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

New Beginning in Sapporo Night Two: Okada vs. Taichi, ZSJ vs. Ospreay

February 2, 2020 John Pollock

New Japan Pro Wrestling held its second New Beginning in Sapporo show on Sunday featuring a main event between Kazuchika Okada and Taichi.

Guerrillas of Destiny regain the IWGP tag titles in Atlanta

February 1, 2020 John Pollock

On the final night of New Japan’s New Beginning USA tour, they had their lone title match on the U.S. shows resulting in a title change on Saturday night.

NEWS

MLW announces a working agreement with Dragon Gate

February 1, 2020 John Pollock

During Saturday night’s MLW Fightland taping in Philadelphia, the promotion ran a teaser video to announced a working relationship with Dragon Gate.

New Beginning in Sapporo: Hirooki Goto vs. Shingo Takagi

February 1, 2020 John Pollock

New Japan Pro Wrestling held its first of two New Beginning in Sapporo cards on Saturday with the card headlined by Hirooki Goto vs. Shingo Takagi.

Ring of Honor announces the return of the Pure Championship

January 31, 2020 John Pollock

Ring of Honor is bringing champion the Pure championship with a tournament to re-introduce the title set to begin this April.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: WWE stock experiences a big drop

January 31, 2020 John Pollock

A look at the departure of George Barrios and Michelle Wilson, the stock takes a big hit, New Beginning preview, John Cena comments on Brock Lesnar & more.

WWE advertising four matches for Friday Night SmackDown this week

January 30, 2020 John Pollock

Ahead of Friday Night SmackDown this week, the company has announced four matches set for Tulsa, Oklahoma airing on Fox this week.

MVP says match with Rey Mysterio was his final one with WWE

January 30, 2020 John Pollock

Following his match against Rey Mysterio this past Monday in San Antonio, MVP has announced that it was his final match with the WWE.

AEW finishes third among all cable programming on Wednesday

January 30, 2020 John Pollock

Wednesday’s head-to-head battle saw AEW top NXT again in total viewership and with the key demographics with Dynamite finishing third among all cable programs for the evening.

NEWS

Co-Presidents George Barrios and Michelle Wilson out of WWE

January 30, 2020 John Pollock

WWE has undergone a major transition among its top executives with company co-presidents George Barrios and Michelle Wilson leaving the company.

Mauro Ranallo speaks on the incident involving Corey Graves

January 30, 2020 John Pollock

Mauro Ranallo was a guest on TSN 1040 in Vancouver for Bell Let’s Talk Day to discuss his struggles with mental health issues and his treatment.

Matches and segment announced for AEW Dynamite next week

January 30, 2020 John Pollock

Wednesday’s edition of AEW Dynamite ended with an attack by The Inner Circle on Darby Allin that included Sammy Guevera driving the skateboard into Allin’s throat.

The Winners of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic

January 30, 2020 John Pollock

The winners of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic were crowned Wednesday with the finals involving Matt Riddle & Pete Dunne and the Grizzled Young Vets.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: NOAH and DDT under the same ownership

January 29, 2020 John Pollock

Pro Wrestling NOAH has been sold to the same ownership group of DDT, notes from their press conference, Nikki & Brie Bella are pregnant, AEW & NXT lineups, Bandido vs. Shingo in Tampa & more.

NWA POWER REPORT: Nick Aldis challenges Marty Scurll

January 28, 2020 John Pollock

The NWA kicked off its third season of ‘Power’ on Tuesday night following the ‘Hard Times’ pay-per-view and featured a sit-down chat between Nick Aldis and Marty Scurll.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Breakdown of Post-Rumble Raw Ratings

January 28, 2020 John Pollock

A breakdown of the post-Rumble edition of Raw’s ratings, WrestleMania card begins to take shape, Marty Scurll issues challenge, Season 3 of NWA Power & more.

REPORT: WWE suspends Andrade for wellness violation

January 28, 2020 John Pollock

Following Monday’s edition of Raw, it was reported that WWE United States champion Andrade has been suspended for a violation of the company’s Wellness Policy.

WWE Championship match official for WrestleMania in Tampa

January 27, 2020 John Pollock

Following his win at the Royal Rumble on Sunday, Drew McIntyre officially challenged WWE champion, Brock Lesnar, for the title at WrestleMania.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Edge announced for Raw tonight

January 27, 2020 John Pollock

Edge added to Raw, Royal Rumble news, a note on Charlotte Flair, an update on Sasha Banks, Tom Phillips replaces Vic Joseph, AJ Styles injury & lots more.

POST SCHEDULE: Café Hangout returns, New Beginning in Sapporo, Liger v. Tiger Mask III

January 27, 2020 John Pollock

This week’s schedule features the return of the Café Hangout with Gareth from GRAPPL joining John & Wai, coverage of the New Beginning shows & more.