Articles by John Pollock

ESPN’s ability to deliver its app to all its cable subscribers continues its growing pains, with several distributors unable to offer the Royal Rumble.

UFC 325 scale controversy leads to fight cancellation

The UFC 325 weigh-ins saw one fight cancellation after a scale controversy highlighted this morning’s event.

Wrestle Kingdom 20 documentary to be released in February

New Japan Pro Wrestling will release a documentary covering this past January’s Wrestle Kingdom 20.

CM Punk to appear on the cover of WWE 2K26

January 29, 2026 John Pollock

The cover of WWE 2K26 was revealed on Friday.

TNA Thursday Night Impact 1/29 Results: Steve Maclin is fired, No Holds Barred Match

TNA Impact featured the reveal of the Feast or Fired briefcases, and a No Holds Barred match between AJ Francis and Rich Swann.

The fascinating life of Kim Wood (1945–2026)

January 29, 2026 John Pollock

Kim Wood never worked a day in the professional wrestling industry, but he was among the higher percentiles who understood it.

Kenny Omega & Jon Moxley to have separate matches on AEW Dynamite

Kenny Omega and Jon Moxley will each have separate matches on this week’s episode of AEW Dynamite.

Paul Walter Hauser added to MLW’s Battle Riot this Thursday

Paul Walter Hauser returns to the ring at MLW’s Battle Riot this week.

ESPN outlines WWE promotional appearances throughout Royal Rumble week

ESPN is applying a full-court press for its promotion of the Royal Rumble this weekend with appearances across its platforms.

Tommaso Ciampa moved to WWE Alumni section, launches merch on Pro Wrestling Tees

Tommaso Ciampa has been moved to the WWE Alumni section of its website as the performer begins his post-WWE career.

Paramount+ touts success of UFC 324, reaches over seven million homes in U.S. & Latin America

January 26, 2026 John Pollock

The first UFC event of the Paramount era is being deemed a success, with the streamer disclosing viewership statistics for UFC 324.

POST NEWS: EVIL leaving NJPW, Grand Slam Australia, Raw in Toronto

Jack Wannan covers the news from Monday, January 26, including EVIL departing NJPW, details for Grand Slam Australia & Raw in Toronto.

Friday Night SmackDown viewership fell under one million viewers last week

Last week’s edition of Friday Night SmackDown fell under one million viewers for the second consecutive week.

UFC fighter faints during weigh-ins, bout canceled for UFC 324

A UFC fighter fainted during Friday morning’s weigh-ins before UFC 324.

Spoilers: TNA+ audio feed reveals future storylines and matches

A blunder on the TNA+ app led fans on the service to hear about upcoming storyline and match developments.

U.S. Open Challenge and Cody Rhodes’ interview added to Friday Night SmackDown

The promotion will stage the first of two shows at the Bell Centre in Montreal, with Saturday Night’s Main Event to follow.

Trey Miguel: “Thank you to everyone who had my back, especially TNA”