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Kota Ibushi suffered a concussion at Wrestle Kingdom, per New Japan

January 4, 2019 John Pollock

New Japan Pro Wrestling has released an update on Kota Ibushi, stating that the performer suffered a concussion during his match with Will Ospreay at the Tokyo Dome.

New Japan announces 2019 dates, two Tokyo Dome cards in 2020

January 4, 2019 John Pollock

New Japan Pro Wrestling announced their major dates for 2019 ahead of Friday’s Wrestle Kingdom card at the Tokyo Dome.

NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 13: Kenny Omega vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi

January 4, 2019 John Pollock

John Pollock’s coverage of New Japan’s Wrestle Kingdom 13 event from the Tokyo, featuring Kenny Omega vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi for the IWGP heavyweight title.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Full preview of Wrestle Kingdom 13

January 3, 2019 John Pollock

John Pollock previews the entire Wrestle Kingdom card, Britt Baker signs with AWE, Best and Worst of NXT from 2018, final episode of Impact on Pop, Raw & SmackDown’s viewership figures & more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: The wrestling world remembers Gene Okerlund

January 2, 2019 John Pollock

The wrestling world remembers “Mean” Gene Okerlund, the latest details on All Elite Wrestling, Wrestle Kingdom outsells last year’s show, most watched TV networks of 2018 and more.

Mean Gene Okerlund has passed away at the age of 76

January 2, 2019 John Pollock

One of the most famous voices in the history of the wrestling industry, Mean Gene Okerlund has died at the age of 76.

All Elite Wrestling is official and sets the stage for a major year

January 1, 2019 John Pollock

On Tuesday, the announcement was made by members of the Elite that All Elite Wrestling was official with the group set to hold the “Double or Nothing” follow up to “All In”.

The announcement of All Elite Wrestling, Double or Nothing

January 1, 2019 John Pollock

On the New Year’s Day edition of Being the Elite, the announcement was made at the end of the show that All Elite Wrestling is coming.

The PFL crowns six champions on New Year’s Eve card

January 1, 2019 John Pollock

The Professional Fighters League held their final card of the year on New Year’s Eve from The Hulu Theatre adjacent to Madison Square Garden.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Pete Dunne and Tyler Bate fulfill final UK indie dates

December 31, 2018 John Pollock

Pete Dunne and Tyler Bate fulfill their final UK independent dates, matches for tonight’s episode of Raw, Beyond Wrestling announces a weekly show for April, talent added to WrestleMania Week shows and more.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. dominates Tenshin Nasukawa at Rizin

December 31, 2018 John Pollock

Floyd Mayweather Jr. made quick work of kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa in the main event of Rizin’s New Year’s card, plus all of the results from the card in Saitama.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: News and notes from UFC 232

December 30, 2018 John Pollock

News and notes coming out of UFC 132, an update on Cat Zingano, Rizin’s New Year’s card featuring Floyd Mayweather Jr., matches taped for SmackDown, Mick Foley attends UFC and more.

UFC 232 Report: Jon Jones stops Alexander Gustafsson, Amanda Nunes defeats Cyborg

December 29, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock covers the UFC 232 card from Saturday night at The Forum in California with Jon Jones vs. Alexander Gustafsson for the light heavyweight title.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: The latest on the Jon Jones story

December 29, 2018 John Pollock

The latest on the Jon Jones case going into tonight’s UFC 232 card, matches taped for Monday’s Raw, Impact’s viewership, MLW runs an angle involving a stabbing and more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: WWE’s Christmas viewership, Jeff Novitzky defends UFC 232 decision

December 28, 2018 John Pollock

Jeff Novitzky defends the UFC’s decision to move the UFC 232 card and allow Jon Jones to fight Saturday, Hiroshi Tanahashi signs a new deal, WWE’s Christmas viewership and more.

The Worst of 2018 Show

December 28, 2018 John Pollock

It’s POST Wrestling’s Worst of 2018 show as the panel of John Pollock, Wai Ting, Braden Herrington, and Davie Portman go through the worst that 2018 had to offer.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: John Cena returns on SmackDown next week

December 26, 2018 John Pollock

John Cena will be on next week’s episode of SmackDown, a lengthy look at the Jon Jones situation affecting UFC 232, Akira Tozawa being sent for Korakuen Hall show and lots more.

Vince McMahon announces women’s tag titles coming in 2019

December 24, 2018 John Pollock

During a pre-taped segment that ran on Monday’s Christmas Eve edition of Raw, Vince McMahon made several announcements.

Stardom announces WrestleMania Week show, Year End Awards

December 24, 2018 John Pollock

Stardom has announced a show for WrestleMania Week in New York City, along with their Year End Awards and results from their final card of 2018.

Test finding for Jon Jones leads to UFC 232 being moved to California

December 23, 2018 John Pollock

A finding in Jon Jones’ pre-fight drug test earlier this month has led to the UFC moving this Saturday’s UFC 232 card from Las Vegas to California.