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Results from the first night of PWG’s Battle of Los Angeles

September 15, 2018 John Pollock

Results from the first night of Pro Wrestling Guerrilla’s annual Battle of Los Angeles tournament featuring Brody King vs. PCO, Flamita vs. Rey Horus, CIMA vs. Jody Fleisch and lots more. Plus, the lineup for Saturday’s second night of the three show tournament.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE – Dean Ambrose describes scary battle with MRSA this past year

September 14, 2018 John Pollock

A preview of this weekend’s long list of events with the CMLL anniversary card, PWG presents Battle of Los Angeles, the rematch between Kenny Omega and Tomohiro Ishii, Dean Ambrose describes scary bout with MRSA, review of this week’s Impact Wrestling, UFC to hold their first card in Russia & more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE – Marko Stunt replaces Chris Brookes in PWG’s BOLA tournament

September 12, 2018 John Pollock

Marko Stunt replaces Chris Brookes at Battle of Los Angeles this weekend, SmackDown’s viewership, one of the best television matches of 2018, BJ Penn is returning to fight at UFC 232, a press conference is scheduled with Khabib Nuramgomedov and Conor McGregor next week and Bellator is going to Hawaii.

Mae Young Classic Report – Mercedes Martinez vs. Ashley Rayne, Deonna Purrazzo vs. Priscilla Kelly

September 12, 2018 John Pollock

The second episode of the Mae Young Classic aired Wednesday on the WWE Network featuring opening round matches that were taped in August at Full Sail University. The show was headlined by Mercedes Martinez taking on Ashley Rayne a.k.a Madison Rayne.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE – CM Punk to decide on his fighting future by the end of 2018

September 11, 2018 John Pollock

Thea Trinidad remembers her father on the anniversary of 9/11, CM Punk speaks about his future in MMA and not appearing at “All In”, Honor Club to carry this Friday’s CMLL Anniversary card, list of matches for tonight’s SmackDown episode, Michael Chiesa files lawsuit against Conor McGregor & Barclays Center.

Mick Foley added as special referee for Hell in a Cell

September 10, 2018 John Pollock

On Monday night’s episode of Raw, it was announced that Mick Foley would be added as the special referee for the Hell in a Cell match between Roman Reigns and Braun Strowman for the Universal title this Sunday in San Antonio, Texas.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE – Renee Young added to Raw’s commentary team permanently

September 10, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE adds Renee Young to the Raw commentary team permanently, Jonathan Coachman moved to the kickoff shows, Ronda Rousey to wrestle on Raw, Frank Andersson passes away, Mick Foley scheduled for Raw, Nicco Montano releases a statement on being stripped of her title, UFC heading to Russia & more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE – UFC president says that the women’s flyweight title is vacant

September 8, 2018 John Pollock

UFC president Dana White states that the women’s flyweight title is vacant, Impact Wrestling’s viewership, great interview with Martin Goldsmith on the WWE’s history in the UK, updated card for UFC 228 tonight in Dallas, first matches announced for the Mixed Match Challenge, new EGGSHELLS podcast & more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE – Chris Jericho chats “All In” appearance, UFC 228 loses title fight

September 7, 2018 John Pollock

Chris Jericho discusses the circumstances behind his appearance at “All In”, Nicco Montano has been pulled from the UFC 228 card in Dallas, a super tag match from Korakuen Hall, Shingo Takagi to wrestle as a freelancer, EVOLVE card tonight, MLW notes from their Ft. Lauderdale show, Impact review & more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE – Bryan Danielson signs new deal with WWE, per report

September 6, 2018 John Pollock

Bryan Danielson reportedly signs a new deal with World Wrestling Entertainment with a look at his career, WWE promotes a “tell-all” oral history of the company, former ROH announcer Mike Hogewood passes away, SmackDown’s viewership, review of the Mae Young Classic, UFC 228 notes & more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE – Zero Hour’s viewership on WGN America, Marty Scurll addresses timing issues

September 5, 2018 John Pollock

The television viewership for “Zero Hour” has been released on WGN America, Marty Scurll addresses the timing issues at “All In”, Labor Day viewership for Raw, WOW signs Tessa Blanchard, WWE to tape Raw several days before New Year’s Eve, two more matches added to the WWE’s Super Show-Down card & more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE – Teams revealed for the second season of the Mixed Match Challenge

September 4, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE has announced the teams for the second season of the Mixed Match Challenge, Cody & The Young Bucks announce the attendance figure for “All In”, WWE stock continues to rise, Matt Riddle’s opponent for the PROGRESS card, Triple H & Mick Foley set to return on Raw & more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE – The Young Bucks: “Next year will be the year we get paid”

September 3, 2018 John Pollock

Big Cass discusses his release from the WWE, Shawn Michaels to appear on Raw tonight, Nate Hatred passes away, Joey Mercury arrested over the weekend, Ten Pounds of Gold, the Young Bucks discuss attempts to control Being the Elite & their pending free agency.

“All In” Report from the Sears Centre – Cody wins NWA title, Chris Jericho attacks Kenny Omega

September 1, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock provides live coverage of the “All In” event from the Sears Centre in Chicago, featuring The Young Bucks & Kota Ibushi vs. Rey Mysterio, Fenix & Bandido, Kenny Omega vs. Pentagon Jr., Nick Aldis vs. Cody for the NWA title & lots more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE – WWE expected to return to Saudi Arabia in November, per report

August 30, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE is expected to be returning to Saudi Arabia this November, slight change to the Becky Lynch character, AAW runs a big card in Chicago, viewership for SD Live and season-finale of Miz & Mrs, the date for Chuck Liddell vs. Tito Ortiz III, a review of NXT from Wednesday & more.

Additional title matches added to the WWE Super Show-Down card

August 29, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE continues to announce matches for their upcoming Super Show-Down card from Melbourne, Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE – Jason Sensation issues apology over suicide threat

August 28, 2018 John Pollock

Jason Sensation issues an apology over Monday’s suicide threat, Raw’s viewership, MLW announces event for WrestleMania Week, tag title match added to ROH pay-per-view, matches for SD & 205 Live in Toronto, Kid Yamamoto battling cancer, viewership from Saturday’s UFC card & more.

Toronto to host SummerSlam weekend in 2019

August 27, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE announced through Entertainment Tonight Canada that SummerSlam weekend will take place from Toronto in 2019 with four consecutive nights at Scotiabank Arena (the former Air Canada Centre).

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE – WWE begins two nights of television tapings in Toronto

August 27, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE begins two nights of TV in Toronto, Neville free of his WWE contract, former WWE live events executive Ed Cohen passes away, Akira Taue battling stomach cancer, Smash Wrestling puts on a great show, Matt Hardy wrestles on WWE show, a preview of this week’s shows at POST Wrestling & more.

NXT UK crowns its first women’s champion

August 26, 2018 John Pollock

The latest set of NXT UK tapings took place this weekend at the Insomnia Gaming Festival in Birmingham, England. The tapings centered around an eight-woman tournament to crown the first NXT UK women’s champion.