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POLLOCK’S REVIEW: HBO’s Last Week Tonight on WWE’s business

April 1, 2019 John Pollock

On Sunday night’s episode of “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver”, the host dedicated most of the show to the WWE’s treatment of their talent and examining many blemishes throughout its history.

POST Wrestling’s WrestleMania Week Schedule

April 1, 2019 John Pollock

Here is our WrestleMania Week schedule as John Pollock and Wai Ting travel to New York and will be providing daily bonus shows leading up to WrestleMania on Sunday.

POLLOCK’S REVIEW: ROH Road to the G1 Supercard

March 31, 2019 John Pollock

John Pollock reviews Sunday’s ROH card from Baltimore with Jay Lethal & Jeff Cobb vs. The Kingdom vs. Bandido & Juice Robinson in the final stop before MSG.

UFC Fight Night Report: Justin Gaethje knocks out Edson Barboza

March 31, 2019 John Pollock

John Pollock reviews Saturday’s UFC card in Philadelphia where Justin Gaethje knocked out Edson Barboza in the first round of their lightweight main event.

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POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Raw and SmackDown tag title matches expected for ‘Mania

March 30, 2019 John Pollock

The latest plans for WrestleMania 35 include the Raw and SD tag titles being defended, Batista added to Raw, Jim Duggan undergoes a successful operation, The “Undead Realm” segment on Impact & more.

WWE adds 26 names to the Andre the Giant Battle Royal

March 29, 2019 John Pollock

On Friday, the WWE announced 26 additional names for the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal to join Braun Strowman, Michael Che, and Colin Jost on next Sunday’s WrestleMania card at MetLife Stadium

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Women’s Battle Royal announced for ‘Mania

March 29, 2019 John Pollock

WWE officially adds Women’s Battle Royal, Linda McMahon to step down as SBA head, Dragon Gate talent off ‘Mania week, a trailer for Viceland series, CFL player to receive WWE tryout & more.

Report: Former Wrestler and Sumo Koji Kitao died last month

March 29, 2019 John Pollock

Nikkan Sports reported on Friday that former sumo star, professional wrestler and mixed martial artist Koji Kitao died back on February 10th with the news only coming out now.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Roman Reigns speaks on his return from leukemia

March 28, 2019 John Pollock

Roman Reigns discusses his return after battling leukemia, TakeOver confirmed for San Jose, Jimmy Uso update, Vince McMahon sells stock, WrestleMania 15 & more.

Charlotte Flair wins the SmackDown women’s title from Asuka

March 26, 2019 John Pollock

On SmackDown Live Tuesday night, Charlotte Flair defeated Asuka to become the new SmackDown women’s champion.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Conor McGregor under investigation, per report

March 26, 2019 John Pollock

The New York Times reports Conor McGregor is being investigated, interview with Omega, Cain Velasquez at TripleMania press conference, Lucha Underground talent released & lots more.

Michael Che and Colin Jost added to WrestleMania battle royal

March 25, 2019 John Pollock

On Monday’s episode of Raw in Boston, several new matches were made official for WrestleMania along with two celebrities added to a match.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Raw women’s title match to headline WrestleMania 35

March 25, 2019 John Pollock

The WWE announces the main event for WrestleMania, The Hart Foundation going into the Hall of Fame, Nikki Bella says she is retiring, The Elite host Q&A panel, new matches for ‘Mania weekend & more.

Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart announced for the WWE Hall of Fame

March 25, 2019 John Pollock

The WWE announced through Yahoo Sports that the Hart Foundation of Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart will be inducted at this year’s Hall of Fame ceremony.

Two additional title matches expected for the G1 Supercard

March 25, 2019 John Pollock

Two additional title matches appear to be set for the G1 Supercard event on Saturday, April 6th at Madison Square Garden with challenges made involving the IC and British heavyweight titles.

WWE announces Kurt Angle vs. AJ Styles for SmackDown Live

March 24, 2019 John Pollock

The WWE has announced a big singles match for Tuesday’s episode of SmackDown in Uncasville, Connecticut between Kurt Angle and AJ Styles.

The winner of the 2019 New Japan Cup tournament

March 24, 2019 John Pollock

The 2019 New Japan Cup tournament has concluded with Sunday’s final taking place from Nagoya with Kazuchika Okada facing Sanada.

UFC Fight Night Report: Anthony Pettis knocks out Stephen Thompson

March 23, 2019 John Pollock

John Pollock reviews Saturday’s UFC Fight card in Nashville featuring Anthony Pettis knocking out Stephen Thompson in Pettis’ welterweight debut.

PAC removed from WrestleCon due to a visa issue

March 23, 2019 John Pollock

A visa issue has led to PAC being pulled from his appearances on behalf of WrestleCon over WrestleMania Week in New York and New Jersey.

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New Japan Cup Report: Tanahashi vs. Sanada, Okada vs. Ishii

March 23, 2019 John Pollock

John Pollock’s review of Saturday’s two semi-final matches from the New Japan Cup with Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Sanada and Kazuchika Okada vs. Tomohiro Ishii.