John Pollock, Author at POST Wrestling | Podcasts, News, Reviews

WWE reveals a minority stake in Alpha Entertainment

May 4, 2018 John Pollock

In the WWE’s 10-Q filing, it was revealed that the company has acquired a minority stake in Vince McMahon’s Alpha Entertainment startup.

Kazuchika Okada vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi result, plus main event for Dominion confirmed

May 4, 2018 John Pollock

The result of Friday’s main event IWGP heavyweight title match between Kazuchika Okada and Hiroshi Tanahashi in Fukuoka, plus the announcement of next month’s Dominion main event for Osaka-jo Hall.

Major angle takes place at New Japan’s Dontaku card in Fukuoka

May 4, 2018 John Pollock

There was a big angle shot on Friday’s New Japan Dontaku show in Fukuoka, which took place after the ten-man tag match involving LIJ and Suzuki-gun.

New Japan Dontaku Report – Kenny Omega vs. Hangman Page, Cody vs. Kota Ibushi

May 3, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock goes through the first of two Dontaku cards from New Japan Pro Wrestling in Fukuoka with Kenny Omega taking on Hangman Page and a rematch from Wrestle Kingdom between Cody and Kota Ibushi.

Glenn Jacobs officially wins Republican Primary in Knox County

May 3, 2018 John Pollock

Glenn Jacobs a.k.a. Kane has officially won the Republican Primary for the Knox County Mayoral race, which will take place in August.

WWE posts $14.8 million profit for the first quarter of 2018, updated WWE Network numbers

May 3, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE released their first-quarter earnings report on Thursday with the company posting a profit of $14.8 million and also provided a breakdown of the business, including the latest numbers for the WWE Network.

PWG announces Battle of Los Angeles Weekend at the Globe Theatre

May 2, 2018 John Pollock

Pro Wrestling Guerrilla has announced that the Globe Theatre will host the annual Battle of Los Angeles tournament in September.

SmackDown drops to its lowest viewership of 2018

May 2, 2018 John Pollock

With heavy competition from the NBA playoffs, WWE SmackDown posted its lowest number of the year on the USA Network this week.

WWE Raw has a minor drop in viewership against NBA competition

May 1, 2018 John Pollock

Monday’s episode of Raw from Montreal saw a modest drop from the week prior with 3,060,000 viewers on average watching the three-hour show on the USA Network.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 5/1 – Ariya Daivari issues apology for angle in Saudi Arabia

May 1, 2018 John Pollock

Ariya Daivari issued an apology over Friday’s angle following death threats, Sami Zayn addresses his exclusion from Greatest Royal Rumble, new match added to Backlash, tickets on sale for NJPW at Cow Palace, Sunday Night Heat coming to the WWE Network, Michael Chiesa vs. Anthony Pettis re-booked, and more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 4/30 – Kevin Owens addresses being sent home from European tour last year

April 30, 2018 John Pollock

Kevin Owens is all over Montreal promoting Raw, winner of the 2018 Champion Carnival tournament, Dave Bautista part of record-setting film, movie based on Paige’s family moved back to 2019, a significant date in history for Canadian MMA, the main event for TUF Finale in July, and lots more.

Winner of the 2018 Champion Carnival tournament

April 30, 2018 John Pollock

The finals of the 2018 Champion Carnival tournament took place Monday from Korakuen Hall with the tournament coming down to Triple Crown champion Kento Miyahara and Pro Wrestling NOAH’s Naomichi Marufuji.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 4/29: General Sports Authority of Saudi Arabia apologizes over WWE ad

April 29, 2018 John Pollock

The General Sports Authority in Saudi Arabia apologizes for video at Greatest Royal Rumble, WWE’s statement regarding Sami Zayn’s absence, the finals of the Champion Carnival are set, Minoru Suzuki vs. Tetsuya Naito, Fedor Emelianenko stops Frank Mir, Impact number drops, and new Rewind-A-Wai on Backlash 2000.

Main event result from New Japan’s Wrestling Hi No Kuni event

April 29, 2018 John Pollock

The main event of New Japan’s Wrestling Hi No Kuni card featured Minoru Suzuki defending the Intercontinental title against Tetsuya Naito from Kumamoto, Japan.

WWE Greatest Royal Rumble Report – Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns, 50-man Royal Rumble

April 27, 2018 John Pollock

POST Wrestling’s coverage of the WWE’s Greatest Royal Rumble event from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia with Brock Lesnar defending the Universal title against Roman Reigns in a steel cage match, a 50-man Royal Rumble, a ladder match for the Intercontinental title, and a Casket Match with The Undertaker vs. Rusev.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE – The WWE prepares for the Greatest Royal Rumble in Jeddah

April 26, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE prepares for one of the most controversial events they have produced, a preview of the card, Ronda Rousey speaks about her losses in MMA, Sean Waltman notes that Shawn Michaels was asked to do Rumble match, review of NXT, Michael Bisping teases retirement, Frank Mir vs. Fedor Emelianenko, and more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 4/25 – The WWE’s annual Business Partner Summit Report

April 25, 2018 John Pollock

We have lots of notes on the WWE’s Business Partner Summit, Paul Levesque outlines plans for “Global Localization”, Raw viewership drops this week, Bruno Sammartino & Motoko Baba honored by AJPW, Block B winner of Champion Carnival, more named added to “All In”, and more.

Cruiserweight title match official, names added to 50-man Royal Rumble

April 24, 2018 John Pollock

On Tuesday’s episode of 205 Live, Kalisto won the Gauntlet Match to earn the Cruiserweight title shot against Cedric Alexander this Friday at the Greatest Royal Rumble in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Spoilers from Impact Wrestling taping on Tuesday

April 24, 2018 John Pollock

We have several notes from Tuesday night’s Impact Wrestling television taping in Orlando with matches scheduled to air over the next few weeks.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 4/24 – Paul Levesque addresses WWE’s stance regarding Saudi Arabian event

April 24, 2018 John Pollock

Paul Levesque addresses the gender restrictions for the Greatest Royal Rumble defends WWE’s decision, broadcast outlets for Friday’s show, Paul Heyman not going to Saudi Arabia, Zack Ryder suffers a knee injury, Ronda Rousey vs. Mickie James advertised, on-sale date for NJPW in San Francisco, and more.