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POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: UFC set to run three shows in one week

April 24, 2020 John Pollock

UFC running three events in Jacksonville in one week, AEW expected to return on May 6, WWE Network numbers, Ilima-Lei Macfarlane part of lawsuit & more.

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WWE INVESTOR’S Q&A: Safety Precautions, Fox-NBC, 2K, Raw Viewers

April 23, 2020 John Pollock

Following the release of WWE’s earnings report, they held its investor’s call led by Vince McMahon and interim chief financial officer Frank A. Riddick.

WWE Q1 REPORT: WWE posts profit of $26.2 million, stock rises

April 23, 2020 John Pollock

WWE released its first-quarter earnings report on Thursday evening that has led to an increase in the company’s stock value during after-hours trading.

AEW Dynamite regains viewership lead, NXT finishes among top 50

April 23, 2020 John Pollock

AEW regained the viewership edge over NXT ending a two-week advantage for the latter. AEW continued its command of the 18-49 demographic with a 0.25.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Britt Baker on NXT, WWE tryout and “Role Model”

April 22, 2020 John Pollock

Britt Baker speaks about her ‘Role Model’ influence, Oliver Luck’s lawsuit against Vince McMahon, Billy Caputo passes, Rock’s message for Triple H & more.

WWE Raw continues its slide falling under 1.9 million viewers

April 21, 2020 John Pollock

The WWE viewership declines continued Monday with Raw hitting its latest low of the year and among the worst of modern history.

Updated card for the WWE Money in the Bank event

April 20, 2020 John Pollock

Monday’s episode of Raw featured several updates for the Money in the Bank event including the WWE Championship match that will air on Sunday, May 10th.

Amanda Nunes won’t fight at the UFC’s proposed card on May 9

April 20, 2020 John Pollock

The UFC’s proposed super card for May 9th will have one less champion available with Amanda Nunes stating she will not be fighting Felicia Spencer on that day.

Joe Pedicino passes away at the age of 70

April 20, 2020 John Pollock

Joe Pedicino, who was an instrumental figure in the ‘80s and early ‘90s when it came to promotion and distribution, died last week at the age of 70.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Matt Jackson vs. Nick Jackson on BTE 200

April 20, 2020 John Pollock

Matt Jackson vs. Nick Jackson on BTE 200, former referee Jack Lotz passes away, PFL reschedules its season, Mike Bennett on his angle with Maria & more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Mike Bennett speaks about WWE release

April 19, 2020 John Pollock

Mike Bennett discusses his WWE release, Kassius Ohno part of cuts & furloughs, new NOAH champions, Dick Steinborn & Kevin Clark pass away and more.

Friday Night SmackDown hits its lowest number on Fox

April 18, 2020 John Pollock

This week’s episode of Friday Night SmackDown marked the show’s lowest viewership since its launch on Fox last October based on its overnight numbers.

Matches announces for Raw and Friday Night SmackDown next week

April 18, 2020 John Pollock

Next week’s episode of Friday Night SmackDown will feature additional Money in the Bank qualifiers along with a WWE women’s tag title match.

Money in the Bank matches to take place at WWE headquarters

April 17, 2020 John Pollock

During Friday Night SmackDown, it was announced that the Money in the Bank Ladder matches will take place at WWE’s corporate headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut.

Taynara Conti, Cezar Bononi among the cuts from NXT

April 17, 2020 John Pollock

Additional cuts by WWE are continuing to trickle down from the NXT side, which was not publicly announced by the company this past Wednesday.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: WWE revamping its taping schedule

April 17, 2020 John Pollock

WWE revamping its taping schedule, research into WWE’s finances and cost savings, SBJ covers the demise of the XFL, AJ Styles comments on cuts & more.

NXT tops AEW in viewership, Dynamite finishes ahead in 18-49

April 16, 2020 John Pollock

For the second consecutive week, NXT outdid AEW in average viewership, but it was Dynamite finishing ahead in the key 18-49 demographic.

WWE announces cutbacks and other cost reductions due to COVID-19

April 15, 2020 John Pollock

On Wednesday, WWE CEO & Chairman Vince McMahon held a brief video call with employees of the company to provide an important update.

AEW Double or Nothing will air on PPV but not from Las Vegas

April 14, 2020 John Pollock

AEW has provided an update regarding their Double or Nothing pay-per-view will still air but not from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

UFC is targeting a return for May 9, location unknown

April 14, 2020 John Pollock

UFC president Dana White is back targeting a return for the UFC with hopes of staging a card next month on Saturday, May 9th at an unknown location.