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Conor McGregor storms UFC 223 media day, Dana White speaks to media on incident

April 5, 2018 John Pollock

A frightening scene went down at the Barclays Center on Thursday, following the UFC 223 media day with UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor and members of his entourage storming the arena and getting violent.

UFC president Dana White: “Brock Lesnar is coming back”

April 4, 2018 John Pollock

UFC president Dana White was a guest on UFC Tonight on Wednesday and stated that Brock Lesnar will return to the UFC.

Johnny Valiant struck by truck and killed at the age of 71

April 4, 2018 John Pollock

Former wrestler and manager Johnny Valiant / “Luscious” Johnny V (Thomas Sullivan) was killed on Wednesday morning after being struck by a truck.

SmackDown Live posts second lowest number of 2018 heading into WrestleMania

April 4, 2018 John Pollock

Tuesday’s episode of SmackDown Live did not reflect the upswing in viewership the WWE has experienced throughout WrestleMania season, posting it’s second lowest number of 2018 for the “go home” show.

Raw’s viewership heading into WrestleMania features a strong third hour

April 3, 2018 John Pollock

The final episode of Raw before WrestleMania was helped out by a strong performance in hour three as Raw went up against the NCAA basketball final.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 4/3 – The WWE pushing free WrestleMania promotion for new subscribers

April 3, 2018 John Pollock

We look at the success the WWE has had with their “free WrestleMania” promotion in the past, the latest subscriber numbers they have reported, Will Ospreay is coming to New Orleans, WrestleMania kickoff matches announced, non-WWE talent working Axxess shows, Max Holloway attempting the unthinkable this weekend at UFC 223.

WWE announces matches for the WrestleMania kickoff show

April 2, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE has announced the three matches that are currently scheduled for the kickoff portion of WrestleMania 34 from the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 4/2 – WrestleMania Week kicks off with tons of news

April 2, 2018 John Pollock

A preview of the final Raw before WrestleMania, Big Show announces new WWE contract, 1992 episodes of WCW Saturday Night added to network, ROH’s parent company receiving lots of criticism, Joe Koff speaks on ROH’s involvement with “All In”, a report on WrestleMania Week ticket sales, latest on Will Ospreay, POST’s WrestleMania Week schedule, and more.

Wrestling Dontaku cards released feat. Kazuchika Okada vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi

April 2, 2018 John Pollock

New Japan Pro Wrestling has released the cards for their shows coming up throughout the rest of April and into May with the two Wrestling Dontaku events.

Tony Ferguson injured, the new main event of UFC 223 is Max Holloway vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov

April 1, 2018 John Pollock

One day Tony Ferguson and Khabib Nurmagomedov may fight, but it won’t be next Saturday night in Brooklyn at UFC 223. Ferguson is off the card and featherweight champion Max Holloway is coming up to fight Khabib Nurmagomedov for the lightweight next Saturday.

Dates and locations announced for the G-1 Climax

April 1, 2018 John Pollock

During Sunday’s Sakura Genesis card, New Japan Pro Wrestling announced the dates and locations for the G-1 Climax tournament this summer.

Sakura Genesis main event result between Kazuchika Okada and Zack Sabre Jr.

April 1, 2018 John Pollock

The result of Sunday’s main event at Sakura Genesis between Kazuchika Okada and Zack Sabre Jr. for the IWGP heavyweight title, as well as the next title match expected to take place.

POLLOCK’S MMA NEWS UPDATE – Endeavor buys NeuLion, latest on UFC TV talks

March 31, 2018 John Pollock

Endeavor buys streaming company NeuLion, Variety reports interesting option Endeavor could be entertaining regarding television rights, a look at UFC 223 next weekend, Darren Till vs. Stephen Thompson announced for Liverpool card, Combate America signs television deal, and more.

Jimmy Hart to induct Hillbilly Jim at the WWE Hall of Fame

March 31, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE has announced that Jimmy Hart will be inducting Jimmy Hart into the WWE Hall of Fame on Friday night in New Orleans, Louisiana.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 3/30 – At least 78,500 reasons to read today’s update

March 30, 2018 John Pollock

A look at the attendance figure from WrestleMania 3 following Deadspin’s research, Impact does a strong number on POP, L.A. Memorial Coliseum seeking future WrestleMania, reviews of NXT and Impact Wrestling’s television, Andre the Giant screener notes, Brock Lesnar wrestling in Boston tonight, and more.

WWE states Hulk Hogan is not scheduled for any upcoming events

March 29, 2018 John Pollock

Hulk Hogan is expected to attend a screening on Thursday night for the Andre the Giant documentary, which Hogan was interviewed for. Earlier this month, the company stated they have spoken with Hogan regarding helping others to learn from their mistakes while confirming that he was not under contract to WWE.

PWG announces cards for All-Star Weekend 14 in April

March 29, 2018 John Pollock

PWG has announced the cards for All-Star Weekend 14 on April 20th & 21st in Reseda, featuring a three-way match for the PWG title on the second night with Keith Lee vs. Jonah Rock vs. WALTER, and The Young Bucks’ final match at the American Legion Post venue.

Updated card for NXT Takeover in New Orleans

March 28, 2018 John Pollock

On Wednesday’s episode of NXT, it was announced at the start of the show that Tommaso Ciampa will take on Johnny Gargano in an “Unsanctioned Match” at Takeover on Saturday, April 7th at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Pro Wrestling Guerrilla announces final shows at the American Legion Post

March 28, 2018 John Pollock

Pro Wrestling Guerrilla has announced the end of an era as the popular Southern California promotion will be holding their final events in Reseda, California at the American Legion Post #308 over the next two months.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 3/28 – Louisiana commission confirms WWE and ROH performers exempt from in-ring restrictions

March 28, 2018 John Pollock

A new report from Deadspin confirms that the Louisiana Boxing & Wrestling Commission will not hold the WWE and ROH performers to certain moves being banned on their shows, SmackDown and Raw numbers, son of Sweet Georgia Brown defends Fabulous Moolah, updated battle royal participants for WrestleMania, interview with Liam O’Rourke, and more.