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New matches announced for WrestleMania following SmackDown Live

March 27, 2018 John Pollock

Tuesday’s episode of SmackDown Live featured several matched being added to WrestleMania, including Daniel Bryan’s involvement on the show, more additions to the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal and the SmackDown tag title match on the card.

Charlotte removed from SmackDown tapings tonight

March 27, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE has announced that Charlotte has been removed from tonight’s SmackDown Live taping in Pittsburgh.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 3/27 – Ronda Rousey doesn’t want to speak about her MMA career

March 27, 2018 John Pollock

Ronda Rousey had several awkward exchanges with ESPN on Tuesday, back up ideas for Daniel Bryan’s match at WrestleMania, nine women defend the Fabulous Moolah, Sakura Genesis card released, EVIL returns, WWE Network expected to add “Saturday Night” episodes, Road Dogg to induct Jeff Jarrett, and more.

WWE reports Shane McMahon will require surgery, recovering from acute diverticulitis

March 26, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE announced on Monday afternoon that Shane McMahon has been hospitalized due acute diverticulitis and an umbilical hernia.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 3/26 – John Cena vs. Triple H announced for “Greatest Royal Rumble” in Saudi Arabia

March 26, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE announces matches for the “Greatest Rumble Ever” card, no women will be performing on the show, Ronda Rousey teased for Raw in Cleveland, Leon White undergoes open heart surgery, New Japan books the Cow Palace for July, review of this week’s ROH episode, anniversary of the final Monday Nitro, and more.

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MLW signs television deal with beIN Sports

March 26, 2018 John Pollock

Major League Wrestling (MLW) has signed a deal with beIN Sports for a one-hour weekly show, becoming the latest professional wrestling promotion with weekly television.

NJPW Strong Style Evolved Report – The Golden Lovers vs. The Young Bucks

March 25, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock reviews the New Japan “Strong Style Evolved” card from Long Beach, featuring Kenny Omega and Kota Ibushi taking on The Young Bucks, Jay White defending the United States title against Hangman Page, Will Ospreay vs. Jushin Thunder Liger, and more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 3/25 – Paul Heyman to induct Bill Goldberg, preview of Strong Style Evolved

March 25, 2018 John Pollock

Paul Heyman has been confirmed as the inductor for Bill Goldberg at the Hall of Fame, a preview of tonight’s Strong Style Evolved card in Long Beach, AJ Styles returns to the ring, Brock Lesnar added to another WWE house show, Impact rating from this week, Kenoh vs. Takashi Sugiura, and more.

POLLOCK’S MMA NEWS UPDATE 3/24 – Josh Barnett cleared by USADA, free to return

March 24, 2018 John Pollock

Josh Barnett has been cleared by USADA following an out-of-competition drug test failure in 2016, a preview of tonight’s Invicta FC card in Utah, the main event for the UFC’s return to Atlantic City, Sean O’Malley undergoes surgery and a bizarre finish to a fight on the LFA card.

Keith Lee wins PWG title at “Time is a Flat Circle”

March 24, 2018 John Pollock

Pro Wrestling Guerrilla held a rare show outside of the American Legion Post with “Time is a Flat Circle” taking place from the large Globe Theatre. The larger venue was necessary after a ticketing error led to the American Legion Post being oversold and rather than refund tickets, they booked the Globe Theatre.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 3/23 – WWE confirms talks have taken place with Hulk Hogan

March 23, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE has issued a statement confirming recent talks with Hulk Hogan, Dr. Robert Cantu speaks on Bryan Danielson’s clearance, history of black female wrestlers from 50’s, Molly Holly to induct Ivory into Hall of Fame, review of Impact Wrestling, PWG card tonight, review of Coliseum Video on Rewind-A-Wai, and more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 3/22 – Daniel Bryan speaks on return to the ring, when his contract expires

March 22, 2018 John Pollock

Daniel Bryan discusses his return to the ring and reveals when his WWE contract expires this year, a review of this week’s NXT episode, New Japan released Strong Style Evolved card, Rey Mysterio off of this Sunday’s card, Dragon Gate launching streaming service, three news shows today from POST!

Complete card for Strong Style Evolved, Rey Mysterio off the show due to injury

March 21, 2018 John Pollock

During a press conference to officially announce the Strong Style Evolved lineup, New Japan Pro Wrestling announced that Rey Mysterio’s biceps injury will prevent him from wrestling this Sunday against Jushin Thunder Liger in Long Beach, California.

Daniel Bryan’s medical clearance leads to highest SmackDown audience of 2018

March 21, 2018 John Pollock

The news of Daniel Bryan’s medical clearance led to SmackDown Live having its most-watched episode of 2018 and the second highest since the brand split in the summer of 2016.

Sakura Genesis main event is set following New Japan Cup final

March 21, 2018 John Pollock

The finals of the New Japan Cup tournament took place on Wednesday from Nagaoka and featured Hiroshi Tanahashi attempting to win his third tournament as he took on Zack Sabre Jr.

The WWE announces Daniel Bryan has been cleared to return to the ring

March 20, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE announced on Tuesday that Daniel Bryan (Bryan Danielson) has been medically cleared to return to the ring following a two-year hiatus.

Charlie Ebersol launching rival football league to the XFL

March 20, 2018 John Pollock

On Tuesday, it was announced that film producer Charlie Ebersol, the son of veteran television executive Dick Ebersol, is launching the Alliance of American Football league in 2019.

New match official for WrestleMania 34

March 19, 2018 John Pollock

It was announced on Monday’s episode of Raw that Alexa Bliss will defend the Raw women’s title against Nia Jax at WrestleMania on Sunday, April 8th.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 3/19 – Saudi Arabian Government working with both WWE and the UFC’s parent company

March 19, 2018 John Pollock

A preview of Raw from Dallas, the WWE announces seven title matches for the card in Saudi Arabia but no women’s title matches, the Saudi Arabian Government buys into the UFC’s parent company, the WWE Network adds episodes of WCW Thunder, Ronda Rousey speaks on the potential of being booed, Joyce Grable defends Moolah, and more.

Mark Henry announced for the WWE’s Hall of Fame

March 19, 2018 John Pollock

The latest addition to this year’s WWE Hall of Fame class is Mark Henry. News of Henry’s induction circulated over the weekend after a WWE magazine had been sent out with Henry included with this year’s class.