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Will Ospreay removed from Power Struggle card in Osaka

October 25, 2018 John Pollock

New Japan Pro Wrestling announced on Wednesday night that Will Ospreay will be unable to compete at Power Struggle on November 3rd in Osaka.

POLLOCK’S REVIEW: NXT 10/24 feat. Johnny Gargano’s attack on Aleister Black

October 24, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock reviews this week’s NXT, including Johnny Gargano attacking Aleister Black before William Regal could announce the TakeOver main event.

POLLOCK’S REVIEW: NXT UK 10/24 feat. Fans revolting on Zack Gibson

October 24, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock’s review of the second episode of the NXT UK series featuring Tyler Bate vs. Wolfgang and a great segment involving Zack Gibson.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: SmackDown posts second-lowest viewership of 2018 against World Series

October 24, 2018 John Pollock

SmackDown posts second-lowest viewership of 2018 against World Series, WWE stock drops, Chris Jericho announces the cruise is sold out, UFC and ONE Championship discussing a trade involving Demetrious Johnson & Ben Askren.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: WWE expected to make final decision on Crown Jewel, per report

October 23, 2018 John Pollock

A report states the WWE is expected to make a final decision on going to Saudi Arabia for Crown Jewel, Roman Reigns issues statement, latest on John Cena, SmackDown preview & more.

Roman Reigns announces he is battling leukemia, vacates the Universal title

October 22, 2018 John Pollock

Roman Reigns (Joe Anoa’i) announced at the start of Monday’s episode of Raw that he is battling leukemia and is relinquishing the WWE Universal title.

NWA’s 70th Anniversary Report feat. Cody vs. Nick Aldis for the NWA title

October 21, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock’s coverage of the NWA’s 70th Anniversary card from Nashville, headlined by a rematch between Cody and Nick Aldis for the NWA title.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Cody vs. Nick Aldis rematch, new AJPW Triple Crown champion

October 21, 2018 John Pollock

A preview of the NWA’s anniversary card in Nashville, Triple Crown title change in All Japan, RISE hosts the longest women’s match in history, review of UFC documentary on their rivalry with Pride FC.

Luke Rockhold off the UFC 230 card due to “multiple injuries”

October 19, 2018 John Pollock

UFC 230 is undergoing another change to the main card with the news that former middleweight champion Luke Rockhold is unable to fight on the show.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Impact Wrestling changing time slots in Canada

October 19, 2018 John Pollock

Impact Wrestling changing time slots in Canada as well, the latest on the WWE’s plans for Crown Jewel, full lawsuit online filed against Charlotte & Ric Flair, Kevin Owens undergoes double knee surgery & more.

POLLOCK’S REVIEW: Impact Wrestling 10/18/18 feat. Brian Cage vs. Rich Swann

October 19, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock reviews this week’s edition of Impact Wrestling with Johnny Impact’s first show as champion, Brian Cage defends the X division title against Rich Swann & more.

“Dirty” Dick Slater has died at the age of 67

October 18, 2018 John Pollock

“Dirty” Dick Slater has passed away at the age of 67 as we look back at his career, the many territories he worked, teaming with Bob Orton Jr. & more.

POLLOCK’S REVIEW: Mae Young Classic feat. Quarterfinal matches, Tegan Nox’s injury

October 18, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock’s review of the four quarterfinal matches of the Mae Young Classic, including the match with Tegan Nox suffering a devastating knee injury.

POLLOCK’S REVIEW: WWE NXT 10/17/18 feat. Undisputed Era vs. War Raiders, Aleister Black returns

October 17, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock goes through this week’s NXT episode with Undisputed Era defending the tag titles against War Raiders, Nikki Cross vs. Bianca Belair & the return of Aleister Black.

POLLOCK’S REVIEW: NXT UK 10/17/18 feat. Pete Dunne vs. Noam Dar for the UK title

October 17, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock reviews the premiere edition of NXT UK from the Cambridge tapings in July and headlined by Pete Dunne vs. Noam Dar for the UK title.

SmackDown 1000 edges past Raw in this week’s viewership figures

October 17, 2018 John Pollock

The 1,000th episode of SmackDown Live attracted a larger audience than Raw this week with both shows facing heavy sports competition.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: The History of SmackDown heading into Episode #1,000

October 16, 2018 John Pollock

A brief history of SmackDown since the show launched in 1999, the evolution of the show, changes along the way, and the pending move to Fox in 2019. Plus, all the latest news of the day.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: WWE continues to receive criticism over Crown Jewel event

October 15, 2018 John Pollock

The criticism of WWE going forward with Crown Jewel continues, the latest on the Jamal Khashoggi investigation, matches announced for Raw, WWE feature on Eddie Guerrero, fights proposed for Golden Boy’s MMA event, Super Junior Tag League kicks off, Mauro Ranallo accepting MMA offers for 2019 & more.

Bound for Glory Report: Austin Aries vs. Johnny Impact, LAX vs. OGz from the Melrose Ballroom

October 14, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock covers Impact Wrestling’s Bound for Glory card from the Melrose Ballroom featuring Austin Aries vs. Johnny Impact for the Impact title.

Bound for Glory 2018 Preview feat. Austin Aries vs. Johnny Impact

October 14, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock previews tonight’s Bound for Glory event from the Melrose Ballroom featuring Austin Aries defending the Impact title against Johnny Impact & more.