John Pollock, Author at POST Wrestling | Podcasts, News, Reviews

Game 7 of the World Series leads to AEW & NXT declines

October 31, 2019 John Pollock

With AEW and NXT going against Game 7 of the World Series, both shows were hit hard on Wednesday.

WWE announces that NXT will be part of the Survivor Series

October 31, 2019 John Pollock

During WWE Crown Jewel, there was a commercial for Survivor Series that promoted all three brands being involving at this year’s event.

WWE Crown Jewel: The Fiend wins title, Lesnar submits Velasquez

October 31, 2019 John Pollock

John Pollock’s coverage of the WWE Crown Jewel event from Saudi Arabia featuring Brock Lesnar vs. Cain Velasquez and Tyson Fury vs. Braun Strowman.

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WWE Q3 Results: Key sectors decline, stock takes a hit

October 31, 2019 John Pollock

The WWE releases its third-quarter earnings report on Thursday showing decreases in revenue, WWE Network subscriptions, and other key areas.

POLLOCK’S IMPACT REPORT: Sami Callihan wins the Impact title

October 29, 2019 John Pollock

John Pollock’s review of Impact Wrestling’s debut on AXS TV featuring Sami Callihan defeating Brian Cage to win the Impact title, a street fight, Joey Ryan confronts Ken Shamrock & more.

NWA Power Report: Episode 4 – “Dealer Calls Again”

October 29, 2019 John Pollock

John Pollock’s review of Episode 4 of NWA Power featuring a six-man tag as Nick Aldis, Colt Cabana & Mr. Anderson faced James Storm & The Wild Cards.

WWE Raw falls to its third-lowest average of 2019

October 29, 2019 John Pollock

Monday’s viewership totals for WWE Raw did not paint a positive picture with the program registering its third-lowest average of 2019.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Impact Wrestling launches on AXS TV

October 29, 2019 John Pollock

Impact Wrestling debuts on AXS TV tonight, the U.S. landscape, The Rock to attend UFC press conference, Jordan Myles issues a statement, AEW adds judges for Full Gear, Corey Graves comments on Saudi Arabia shows & more.

Friday Night SmackDown’s move to FS 1 leads to a massive drop

October 28, 2019 John Pollock

The move from Fox to FS 1 for one-week proved an enormous hit on Friday Night SmackDown’s audience as the show fell to 888,000 viewers on the cable outlet.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Jordan Myles adds details on shirt design

October 28, 2019 John Pollock

Jordan Myles provides additional details behind his t-shirt design and takes aim at WWE, WWE moving Hall of Fame to a new night, Raw preview, AEW returning to Jacksonville & more.

WWE performer slams shirt design for racist imagery, company responds

October 27, 2019 John Pollock

On Sunday, WWE performer Albert Hardie Jr. a.k.a. Jordan Myles posted his displeasure with a recent t-shirt design from the company that drew myriad criticism for its racial connotations.

POLLOCK’S MLW REVIEW: The final show before the pay-per-view

October 27, 2019 John Pollock

John Pollock’s review of MLW Fusion leading into next Saturday’s pay-per-view featuring CONTRA Unit vs. Promociones Dorado from Tijuana, Mexico.

Bellator 232 Report: Douglas Lima defeats Rory MacDonald to win the title

October 27, 2019 John Pollock

John Pollock’s coverage of the Bellator 232 event from Uncasville, CT featuring the rematch between Rory MacDonald and Douglas Lima for the welterweight title.

Spoiler from Friday’s Impact Wrestling taping in Windsor, Ontario

October 26, 2019 John Pollock

Impact Wrestling held its first night of television tapings at St. Clair College in Windsor, Ontario ahead of the promotion’s move to AXS TV.

Bellator 231 Report: Frank Mir ends four-fight losing skid

October 26, 2019 John Pollock

John Pollock reviews Bellator 231 from Friday night featuring a rematch between Frank Mir and Roy Nelson, Jake Hager’s third fight & more.

Nate Diaz deemed eligible to fight at UFC 244, UFC issues statement

October 26, 2019 John Pollock

Nate Diaz will be able to fight at UFC 244 next weekend and with USADA ruling he is not guilty of an anti-doping violation.

Jake Hager vs. Anthony Garrett ends in a no contest at Bellator 231

October 25, 2019 John Pollock

Jake Hager’s third professional mixed martial arts didn’t end with the desired outcome as he left Bellator 231 with a no-contest on his record.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: TMZ releases footage of Jimmy Uso’s July arrest

October 25, 2019 John Pollock

TMZ releases footage of Jimmy Uso’s arrest from July, full ratings breakdown from Wednesday, Court Bauer discusses MLW’s business, the latest on Nate Diaz, Randy Couture provides an update & more.

UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture recovering from a heart attack

October 24, 2019 John Pollock

On Thursday, TMZ reported that former UFC champion and Hall of Fame fighter Randy Couture suffered a heart attack on Wednesday.

AEW and NXT stay steady against the World Series

October 24, 2019 John Pollock

The fourth week of head-to-head competition between AEW and NXT saw each show take a minimal hit from sports competition on Wednesday.