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Bill Goldberg and a #1 contender’s match set for SmackDown next week

February 14, 2020 John Pollock

The February 21st edition of SmackDown is set to feature an appearance from Bill Goldberg ahead of the Universal title match against The Fiend Bray Wyatt

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Matt Hardy returning to Raw on Monday

February 14, 2020 John Pollock

Matt Hardy set to wrestle on Raw, Hulk Hogan added to SmackDown, AJ Styles vs. The Undertaker, WWE Hall of Fame class, Flamita injured, Ray Borg misses weight & more.

Cathy Kelley announces she is leaving WWE after TakeOver

February 14, 2020 John Pollock

On Friday, Cathy Kelley posted a note revealing that this Sunday’s TakeOver: Portland card will be her last show with the company.

Full Quarter-hour breakdown for last week’s episode of SmackDown

February 13, 2020 John Pollock

We were able to see a quarter-hour breakdown of last Friday’s edition of SmackDown that featured Bill Goldberg’s appearance to challenge The Fiend.

AEW Dynamite declines but still tops NXT with 817,000 viewers

February 13, 2020 John Pollock

Wednesday night’s cable numbers are in with AEW outdrawing NXT, although suffering a notable decline from last week’s figures.

AJPW Excite Series: Kento Miyahara vs. Yuma Aoyagi for the Triple Crown

February 12, 2020 John Pollock

All Japan Pro Wrestling returned to Korakuen Hall as part of its Excite Series with Triple Crown champion Kento Miyahara defending against Yuma Aoyagi.

John Cena to appear on Friday Night SmackDown later this month

February 12, 2020 John Pollock

It was announced during Tuesday night’s episode of WWE Backstage that John Cena will be appearing on Friday Night SmackDown later this month.

NWA POWER REPORT: Nick Aldis & Royce Isaacs vs. Rock ‘N’ Roll Express

February 11, 2020 John Pollock

Tuesday’s edition of NWA Power saw Nick Aldis & Royce Isaacs take on The Rock ‘N’ Roll Express, Marty Scurll’s ‘counteroffer’ to Nick Aldis, the TV title is defended & more.

Douglas Lima to fight Gegard Mousasi for vacant Bellator title

February 11, 2020 John Pollock

One day after announcing that Rafael Lovato Jr. was relinquishing the Bellator middleweight championship, the promotion has revealed a big fight later this year to determine its next champion.

WWE Raw rebounds with the second hour topping the first

February 11, 2020 John Pollock

Following last week’s dip to the program’s second-lowest viewership mark of 2020, WWE Raw saw a rebound this week with an 8% increase in viewership.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Ratings for Week 1 of the XFL

February 11, 2020 John Pollock

Ratings for the first week of the XFL, WrestleMania press conference, a note on the Elimination Chamber, updates on The Hardys, Invicta to use open scoring & lots more.

Gauntlet Match featuring AJ Styles announced for Super ShowDown

February 11, 2020 John Pollock

WWE had added a multi-person match for the Super ShowDown event later this month where the winner will be awarded the Tuwaiq Mountain Trophy.

AJPW releases the names of the Champion Carnival participants

February 10, 2020 John Pollock

During the All Japan show at Korakuen Hall, the promotion announced the participants for the annual Champion Carnival tournament.

SmackDown women’s title match set for Friday Night SmackDown

February 10, 2020 John Pollock

This week on Friday Night SmackDown, Bayley will defend the SmackDown women’s title on the Valentine’s Day edition of the show.

Shayna Baszler attacks Becky Lynch on Raw

February 10, 2020 John Pollock

On Monday’s episode of Raw, Shayna Baszler appeared on the show attacking Raw women’s champion Becky Lynch to launch their program together.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Brandi Rhodes speaks on the Nightmare Collective

February 10, 2020 John Pollock

Brandi Rhodes speaks on the Nightmare Collective problems, Naito vs. Hiromu, AEW returning to two markets, Jon Jones speaks on WWE, UFC 247 fallout & more.

NJPW releases New Japan Road & Manabu Nakanishi’s retirement cards

February 10, 2020 John Pollock

NJPW has released the cards for their next shows, which include the New Japan Road events along with Tiger Hattori and Manabu Nakanishi’s retirement cards.

WrestleMania 37 set for SoFi Stadium in March 2021

February 10, 2020 John Pollock

On Monday morning, WWE confirmed that WrestleMania 37 will take place in the L.A. market in March 2021 at the new SoFi Stadium.

XFL opens with 3.3 million viewers for its first game

February 9, 2020 John Pollock

The opening weekend for the XFL saw the league well-received with four games airing over the course of Saturday and Sunday.

MLW FUSION REPORT: Jacob Fatu vs. Brian Pillman Jr. for the MLW title

February 9, 2020 John Pollock

John Pollock’s report on the latest episode of MLW Fusion with Jacob Fatu defending the MLW title against Brian Pillman Jr. from the Texas tapings.