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NJPW: KUSHIDA leaving, Kota Ibushi update, New Beginning cards

January 7, 2019 John Pollock

There was a lot of news coming out of New Japan Pro Wrestling’s press conference on Sunday night, including the news that KUSHIDA (Yujiro Kushida) is leaving the promotion.

Tokyo Sports reports that Kenny Omega is leaving NJPW

January 6, 2019 John Pollock

In an interview with Tokyo Sports, Kenny Omega confirmed that he is leaving New Japan Pro Wrestling following his loss to Hiroshi Tanahashi at Wrestle Kingdom 13 this past Friday.

Impact Wrestling Homecoming Report: Johnny Impact vs. Brian Cage

January 6, 2019 John Pollock

John Pollock’s coverage of the Impact Wrestling Homecoming event from Nashville with Johnny Impact vs. Brian Cage for the Impact title, Tessa Blanchard vs. Taya Valkyrie, LAX vs. Pentagon and Fenix & more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Impact Homecoming Preview, Alexis Smirnoff passes away

January 6, 2019 John Pollock

A preview of tonight’s Impact Wrestling Homecoming pay-per-view, Alexis Smirnoff passes away, the Priscilla Kelly clip, Jon Jones vs. Anthony Smith and Tyron Woodley vs. Kamaru Usman expected & more.

NJPW New Year Dash 2019 Report from Korakuen Hall

January 5, 2019 John Pollock

John Pollock’s coverage of New Japan’s New Year Dash card from Korakuen Hall with all of the fall out from Wrestle Kingdom 13.

Hulk Hogan will appear on Raw to remember Gene Okerlund

January 4, 2019 John Pollock

The WWE has announced that Hulk Hogan will be appearing on Raw this Monday from Orlando to share his memories of the late “Mean” Gene Okerlund.

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.