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Demetrious Johnson and Ben Askren deal is complete, per report

October 27, 2018 John Pollock

A unique transaction that sends two former champions to new promotions appears to be finalized with Demetrious Johnson and Ben Askren expected to fight for new organizations.

Atsushi Onita announced for Spring Break III during WrestleMania Week

October 27, 2018 John Pollock

Game Changer Wrestling, which is the promotion behind the annual Spring Break events during WrestleMania Week, has announced that Atsushi Onita will be part of Spring Break III.

Alicia Fox to replace Alexa Bliss at Sunday’s Evolution show

October 26, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE announced Friday evening that Alexa Bliss has been removed from the Evolution event this Sunday due to injury.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Ronda Rousey defends the WWE’s decision to run Crown Jewel

October 26, 2018 John Pollock

Ronda Rousey defends the WWE going to Saudi Arabia, WWE stock has another drop, Impact Wrestling has a bad week in new time slot, Lucha Underground review & more.

POLLOCK’S REVIEW: Impact Wrestling 10/25 feat. Johnny Impact vs. Fenix for the Impact title

October 26, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock’s review of this week’s episode of Impact Wrestling at its new time slot and featuring Johnny Impact defending the title against Fenix.

WWE confirms that Crown Jewel will take place in Saudi Arabia

October 25, 2018 John Pollock

In the WWE’s third-quarter earnings report issued Thursday, the company confirmed it will go ahead with the Crown Jewel event next week in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

POLLOCK’S REVIEW: Mae Young Classic feat. Toni Storm vs. Meiko Satomura, Io Shirai vs. Rhea Ripley

October 25, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock reviews the final episode of the 2018 Mae Young with the semi-final matches with Toni Storm vs. Meiko Satomura and Io Shirai vs. Rhea Ripley.

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.