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WWE Royal Rumble Report feat. Ronda Rousey

January 28, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock goes through Sunday’s Royal Rumble event from Philadelphia, featuring two 30-person Royal Rumble matches, Brock Lesnar vs. Braun Strowman vs. Kane for the Universal, A.J. Styles vs. Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn for the WWE title, and much more.

NJPW New Beginning in Sapporo Report – Kenny Omega vs. Jay White, Big Angle Closes Show

January 28, 2018 John Pollock

New Japan Pro Wrestling presented their second New Beginning card with Kenny Omega defending the IWGP U.S. title against Jay White, The Young Bucks defending the IWGP junior heavyweight tag titles against Roppongi 3K and a big angle closed out the show.

NXT Takeover Philadelphia Report – Andrade Cien Almas vs. Johnny Gargano for the NXT title

January 27, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock reviews the NXT Takeover special from the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia with Andrade Cien Almas defending the NXT title against Johnny Gargano in the main event.

NJPW New Beginning in Sapporo Report – Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Minoru Suzuki for the Intercontinental title

January 27, 2018 John Pollock

The first of three New Beginning cards from New Japan went down on Saturday from Sapporo with Hiroshi Tanahashi defending the Intercontinental title against Minoru Suzuki and the push of several key matches for the remainder of the tour.

UFC announces champion vs. champion bout for International Fight Week

January 26, 2018 John Pollock

The UFC announced on Friday that a Champion vs. Champion bout has been signed with heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic set to defend his championship against reigning light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier this July.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 1/26 – The return of the XFL, viability of the league and questions following the presser

January 26, 2018 John Pollock

John Pollock looks at the viability of the XFL in 2020 with more questions than answers after Vince McMahon’s announcement, HBO releases trailer for the Andre the Giant doc, a preview of New Beginning in Sapporo, fantastic profile on Kassius Ohno, Bellator 193 tonight, confusion at UFC 220 with the rules, Impact number and lots more news.

All charges dropped against Rich Swann

January 25, 2018 John Pollock

It was announced on Thursday that all charges against Rich Swann have been dropped due to “insufficient evidence”.

Vince McMahon announces the return of the XFL for 2020 and additional notes

January 25, 2018 John Pollock

Vince McMahon held a press conference on Thursday afternoon to confirm the return of the XFL for early 2020.

Ronda Rousey denies she will be at the Royal Rumble

January 25, 2018 John Pollock

In speaking to TMZ, Ronda Rousey has denied that she will be appearing at the Royal Rumble this Sunday and claims she will be out of the country until mid-February.

Vince McMahon to make “major sports announcement” on behalf of Alpha Entertainment

January 25, 2018 John Pollock

Vince McMahon will be holding a press conference today on behalf of Alpha Entertainment to make a “major sports announcement”.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 1/24 – Stephanie McMahon added to commentary for the women’s Royal Rumble

January 24, 2018 John Pollock

Stephanie McMahon will be part of the commentary team for the women’s Royal Rumble, SmackDown Live’s audience stays flat, next year’s Royal Rumble booked for a baseball stadium, Nate Diaz hints at a return this spring, UFC and Bellator numbers from this past weekend, Samoa Joe on NXT pre-show, preview of the UFC on FOX card, and more.

The 2019 Royal Rumble will take place at Chase Field in Phoenix

January 24, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE announced on Wednesday that the 2019 Royal Rumble will be taking place at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona.

Statement on behalf of Enzo Amore / Eric Arndt denies sexual assault accusations

January 23, 2018 John Pollock

The legal team representing Enzo Amore (Eric Arndt) has issued a public statement to deny the sexual assault accusations made by Philomena Sheahan.

Raw’s 25th anniversary does highest number since 2015

January 23, 2018 John Pollock

Monday’s 25th Anniversary edition of Raw saw the program’s highest viewership in almost three-years.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 1/23 – Enzo’s accuser speaks to TMZ about the allegations

January 23, 2018 John Pollock

Enzo’s accuser speaks to TMZ about the allegations against the former WWE performer, the latest on the story and Enzo’s release, thoughts on the 25th-anniversary edition of Raw, preview for tonight’s television tapings, notable date in history for the WWE, and more.

Enzo Amore released by the WWE

January 23, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE announced on Tuesday afternoon that they have released Enzo Amore (Eric Arndt).

Enzo suspended by the WWE following sexual assault allegations

January 22, 2018 John Pollock

WWE performer Enzo Amore (Eric Arndt) has been suspended indefinitely following allegations of a sexual assault being committed by the performer last fall.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 1/22 – 25th Anniversary of Raw Preview

January 22, 2018 John Pollock

A big preview for tonight’s 25th Anniversary of Raw, a list of all the special appearances announced for Raw, the many objectives for tonight’s Raw, POST Wrestling schedule for Royal Rumble Week, review of Fantasticamania night two at Korakuen Hall, James Ellsworth shows up at Destiny show, alternates for Bellator’s Heavyweight Grand Prix, and more.

Dana White says CM Punk will receive another fight, optimistic about a Brock Lesnar return

January 20, 2018 John Pollock

In an interview with the Associated Press, UFC president Dana White stated that he will opt to give Phil Brooks a.k.a CM Punk a second fight in the UFC.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE 1/19 – WWE stands by decision regarding Hulk Hogan

January 19, 2018 John Pollock

The WWE issues statement on Hulk Hogan, charges dropped against the driver that killed Jan Ross, son of Whipper Billy Watson passes away, Impact posts Barbed Wire Massacre, weigh-in results from UFC 220 & Bellator 192, 205 Live goes on the road, Edmonton expected to allow pro wrestling shows to resume, the end of Spike TV & more.