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POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 4/14: Rey Mysterio announced for AAA event, UFC on FOX preview & more

April 14, 2018 John Pollock

AAA announces Rey Mysterio will be wrestling for the promotion in June, WWE releases a behind-the-scenes special on WrestleMania, updated standings for the Champion Carnival, a preview of the UFC on FOX card with Justin Gaethje vs. Dustin Poirier, Jerry Lawler describes recent stroke, Andre the Giant doc viewership, and more.

Impact Wrestling’s viewership rebounds, updated card for the Redemption pay-per-view

April 13, 2018 John Pollock

Thursday night’s episode of Impact Wrestling saw the viewership rebound following a big drop the week prior. The promotion has also added additional matches to the “Redemption” pay-per-view following Thursday’s episode.

Ronda Rousey added to the WWE’s European tour in May

April 13, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE has announced that Ronda Rousey has been added to the upcoming European tour in May with four appearances scheduled for the former UFC women’s bantamweight champion.

CM Punk’s second UFC fight is official for UFC 225 in Chicago

April 12, 2018 John Pollock

The UFC has officially announced that CM Punk (Phil Brooks) will have his second professional fight at UFC 225 against Mike Jackson in Chicago, Illinois at the United Center.

The Undertaker receives a new opponent for the Greatest Royal Rumble

April 12, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE announced on Thursday that they have changed The Undertaker’s opponent for the Greatest Royal Rumble card on Friday, April 27th.

NXT Television Report 4/11: War Machine debut as “War Raiders”, TakeOver fallout

April 11, 2018 John Pollock

This week’s episode of NXT featured the fallout from this past Saturday’s TakeOver event, the television debut of the “War Raiders”, a pair of matches, and highlights of the many NXT call-ups to the main roster this past week.

SmackDown Live does highest viewership since April 2017

April 11, 2018 John Pollock

Tuesday night’s episode of SmackDown following WrestleMania led to the show’s highest viewership over the past year.

Casket Match announced for the Greatest Royal Rumble event

April 11, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE has announced that The Undertaker will be facing Rusev in a Casket Match at the Greatest Royal Rumble card in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Friday, April 27th.

WWE SmackDown notes: Paige named General Manager, The Iconics called up, Carmella wins title

April 10, 2018 John Pollock

Tuesday night’s episode of SmackDown Live from New Orleans concluded the WWE’s WrestleMania Week in the city and fourth event of the week at the Smoothie King Center.

Raw after WrestleMania leads to second highest viewership of 2018

April 10, 2018 John Pollock

The Raw following WrestleMania led to the program’s second-highest viewership of 2018 and topped last year’s number following WrestleMania 33.

Chris Jericho and Kurt Angle added to the Greatest Royal Rumble card

April 10, 2018 John Pollock

On Tuesday, the company announced that Chris Jericho, Kurt Angle, Baron Corbin, New Day, Shelton Benjamin, Chad Gable, Apollo, Elias, Goldust, Titus O’Neil, Dolph Ziggler, Mojo Rawley, and Sin Cara have been added to the battle royal.

WWE Raw notes: Paige confirms retirement, Bobby Lashley returns, Superstar Shakeup announced

April 9, 2018 John Pollock

Monday’s episode of Raw following WrestleMania 34 was full of news with several NXT calls up, returns, and announcements.

WWE Network surpasses 2 million total subscribers following WrestleMania 34

April 9, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE Network announced an updated subscriber number on Monday with 2,124,000 worldwide subscribers, eclipsing the 2-million mark, which they fell just short of after last year’s WrestleMania event.

WWE announces Brock Lesnar contract renewal, rematch with Roman Reigns in Saudi Arabia

April 9, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE announced on Monday that Brock Lesnar has re-signed with the WWE, although the length of the new deal was not disclosed.

WrestleMania 34 Report – Live from the Mercedes-Benz Superdome

April 8, 2018 John Pollock

Live coverage of WrestleMania 34 from John Pollock at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome with Brock Lesnar vs. Roman, Ronda Rousey and Kurt Angle vs. Triple H & Stephanie McMahon, AJ Styles vs. Shinsuke Nakamura, and the return of Daniel Bryan.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 4/7 – Live notes from New Orleans, Impact Wrestling releases Alberto El Patron

April 7, 2018 John Pollock

Live notes from New Orleans during WrestleMania Week, a preview of NXT Takeover and ROH’s Supercard of Honor, best matches of the week so far, Alberto El Patron misses Impact vs. Lucha Underground show, WWE announces another U.K. tournament, Zack Sabre Jr. going full-time with New Japan, and more.

Articles by John Pollock

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 4/14: Rey Mysterio announced for AAA event, UFC on FOX preview & more

Impact Wrestling’s viewership rebounds, updated card for the Redemption pay-per-view

Ronda Rousey added to the WWE’s European tour in May

CM Punk’s second UFC fight is official for UFC 225 in Chicago

The Undertaker receives a new opponent for the Greatest Royal Rumble

NXT Television Report 4/11: War Machine debut as “War Raiders”, TakeOver fallout

SmackDown Live does highest viewership since April 2017

Casket Match announced for the Greatest Royal Rumble event

WWE SmackDown notes: Paige named General Manager, The Iconics called up, Carmella wins title

Raw after WrestleMania leads to second highest viewership of 2018

Chris Jericho and Kurt Angle added to the Greatest Royal Rumble card

WWE Raw notes: Paige confirms retirement, Bobby Lashley returns, Superstar Shakeup announced

WWE Network surpasses 2 million total subscribers following WrestleMania 34

WWE announces Brock Lesnar contract renewal, rematch with Roman Reigns in Saudi Arabia

WrestleMania 34 Report – Live from the Mercedes-Benz Superdome

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 4/7 – Live notes from New Orleans, Impact Wrestling releases Alberto El Patron

Conor McGregor appears in court, bail set at $50,000 and hearing date announced

Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Al Iaquinta is the new main event of UFC 223

More names announced for the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal

Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler will call the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal