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The winners of NJPW’s World Tag League and additional notes

December 8, 2019 John Pollock

On Sunday, Hiroshima played host to the final night of New Japan’s World Tag League tournament that came down to three teams on the last day.

Tito Ortiz submits Alberto El Patron in the first round

December 8, 2019 John Pollock

In the main event of Saturday’s Combate Americas pay-per-view, former UFC light heavyweight champion took on Alberto Rodriguez a.k.a ‘Alberto El Patron’.

Former Bellator champion Will Brooks attends WWE tryout

December 7, 2019 John Pollock

WWE posted a story regarding its final tryout session of the year at the Performance Center along with the list of those attending the tryout.

Friday Night SmackDown increases 5% in overnight figures

December 7, 2019 John Pollock

The overnight ratings from Friday showed an increase for Friday Night SmackDown coming off last week’s post-Thanksgiving episode.

Updated WWE TLC card, announcements for Raw

December 6, 2019 John Pollock

On Friday’s edition of SmackDown, several matches were set up for the TLC pay-per-view next weekend at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

WWE announces a TLC match between Roman Reigns and King Corbin

December 6, 2019 John Pollock

WWE has announced the first official match for next weekend’s TLC event at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Teddy Hart released by MLW

December 6, 2019 John Pollock

MLW announces they have released Teddy Hart, finals teams in the World Tag League, a big weekend for combat sports, a look at DAZN, WrestleMania week events & lots more.

AEW and NXT ratings results with comparisons to past two weeks

December 5, 2019 John Pollock

Wednesday’s cable ratings are in with AEW edging out NXT in overall viewers as well the coveted 18-49 demographic.

Brian Ortega withdraws from fight with Chan Sung Jung

December 5, 2019 John Pollock

One of the big fights the UFC has remaining on the 2019 calendar is off with the news that Brian Ortega will be unable to fight Chan Sung Jung.

AEW and NXT announce matches for the next two weeks

December 5, 2019 John Pollock

Coming out of Wednesday’s NXT and AEW Dynamite programs, both shows are peaking for big shows on December 18th, which will be their final live shows of 2019.

WWE Raw hits six-week high despite big NFL game

December 4, 2019 John Pollock

Monday’s episode of Raw saw its viewership hit a six-week high despite the disadvantage of going against a big Monday Night Football game.

Stu Bennett added to the NWA commentary team, updated PPV lineup

December 3, 2019 John Pollock

The NWA announced that Stu Bennett has been added to their broadcast team and additional notes from Tuesday’s episode of NWA Power.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Bill Goldberg set for Broken Skull Sessions

December 3, 2019 John Pollock

Bill Goldberg set for Broken Skull Sessions, AEW announces pay-per-view deal, NWA addresses Jim Cornette, Mauro Ranallo to return to NXT, Chris DeJoseph leaves MLW, Bloodsport added to WM Week.

NXT tops AEW in total viewers, AEW wins among key demos again

December 2, 2019 John Pollock

Last Wednesday’s cable ratings are in with the results of the Thanksgiving Eve editions of NXT and AEW Dynamite with a similar outcome to the week prior.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Harold Meij discusses NJPW’s future

December 1, 2019 John Pollock

Harold Meij chats New Japan’s plans for 2020, AEW & U.S. expansion, WWE Starrcade tonight, ACH appears for AAW, new Fiend custom title & more.

SmackDown’s number drops against Frosty the Snowman

November 30, 2019 John Pollock

The post-Thanksgiving episode of Friday Night SmackDown saw the show drop in the fast-national numbers.

Report: Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson confirmed for April

November 29, 2019 John Pollock

The lightweight fight that has alluded the UFC is set for its fifth attempt with Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson agreeing to fight in 2020.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Jon Moxley vs. Joey Janela added to Dynamite

November 29, 2019 John Pollock

Jon Moxley vs. Joey Janela added to Dynamite, Lance Storm on the closing of his school, WWE shows this weekend, a look at every weight class in the UFC, MLW Fusion review & more.

Five (+1) Questions: McGregor-Cerrone, Jones-Reyes, Carano

November 29, 2019 John Pollock

This week, Phil Chertok discusses the Conor McGregor vs. Donald Cerrone fight, Jon Jones vs. Dominick Reyes, Gina Carano, MVP & more.

Conor McGregor set to fight Donald Cerrone on January 18th

November 28, 2019 John Pollock

Conor McGregor’s return to fighting appears to be in the final stages of completion for a fight with Donald Cerrone on Saturday, January 18th.