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

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: SmackDown hurt badly against SOTU address

February 6, 2019 John Pollock

SmackDown’s viewership hurt badly, Fox Entertainment CEO speaks on SmackDown on Fridays, a feature on Dwayne Johnson, All Elite announces Jimmy Havoc signing & more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: WWE returning to Saudi Arabia in May, per report

February 5, 2019 John Pollock

Updates on Seth Rollins, Sasha Banks, and AJ Styles, the date of the WWE’s return to Saudi Arabia, WWE writer announces he is leaving, Superstar Shakeup in Canada, New Japan prospect leaving & lots more.

WWE announces dates for the Superstar Shakeup in April

February 4, 2019 John Pollock

During Monday’s Raw broadcast on Sportsnet 360 in Canada, a promo ran with Scott Stamford announcing the dates of the Superstar Shakeup this year.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: First set of inductees for the WWE Hall of Fame

February 4, 2019 John Pollock

A report has come out on the first inductees for the WWE Hall of Fame this year, live streaming numbers of Halftime Heat, lots of notes on MLW’s Superfight event, New Japan World feature on Wrestle Kingdom & lots more.

Former NWA junior heavyweight champion Les Thornton passes away

February 4, 2019 John Pollock

Les Thornton, who was one of the best junior heavyweight wrestlers of his era, passed away Friday at the age of 84.

Update on several WWE performers that missed live events

February 3, 2019 John Pollock

We have a few updates regarding several WWE performers that were not on this weekend’s live events.

Two title changes at MLW’s Superfight card in Philadelphia

February 3, 2019 John Pollock

MLW’s live special on beIN Sports Saturday night featured two title changes, including Tom Lawlor submitting Low Ki to win the MLW championship.

UFC Fight Night Report: Marlon Moraes and Jose Aldo win big in Brazil

February 3, 2019 John Pollock

John Pollock runs through Saturday’s UFC Fight Night card from Fortaleza with huge wins from Marlon Moraes, Jose Aldo, Demian Maia and Charles Oliveira on the second ESPN+ card.

New Beginning in Sapporo Report: Tanahashi & Okada vs. White & Fale

February 2, 2019 John Pollock

John Pollock runs through New Japan’s New Beginning in Sapporo card from Saturday with Hiroshi Tanahashi and Kazuchika Okada vs. Jay White and Bad Luck Fale.

Impact Wrestling’s April pay-per-view confirmed for Toronto

February 2, 2019 John Pollock

Impact Wrestling will return to pay-per-view on Sunday, April 28th with “Rebellion” that will see the promotion return to Toronto, Ontario.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Ronda Rousey advertised for Elimination Chamber

February 1, 2019 John Pollock

Ronda Rousey advertised for the Elimination Chamber card, Kevin Owens works out at the PC, Kaito Kiyomiya retains GHC title, UFC 235 press conference notes, weekend previews and lots more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Ian Riccaboni signs multi-year deal with ROH

January 31, 2019 John Pollock

Ian Riccaboni signs a multi-year contract with ROH, Dave Bautista hints at a return, live POST Wrestling show in NYC, Bound for Glory feature & more

POLLOCK’S REVIEW: WWE NXT UK feat. Walter’s debut

January 30, 2019 John Pollock

John Pollock’s review of Wednesday’s NXT UK episode featuring Moustache Mountain vs. Fabian Aichner & Marcel Barthel, plus Walter’s debut match.

Hideo Itami requests release from the WWE, per report

January 30, 2019 John Pollock

The latest performer to give notice to the WWE is Hideo Itami (Kenta Kobayashi), which was first reported by Fightful.com on Tuesday night.

Daniel Bryan to defend the WWE title in Elimination Chamber match

January 30, 2019 John Pollock

On Tuesday’s episode of SmackDown Live, it was announced that the WWE title will be defended by Daniel Bryan at the Elimination Chamber card.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: WWE confirms Dean Ambrose is leaving in April

January 29, 2019 John Pollock

Dean Ambrose has reportedly turned down a contract renewal with WWE and is planning to leave, Nurmagomedov & McGregor fined and suspended, NOAH purchased, KUSHIDA’s farewell match, Ember Moon facing surgery & more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Kenny Omega speaks on documentary, free agency

January 28, 2019 John Pollock

Kenny Omega promotes his upcoming documentary and discusses his free agency, final thoughts on the Royal Rumble, Halftime Heat returns on Sunday, Will Ospreay’s injury, and more.

WWE Royal Rumble 2019: Seth Rollins, Becky Lynch win Royal Rumble matches

January 27, 2019 John Pollock

John Pollock’s coverage of the WWE’s Royal Rumble event from Chase Field with two Rumble matches, Brock Lesnar vs. Finn Balor, Daniel Bryan vs. AJ Styles & more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: WWE Royal Rumble Preview, John Cena off the show

January 27, 2019 John Pollock

John Pollock previews the Royal Rumble tonight, Dolph Ziggler discusses his future and being on “hiatus”, TakeOver notes, Jake Hager wins his Bellator debut & lots more.

Bellator 214 Report: Ryan Bader stops Fedor, Jake Hager wins debut

January 26, 2019 John Pollock

Coverage of the Bellator 214 card from Inglewood with the finals of the Heavyweight Grand Prix between Fedor Emelianenko and Ryan Bader.