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POLLOCK’S REVIEW: WWE NXT 10/17/18 feat. Undisputed Era vs. War Raiders, Aleister Black returns

October 17, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock goes through this week’s NXT episode with Undisputed Era defending the tag titles against War Raiders, Nikki Cross vs. Bianca Belair & the return of Aleister Black.

POLLOCK’S REVIEW: NXT UK 10/17/18 feat. Pete Dunne vs. Noam Dar for the UK title

October 17, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock reviews the premiere edition of NXT UK from the Cambridge tapings in July and headlined by Pete Dunne vs. Noam Dar for the UK title.

SmackDown 1000 edges past Raw in this week’s viewership figures

October 17, 2018 John Pollock

The 1,000th episode of SmackDown Live attracted a larger audience than Raw this week with both shows facing heavy sports competition.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: The History of SmackDown heading into Episode #1,000

October 16, 2018 John Pollock

A brief history of SmackDown since the show launched in 1999, the evolution of the show, changes along the way, and the pending move to Fox in 2019. Plus, all the latest news of the day.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: WWE continues to receive criticism over Crown Jewel event

October 15, 2018 John Pollock

The criticism of WWE going forward with Crown Jewel continues, the latest on the Jamal Khashoggi investigation, matches announced for Raw, WWE feature on Eddie Guerrero, fights proposed for Golden Boy’s MMA event, Super Junior Tag League kicks off, Mauro Ranallo accepting MMA offers for 2019 & more.

Bound for Glory Report: Austin Aries vs. Johnny Impact, LAX vs. OGz from the Melrose Ballroom

October 14, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock covers Impact Wrestling’s Bound for Glory card from the Melrose Ballroom featuring Austin Aries vs. Johnny Impact for the Impact title.

Bound for Glory 2018 Preview feat. Austin Aries vs. Johnny Impact

October 14, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock previews tonight’s Bound for Glory event from the Melrose Ballroom featuring Austin Aries defending the Impact title against Johnny Impact & more.

Bellator 208 Report: Fedor Emelianenko stops Chael Sonnen to advance to the Grand Prix final

October 13, 2018 John Pollock

A full report from John Pollock on Saturday’s Bellator 208 card from Long Island featuring Fedor Emelianenko taking on Chael Sonnen in the semi-finals of the Heavyweight Grand Prix.

Don Leo Jonathan passes away at the age of 87

October 13, 2018 John Pollock

Don Leo Jonathan has passed away at the age of 87 as we take a look at his outstanding career, the key territories he worked, the feud with Andre the Giant in Montreal & more.

Bellator 207 Report: Ryan Bader dominates Matt Mitrione to advance to the Grand Prix final

October 12, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock goes through Friday’s Bellator 207 card from Uncasville featuring Ryan Bader vs. Matt Mitrione in the Heavyweight Grand Prix.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: U.S. Senators voice their concern over WWE’s Crown Jewel event

October 12, 2018 John Pollock

A number of U.S. senators have voiced their concern with the WWE going to Saudi Arabia for the Crown Jewel event, Impact Wrestling is changing its timeslot on POP TV, FITE TV to stream matches from Jericho’s cruise & more.

POLLOCK’S REVIEW: Impact Wrestling 10/11/18 with final episode before Bound for Glory

October 12, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock goes through the final episode of Impact Wrestling going into Bound for Glory with a “Summit” between The OGz and LAX

Khabib Nurmagomedov threatens to leave the UFC if teammate is released

October 11, 2018 John Pollock

UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov issued a strong statement Thursday addressing the UFC over this past Saturday’s incident at UFC 229.

NXT UK series to premiere next Wednesday on the WWE Network

October 11, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE has finally announced the premiere date of the NXT UK series, which will launch next Wednesday on the WWE Network.

POLLOCK’S REVIEW: Mae Young Classic 10/10/18 feat. Mia Yim vs. Kaitlyn, Io Shirai vs. Zeuxis

October 10, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock goes through this week’s edition of the Mae Young Classic featuring the remaining second-round matches of the tournament, including Mia Yim vs. Kaitlyn.

POLLOCK’S REVIEW: WWE NXT 10/10/18 feat. Ricochet vs. Pete Dunne vs. Adam Cole

October 10, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock reviews this week’s edition of NXT featuring an excellent main event with Ricochet defending the NXT North American title against Pete Dunne and Adam Cole.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Ed Nordholm describes “darkest period” for Impact Wrestling in 2017

October 10, 2018 John Pollock

Ed Nordholm speaks on the state of Impact Wrestling and their “darkest period” in 2017, Jon Jones and Alexander Gustafsson rematch set for UFC 232, Edge added to SmackDown 1000 & more.

Report: Dustin Poirier injured and unable to fight Nate Diaz at UFC 230

October 9, 2018 John Pollock

ESPN’s Brett Okamoto reported Tuesday that Dustin Poirier has suffered an undisclosed injury and been forced to withdraw from his fight with Nate Diaz.

Daniel Cormier and Derrick Lewis to headline UFC 230 at Madison Square Garden

October 9, 2018 John Pollock

The UFC has announced that the new main event of UFC 230 at Madison Square Garden will feature Daniel Cormier defending the UFC heavyweight title against Derrick Lewis.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Kevin Owens expected to undergo knee surgery

October 9, 2018 John Pollock

Kevin Owens is expected to have minor knee surgery to address a lingering issue, UFC does strong prelim numbers, team for NJPW’s Super Junior Tag League & lots more.