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WWE issues brief statement regarding allegations against Matt Riddle

June 19, 2020 John Pollock

Matt Riddle has been accused of sexual assault with WWE issuing a brief response to the matter.

WWE issues a statement regarding allegations against Jordan Devlin

June 18, 2020 John Pollock

On Thursday, professional wrestling underwent its reckoning with countless stories shared by those in the industry outlining numerous offenses.

AEW & NXT numbers increase, NXT hits four-month high

June 18, 2020 John Pollock

This week’s viewership figures saw AEW and NXT experience increases with the latter hitting its highest mark since mid-February.

UFC releases Fight Night cards for July in Abu Dhabi

June 18, 2020 John Pollock

The UFC has released the full cards for the three Fight Night events next month on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, which follow the UFC 251 pay-per-view in the same location.

David Starr issues lengthy statement reacting to major allegations

June 17, 2020 John Pollock

On Wednesday, allegations were made public against independent wrestler David Starr (real name Max Barsky) by a woman named Victoria. The two had a prior relationship several years ago.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: The latest on WWE’s television tapings

June 17, 2020 John Pollock

The latest news on WWE’s tapings today including tonight’s NXT, Slammiversary teaser video, UFC tops cable on Saturday, lots of fight announcements & more.

Update on WWE Tapings – SmackDown off, NXT taping two episodes

June 17, 2020 John Pollock

The WWE adjusted its tapings schedule on Wednesday by dropping next week’s episode of Friday Night SmackDown from today’s tapings.

WWE Raw has best viewership since April while demo stays even

June 16, 2020 John Pollock

Monday’s episode of WWE Raw was a mixed bag as they hit their highest viewership in over two months but didn’t improve in the key demographic.

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NEW JAPAN CUP 2020 Day 1: Ishii vs. Desperado, Hiromu vs. Honma

June 16, 2020 John Pollock

John Pollock’s report on the opening night of the New Japan Cup with Tomohiro Ishii taking on El Desperado in the main event inside an empty arena.

WWE postpones Tuesday’s tapings after COVID-19 case

June 16, 2020 John Pollock

WWE will not be holding its television tapings on Tuesday after the news of an unnamed developmental performer testing positive for COVID-19.

WWE developmental performer tests positive for COVID-19

June 15, 2020 John Pollock

WWE has revealed that an unnamed developmental performer has tested positive for COVID-19 and was on-site at their training facility last week on June 9th.

WWE confirms Edge tore his triceps, has undergone surgery

June 15, 2020 John Pollock

On Monday, WWE confirmed that Edge (Adam Copeland) suffered a torn triceps during the match with Randy Orton and has undergone surgery for the injury.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Amended lawsuit against WWE includes witnesses

June 15, 2020 John Pollock

An amended lawsuit filing against WWE includes two witnesses, Edge’s injury, Orton comments on Black Lives Matter, UFC’s finances & more.

POST SCHEDULE: Avengers Endgame Panel, Mark Haskins, New Japan Cup

June 15, 2020 John Pollock

This week at POST Wrestling, we are hosting our big panel for Avengers: Endgame. Plus, Mark Haskins will stop by for a chat with Andrew Thompson & more.

Injury sustained by Edge during Backlash taping

June 14, 2020 John Pollock

Prior to the airing of tonight’s match between Edge and Randy Orton, it has been reported that Edge suffered an injury during the filming of the match.

WWE BACKLASH REPORT: Randy Orton pins Edge, McIntyre & Strowman retain titles

June 14, 2020 John Pollock

John Pollock’s coverage of WWE Backlash featuring Edge vs. Randy Orton, Drew McIntyre vs. Bobby Lashley for the WWE title, and Strowman vs. Miz & Morrison.

Raw tag title match announced for WWE Backlash card tonight

June 14, 2020 John Pollock

A new match has been added to tonight’s WWE Backlash card with the Raw tag titles to be defended by the Street Profits against the Viking Raiders.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: New Day honors Shukri Abdi, Breonna Taylor & Tamla Horsford

June 13, 2020 John Pollock

New Day honors Shukri Abdi, Breonna Taylor & Tamla Horsford, SD overnight figures, Dana White interview notes, Mustafa Ali speaks on police & more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: The state of WWE after creative shake-up

June 12, 2020 John Pollock

A look at the state of WWE following the news that Paul Heyman is no longer Executive Director of Raw, the future of EVOLVE, Shawn Michaels speaks on Crown Jewel & lots more.

POLLOCK’S MMA UPDATE: The story of Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson

June 12, 2020 John Pollock

The career of Kimbo Slice is covered on UFC Fight Pass, Jessica Eye has a frightening weigh-in, others miss weight, UFC cards for June 20 & 27 & more.