Articles by John Pollock

Elimination Chamber qualifying matches have been announced for tonight’s edition of Friday Night SmackDown.

WWE backstage interviewer Kelly Kincaid says contract is about to expire

WWE backstage interviewer Kelly Kincaid’s contract is expiring later this month.

Report: Further details and analysis on changes to Nielsen’s methodology

Some more clarity has been made regarding the methodology recently incorporated by Nielsen, resulting in an increase in wrestling viewership.

WWE referee Daphanie LaShaunn (Aja Smith) loses family members in fire, GoFundMe launched for aid

The family of WWE referee Daphanie LaShaunn (Aja Smith) has been struck by the tragic loss of multiple family members in a fire.

Kota Ibushi recovering from latest operation after screw comes loose in leg

Kota Ibushi is recovering from another operation dealing with his broken femur after a screw came loose in the leg.

Brian Knobs hospitalized after contracting infection

Brian Knobs is back in the hospital as he battles an infection.

UFC CEO Dana White & Tracy Long testify over missing communications in antitrust cases

UFC CEO Dana White and fellow executive Tracy Long testified in the U.S. District Court of Nevada on Wednesday regarding missing evidence as it pertains

Hiromu Takahashi to face Masatora Yasuda in final NJPW singles match

Hiromu Takahashi has four matches scheduled before leaving New Japan Pro Wrestling.

Bryce Remsburg indicates he delayed ringing the bell to prolong “F–k ICE” chant

AEW referee Bryce Remsburg reacted to the “F—k Ice” chants from Wednesday’s main event and indicated he played a small role in prolonging it.

Drilla Moloney working through triceps injury on Road to New Beginning tour

Drilla Moloney is working through an injury on the Road to New Beginning tour. NJPW shared an update on the wrestler: On February 3’s live

AJ Styles on another match: “I think everyone’s allowed at least once to come out of retirement”

February 4, 2026 John Pollock

The WWE performer appeared on What’s Your Story? with Stephanie McMahon and spoke about Saturday’s match with Gunther.

Tony Khan: “I would expect to see Britt back in AEW. I just don’t wanna say when”

Tony Khan is shedding more light on a possible return for Dr. Britt Baker, leaning more toward “when” and not “if”.

Pro wrestling sees overall viewership lift following Nielsen methodology update

February 4, 2026 John Pollock

Over the past week, professional wrestling has seen a boost in viewership, coinciding with the updated methodology incorporated by Nielsen.

Hiromu Takahashi to wrap up with NJPW after New Beginning in Osaka

Hiromu Takahashi is the latest talent to leave New Japan Pro Wrestling.

Frankie Cain a.k.a. The Great Mephisto dies

When it comes to individuals with great minds for the wrestling business, the man known as Frankie Cain usually pops up among them.

Tommaso Ciampa to appear at AAW’s 22-year anniversary show

Tommaso Ciampa is going to make his first independent appearance since leaving WWE.

T-Mobile Arena to host SmackDown & Raw during WrestleMania 42 weekend