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POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 6/10 – Dana White suggests that CM Punk won’t fight in the UFC again

June 10, 2018 John Pollock

UFC president Dana White commented on CM Punk’s performance at UFC 225, Corey Graves details his falling out with CM Punk, the highlights from the NJPW Dominion card, Enzo booked for an appearance on an independent card, Ronda Rousey announced for the UFC Hall of Fame, matches scheduled for Raw & more.

UFC 225 Report – Robert Whittaker vs. Yoel Romero, CM Punk vs. Mike Jackson from Chicago

June 9, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock goes through the UFC 225 card from the United Center from Chicago, headlined by a non-title bout between Robert Whittaker and Yoel Romero, an interim welterweight title fight between Rafael dos Anjos and Colby Covington, plus CM Punk takes on Mike Jackson.

NJPW Dominion 2018 Report – Kazuchika Okada vs. Kenny Omega, Tetsuya Naito vs. Chris Jericho

June 9, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock runs through Saturday’s NJPW ‘Dominion’ card from Osaka-jo Hall, headlined by the fourth match between Kazuchika Okada and Kenny Omega in a 2/3 falls, no time limit match for the IWGP heavyweight title. Plus, Tetsuya Naito takes on Chris Jericho and Will Ospreay meets Hiromu Takahashi.

UFC 225 weigh-in results, Yoel Romero comes in at 185.2 after two attempts

June 9, 2018 John Pollock

Yoel Romero missed weight for the second consecutive time, following two attempts to make the championship weight of 185 pounds ahead of his fight with Robert Whittaker. Romero stated that he was stopped by the Illinois commission before the allotted time of two hours for his second attempt.

New Japan Pro Wrestling ‘Dominion’ Preview

June 8, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock previews Saturday’s New Japan ‘Dominion’ card from Osaka-jo Hall, featuring the big 2/3 falls match for the IWGP heavyweight title match between Kazuchika Okada and Kenny Omega, the return of Chris Jericho, Rey Mysterio in a six-man tag and Will Ospreay vs. Hiromu Takahashi.

POST Interview: Colt Cabana

June 8, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock speaks with Colt Cabana on his recent victory in court alongside CM Punk, the process of going through the legal system, the toll it has taken, the charges and amount being asked by Dr. Amann’s side, his decision to document the trial on his podcast, and the unexpected comedy that came from the trial.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 6/6 – CM Punk discusses end of trial and his fight at UFC 225

June 6, 2018 John Pollock

CM Punk sit down interview chatting the end of his trial and preparing for Mike Jackson at UFC 225, Shawn Michaels is keeping the door open for another match, a note on the Nia Jax vs. Ronda Rousey feud, Police Department issues a statement on Charles Williams case, television viewership report & more.

Television Viewership Report – Raw and SmackDown fail to rebound, Total Bellas jumps 30%

June 6, 2018 John Pollock

This week’s episode of SmackDown Live posted the show’s lowest viewership of 2018, Raw failed to rebound without NBA competition, while Total Bellas saw a major jump with an increase of 30% in viewers, and a look at the UFC Fight Night numbers from Utica, New York.

Jury rules in favor of CM Punk and Colt Cabana in defamation case

June 5, 2018 John Pollock

The case stemming from the November 2014 “Art of Wrestling” interview that Colt Cabana conducted with CM Punk has concluded with the jury ruling in favor of the two men.

NEWS

New Japan releases the full card for Dominion in Osaka

June 5, 2018 John Pollock

New Japan Pro Wrestling has released the complete card for Saturday’s Dominion event from Osaka-jo Hall with the 2/3 Falls Match between Kazuchika Okada and Kenny Omega for the IWGP title and Tetsuya Naito versus Chris Jericho for the Intercontinental title.

Notes from Monday’s proceedings in the CM Punk case, closing arguments set for Tuesday

June 4, 2018 John Pollock

On Monday’s proceedings at the Cook County Courthouse, AJ Lee took the stand to testify in the defamation trial, involving her husband CM Punk (Phil Brooks).

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 6/4 – CM Punk concludes his testimony, AJ Lee takes the stand in defamation trial

June 4, 2018 John Pollock

CM Punk concluded his testimony and AJ Lee took the stand as the defamation trial continued, Best of the Super Juniors notes, a preview of tonight’s Raw, The Undertaker added to MSG house show, Canadian wrestler to go on trial, Jeff Jarrett wins AAA title, Impact notes, UFC 225 preview & more.

NJPW Best of the Super Juniors Report 6/4 – Hiromu Takahashi vs. Taiji Ishimori

June 4, 2018 John Pollock

The finals of the 25th Best of the Super Juniors tournament went down on Monday from Korakuen Hall as A Block winner Taiji Ishimori met B Block winner Hiromu Takahashi. Monday’s show also featured another promo from Chris Jericho ahead of his Dominion match with Tetsuya Naito.

NJPW Best of the Super Juniors Report 6/3 – The tournament final is confirmed for Monday

June 3, 2018 John Pollock

The final A and B Block matches took place on Saturday’s Best of the Super Juniors card from Korakuen Hall. Saturday’s card was headlined by Hiromu Takahashi taking on KUSHIDA as the card set up Monday’s tournament final for a future IWGP junior heavyweight title match.

UFC Fight Night Report – Marlon Moraes stops Jimmie Rivera in 33 seconds

June 2, 2018 John Pollock

The UFC held their first card from Utica on Friday night, featuring bantamweight Marlon Moraes stopping Jimmie Rivera in 33 seconds of the main event. We have a look at the entire card, which included the elimination of a strawweight bout on the day of the card.

Chuck Williams a.k.a Rockin’ Rebel involved in suspected murder-suicide

June 2, 2018 John Pollock

Chuck Williams, who wrestled as the Rockin’ Rebel, and his wife Stephanie Burtnett are believed to be dead following an alleged murder-suicide in the couple’s home on Friday.

More notes from CM Punk’s testimony on Friday in defamation case

June 1, 2018 John Pollock

CM Punk’s testimony continued Friday afternoon after a break from the morning session, which you can read about on the site. The following notes are courtesy of Ross Berman at WrestleZone.com, who attended the civil trial in Cook County Courthouse on Friday.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 6/1 – WWE executive fired over wife’s Twitter account

June 1, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE has fired an executive after report surfaces regarding his wife’s Twitter account, notes on CM Punk’s testimony in defamation trial, WWE on network television in Mexico, reviews of Impact Wrestling & NXT this week, the updated standings for the Best of the Super Juniors, and more.

CM Punk testifies in defamation trial

June 1, 2018 John Pollock

Friday marked the fourth day of the defamation trial involving CM Punk (Phil Brooks), Colt Cabana (Scott Colton), and Dr. Christopher Amann. Friday morning’s proceedings featured Punk taking the stand to testify for the first time this week, as well as further testimony from Cabana.

Television Viewership Report – Raw hurt by NBA & NHL competition, SmackDown stays flat

June 1, 2018 John Pollock

We look at this week’s television viewership figures for Raw and SmackDown Live on the USA Network with heavy sports competition on Monday. Plus, the UFC and Bellator presented cards from England last weekend with Bellator 200 on tape delay and Darren Till meeting Stephen Thompson in Liverpool.