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POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE – Keith Lee & Io Shirai report to the WWE’s Performance Center

July 17, 2018 John Pollock

Keith Lee & Io Shirai are among the latest signings to report to the WWE PC, Sinclair faces problems from the FCC over Tribune purchase, Hulk Hogan’s return to the WWE receives scrutiny, Bellator announces fighters for their welterweight tournament, G1 Climax update, and lots more.

Big six-man tag announced for Chris Jericho’s Rock ‘N Rager Cruise

July 16, 2018 John Pollock

On Monday’s episode of “Being the Elite”, it was announced that Chris Jericho & The Young Bucks will take on Kenny Omega, Cody & Marty Scurll on Jericho’s Rock ‘N Rager at Sea later year this year.

Masa Saito passes away at 76

July 16, 2018 John Pollock

Masa Saito passed away over the weekend at the age of 76, following a long struggle with Parkinson’s Disease. After representing Japan in the 1964 Summer Olympics, Saito had a storied career that included major runs with New Japan Pro Wrestling, the AWA and held the WWWF tag titles twice.

WWE Extreme Rules 2018 Report feat. Roman Reigns vs. Bobby Lashley

July 15, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock goes through the WWE Extreme Rules event from Pittsburgh, featuring Roman Reigns taking on Bobby Lashley, AJ Styles vs. Rusev for the WWE title, a Ronda Rousey appearance, and Team Hell No challenges for the SmackDown tag titles.

WWE Extreme Rules Preview

July 15, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock previews tonight’s WWE Extreme Rules events, featuring Roman Reigns taking on Bobby Lashley, a WWE title match between AJ Styles and Rusev, as well as Ronda Rousey appearing on the show and Team Hell No challenging for the SmackDown tag titles.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 7/15 – The WWE announces that Hulk Hogan has been “reinstated” into their Hall of Fame

July 15, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE has announced that Hulk Hogan has been “reinstated” into their Hall of Fame, Daniel Bryan suggests he will likely re-sign with WWE, a full review of the UFC card from Idaho, Hiromu Takahashi issues a statement, G1 Climax shows begin at POST Wrestling & lots more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE – Preview of the G1 matches this weekend feat. Kenny Omega vs. Tetsuya Naito

July 13, 2018 John Pollock

A preview of this weekend’s G1 tournament matches featuring Omega vs. Naito & Tanahashi vs. Suzuki, Jim Ross provides health update from injuries, four more names announced for the Mae Young Classic, Jeff Hardy discusses back issues, a preview of the UFC’s card in Idaho, two Bellator shows this weekend & more.

Ring of Honor & New Japan to run Madison Square Garden WrestleMania Weekend

July 12, 2018 John Pollock

In a big turn of events, Ring of Honor has announced a joint show with New Japan Pro Wrestling at Madison Square Garden over WrestleMania weekend next year.

Rhea Ripley announced for the Mae Young Classic tournament

July 12, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE has announced that Rhea Ripley (Demi Bennett) is the second official participant for the Mae Young Classic this summer.

GLOW receives several Emmy Award nominations

July 12, 2018 John Pollock

The nominations for the 70th annual Emmy Awards were announced Thursday with several nominations for the Netflix original series, GLOW.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE – Former Diva’s champion Kaitlyn added to Mae Young Classic

July 11, 2018 John Pollock

Former Diva’s champion Kaitlyn will participate in the Mae Young Classic, remembering Shinya Hashimoto on the anniversary of his passing, WWE Raw does a low number on USA, New Japan posts update on Hiromu Takahashi, Dwayne Johnson discusses dropping ‘The Rock’ in the past, G1 Primer Show & more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE – WWE adjusts pay-per-view events for 2018

July 10, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE has adjusted their pay-per-view schedule for the remainder of 2018, AJ Styles vs. Shinsuke Nakamura announced for tonight’s SmackDown, Ryan Bader vs. Matt Mitrione announced by Bellator, Impact Wrestling signs Tessa Blanchard to a long-term deal, Ronda Rousey announced for WWE 2K19 & more.

Brock Lesnar eligible to fight in January 2019

July 9, 2018 John Pollock

Following Brock Lesnar’s appearance at Saturday’s UFC 226 event to challenge new heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier, questions have been asked regarding when Lesnar is eligible to fight.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE – Sports Business Journal documents the WWE & UFC’s recent television negotiations

July 9, 2018 John Pollock

John Ourand at Sports Business Journal documents the recent television WWE & UFC television negotiations, Jim Ross injured at the Cow Palace show and visits ER, an update from New Japan on Hiromu Takahashi, reaction to Brock Lesnar’s appearance at UFC 226, Jay Lethal issues statement on allegations by Taeler Hendrix & she responds.

Brock Lesnar appears at UFC 226, challenges new heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier

July 8, 2018 John Pollock

Following Daniel Cormier’s UFC heavyweight title win at UFC 226, Brock Lesnar entered the octagon and ran down the UFC’s heavyweight division and issued a challenge to Cormier.

UFC 226 Report feat. Stipe Miocic vs. Daniel Cormier for the UFC heavyweight title

July 7, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock runs through the UFC 226 event from the T-Mobile Arena, featuring Stipe Miocic defending the UFC heavyweight title against Daniel Cormier, Francis Ngannou takes on Derrick Lewis, Anthony Pettis vs. Michael Chiesa, Paul Felder vs. Mike Perry & more.

A preview of the NJPW G1 special from the Cow Palace feat. Kenny Omega vs. Cody

July 7, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock previews tonight’s New Japan G1 special from the Cow Palace tonight with Kenny Omega defending the IWGP heavyweight title against Cody, Jay White taking on Juice Robinson for the U..S title, and Hiromu Takahashi taking on Dragon Lee for the IWGP junior heavyweight title.

UFC 231 to take place from the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto

July 6, 2018 John Pollock

UFC president Dana White appeared on Sportscentre on TSN and announced that the UFC 231 pay-per-view will take place from the Scotiabank Arena (formerly Air Canada Centre) in Toronto, Ontario on Sunday, December 8th.

Ultimate Fighter Finale Report feat. Brad Tavares vs. Israel Adesanya

July 6, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock runs through Friday’s TUF 27 Finale card from Las Vegas, featuring a middleweight main event between Brad Tavares and Israel Adesanya, the finals of the TUF 27 lightweight and featherweight tournaments, as well as Roxanne Modafferi taking on Barb Honchak & more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 7/6 – Ronda Rousey inducted into Hall of Fame, set for WWE events this weekend

July 6, 2018 John Pollock

Ronda Rousey was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame on Thursday, she is also scheduled for three WWE house shows this weekend, ROH has issued a statement regarding allegations made against Jay Lethal, Lucha Underground TV report, update on Lars Sullivan, Bill Goldberg wins WCW title on this date in 1998 & lots more.