passed away at the age of 89 with the news made public through his family.

NJPW releases the full cards for New Beginning in Sapporo & Osaka

January 8, 2020 John Pollock

New Japan Pro Wrestling has made a slew of announcements this week for their upcoming New Beginning tours of the U.S. and Japan.

New Year Dash 2020 Report: Jushin Thunder Liger’s Retirement Ceremony

January 6, 2020 John Pollock

Notes from New Year Dash 2020 highlighted by the retirement ceremony of Jushin Thunder Liger and many new directions set up for the new year.

Go Shiozaki defeats Kaito Kiyomiya to win the GHC heavyweight title

January 4, 2020 John Pollock

Pro Wrestling NOAH had an ambitious outlook this week booking Korakuen Hall for a card going head-to-head with Wrestle Kingdom 14 next door.

Kayla Harrison among six champions crowned at PFL final

January 1, 2020 John Pollock

The PFL wrapped its season on New Year’s Eve from the Hulu Theatre in New York City with six championship fights and each winner walking away with $1 million.

Wedding draws WWE Raw’s highest viewership in three months

December 31, 2019 John Pollock

The final episode of WWE Raw for 2019 and the decade saw a big increase as the show was built around the wedding involving Bobby Lashley and Lana.

POLLOCK’S REVIEW: Jordan Devlin vs. David Starr in OTT

December 31, 2019 John Pollock

John Pollock reviews the outstanding OTT championship match from October between Jordan Devlin and David Starr that the promotion has released for free.

RESULTS: Rizin FF 20 from the Saitama Super Arena

December 31, 2019 John Pollock

Rizin held its annual New Year’s Eve card from the Saitama Super Arena headlined by Manel Kape taking on Kai Asakura for the vacant Rizin bantamweight title.

BT Sport adds NXT and NXT UK to its programming schedule

December 31, 2019 John Pollock

As the WWE’s relationship with Sky Sports came to an end with Monday’s broadcast of Raw, their new deal with BT Sport is set to begin.

Brock Lesnar and two title matches scheduled for first Raw of 2020

December 30, 2019 John Pollock

The first episode of WWE Raw in 2020 is going to feature two championship matches and Brock Lesnar’s first appearance since the Survivor Series.

Raw women’s title match confirmed for the Royal Rumble

December 30, 2019 John Pollock

On Monday’s edition of Raw, another match was made official for the Royal Rumble next month at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Arn Anderson to manage Cody, Jim Smallman’s farewell, WWE-Sky Sports

December 30, 2019 John Pollock

Bobby Lashley & Lana’s wedding on Raw, Arn Anderson to manage Cody, WWE’s final show on Sky Sports, Jim Smallman’s farewell to Progress, a look at the UK scene & more.