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

SANADA on “indefinite leave of absence” from NJPW

January 6, 2026 John Pollock

SANADA is leaving New Japan Pro Wrestling indefinitely.

NJPW to present a six-man Young Lion Cup

January 6, 2026 John Pollock

A six-man tournament will begin this month and take place over three shows, with the final set for February 1.

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Netflix strikes deal for U.S. rights to WWE’s library

January 6, 2026 John Pollock

Netflix and WWE have confirmed a deal that will bring the library of premium live events to users in the U.S.

Wrestle Kingdom 20 is the most important show for New Japan’s future | Opinion

January 3, 2026 John Pollock

New Japan Pro Wrestling presents Hiroshi Tanahashi’s retirement match as the signature attraction at Wrestle Kingdom 20.

Drew McIntyre to name stipulations for “3 Stages of Hell” on SmackDown

January 2, 2026 John Pollock

Friday Night SmackDown will feature Chelsea Green defending her championship, and the announcement of the stipulations for “3 Stages of Hell”.

Madison Rayne confirms in-ring retirement

January 2, 2026 John Pollock

Madison Rayne confirmed her retirement after Thursday’s airing of Ring of Honor.

Ulka Sasaki going on U.S. excursion, send-off match with KENTA on Jan. 11

January 2, 2026 John Pollock

Pro Wrestling NOAH’s Ulka Sasaki is leaving Japan for a U.S. excursion, with his send-off match scheduled for next week.

POST NEWS: New TBS Champ, NOAH The New Year & Injuries

January 1, 2026 John Pollock

Jack Wannan covers the news from Thursday, January 1, including New Year’s Smash highlights, NOAH The New Year, and several injuries.

WWE NXT 12/30 Results: Year-End Award Winners, Ricky Saints pins Je’Von Evans

December 30, 2025 John Pollock

The final NXT of 2025 featured its year-end awards, handed out, and a main event between Je’Von Evans and Ricky Saints.

Sheamus undergoes shoulder surgery

December 30, 2025 John Pollock

WWE performer Sheamus has undergone surgery.

AEW Continental Championship Eliminator match added to New Year’s Smash

December 30, 2025 John Pollock

New champion and Continental Classic winner, Jon Moxley, will face Josh Alexander on Wednesday’s show in an eliminator match.

Tony Khan states AEW will return to Mexico in 2026

December 30, 2025 John Pollock

A return to Mexico is in the plans for AEW’s upcoming year.

Jeff Jarrett: “The extreme high spots and moves, that’s not going backwards”

December 30, 2025 John Pollock

Jeff Jarrett doesn’t believe pro wrestling is moving backwards amid conversations about wrestlers protecting themselves from dangerous moves.

Tony Khan: “Samoa Joe saved the day” at All In 2023

December 30, 2025 John Pollock

Tony Khan sat down with Case Lowe for over an hour on Q101 and was asked about the most stressful pay-per-view he ever produced.

POST SCHEDULE: Wrestle Kingdom 20, “The Last Hart Beating”, Pollock & Thurston

December 29, 2025 John Pollock

POST Wrestling presents coverage of Wrestle Kingdom 20 and Book Club covers Nattie Neidhart’s “The Last Hart Beating”.

Yuna Mizumori wins Stardom’s High-Speed Championship

December 24, 2025 John Pollock

Stardom crowned a new High-Speed Champion on its Christmas Eve card as it marches toward Dream Queendom next week.

Friday Night SmackDown hits lowest audience since October 31

December 24, 2025 John Pollock

Friday Night SmackDown fell to a seven-week low for this past week’s taped edition of the program.

Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling to host “Texas Stampede” shows in 2026

December 24, 2025 John Pollock

Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling is coming to the U.S. in 2026 for a set of events promoted as its “TJPW Texas Stampede.”

WWE reveals collaboration with “Stranger Things” for Raw on January 5

December 24, 2025 John Pollock

WWE is collaborating with Netflix’s “Stranger Things” with a crossover teased for the first Raw of 2026.

Seth Rollins on WWE in Saudi Arabia, advice from Joey Mercury, Jim Cornette vs. Vince Russo

December 24, 2025 John Pollock

Seth Rollins sat down for over an hour on Jay Mohr’s “Mohr Stories” covering his career in WWE, but gained a lot of attention for his comments about performing in Saudi Arabia.