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Chris “King Kong Bundy” Pallies passes away at 61

March 5, 2019 John Pollock

It was reported late Monday night that Chris Pallies, who was more recognizable under the moniker “King Kong Bundy” passed away on Monday at the age 61.

Asuka provides an update after Monday’s live event

March 5, 2019 John Pollock

There was a scary moment during Monday night’s SmackDown live event in White Plains, New York during a match between women’s champion Asuka and Mandy Rose.

New matches announced for WWE Fastlane this Sunday

March 4, 2019 John Pollock

There were several matched added to Sunday’s Fastlane pay-per-view during Raw, including the announcement of The Shield reuniting for a six-man tag.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Details on Arn Anderson’s release, per report

March 4, 2019 John Pollock

A report provides new details surrounding Arn Anderson’s release by the WWE, WWE feature on the ECW relaunch, Ryusuke Taguchi added to the New Japan Cup, AEW announces July card & lots more.

Torrie Wilson announced for the WWE Hall of Fame

March 4, 2019 John Pollock

The WWE announced through espnW that Torrie Wilson will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame on Saturday, April 6th at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

POLLOCK’S MLW REVIEW: Intimidation Games from Chicago

March 3, 2019 John Pollock

John Pollock reviews MLW’s Intimidation Games special from Saturday with Tom Lawlor defending the MLW title against Low Ki in a steel cage match.

Jim Cornette joins MLW’s broadcast team

March 2, 2019 John Pollock

On Saturday’s MLW special from Chicago, Jim Cornette was introduced as the newest addition to their broadcast team and will be working for the group moving forward.

UFC 235: Jon Jones retains, Kamaru Usman wins title

March 2, 2019 John Pollock

John Pollock’s coverage of the UFC 235 card from Las Vegas with Jon Jones defending the light heavyweight title against Anthony Smith in the main event and Tyron Woodley vs. Kamaru Usman for the welterweight title.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Dana Warrior’s role with the WWE

March 1, 2019 John Pollock

Dana Warrior’s role with the WWE after attending Raw and SD Live, Bruce Prichard speaks on his return to WWE, The Shield’s reunion, George Barrios speaks on WWE’s business & lots more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Becky Lynch and Ronda Rousey resurrect “Diss the Diva”

February 28, 2019 John Pollock

Ronda Rousey and Becky Lynch cut Twitter promos, Tommaso Ciampa dealing with a neck injury, on-sale date for G1 Climax in Dallas, Matt Hughes issues a statement, tons of news & notes.

David Finlay out of the New Japan Cup due to injury

February 28, 2019 John Pollock

New Japan Pro Wrestling has announced that David Finlay is out of the New Japan Cup tournament due to the shoulder injury he sustained last weekend.

Kevin Owens replaces Kofi Kingston at WWE Fastlane

February 26, 2019 John Pollock

Tuesday’s episode of SmackDown Live from Charlotte, North Carolina featured two notable returns and a change to the WWE title match at Fastlane.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: WWE announces Honky Tonk Man for the Hall of Fame

February 26, 2019 John Pollock

The WWE announces Honky Tonk Man for the Hall of Fame, WrestleMania 2020 location, Matt Hughes hit with two restraining orders, Roman Reigns on GMA & more.

Batista returns for a big angle at the end of Raw in Atlanta

February 25, 2019 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

February 25, 2019 John Pollock

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

February 25, 2019 John Pollock

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 25, 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

February 24, 2019 John Pollock

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

February 23, 2019 John Pollock

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