Articles by John Pollock

During Monday’s edition of Raw from the WWE Performance Center, two new matches were added to the WrestleMania card in three weeks.

UFC postpones next three shows, White says UFC 249 will happen

On Monday, the UFC called off its next three events with the news delivered by promotional president Dana White to his staff via email.

WrestleMania has been moved to the Performance Center

WWE has addressed the status of WrestleMania and its related events set for Tampa, Florida with the flagship event moving to the WWE Performance Center.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Tons of promotions postpone events

Tons of shows are being postponed, Raw goes ahead at the WWE PC, NWA suspends operations, AEW moves show from Boston, Impact cancels March shows, an update on WrestleCon & lots more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: UFC scrambling for a new venue

March 15, 2020 John Pollock

WWE, UFC & AEW moving forward with shows, UFC scrambling for a new venue, how the new travel restrictions affect UFC, the message WWE has given to those working their events & more.

NSAC revokes licensing for all combat sports through March 25

The Nevada State Athletic Commission held an emergency meeting Saturday regarding upcoming combat sports events in the state amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

XFL player tests positive for the coronavirus, three teams on alert

The XFL has revealed that an unidentified player with the Seattle Dragons has tested positive for the coronavirus with several teams put on alert.

Friday Night SmackDown does second-highest number of 2020

Friday Night SmackDown from the empty WWE Performance Center led to the program’s second-highest viewership of the year, based on the overnight figures.

Hillsborough County Commissioner: “I hope WWE make that call themselves”

The latest regarding the staging of WrestleMania in Tampa is that the decision may not be WWE’s to make.

SmackDown Notes: Rob Gronkowski & Bill Goldberg to appear next week

During Friday’s broadcast of SmackDown from the empty WWE Performance Center, several appearances were promoted for next week’s edition of the show.

AEW announces April 1 & 8 episodes of Dynamite are being re-located

March 13, 2020 John Pollock

AEW has made several changes to upcoming editions of Dynamite that have been re-located due to the concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: The latest on COVID-19’s impact

March 13, 2020 John Pollock

The latest on show cancellations and alterations due to COVID-19, SmackDown at the PC, VICE covers effect on the independents, Bellator postponed & more.

REPORT: Tonight’s Bellator 241 card has been postponed

March 13, 2020 John Pollock

Bellator has made the call to postpone tonight’s card from the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut just hours before the fights were to begin.

WWE live events in Ohio and Toronto are cancelled

March 12, 2020 John Pollock

Two WWE live events have been taken off the schedule this weekend due to the measures being taken regarding the coronavirus pandemic.

Dana White addresses how the UFC will handle its upcoming events

March 12, 2020 John Pollock

On Thursday night, UFC president Dana White addressed the promotion’s plans for several upcoming fights cards including this weekend’s show in Brasilia.

Ring of Honor cancels this weekend’s shows in Las Vegas

March 12, 2020 John Pollock

The rapid changes among the pro wrestling schedule due to the impact of the coronavirus outbreak have caused ROH to cancel their shows this weekend..

NWA reveals the first four teams for the Crockett Cup

The NWA has announced the first four teams that will take part in the Crockett Cup tournament on pay-per-view next month.

WWE Raw hurt by first hour, posts second-lowest number of 2020

Monday’s episode of WWE Raw saw a disappointing level of viewership but had the silver-lining of holding onto the audience throughout all three hours.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: wXw officials speak on David Starr, WWE & more

wXw officials spoke about David Starr, Lio Rush & their WWE relationship, WrestleMania 36 update, AEW & OTT address coronavirus concerns, All Japan cancels shows & more.

NJPW cancels additional events due to the coronavirus outbreak