John Pollock, Author at POST Wrestling | Podcasts, News, Reviews

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Robert Roode and Primo Colon suspended

December 10, 2019 John Pollock

Robert Roode and Primo Colon have been suspended by WWE, injuries to Seth Rollins & Braun Strowman, UFC on ESPN, Renee Young on Backstage’s coverage & more.

The updated card for the WWE TLC event in Minneapolis

December 9, 2019 John Pollock

The card for this Sunday’s WWE TLC event expanded following Monday’s episode of Raw with several additions to the show in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

NJPW of America adds five U.S. dates for early 2020

December 9, 2019 John Pollock

New Japan Pro Wrestling of America has announced its first tour of 2020 with five shows scheduled in the new year.

WWE releases Konnor and Viktor of The Ascension

December 8, 2019 John Pollock

On a day where WWE announced the releases of Sin Cara and Luke Harper, the company has added The Ascension to that list of talent being let go.

Luke Harper and Sin Cara granted their releases from WWE

December 8, 2019 John Pollock

WWE has announced that Luke Harper (Jon Huber) and Sin Cara (Jorge Arias) have been granted releases from the company.

The winners of NJPW’s World Tag League and additional notes

December 8, 2019 John Pollock

On Sunday, Hiroshima played host to the final night of New Japan’s World Tag League tournament that came down to three teams on the last day.

Tito Ortiz submits Alberto El Patron in the first round

December 8, 2019 John Pollock

In the main event of Saturday’s Combate Americas pay-per-view, former UFC light heavyweight champion took on Alberto Rodriguez a.k.a ‘Alberto El Patron’.

Former Bellator champion Will Brooks attends WWE tryout

December 7, 2019 John Pollock

WWE posted a story regarding its final tryout session of the year at the Performance Center along with the list of those attending the tryout.

Friday Night SmackDown increases 5% in overnight figures

December 7, 2019 John Pollock

The overnight ratings from Friday showed an increase for Friday Night SmackDown coming off last week’s post-Thanksgiving episode.

Updated WWE TLC card, announcements for Raw

December 6, 2019 John Pollock

On Friday’s edition of SmackDown, several matches were set up for the TLC pay-per-view next weekend at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

WWE announces a TLC match between Roman Reigns and King Corbin

December 6, 2019 John Pollock

WWE has announced the first official match for next weekend’s TLC event at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Teddy Hart released by MLW

December 6, 2019 John Pollock

MLW announces they have released Teddy Hart, finals teams in the World Tag League, a big weekend for combat sports, a look at DAZN, WrestleMania week events & lots more.

AEW and NXT ratings results with comparisons to past two weeks

December 5, 2019 John Pollock

Wednesday’s cable ratings are in with AEW edging out NXT in overall viewers as well the coveted 18-49 demographic.

Brian Ortega withdraws from fight with Chan Sung Jung

December 5, 2019 John Pollock

One of the big fights the UFC has remaining on the 2019 calendar is off with the news that Brian Ortega will be unable to fight Chan Sung Jung.

AEW and NXT announce matches for the next two weeks

December 5, 2019 John Pollock

Coming out of Wednesday’s NXT and AEW Dynamite programs, both shows are peaking for big shows on December 18th, which will be their final live shows of 2019.

WWE Raw hits six-week high despite big NFL game

December 4, 2019 John Pollock

Monday’s episode of Raw saw its viewership hit a six-week high despite the disadvantage of going against a big Monday Night Football game.

Stu Bennett added to the NWA commentary team, updated PPV lineup

December 3, 2019 John Pollock

The NWA announced that Stu Bennett has been added to their broadcast team and additional notes from Tuesday’s episode of NWA Power.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Bill Goldberg set for Broken Skull Sessions

December 3, 2019 John Pollock

Bill Goldberg set for Broken Skull Sessions, AEW announces pay-per-view deal, NWA addresses Jim Cornette, Mauro Ranallo to return to NXT, Chris DeJoseph leaves MLW, Bloodsport added to WM Week.

NXT tops AEW in total viewers, AEW wins among key demos again

December 2, 2019 John Pollock

Last Wednesday’s cable ratings are in with the results of the Thanksgiving Eve editions of NXT and AEW Dynamite with a similar outcome to the week prior.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Harold Meij discusses NJPW’s future

December 1, 2019 John Pollock

Harold Meij chats New Japan’s plans for 2020, AEW & U.S. expansion, WWE Starrcade tonight, ACH appears for AAW, new Fiend custom title & more.