Articles by John Pollock

On Friday Night SmackDown, the women’s title match for Super ShowDown was made official following a number one contender’s match.

Nikki and Brie Bella officially announced for the WWE Hall of Fame

On Friday Night SmackDown, it was officially announced that The Bella Twins would be part of this year’s Hall of Fame class in Tampa.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Bill Goldberg and The Bellas on SmackDown

Bill Goldberg and The Bellas on SmackDown, latest on WrestleMania plans, Fight Network feature on Tessa Blanchard, Bob Arum open to selling Top Rank & more.

NEW JAPAN ROAD: Title change occurs at Korakuen Hall

February 20, 2020 John Pollock

New Japan Pro Wrestling held its third straight card at Korakuen Hall on Friday featuring a title change in one of the featured matches.

AEW and NXT show increases going against Democratic Debate

AEW’s heavily promoted debut in Atlanta with its first steel cage match led to a victory with viewership while NXT also saw an increase in its viewership.

NEW JAPAN ROAD: Shingo Takagi vs. Tomohiro Ishii for the NEVER title

February 20, 2020 John Pollock

New Japan Pro Wrestling its second of four straight shows at Korakuen Hall this week featuring a main event for the NEVER Openweight Championship.

Brock Lesnar advertised for the next two weeks on Raw

WWE champion Brock Lesnar is being advertised for the next two editions of Raw from Winnipeg, Manitoba and Brooklyn, New York.

NWA reveals the date and location for the Crockett Cup card

During Tuesday’s series premiere of ‘The Circle Squared’, the NWA revealed the date and location of the upcoming Crockett Cup event.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Davey Boy Smith expected for WWE Hall of Fame

Davey Boy Smith reportedly entering the WWE Hall of Fame, Stardom cancels shows due to coronavirus, Eve Torres-Gracie alleges Trump grabbed her inappropriately.

WWE adds Raw tag title match to Super ShowDown in Riyadh

February 17, 2020 John Pollock

WWE has added another match to the Super ShowDown event in Saudi Arabia with the Raw tag titles to be defended on Thursday, February 27th.

Elimination Chamber match announced for shot at Raw women’s champion

A women’s Elimination Chamber has been announced for next month’s event to determine the Raw women’s title challenger at WrestleMania.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: WWE recalls the invasion angle

February 17, 2020 John Pollock

A look at the first episode of WWE ‘Ruthless Aggression’, MVP confirms new role with WWE, Raw matches, AEW Dynamite at the MGM Grand, Alpha-1 added to Impact Plus & more.

New NXT tag champions crowned at NXT TakeOver: Portland

A new set of NXT tag champions were crowned on Sunday night during the NXT TakeOver: Portland card from the Moda Center.

Charlotte Flair accepts match with Rhea Ripley for WrestleMania

At the conclusion of the Rhea Ripley vs. Bianca Belair match at TakeOver: Portland, Charlotte Flair showed up and attacked both performers.

NXT UK announces its next TakeOver card for April in Dublin

During Sunday’s NXT TakeOver: Portland event, the company announced its next NXT UK TakeOver event that is set for Ireland later this spring.

NXT TakeOver Portland: Adam Cole vs. Tommaso Ciampa

John Pollock’s coverage of NXT TakeOver: Portland featuring Adam Cole vs. Tommaso Ciampa for the NXT title, Rhea Ripley vs. Bianca Belair & more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: NXT TakeOver Portland Preview