Articles by John Pollock

Monday’s episode of Raw in Atlanta ended with a huge angle involving the return of Dave Batista during Ric Flair’s birthday celebration.

Roman Reigns announces he is in remission and coming back

Monday’s episode of Raw from Atlanta began with the return of Roman Reigns (Joe Anoa’i) to the program to announce his leukemia was in remission and he was back.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Big Raw from Atlanta featuring Roman Reigns

Preview of tonight’s Raw featuring the return of Roman Reigns, Anthem states original tapes of GFW Amped were deleted, lawsuit reveals details on the XFL’s return, ESPN announces a deal with the PFL & more.

First round matches for the 32-man New Japan Cup

February 24, 2019 John Pollock

New Japan has announced the first round matches of this year’s New Japan Cup tournament, which will feature 32 participants for an IWGP title shot.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: The WWE Network turns five years old

The WWE Network turns five years old with a look at the idea behind the concept, a big episode of Raw, Ric Flair’s surprise birthday party, Young Bucks appear at AAW, Impact signs Ontario wrestler & more.

POLLOCK’S IMPACT REVIEW: Lucha Brothers unmasked by LAX

February 24, 2019 John Pollock

John Pollock reviews this week’s Impact episode featuring a closing angle where LAX unmasked Pentagon Jr. and Fenix after their title match.

Battle of ROH and IWGP tag champions set for G1 Supercard

The first match for the Ring of Honor and New Japan G1 Supercard appears to be official following Saturday’s Honor Rising event.

UFC Fight Night Report: Thiago Santos stops Jan Blachowicz in the third round

The UFC held a Saturday afternoon card from Prague in the Czech Republic featuring a light heavyweight main event between Thiago Santos and Jan Blachowicz.

Bruce Prichard returning to the WWE, update on STW live shows

Bruce Prichard is returning to World Wrestling Entertainment in a prominent role, according to a report from Mike Johnson at PWinsider.com.

Report: Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier to fight for interim title

February 22, 2019 John Pollock

The UFC is set to introduce an interim lightweight championship with a report that Max Holloway will fight Dustin Poirer at UFC 236 in April.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: WWE announces releases

The WWE announces three releases, Cody comments on Arn Anderson, Naomi addresses recent TMZ story, Georges St-Pierre’s retirement, POP TV president discusses Impact Wrestling & more.

Arn Anderson released by World Wrestling Entertainment

February 22, 2019 John Pollock

The WWE has parted ways with one of their longest serving producers with the news that Arn Anderson (Marty Lunde) is no longer with the company.

Roman Reigns to appear on Raw and address health status

February 21, 2019 John Pollock

On Thursday evening, the WWE sent out a press release to announce that Roman Reigns (Joe Anoa’i) will appear on Raw this Monday to address his health status.

Spoilers: Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic results from NXT tapings

February 21, 2019 John Pollock

NXT held television tapings on Wednesday night with the announcement that the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic is returning with the quarter-finals and semi-finals being taped.

POLLOCK’S NXT REVIEW: Velveteen Dream wins North American title

John Pollock’s review of this week’s NXT episode with Johnny Gargano defending the North American title against Velveteen Dream.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Hulk Hogan biopic in the works, starring Chris Hemsworth

A Hulk Hogan biopic starring Chris Hemsworth is in the works, WWE Fastlane main event, GSP set to announce retirement, Ricochet not wrestling for EVOLVE, match announced for Double or Nothing & more.

Report: Georges St-Pierre expected to announce his retirement

One of the greatest mixed martial artists in history is expected to announce his retirement as Georges St-Pierre is set to announce the news Thursday.

Tye Dillinger announces he has requested his WWE release